I am a wife, mother, and AuDHD-er in a neurodiverse family. In my home I am continually learning the healing power of play and connection; the importance of my own regulation and health; what it means to have unconditional acceptance, love, and compassion for myself and others; and, the importance of doing the work to address my own history to be the parent my kids need and deserve. These experiences fuel my passion for the work that I do in supporting other individuals, couples, and families.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (in BC) and Registered Social Worker (in BC and ON) with a Honours Bachelor of Social Work degree, a Bachelor of Arts degree (major: Sociology, extended minor: Criminal Justice/Criminology), and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree. I am bound by the Code of Ethics of the British Columbia College of Social Workers, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers, and the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.
I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, a Certified Neurodiverse Couples Counsellor (AANE), and I am currently training in Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice (Level 2).
I use an eclectic approach and tailor services to each client’s unique needs. As such, my therapeutic orientation is informed by the following:
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Brainspotting (a gentle yet powerful somatic processing and integration modality used for both trauma and expansion work)
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Internal Family Systems (IFS; parts work)
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Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice (ISTP; level 1 trained; currently training in level 2)
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Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
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Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
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Polyvagal Theory
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The Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Model
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Attachment Theory
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The Neurodiversity Paradigm (non-ABA)
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Holism (bio-psycho-social-spiritual; energy work)
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The lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals
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Neuroscience
