Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. Whether your child is struggling with big emotions, your teen is navigating anxiety, friendships, self-esteem, identity, or life's challenges, or you are a young adult feeling stuck and unsure where to turn, asking for help can feel intimidating. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.
I understand that not everyone feels comfortable sitting across from someone and talking about difficult things right away. That's why I strive to create a welcoming, supportive space where therapy can look different for each person. I often incorporate creativity, play, expressive arts, and my clients' unique interests into the therapeutic process. My goal is to meet you where you are and adapt therapy to fit your needs, rather than expecting you to fit into a particular therapy model.
I take a client-centered, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy. I believe that every person experiences and moves through the world in their own unique way. Rather than focusing on changing who someone is, I work collaboratively with clients to better understand their experiences, build on their strengths, and develop strategies that support their wellbeing and goals.
I approach my work from a place of care and curiosity, striving to create a space where children, teens, and young adults feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted. I believe that growth happens when people feel safe enough to be themselves and supported enough to explore life's challenges. I aim to make the struggle feel a little less lonely while helping clients build confidence, self-understanding, resilience, and meaningful connections. My role is not only to provide support and understanding, but also to help clients develop new skills, learn more about themselves, and discover their own capacity for growth.
Over the past 10 years, I have worked as a Child and Youth Worker in a variety of settings, including schools, camps, non-profits, and group homes. I hold a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from City University Canada, a Bachelor's degree in Counselling Psychology, and I am a Registered Child and Youth Worker with the OACYC. My experience includes supporting children, youth, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, chronic illness, self-injury, identity exploration, and neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself or for your child, I am committed to creating a compassionate space where you feel supported, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful growth.
Client Focus: Children (6+), Youth, Young Adults
Areas of Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Neurodivergence (Autism & ADHD), Identity and Self-Discovery, Self-Esteem and Confidence, Chronic Illness, Self-Injury, LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Therapeutic Approaches: Person-Centred Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
More than just my work: When I am not in the therapy room, you will often find me spending time outdoors with my many pets, paddle boarding on the water, or practicing archery. I also love all things creative and enjoy drawing, painting, sewing, and making bracelets.
"Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten." — Lilo & Stitch
Often treats
ADHDAnxietyAutismDepressionMood disordersParentingSelf-harming or suicidal behaviorSocial Anxiety DisorderTrauma
