I work best with people who are open to going a little deeper—those who are willing to explore the parts of their experience that may feel uncomfortable or hard to access. I value building a genuine, relational connection, and I take the time to get to know you so our work feels grounded in trust and safety. While I offer care and validation, I also gently invite reflection and growth, supporting you in noticing patterns, expanding awareness, and exploring meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. I also believe that meaningful, in-depth work cannot be rushed, and I honour the time it takes for real change to unfold.
I tend to connect well with people who are curious about experiential approaches and open to staying present in the moment during sessions. This can include practices that support nervous system regulation, grounding, and building new ways of relating to yourself. I also work best with people who are open to understanding their personal experiences through a systemic lens, including the broader social and cultural forces that shape our lives in different ways. If you’re someone who is willing to slow down when needed, try new approaches, and develop a deeper understanding of your inner world, we’ll likely work well together.
I work well with couples who are looking for a relational therapist who is both compassionate and direct—someone who is willing to gently but honestly call things out as they are. My approach is grounded in a trauma-informed lens, recognizing how past experiences can shape present relationship dynamics. I take the time to support both partners through challenges that often have roots in trauma, helping you better understand each other and move toward healthier patterns of connection.
Working with me is relational and collaborative—I focus on building a genuine connection so you feel supported and understood throughout the process. I bring a gentle but honest approach, and I won’t shy away from naming what I notice when it feels helpful for your growth. Rather than always giving direct answers, I’ll help you slow things down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and make sense of your experiences so you can find your own clarity and direction.
In my personal life, I’m an extrovert who really enjoys connecting with people and building meaningful relationships. I’m also a mom to two children, which keeps life full and has given me a deep, firsthand understanding of the challenges of motherhood, including the prenatal and postpartum journey. I love being outdoors—hiking, paddle boarding, kayaking, or anything that gets me outside and active. Music is also a big part of my life, and I play a Persian frame drum called the daf, which is something I truly enjoy and find grounding.
I am an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist, CBT for Trauma Certified, trained in Gottman and Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, IFS Therapy Trained, and IFS and EMDR integration trained.
University Education:
- The University of Toronto, Master’s in Clinical Social Work
- The University of Calgary, Bachelor of Social Work
- McEwan University, Social Work Diploma
Continuing Education:
- IFS Institute Level 1 Training
- The Organic Interweave: IFS Informed EMDR
- EMDR Therapy for Anxiety, Panic Disorder, OCD, and Specific Phobias
- Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1 & Level 2
- Emotion Focused Couples Counselling
- How to Assess for Dissociative Disorders and Conceptualize Treatment Planning in Complex Cases - EMDR
- Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Training
- Neurofeedback LENS
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma (CBTT) therapist - Wilfred Laurier University
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