I work best with those who are navigating complex, high-responsibility roles - whether that’s in their personal lives, their professional work, or both. This often includes healthcare workers, social workers, first responders, and other frontline professionals who are used to being the ones others rely on. Many of the people I support feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted or activated, or disconnected from themselves after long periods of showing up for others. You likely got into this field or took on this role from a place of care, and it's understandable that you might need a place to rest, recover, and re-evaluate how to continue sustainably once again.
I also work well with those experiencing the cumulative impact of caregiving, exposure to stress or trauma, and the weight of holding others’ stories; you might be in one of the professions listed above, or adjacent to them as a family member, partner, or community member. You might find yourself struggling to “turn off,” feeling irritable or numb, questioning your capacity, or noticing shifts in your relationships. Whether you’re navigating burnout, compassion fatigue, moral distress, traumatic stress, or identity changes within your work or family life, therapy can offer a space that is focused on you; all without expectations to perform, fix, or hold it all together.
Working with me is collaborative, relational, and grounded in curiosity. I aim to create a space where you don’t have to be “on” or in your professional role. You’re not expected to have the answers, hold everything together, or make sense of things right away. Instead, we make room for honesty in a contained yet supportive way; whether that’s unpacking difficult emotions, exploring patterns that no longer feel sustainable, or acknowledging the impact your work and life experiences have had on you. Once we have a solid understanding of what's been going on and how it's been impacting you, we then have some opportunities to move towards a path that feels best for you in the long run according to your values, priorities, and goals.
I understand that for many helping professionals, frontline workers, and those exploring therapy in general, vulnerability can feel unfamiliar or even unsafe. I appreciate that it can be difficult to take off the 'helper' hat here; rest assured that while this may be a new experience for you, it's something I bring my experience and expertise to and I am delighted to be able to walk with you in this process. I approach this with care, moving at a pace that respects your nervous system and your capacity. You'll notice that I consider the whole person in the therapy room and may invite us to consider the information your body, emotions, reactions, and relationships might be offering. At times, our work may focus on practical tools you can use throughout your day; at others, it may involve processing deeper experiences such as grief, moral injury, or the long-term effects of chronic stress exposure. The collaboration in our work means that we decide together what feels like the best fit from a toolbox of evidence-based approaches and considerations and make room for checking in and pivoting along the way as needed.
My work is deeply informed by my own lived experiences, including being closely connected to first responder culture and having a strong understanding of the realities that come with high-stress, high-responsibility roles. I’ve also walked alongside serious illness and experienced the complexities of caregiving, which shapes how I show up - with compassion, nuance, and an appreciation for the layers people carry. I understand the tension between wanting to care deeply and needing to protect your own capacity.
Outside of my role as a therapist, I value connection, joy, and finding grounding in everyday moments... something I know can be easy to miss when life feels full! Other roles that bring me value include that of being a daughter, a sister, a partner, a parent, and a friend. Both in session and outside of my work with clients, you'll usually find me with a cup of coffee or tea in hand; I'm currently loving soy matcha lattes the most! I try and practice what I share with others and focus on the small shifts in order to feel more fully present and at home in my life- this might be stopping to look at the colourful clouds during a sunset, staying off my phone when at all possible, or taking one deep breath as I transition from one task to another.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors, with 4 years of experience in private practice and 8 more in community mental health settings. I also facilitate group programming for Mental Health First Aid (General Certification as well as Veteran Community-specific training) and Wounded Warriors Canada. I've had experience working with a variety of presenting issues ranging from anxiety and depression to workplace-related PTSD to relationship concerns, and believe that therapy requires individualized and compassionate care instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. Because of this, I have chosen to continue educating myself in evidence-based practice in order to provide the best possible options of care for my clients.
Degrees:
- Master in Counselling - Athabasca University
Continuing Education:
- Certified OEI Therapist - Observed and Experiential Integration - Level 1/2 - Rick Bradshaw
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) training - Level 1 - Janina Fischer
- LENS Neurofeedback - Level 1 - OCHS Labs
- Gottman Method - Level 1 and 2
- Occupationally-Aware Clinician Training - First Responder Health
- Introduction to Embodiment: Theory and Clinical Practice - Dr. Hilary McBride
- Various grief trainings through 'What's Your Grief'
- Various courses and trainings in the areas of: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and more
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