Registration

• I am registered as a Social Worker and Psychotherapist under the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. 

Education

• Masters of Social Worker (MSW)​

• ​Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Justice (with Honours)

Certifications

• Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (Intensive training)

• Child and Family Trauma Professional​

• Depression and Mood Certification​

• Equine-Assisted Therapist

• Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy 

• Written Exposure Therapy -for PTSD 

Trainings in Process

• Complex Trauma Certification (CCTP/CCTP-II) -in process

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy -in progress

Problems & Specialties 

• Health (Conditions/ Symptoms): Anger/Aggression, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety/Panic, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)​, ​Borderline Personality Disorder, Emotional Dysregulation, Grief, PTSD /cPTSD, Health Anxiety, ​Trauma, Selective Mutism, Suicide Ideations, Self-Harm Reduction​​

• ​​​Relational: Care giver issues, bullying, relationship struggles, boundaries​

• ​Environmental & Systemic: Academic issues, work/Life balance, court-proceedings ​

• Personal Identity: Self-esteem & confidence, inner child, identity, body image, goals,  Burnout & Stress Management, Change & Life Transitions

Past Experience

• Children, Adolescence, Adults, Couples, and Seniors

• Post-secondary institutions, Custody facilities, Outpatient mental health in hospital, corporate supports, court-mandated clients, and  equine-assisted therapy

• Support provided in individual & group settings as well as in-person & virtually

Insurance / Health Benefits

• Counselling and psychotherapy are not covered under OHIP.

• If you have access to extended health insurance or group benefits -you may be covered for my services

• Contact your service provider to see if you are covered. 

Offering Virtual Therapy

• Research has found that video therapy is as effective as in-person therapy. 

• Must have access to: camera and microphone 

  • can use: phone, tablet, laptop, computer​

Seeing Results

• Therapy results vary depending on the person, goals, and the extent of the issues you bring to counselling. Some folks attend therapy weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and as-needed. 

Cancellation Policy

•  I require at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment.

• Less than 24 hours notice will be full charge of the appointment. 

Accepting Clients

• At this time I am providing individual therapy  for children (ages 6-9), adolescents (10-17) and adults (18+) 
   

• Limited spaces 

• Weeknights and Weekend availability 

Schedule 

• Tuesday: 6pm-8pm EST

• Wednesday: 6pm-8pm EST

• Thursday: 6pm-8pm EST

• Saturday: 11am-2pm EST​​

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Closed on all Statutory Holidays