Designation and Experience:

I am a Registered Psychologist with a Master of Counselling degree. I integrate a variety of techniques and theoretical orientations in my work and am always seeking to learn about new and innovative ways of approaching therapy. I have received specialized training and developed skills in the following areas:

• Family therapy
• Couple’s counselling
• Individual counselling for adults and children aged 12+
• Group therapy
• EMDR therapy
• Psychoeducational assessments
• Legal assessments (to determine emotional and/or academic impact following injury)
• Teaching (family therapy and counselling skills courses, university level)
• Mental health strategy and program development

Accordingly, I work with a broad set of issues and concerns. These are some areas of specialty within my practice:

• Supporting parents and families with adolescents who are struggling with some aspect of their development or wellbeing
• Working with families to navigate the transition to separation or divorce and to develop positive co-parenting dynamics
• Improving communication and interpersonal relationships
• Depression, anxiety, ADHD
• Grief and loss or emotional trauma from past experiences
• Relationship with food, body image, and health behaviours (for persons living with obesity and related physical health issues)
• Existential and spiritual concerns

What inspires you?

Therapy, for me is a deep passion. I truly believe anyone can benefit from therapy; it is not a fringe activity for people who suffer from mental health disorders. Therapy is a creative process that can take many different forms depending on a family’s or individual’s goals and needs.

What are your proudest accomplishments?

I suppose I take some pride in my capacity for change. Growth and development, in my view, is a lifelong journey. I have managed to adapt to various changes in circumstances, new settings and challenges and despite difficulties along the way.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I love many outdoorsy and artistic pursuits. Snowboarding, gardening and travel are some of my favourites. Being in nature, reading, and spending time with friends and family are things I enjoy.

Why do you think people should choose Eckert Centre?

I believe the staff at Eckert Centre are knowledgeable, well-trained and professional. Eckert Centre offers a variety of services, some of which are fairly unique within Calgary. I find the team here genuine, caring, and collaborative.

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Title: Counsellor - Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Credentials: Master’s degree in psychotherapy; Undergraduate degree in nursing

Services Offered: Counselling, Academic Coaching

Client Focus: Individual adults and teens (ages 16+)

How would you explain your style and approach to therapy when working with clients?

It has been my experience that hope is powerful and change is possible. When people feel safe, seen, and connected, there is an innate capacity for healing and transformation to emerge. My goal is to offer you a skilled and compassionate presence to support your brave work of healing and growth.

My counselling approach draws inspiration from various modalities including embodiment, internal family systems, mindfulness, emotion-focused, grief support, solution-focused, narrative, and spiritually-integrated lenses. I have community experience with 2SLGBTQ+, trans, and non-binary folks, and I strive to provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and holistic care.

What training and expertise do you bring to your sessions?

My master’s degree is in psychotherapy with a certificate in multi-faith spiritual care from Knox College at the University of Toronto. With a background in hospital and university chaplaincy, my training in spiritually-integrated psychotherapy means that I have some familiarity with a broad range of spiritual traditions and that I am equipped to integrate my clients’ faith and spiritual beliefs into the counselling process if that feels important for them.

My professional background includes healthcare, outdoor education, and faith-based roles. My first career was as a Registered Nurse in rural emergency care, perinatal health, and advanced clinical practice in a Little Red River Cree community in northern Alberta. I have provided multi-faith spiritual care in hospital settings and I also work as a university chaplain.

My life experiences make me uniquely positioned to offer counselling in grief/loss, crises of faith, emotional dysregulation, perinatal support, coping with concussion symptoms, chronic or complex health issues, and trauma-informed care. I make it my priority to understand each client and meet them where they are in order to offer meaningful support at any stage of life.

Additional training: • Clinical Supervision in Internal Family Systems • Clinical Embodiment course with Dr. Hillary McBride • Mental Health First Aid (Canadian Mental Health Association) • Non-Violent Communication • Listening Circle Facilitation • Enneagram in Spiritual Companionship • Childbirth doula

Outside of your therapist role, what are some ways in which you express your uniqueness as a person?

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, yoga, and mountain biking with my husband and three kids. You might encounter me cheering wildly at one of their soccer matches!

Favourite Quote:

“Helping, fixing, and serving represent three different ways of seeing life. When you help, you see life as weak. When you fix, you see life as broken. When you serve, you see life as whole. Fixing and helping may be the work of the ego, and service the work of the soul.” ― Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen

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Title: Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC #11244188) Credentials: M.A. in Counselling

Services: Counselling, Academic Counselling, PACE/MTC (Brain Training and Reading Program)

Client Focus: Adults and Teens (13 +)

Types of therapy: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Informed Therapy, Boundary Informed Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Faith Based Counselling

How would you explain your style and approach to therapy when working with clients?

Issues I commonly work with include: stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss of identity, and struggles in relationships. The atmosphere I strive to create in my counselling sessions is one of warmth, compassion, and authenticity. I also provide faith-based counselling services for clients seeking therapy from a Christian worldview.

I often draw upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help my clients explore what is just outside of conscious awareness; to discover what internal beliefs are running in the background and how these may be contributing to patterns of behaviour that are misaligned with their values or are affecting their self-perceptions. Many people begin the therapeutic journey from a position of feeling driven by thoughts or emotions; becoming observers of our thoughts and emotions allows us to separate ourselves from our reactions, which over time have often distilled into a form of autopilot. Deepened awareness is a gateway to greater autonomy and freedom to live authentically.

Accordingly, I often incorporate the science of mindfulness and what we know about the human stress response to help my clients develop their repertoire of tools that can help to calm anxiety and return to a state that allows access to their internal wisdom. I draw upon various theories, models, and bodies of research in my approach (e.g., attachment theory, polyvagal theory, research on trauma, adverse childhood experiences, etc.). Research in these areas indicates that these have profound effects on how we learn to relate to others beginning in childhood, and how the templates we form early in life about our place in the world influence how we think and behave in the present moment.

Through compassionate inquiry, we will safely explore the strategies you adopted to cope with life in your family of origin (however that looked). Sometimes we don’t realize where or why we struggle to set boundaries in work, family, social, and romantic relationships. I can help you learn to define and maintain healthy boundaries in your relationships. Developing or building upon these skills often allows us to feel more confident, less resentful, and better prepared to navigate difficult interactions with important people in our lives. Together, these approaches can help you to develop the internal resources needed to design the life you want, forge relationships that align with your values, and manage what life has asked of you with resilience.

What training and expertise do you bring to your sessions?

I obtained a Master of Counselling degree and have received additional training in suicide intervention and mental health first-aid (a program offered by the Canadian Mental Health Association). I have experience in individual and group work with people who struggle with depression and anxiety. I also love to present for businesses, organizations, schools and churches on topics such as attachment styles and how they influence relationships and the journey of grief and healing after significant loss.

Prior to becoming a counsellor, I spent a decade supporting students as an academic and life skills coach and continue to provide academic counselling and brain training for junior high to high school aged teens. Supporting students with unique learning profiles (Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Gifted) one-on-one ensures every child is given the opportunity to reach their academic potential. Academic counselling differs notably from tutoring in that tutors tend to focus on helping students with their current curricular content whereas an academic counsellor tends to help students develop their repertoire of learning strategies.

In the context of academic counselling, I help my students develop motivation for learning and skills for regulating their emotions, which enhances their preparedness to learn. I educate them on how their cognitive processing and executive functioning skills can be strengthened, so that learning disorders feel less disabling, wherever possible. Finally, I teach my students to advocate for themselves; they develop the confidence and competence to ask their educator for what they need – a skill that becomes increasingly important as students progress into the post-secondary realm.

Outside of your therapist role, what are some ways you express your uniqueness?

When spending time on my own, I look forward to building 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles while listening to audiobooks. When I feel like being social, I thoroughly enjoy taking my kids indoor-wall climbing or meeting with a friend for coffee.

My favorite quote is from Oscar Wilde “It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” For that reason, I enjoy reading classic literature and historical fiction: these genres have taught me a lot about human nature and have helped me to become increasingly intentional about how I express my own humanity. My hope is to support you in doing same.

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Title: Registered Psychologist

Credentials: MEd, MSc, PhD

Services Offered: Counselling and Assessment

Client Focus: Couples, Individuals (teens and adults for therapy), Assessment (starting at 6+)

Types of Therapy: Solution Focused Therapy, Couples Therapy

How would you explain your style and approach to therapy when working with clients?

I practice solution-focused brief therapy to support individuals of any age in identifying the resources they have in themselves to build their desired future outcomes. Solution-focused brief therapy is an evidence-based approach to supporting positive client change. In the session, once we work through questions to identify your preferred future, I will help you to identify the strengths and resources you possess in service of this preferred future and take you through a therapeutic conversation in which you will imagine what it will be like in your life where your preferred future exists. This approach is suitable no matter your current problem, no matter what your neuro-diversity, and no matter how you identify yourself. You are seen as the expert in your life and my job is to be your ally through this process, focusing the conversation through your language without judgement. One key distinction in solution-focused therapy from other approaches is that discussion of the problem is not a focus of our therapeutic conversation. If problems work their way into the conversation, I will acknowledge and reframe problem talk that may occur within the session to highlight your capacity for coping and resilience despite these challenges and explore how these qualities can also be used in service of your preferred future. This therapeutic conversation can happen in just a single session but can extend over multiple sessions entirely based on your experience of the effectiveness of the conversation in promoting positive change in your life.

What is a psychoeducational assessment?

A psychoeducational assessment can identify learning challenges in students of all ages, from young children to adults.

Learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, or depression often stay hidden and impact a student’s performance and behaviour both in and outside of the classroom. Gifted students may find themselves under stimulated and once identified, can receive enriched programming.

A psychoeducational assessment identifies areas of strength and weakness in a student’s learning profile and provides a deeper understanding of their educational abilities. It can also identify Gifted Abilities, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disabilities, reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia) and mathematic (dyscalculia) challenges and other mental health issues that can interfere with learning.

Our reports act as a road map for adult learners, parents and/or teachers, providing clear ideas on learning strategies, social/emotional supports, academic accommodations, and assistive technology needed to help the student thrive.

What training and expertise do you bring to your sessions?

I have been a registered psychologist working in Calgary for more than 27 years. My schooling started with an applied school and community psychology program (MEd University of Calgary ‘95) and later research-based neuropsychology focus (MSc University of Edinburgh ‘08; PhD University of St. Andrews ‘13). I started my career in solution focused therapy within a residential mental health setting for youth and drop-in clinics in Calgary in the late 90s. I completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in School Neuropsychology at University of Calgary in 2013. For most of my career, my main focus has been on psychoeducational and psychological assessment of children, youth, and young adults in the public school board and in private practice. Most recently I’ve turned my focus to supervision for graduate students and psychologists in training in assessment and intervention. As I move into the next stage of my career, I’ve updated my training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to compliment my expertise in assessment as I return to clinical services with Eckert Centre at this stage of my career.

Outside of your therapist role, what are some ways in which you express your uniqueness as a person?

I have been happily married for over 30 years and I live with my husband, 2 young adult sons, and 2 dogs. I was lucky enough to stumble on pickleball in 2018 and since then I’ve been an avid pickleball player. I’ve been a Level 1 IPTPA certified pickleball instructor since 2023 and I was most honoured to teach pickleball to a group of Special Olympic Athletes last year.

As a person of colour and therapist, I resonate with this quote from Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

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Title: Registered Psychologist Credentials: MEd

Services Offered: Counselling, Assessment, Staff Training, Workshops

Client Focus: Families, parents, children (starting at 6+), individuals (teens and adults), assessment (starting at 6+),

Issues: Depression, anxiety, bipolar, ASD, AD/HD, Learning Disabilities, Tics/Tourette’s Disorder, social anxiety, phobia, grief/loss, relationships, parenting, trauma

Types of Therapy: Psychosensory Therapies (EMDR), Play Therapy (EMDR Sand Tray Therapy), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment parenting (including Circle of Security-P), Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP), Ego State Therapy, Gottman Therapy (for couples), interventions for neurodiverse populations (AD/HD and ASD), Chrisitan counselling

How would you explain your style and approach to therapy when working with clients?

My focus of practice is caring for the whole family. I provide support for individuals within the family system, supports within specific relationships within the family system (e.g., parent-child; sibling-sibling), and supports for the collective family unit. I am committed to supporting families in building strong relationships through the powerful science of Attachment. Once I get to know my clients and their families, I explain the “how and why” of additional therapy modalities we will incorporate to help clients progress and meet their goals. I also have an expertise in working with families where one member has complex needs – I provide direct support to the family member with complex needs and additional support to parents and siblings. I also provide support for individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief/loss. Finally, neurodiversity (AD/HD and ASD), developmental disabilities, phobias, tic disorders (including Tourette Syndrome), OCD, and bipolar disorder are areas of specialization.

I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment, no matter where you are on your personal journey. When you engage in sessions with me, you can expect a level of dedication to both you and your family. I deeply empathize with the challenges you face and genuinely care about your well-being. Clients often appreciate my ability to provide clear insights and effective planning. I excel in simplifying complex situations and outlining a strategic course of action that addresses all relevant factors, identifies desired changes, and lays out a collaborative plan. Drawing from my extensive professional development, I offer a range of therapeutic approaches and techniques to assist clients in realizing the positive changes they have long sought. Through the creation of a tailored treatment plan, I outline the supportive measures and diverse modalities that will be employed. For instance, individuals dealing with anxiety may require attention to underlying traumas in addition to managing persistent intrusive thoughts. My role is select the best therapeutic approach, helping you reach your objectives and navigate the path toward meaningful transformation.

In my practice with children, I am dedicated to establishing an enjoyable and nurturing environment where we can address and conquer the challenges commonly experienced in childhood. Our playroom is equipped with interactive tools such as a sand tray and a variety of figurines, offering diverse means of support and expression. I focus on enhancing children’s emotional intelligence, empowering them to manage their emotions effectively and cultivate resilience. To achieve these goals, I integrate various therapeutic approaches including play therapy, sand tray therapy, EMDR therapy adapted for children, child-friendly cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotional literacy tools. These methodologies serve as valuable resources for children participating in counseling, aiding them in navigating their emotional well-being and personal growth.

In my counseling practice, I also offer faith-based counseling from a Christian perspective for clients seeking support within this framework. I aim to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment where individuals can safely explore their faith and spirituality, encompassing blessings, uncertainties, and questions. Regardless of the unique narrative of my clients’ faith journeys, my priority is to ensure they feel acknowledged and valued. The integration of spiritual practices within therapy sessions is always guided by the client’s preferences and comfort level. In Christian counseling, I recognize that individuals may be at different junctures in their spiritual journey, and I approach each person with understanding and acceptance, meeting them wherever they may be. I hold deep respect for diverse denominational and faith backgrounds, acknowledging and addressing the distinct challenges that can arise along one’s path of faith.

With regards to neurodiverse populations, I again have the training and needed expertise to support and promote self-understanding for my clients so they can flourish as their authentic self. I also support clients with the skills they need for understanding and navigating a neurotypical world. Finally, I help parents, educators and support workers better understand neurodiverse individuals. I provide staff trainings for schools and agencies educating them on the needs of neurodiverse people and neurodiverse affirming practices. Given my expertise and experience, I am able to teach and help families, educators, and support workers apply proven techniques and strategies. My suggestions are practical, easy to follow, and science based.

What is a psychoeducational assessment? A psychoeducational assessment can identify learning challenges in students of all ages, from young children to adults.

Learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, or depression often stay hidden and impact a student’s performance and behaviour both in and outside of the classroom. Gifted students may find themselves under stimulated and once identified, can receive enriched programming.

A psychoeducational assessment identifies areas of strength and weakness in a student’s learning profile and provides a deeper understanding of their educational abilities. It can also identify Gifted Abilities, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disabilities, reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia) and mathematic (dyscalculia) challenges and other mental health issues that can interfere with learning. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive assessment services. Myself, and my team of experienced psychologists utilize state-of-the-art assessment tools, provide clear written reports, and ensure our clients have a positive experience during the whole process.

Our reports act as a road map for adult learners, parents and/or teachers, providing clear ideas on learning strategies, social/emotional supports, academic accommodations, and assistive technology needed to help the student thrive.

What training and expertise do you bring to your sessions?

I have been a Registered Psychologist since 2016 and I hold a Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology. I began my career working with individuals with various unique needs and have a firm basis in cognitive behavioural therapy and attachment-based parenting. I have expanded my practice over the last decade to include psychosensory therapies which address trauma from a neurological level and support children, teens, and adults with complex trauma backgrounds and dissociation (Ego State Therapy). I also have an expertise in psychoeducational and psychological assessments, including the unique presentation of AD/HD and Autism in women.

Outside of your therapist role, what are some ways in which you express your uniqueness as a person?

I have a longstanding passion for ringette, which I have played since I was a young child. I have now played in an adult rec league for two decades and I hope I make it another two! I also enjoy skiing with my family during the winter months.

In another life I would have been a philosopher and I wholeheartedly agree with Socrates when he stated that “The unexamined life is not worth living.”

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Title: Registered Psychologist Credentials: MACP, EMDR trained

Services Offered: Counselling and Assessments

Client Focus: Individuals, children (starting at 6+), individuals (teens and adults for therapy) and assessment (starting at 6+)

Types of Therapy: CBT, EMDR, Integrative therapy.

How would you explain your style and approach to therapy when working with clients?

My approach centers on EMDR, yet I draw from a range of therapeutic techniques to ensure each session is tailored to your unique needs. I am committed to helping you navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and more. Together, we’ll address the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of your well-being. My hope is that you’ll feel deeply heard, supported, and empowered as we work toward a future of resilience, growth, and self-acceptance. Let’s begin this journey toward your optimal self. I also provide faith-based counselling services for clients seeking therapy from a Christian worldview.

What is a psychoeducational assessment?

A psychoeducational assessment can identify learning challenges in students of all ages, from young children to adults.

Learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, or depression often stay hidden and impact a student’s performance and behaviour both in and outside of the classroom. Gifted students may find themselves under stimulated and once identified, can receive enriched programming.

A psychoeducational assessment identifies areas of strength and weakness in a student’s learning profile and provides a deeper understanding of their educational abilities. It can also identify Gifted Abilities, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disabilities, reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia) and mathematic (dyscalculia) challenges and other mental health issues that can interfere with learning. We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive assessment services. Myself, and my team of experienced psychologists utilize state-of-the-art assessment tools, provide clear written reports, and ensure our clients have a positive experience during the whole process.

Our reports act as a road map for adult learners, parents and/or teachers, providing clear ideas on learning strategies, social/emotional supports, academic accommodations, and assistive technology needed to help the student thrive.

What training and expertise do you bring to your sessions? As a Registered Psychologist, I bring over a decade of experience supporting mental health in diverse settings, from government and non-profits to private practice. Since completing my Master’s in Counselling Psychology, I’ve specialized in evidence-based trauma therapies, including EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), along with training in suicide intervention, domestic violence, and Motivational Interviewing. Beyond my clinical work, I serve on the boards of two local non-profits and spend my free time adventuring outdoors—backpacking, paddling, and skiing in the stunning natural landscapes I call home.

Outside of your therapist role, what are some ways in which you express your uniqueness as a person?

“Let all that you do be done in love.” — Apostle Paul

As a therapist, I carry this message into my practice, working to build a space of genuine warmth and understanding. Nature, especially the outdoors, is my personal place of calm and connection, and I love helping clients find their own grounding in life’s journey. One of my most cherished memories is hiking to Everest base camp with my mother—a challenging, beautiful experience that built resilience and taught me the power of endurance. Let’s build that resilience together.

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Title: Registered Psychologist

Credentials: M.Sc. Educational Psychology, specialization in counselling.

Services Offered: Counselling, Academic Counselling, Behavioral Consultations, PACE/MTC, (Brain Training and Reading Program) and Assessment

Client Focus: Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families

Types of therapy:

• Counselling for Neurodivergent clients (autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, giftedness, etc.)

• Early intervention support and/or functional behavioral strategies

• Trauma and/or attachment-based challenges using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR)

• Depression, anxiety, and general mental health challenges

• Relational conflict

• Emotional literacy and regulation

• Identity concerns and life transitions

• Couple’s counselling (including neurodiverse couples; Gottman trained)

I am LGBQT2S+ allied, trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally sensitive. Finally, I can speak Mandarin-Chinese for those who need a language bridge.

How would you explain your style and approach to therapy when working with clients?

First, I want to acknowledge how tough this process of finding a therapist can be! It can be intimidating going into a stranger’s office and then being expected to just share all of your inner thoughts. This is why, I am a firm believer in making sure that our therapeutic relationship is as collaborative as possible. Together, we will navigate the twists and turns of life, learn different ways of understanding your big, beautiful brain and helping you reveal strengths that you did not know you had (but have always been there!).

My goal? To empower you to tackle life’s challenges head-on, leaving you feeling not just okay, but competent and capable of taking on whatever comes your way.

In addition to therapy, I support students through academic counselling and brain training. Supporting students with unique learning profiles (Learning Disabilities, ADHD, ASD, Gifted) one-on-one ensures every child is given the opportunity to reach their academic potential.

Academic counselling differs notably from tutoring in that tutors tend to focus on helping students with their current curricular content whereas an academic counsellor tends to help students develop their repertoire of learning strategies.

In the context of academic counselling, I help my students develop motivation for learning and skills for regulating their emotions, which enhances their preparedness to learn. I educate them on how their cognitive processing and executive functioning skills can be strengthened, so fewer obstacles are present in school. Finally, I teach my students to advocate for themselves; they develop the confidence and competence to ask their educator for what they need – a skill that becomes increasingly important as students progress into the post-secondary realm.

I also love to present for businesses, organizations, and schools on topics such as parenting strategies that build strong relationships between you and your child, how raising a child who is neurodiverse requires different tools and understandings, helping frontline workers build their skills and knowledge in supporting neurodivergent clients, and couples workshops focused on Gottman’s Sound Relationship House, a highly acclaimed, evidenced based model for enhancing your relationship with your partner.

What training and expertise do you bring to your sessions?

Academically, I finished my M.Sc. in Educational Psychology with a specialization in counselling from the University of Calgary. During these years, I did my practicums at a local domestic violence shelter and a disability support facility. I also completed a thesis that focused on autism. However, I believe I am a life-long learner and have a never-satiated curiosity for new knowledge!

Professionally, I have over twelve years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of disability-focused community organizations, and have spent some time in a variety of psychology labs, a neuroscience lab and a microbiology lab at the university (see what I mean about my curiosity?).

Personally, I have always had a strong passion in working with neurodivergent folk that grew out of a bit of necessity and a lot of “resisting the status quo” of growing up in an immigrant household. I am proud to be an ally for the marginalized communities I work with. Specifically, I take great pride in giving back to the community. I started a non-profit during my undergraduate degree to help provide support and resources to women and children with disabilities and I have been a director of both a First Nation’s cultural group as well as a local animal rescue.

Outside of your therapist role, what are some ways in which you express your uniqueness as a person?

Beyond the realm of the psychology, you will find me either in the fantastical worlds of video games or some kind of fantasy-related activity where imagination knows no bounds. Additionally, I have a passion for movement and expression, whether it’s through the art of dance or simply just seeing where my body can take me in circus arts and the gym. Truth be told, I like to embrace life to its absolute fullest and I believe in exploring all facets of existence and encouraging my clients to do the same, fostering growth, resilience, and authenticity along the way. My two fur-babies (a white shepherd and a 5-lb Pomeranian who believes he’s bigger than he is) and my husband helps me be able to do just that!

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