I worked as an acute care psychiatric nurse before getting hired at a private residential addiction recovery centre, where I spent a year and a half building my clinical skills and working alongside leading addiction specialists in Manitoba. I later pursued further counselling training and completed EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) certification through Elevate EMDR Academy, specializing my skill set in trauma alongside addictions. My experience has given me a broader understanding of the mental health concerns frequently connected to addiction. Working closely with individuals in intensive recovery programs, I also came to see how often families and partners need support of their own.

My Therapeutic Approach

I believe every individual has the innate capacity for growth and healing. My approach is client-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. You are the expert in your life, and I will individualize the support you seek, building off your current strengths and resilience. I incorporate a holistic approach to therapy that views the individual through the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, while considering the social and environmental structures that may impact you, positively or negatively. I honour the diversity of the human experience and strive to create an inclusive and affirming space where individuals from all backgrounds and identities feel seen, heard and valued. My work is informed and inspired by attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and social justice perspectives.

Areas I Can Help with and Specialties

I specialize in addictions and substance use — whether you’re an individual struggling with addiction, seeking or in recovery, or a family member or partner who needs support with a loved one in addiction or recovery. I also specialize in co-occurring mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, and trauma, and offer EMDR for trauma processing. I’m currently completing Gottman Method Level One training to bring couples counselling into my practice.

Hobbies and Interests

I love yoga, meditation, and breathwork practices. I also enjoy reading, learning, hiking, camping, travelling, and adventure. I love photography, art, and music, and enjoy having dinner and dessert with friends and family.

Books That Moved Me

• Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself — Dr. Joe Dispenza
• In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts — Dr. Gabor Maté
• The Myth of Normal — Dr. Gabor Maté
• When Things Fall Apart — Pema Chödrön
• Quit Like a Woman — Holly Whitaker