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My Approach

What can we work on? 

  • Understanding your unique ADHD/Autism needs and strengths

  • Burnout

  • ​People-pleasing and perfectionism 

  • Masking

  • Screen addiction

  • Procrastination/avoidance

  • Psychological trauma

  • Sensory overwhelm

  • Shame and negative self-worth

  • Anger

  • Relationship issues

  • Safe use of psychedelic medicine/ integrating psychedelic experiences

What Sessions Are Like

Each session is flexible. Sometimes we might be more conversational and open-ended so you can talk freely about whatever is on your mind. Other times we might be more structured and intentional. Either way, I aim to stay aligned with what you want to get out of our time together that day. Starting therapy can be uncomfortable. You can expect me to be curious, present, and non-judgmental so that you can feel comfortable unmasking in your own time. Humour, creativity, thinking out loud, and obscure pop culture references are always welcome!

What We Pay Attention To

In our work together, we may pay attention to thoughts, emotions and bodily feelings, while curiously and non-judgmentally exploring any patterns of avoidance or over-effort. We also pay attention to our pace. If things begin to feel overwhelming, we slow down and attend to it, treating it as information rather than as something to ignore or push through.

Modalities

My work is integrative in nature, drawing primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic psychotherapy, parts-based approaches, and person-centred principles. These frameworks inform how I think and respond in sessions, rather than dictating a one-size-fits-all process.

Education and Training

Master of Education, Counselling Psychology - University of Ottawa  Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology and Philosophy - Thompson Rivers University ​ ​​Numinus: Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Complex Trauma Certification Training (CCTP & CCTP-II) ACT for ADHD Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Autism Spectrum Conditions - Implications of Neurodiversity

A Little About Me

Outside of therapy, I’m fairly low-key. More of an introvert, I love board gaming, dogs, bugging my two kids, cooking, and spending time outside. I cycle through phases of being very interested in one specific topic or hobby at a time. As a millenial, I always appreciate a well-timed Simpsons reference (especially those before season 11).

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