Seeing your child struggle can be challenging. My goal is to provide a space for your child to process their emotions in a developmentally appropriate way. One of the ways I can support your child is through expressive arts. Art is a safe and immersive way to process and express feelings, especially for children and youth. Traditional talk therapy isn’t for everyone, and sometimes a creative outlet can offer an effective release of complex, internalized issues.

Another supportive approach I use is Sandtray Therapy, an approach as effective for children as it is for adults. Through the use of sand and hundreds of figurines, you’re able to harmlessly explore unprocessed emotions in an environment that puts you totally in control.

Raising kids today is more challenging than ever. Parents can easily become disconnected with their kids and worry about how they’re “really” doing. Since mental health, behavioural and emotional issues are becoming more common in younger children, it’s understandable if you feel overwhelmed. Parenting support can help you reconnect with your child and be more attuned to their needs.

I’ve worked to create a space where you can feel at ease. We will work together to develop a treatment plan that is best suited for you. I draw from a variety of therapies depending on what your needs may be.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy supports you with recognizing the undesirable thoughts that may creep into your head.

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy can support you with emotional regulation skills to manage the shifts in emotion that can happen from day to day.

Narrative Therapy helps you reclaim your story and shift it to something more desirable through tools like letter-writing and metaphor. These are just some of the therapies I touch on within a counselling session.

When you seek treatment for trauma, it’s important you feel completely safe with your therapist. I value building relationships and creating a safe space tailored specifically for us. We’ll work to come to an understanding of how current mental health struggles like anxiety and depression can be viewed and treated through the lens of past trauma.

Trauma activates fight-or-flight instincts that are sometimes hard to completely “shut down”. Your body is on constant high alert, trying to protect you from more danger. Deeply understanding your body and what it might be telling you is vital to properly processing our feelings.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a safe, effective treatment. It uses bilateral movements to help properly re-process and manage lingering distress from traumatic memories. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) works on re-consolidating memories by focusing on bodily sensations. Both ART and EMDR can help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, addictions and more…ultimately, making you feel more in-control.