My Approach

My approach is gentle, non-pathologizing, collaborative, and deeply caring. Research suggests that your relationship with your psychologist is one of the biggest factors in therapy outcomes, and I believe that relationships heal. Therefore, over time, we will aim to build a safe, trusting, and secure relationship. I hope to provide you with a different kind of relationship than you might have experienced in the past – one where you are seen, heard, and valued for exactly who you are.

My work is trauma-informed, meaning that together we build safety, choice, collaboration and trust. You can expect that we will talk about what’s on your mind, at your own pace. You can expect us to explore your best hopes for therapy and work together to identify how our time together can be most helpful to you.

My theoretical orientation (meaning, how I work) combines insight, self-compassion building strategies, and EMDR. I believe change also happens through learning new skills and new ways of coping, so I use cognitive behavioural and dialectical behavioural therapies (CBT and DBT) as well.

I have worked with a diverse array of clients from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, sexual and gender identities, and socioeconomic statuses. I am committed to providing sensitive and competent services to clients from all backgrounds.

As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I will walk alongside you in your path of exploration and self-discovery, and I commit to being culturally informed, well-trained, and to providing non-judgmental, affirmative services.