Professional Background + Experience

Since I completed by graduate degree in 2011, I have worked in various positions within community mental health agencies, private practices, and the education sector. My experience and training focus on individual psychotherapy, group programs for mental health, single-session therapy (also known as the one-at-a-time approach), and psychological/psycho-educational assessment. I have also had the privilege to be in various leadership positions, offering consultation to multidisciplinary teams, supporting tragic events response, and leading the development of system protocols that support best practices in mental health.

    • Ed.D. in Counselling Psychology, University of Toronto (2024)

    • M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology, University of Calgary (2011)

    • Additional training in psychological assessment, school-based interventions, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotion-focused skills training, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, humanistic solution focused coaching, single session therapy, brief therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness approaches.

    • College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) - 2020 to present

    • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) - 2014 to present

    • Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

    • Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)

My approach to providing support

I use a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in my approach to providing support. These are two evidence-based modalities that emphasize personal values, strengths, and practical action-oriented strategies and elicit forward momentum - whether that means aligning actions with values, figuring how to do more of what's working, or increasing psychological flexibility.

In addition to therapy, I also provide psychological assessments for children, adolescents and young adults. My approach to assessment is also collaborative and strengths-based with the goal of understanding what feels difficult and why - whether at school, at work, or in daily life - and to identify practical strategies and recommendations that can truly make a difference. In you are interested in psychological assessment services please visit Riverwise Psychological Services for more information.

About me

So now that you’ve read all the very important professional details about my background, training, and experience, I thought it might be nice to share a bit more about the human side of me - the pieces that shape how I show up in my work and in the world.

I grew up here in Simcoe County. In high school and early university, I spent summers working at a camp on Georgian Bay and the school year lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons. These early experiences sparked my love of working with young people and being part of their growth and independence.

My first role after completing my undergraduate degree in psychology was as a 911 operator and dispatcher. Supporting people in moments of acute crisis was meaningful and formative work, and it ultimately led me to pursue graduate training in counselling psychology so I could support people not only in urgent moments, but through the many challenges, changes, and transitions that are part of everyday life.

I completed my master’s degree at the University of Calgary, where I studied hard and soaked up everything Alberta has to offer - snowboarding in the mountains, hiking, camping, and plenty of adventure. With family back in Ontario, I eventually made my way home to settle into my professional life here in Simcoe County.

I’m also a mom to two wonderful kids, and we share our home with June, our much-loved family dog. Weekends often find us at the local ski hill, exploring outdoors, playing sports, or enjoying cozy time at home together.