I have been a therapist for nearly 20 years, as well as a university professor and researcher specializing in family attachment and relationship dynamics. My primary clinical counseling principle is to let the client guide the therapy process according to their goals, meeting them wherever they are in their journey.
Clients seek my assistance for exploring significant family and romantic relationships, navigating life transitions, and addressing trauma, grief, loss, and abuse.
My specialization lies in interpersonal attachment issues, whether they stem from family history, current relationships, or changes due to separation or loss. I work with both individuals and couples. While I am empathetic and non-judgmental, I will also challenge your assumptions, asking questions that help you discover the answers within yourself.
Areas of Expertise:
Early family attachment relationships
Couples counseling
Grief and loss, particularly for those in middle or senior years facing life changes such as retirement, illness, or the death of a partner, as well as larger existential questions about the meaning of life, death, and dying
Trauma and abuse counseling
I look forward to connecting with you, helping you feel heard, and working together toward your counseling goals.
Please note that I am not accepting new clients at this time. If you are an existing client and can’t find an available slot, consider an online session as there may be other slots available of that type.
It takes a lot of courage to come to therapy and my desire is to honour that courage in each of my clients. I believe that we all have personal strengths and resiliency that can help us achieve change in our lives. At times we can become stuck and lose track of those resources. I believe the counselling relationship can be a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to rediscover those resources. Beyond your specific goals you bring to therapy, my hope is that you will also discover greater congruence, self-esteem, and the capacity to make healthier choices.
Please note: If you plan to seek reimbursement through a benefits/insurance plan, please ensure that your plan covers Registered Clinical Counsellors as I (and the clinic) are not able to determine the eligibilities/coverage limits of potential clients and their specific insurance policies, and we cannot be held responsible for situations where clients have not verified their entitlements ahead of time. Thank you!
