I received my Bachelor of Science degree (major in Psychology, minor in Criminology) from the University of Toronto in 1990.  I received the Master of Education degree (Counselling Psychology) from the University of Alberta in 1998 and was Registered as a Psychologist in the province of Alberta in 2000.  From 1990 through 2000 I worked in several positions that mainly involved assisting adults and adolescents with sexual offending behaviours, as well as with survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse.   I also worked as an educational consultant, completing assessments and consulting in schools providing support to teachers, students, and parents. 

As a Registered Psychologist in private practice, my focus has shifted somewhat: I continue to work with survivors of childhood abuse, as well as with people who have addictive or problematic sexual behaviours.  However, I no longer work with people who are sexually aggressive.  Since 1995 I have also completed many assessments on children and adults in the school system, focused on learning difficulties, behavioural disorders, and emotional functioning. 

I enjoy professional presentations and have led workshops on learning disabilities, ADHD, personality disorders, behavioural management within the classroom, and sexual development in children.  I am also a Sessional Lecturer at Concordia University College of Alberta, where regularly I teach courses in Introductory Group Therapy and Human Sexual Behaviour.  I have also taught Introductory Psychology, Ethics, and Introduction to Personality.

I am currently a professional member of the College of Alberta Psychologists and Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.