Find a Therapist in Port Hope, Ontario.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I have extensive experience in community mental health and private practice. My current work focuses on providing psychotherapy to NIHB-eligible clients and offering clinical supervision for Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers. My availability is intentionally limited to support thoughtful, high-quality care.

Psychotherapy is commonly known as talk therapy. The main goal with psychotherapy is to help individuals with their mental health. Psychotherapists practice from a variety of evidence-based modalities. Together, we will determine your goals and decide which approach to take. Please contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation where we can explore your presenting concern, determine if we are a good fit for therapy and I can answer any questions that you may have.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative journey of self-discovery and growth. In our sessions, we'll work together to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, non-judgmental space. This process can help you gain insights into patterns that may be holding you back, develop new coping strategies, and work towards your personal goals. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and you've already taken an important step by considering therapy. Call today to begin the rest of your healing journey!

Hello, I am a Registered Psychotherapist I have 10 years of experience to offer. My specialities include anxiety, depression, life stress, grief/loss (see my website for more specialities). I have a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and I particularly enjoy working from a strengths based approach. I also incorporate key aspects from CBT and Solution Focused therapy.

I believe therapy is about discovering yourself with greater compassion, not fixing something that's broken. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and rooted in Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and attachment-based principles. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a special education teacher, which deepened my appreciation for every person's unique experiences and strengths. Together, we'll explore what has shaped you, build self-trust, and create meaningful change that supports healthier relationships and a more authentic life.

My approach to psychotherapy centers on providing a compassionate, collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore and process their unique experiences. I understand that life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and seeking support is a powerful, courageous step toward growth and healing. With a focus on empathy, nonjudgment, and respect, I work alongside clients to identify underlying patterns and build healthy coping mechanisms that foster resilience. Choosing to work with a skilled, understanding therapist can be essential in navigating difficult times, as it offers dedicated guidance to help clients uncover their strengths, create meaningful change, and cultivate a more balanced and

I use psychotherapy for both long term and short term benefit. During the first session we will set short term achievable goals and over the course of therapy I will encourage you to widen your scope and envision bigger dreams. We will look at past trauma/issues that have created psychological blocks and work on resolving them in order to create healthy change and transformation.

Psychotherapy is a space where you don’t have to carry everything alone. Working with me means having a compassionate and collaborative environment where we focus on understanding—not judging—your thoughts, emotions, and patterns. Clients often share that therapy with me feels grounding, transparent, and deeply human. I combine evidence-based approaches with genuine empathy and curiosity, tailoring each session to your needs and pace. You can expect a mix of exploration, practical strategies, and emotional support designed to help you move toward balance, connection, and self-trust.

My approach to psychotherapy extends beyond traditional talk therapy. While dialogue is part of our work, much of the process involves tuning into what your body and nervous system are communicating beneath the words. Using evidence-based, experiential methods informed by neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and somatics, we explore how emotion, memory, and physiology interact. This process helps create safety and awareness in the body, fosters emotional regulation, and supports lasting change in how you think, feel, and behave. Through this therapeutic relationship, you can experience transformation at both the emotional and behavioural levels.

Psychotherapy will help you understand yourself and your behaviour. By talking to a trained therapist you will gain insight into yourself and awareness of why you do what you do, and ways to change it. Psychotherapy looks at what you think, believe, and feel, and how that affects the way you live your life. By changing how you think, you can change how you believe, and change how you feel.

Psychotherapy is talk therapy. I can an eclectic approach drawing on several modalities including psychodynamic, narrative, dialectical behavioural and solution- focused. The way we approach your healing will be specific to you and your needs. Our work together will be collaborative as we engage in an ongoing dialogue aimed toward your healing and growth, ensuring that you feel heard, respected and validated. Reach out for a free consultation; I look forward to talking with you.

Psychotherapy provides us with an opportunity to use an integrative approach to gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and interactions. I work collaboratively with my clients to reach their therapeutic goals within an empathetic and supportive dynamic. Whether your goals are for you as an individual or as part of a couple, psychotherapy provides the opportunity for personal growth and empowerment to experience the life you desire. Individual Therapy: Healing from Domestic Violence (12 Sessions) A 12-session package offering a safe, supportive space to process the impact of domestic violence. Focus on trauma healing, rebuilding self-worth, and developing a greater sense of safety and empowerment.

My starting point in any work I do with clients is to build a strong connection between us. This done through listening, respect, creating safety, and really being present with the client when we are together. I believe this is vital to any therapy I do. I provide an atmosphere that the client can feel heard and seen for who they are. Every session may look different because it is based on the clients needs, situation, and goals for therapy.