I am a Registered Psychotherapist, with over 14 years experience working in an EAP and government settings. Some of the issues I have worked with clients on are depression, anxiety, work stress, relationship issues, parenting issues, and infertility. I have chosen to train in different treatment approaches that research has proven to be effective interventions: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). I also have training in Solution Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I use interventions from all these different approaches to help my clients. My clients have said that they appreciate my compassionate and gentle approach.

I take a positive based approach in my counselling. I believe that lasting change happens when you draw out the truths within yourself and your relationships. I do not treat people as problems, as people are people and problems are problems. I do not like lables; I believe people are a lot more than what they may be currently struggling with. I seek to understand the full context of a person, rather than just focusing on a specific issue. I am a Registered Psychotherapist.

I provide a safe & non-judgmental environment for clients to open up on all issues, even deeply buried ones (from early childhood to present), so I can get a sense of the whole picture, ask the right questions, and come up with an effective treatment plan. I’ve successfully worked with many individuals & couples who others had given up on, since they weren’t able to go deep enough. This has allowed me to especially help people who are struggling with emotional or sexual trauma, incest, abuse, porn or sex addiction, sexual dysfunction, intimacy issues & taboos & fears which trap them in shame. I’ve also helped couples heal from deep wounds such as infidelity and build stronger relationships.

Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing. Problems helped by psychotherapy include difficulties in coping with daily life; the impact of trauma, medical illness or loss, like the death of a loved one; and specific mental disorders, like depression or anxiety. There are several different types of psychotherapy and some types may work better with certain problems or issues. Psychotherapy may be used in combination with medication or other therapies.

Psychotherapy is often a journey into the self, an exploration into the caverns of our mind, our emotions, and our experiences. We will engage jointly in a journey that does not travel in a pre-determined direction. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, it's about honoring your unique narrative and creating a safe space to unpack your fears, hopes, dreams, and struggles. You'll gain self-awareness and practical strategies to create resilience and self-compassion.

Many of us struggle with persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or a sense of not being good enough. A therapist can help you change your story of yourself and your experience of being in the world. I am able to help with any of the following: panic and anxiety loneliness depression grief, loss and sadness feelings of worthlessness and despair struggles with anger problems in relationships: finding them, keeping them, being "true" to them, knowing when it's time to end them... I can also help with specific struggles you might have, such as: memories and experiences of harm, abuse, violation or trauma in childhood and adulthood the loss of a lo....

Psychotherapy is a broader term to describe a number of treatment methods which can be used to help individuals with their mental health. Some of the treatments I utilize are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based (MCBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Culturally sensitive, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Narrative, Strength based, and Trauma Focused. The most common ailments that clients see me for are depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, abuse and self-esteem issues. Through my academic training and personal experience, I bring my clients a personal understanding of many of these issues.

Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in a positive manner. Its aim is to help people understand the thoughts behind feeling anxious or depressed and addressing these thinking patterns. Psychotherapy will help you change behaviors and habits that are limiting you, to experiencing your fullest potential.

There are several approaches to psychotherapy — including cognitive-behavioural, interpersonal and other kinds of talk therapy — that help individuals work through their problems. At Meristem, we utilize an eclectic approach to psychotherapy that incorporates a variety of therapeutic principles and theories in order to create the ideal treatment program to meet the specific needs of our clients. We encourage a collaborative approach that enhances the client/therapist relationship. We strive to model positive behaviours and an empathic atmosphere that builds trust and safety within the counselling relationship.

People come to counselling not because they don't have answers to their problems, people usually know what they should do, but they can't seem to do them. My role as your pschotherapist is less about telling you what to do (which is actually the easier part), I am here to help you clear away some of the junks that stop you from seeing and "doing" the answers. After that, I will help you reach your goal step by step.

Whether you’re experiencing ongoing challenges or something unexpected, counselling can support you in gaining new perspectives and skills. Together we will set goals to promote growth in making the life changes you are seeking.

Supportive psychotherapy helps patients deal with issues related to their mental health conditions which in turn affect the rest of their lives. As a therapist, I can help you build your self-esteem, reduce anxiety, strengthen coping mechanisms and improve social and community functioning. Email me or Call me for a 15 min free initial consult; I am accepting new clients !

Are you searching for increased confidence, happiness, and improved relationships? Through a compassionate lens, I will support and challenge you to new ways of thinking about yourself and those around you. I will help you realize your full emotional potential so that you can connect with those around you on a deeper level, and benefit from the richness of living an authentic life.