I am a Registered Social Worker (#14172) working alongside families and individuals for the past 15 years. My approach is centered on a collaborative and safe relationship to support clients to explore and find paths to wellness. I enjoy the creative process of exploring each individual’s and family’s strengths and supporting them to draw on these strengths in the change process. I also seek to support my clients in learning and trying new skills to find effective and meaningful solutions to mental health crises and relational challenges.

My counselling approach is integrative in that I draw on numerous theories to best serve my clients and their needs. I have been trained in and draw from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Based Therapy.

I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from University of British Columbia and completed clinical training placements at BC Children’s Hospital in the Mood and Anxiety Clinic, OCD Clinic, and the Family Therapy program. I also hold a Master’s degree in Conflict Studies and Human Rights from Utrecht University, The Netherlands and have both training and community practice in restorative justice work. I draw on these experiences to bring a broad and intersectional lens to my counselling work that recognizes the complexity, nuances, and uniqueness of each person’s lived experience.

In addition, I work with the Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders program for Children and Adolescents at BC Children’s Hospital. Outside the therapy room, you’ll find me hiking and playing on the monkey bars with my kids.

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