About

I’ve always been drawn to the quiet truths — the spaces beneath the surface where real change begins. 

My Journey

I became a therapist because I know what silence can do. Too many of us carry stories that were never heard, pains that were never named, and fears we had to face alone. I believe that being truly heard can be life-changing.

My work is about creating a space where you don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine. Where the defenses you’ve built are not judged, but understood as protectors. Where grief, anxiety, or the weight of old wounds can finally be given room to breathe.

I practice with a gentle but deep approach, integrating psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, somatic awareness, and mindfulness. I work through an attachment lens, knowing that trauma doesn’t just live in memory — it lives in the nervous system, in relationships, in how we see ourselves. Healing means reconnecting with those parts of ourselves we thought were lost.

I’ve seen transformation — not in dramatic overnight fixes, but in quiet courage, clarity, and the slow rebuilding of trust with oneself and others. My role is not to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you as you rediscover your own strength.

If this resonates, I invite you to reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.

My Approaches

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a proven approach for addressing trauma, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. By using guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps clients process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. This therapy is especially effective for individuals coping with PTSD, unresolved trauma, or deeply rooted negative beliefs, enabling them to regain control and move forward with greater resilience and clarity.

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Mindfulness Based Therapy

Mindfulness-based therapy helps individuals develop a deeper awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and sensations in the present moment. This practice fosters a sense of calm and clarity, empowering individuals to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. It is particularly effective for reducing stress, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing overall well-being.

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EFT for Individuals

EFT for individuals is a therapeutic approach that helps clients explore their emotional experiences and develop deeper self-awareness. This therapy is effective for processing unresolved feelings, trauma, and improving emotional resilience.

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EFT for Couples

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples helps partners understand and strengthen their emotional bonds, fostering a secure and connected relationship. It is particularly effective for couples facing communication challenges, emotional disconnection, or recurring conflicts.

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Discernment Counselling

Discernment counseling is designed for couples who are uncertain about the future of their relationship, offering a structured way to explore their options. It provides clarity and understanding for both partners, helping them decide whether to work on the relationship or consider separation.

Professional Background

Master of Social Work, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto

Honours Bachelor of Science, (Psychology), University of Toronto

Licensed with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Member of Ontario Association of Social Workers
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

Member of
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Graduate of the MMTCP program offered through Sounds True, The Awareness Training Institute and the University of California at Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.

Member of
EMDR Canada

Neuroscience Seminars by
Dr. Norman Doidge

Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program through Sounds True, The Awareness Training Institute & the University of California at Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.

Interpersonal Neurobiology and Innovative Therapeutic Practices: Working with Children and Families. – The Hincks Dellcrest Centre

The Power of Awareness –
A Transformative Mindfulness Training, with Drs. Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield

Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma, The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine

Trauma and the Embodied Brain: a Heart Based Training in Relational Neuroscience for Healing Trauma – Dr. Bonnie Badenoch

Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships – Dr. Stan Tatkin

Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma: Levels 1 and 2 | Janina Fisher, Ph.D.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR l and II) – Niagara Stress and Trauma Clinic

Brainspotting (BSP) Phase l with
Dr. David Grand

The Attachment and Trauma Mastery Training Program with Dr. Diane Poole Heller

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) with Dr. Sue Johnson

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Core Skills

Emotion Focused Therapy. Working with Emotions in Psychotherapy: A Trans-Theoretical Approach, workshop with Dr. Leslie Greenberg, University of Toronto

Discernment Counselling with Dr. Bill Doherty, The Doherty Relationship Institute

Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and T.E.A.M. Therapy Techniques with Dr. David Burns, M.D.

Mindfulness Counselling Strategies – Activating Compassion and Regulation. Crisis and Trauma Resource Centre.

Working with Adolescents and their Families – Navigating Through Tough Times, The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre

Clinical Hypnotherapy (all levels), Canadian Society for Clinical Hypnosis (CSCH-OD)

Brief Therapy Certificate Program, The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre/Gail Appel Institute

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Centre for Addiction & Mental Health

Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders, The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre

Special Extension Program Workshop, Techniques of Infant/Child/Adolescent Psychoanalytic Therapy in the 21st Century, Toronto Psychoanalytic Society & Institute 

Special Extension Program Workshop – Trauma: A Psychoanalytic View, Toronto Psychoanalytic Society & Institute