More About Me
Therapy can be a versatile process, depending on your unique needs and life stage. I genuinely believe that nothing is ever hopeless and will hold that hope for you, even if you can’t. I strive to empower you with knowledge about the brain and nervous system while remembering that you are always the expert of your own experience.
Having personally faced challenging seasons in grief, faith, and parenting, I understand the power of having someone show up for you with genuine curiosity, warmth, and acceptance. This is the kind of space I strive to create for you.
I have enjoyed previous work with university students, in outdoor recreation, and as a stay-at-home parent. In all of these experiences, it’s been the people I’ve worked with and connected with that have left the most lasting impression. Therapy is among the many ways people have been a healing force in my life, and I believe in helping you build a secure support network for yourself and/or your family. I am honoured to be trusted with my clients’ stories and do not take it lightly.
I believe in the importance of finding a good fit. I encourage you to ask questions and express your needs during our initial interactions and throughout the process. This will help us determine if and how I can best support you on your journey to healing and growth.
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me” - CS Lewis
Credentials
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - CRPO - Registration #19514
Masters of Arts in Psychotherapy and Spirituality - Saint Paul University
Honours B.Sc. (Math & Physics) - Queen’s University
Certifications
DDP Level 1 & 2 - May 2024 and August 2025 (Dyadic Developmental Therapy - DDP International)
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Individuals and Families - Dec 2024 (Ottawa Psychotherapy Services)
ASIST Training - June 2024 (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - TalkToolsTraining)
As a therapist whose practice is informed by the DDP model, I incorporate this model’s understanding of trauma, attachment dynamics and child development into all my work.
What is DDP? Click here to read more (ddpnetwork.org)
“Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy has been developed by Dan Hughes over the past twenty years. It is based on a theoretical understanding of attachment and intersubjective relationships, and the impact of developmental trauma.” (link to quote)
