Life can be unpredictable and challenging, which often causes uncomfortable emotions, anxiety, and changes in mood. This is also very common when we transition though different stages of life, and it can impact our self-identity. This is really common as we age into new phases of life and our roles, responsibilities, and expectations change. Not only are these life events challenging for us, they are challenging for the people around us to adapt to as well. We also go through intense periods of struggle such as grief and loss due to situations like unemployment, moving, death of a pet or loved one, divorce, and more. It is my goal to provide the support and stability needed to assist you through these difficult times.
Together we can explore ways of coping and moving forward.
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) through the BC Association of Social Workers (BCASW). I completed my Masters of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Before going back to school to pursue my masters I worked as a social worker with the health authority and in adoption. I believe that my education and experience has allowed me to work with a great diversity of people in a variety of life circumstances.
I have worked in the field of mental health for the past 15 years as social worker, counsellor, and coach. The areas I have worked in include anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues and couples counselling, parenting and motherhood, grief and loss, substance use, identity and life transitions, personality disorders, and major mental illness such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
I have several years of experience coaching people in the areas of health and wellness, such as fitness and nutrition inspiration and accountability.
I have completed or am currently working on advanced training in:
- Relationship/Couples Counselling
-The Gottman Method
- Complex Trauma Level I and II, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,
-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Satir Family Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping).
The basis of my work is founded on Person Centered Theory, with the belief that the therapeutic relationship and being with the person on their journey are the most important aspects of the work we will do together.
I am a wife and mother of 4 and I am looking forward to working with you!
