About Me
I’ve helped thousands of people gain clarity & feel happier & more in control of their lives. It would be an honour and pleasure to be your therapist.
I specialize in helping people discover more about themselves and any patterns of thought or behaviours that are holding them back from contentment. It would be a pleasure and honour to work with you as well!
My Style of Therapy
I use an eclectic style of therapy. I draw upon a variety of therapeutic models based on your wants and needs. I often use Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT skills, Mindfulness and ACT when it seems appropriate or according to your wishes. If you are new to therapy the “New To Therapy” 4 session package explores some of these models so that you can get a feel for them.
My History
I started out with in-person talk therapy from a private office. However, during the Covid pandemic I had to close my office and transition to Online Therapy in order to keep supporting my clients. I grew to love it, and so did they. I can now do talk therapy online for clients anywhere in Ontario.
Long Bio
I grew up in Toronto and went to university, worked, volunteered, and raised two children in Guelph Ontario and have recently returned to Toronto.
I have my Masters of Social Work (MSW) and I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and a member of the Canadian Association of Social Workers. (CASW).
I enjoy being with my family, socializing with friends, movies, writing, walks in nature, and checking out festivals, art events. I like to do my daily Duolingo, Wordle and Spelling Bee.
In a previous career I was the artistic director of a artists film co-op. I later worked in crisis mental health on phone lines, walk-in clinics and alongside police. This taught me to assess people’s needs quickly and to offer them the most effective therapy interventions.
I am covered by several workplace EAP programs and most private insurance and extended health benefit plans in Ontario.
I would be honoured to work with you!
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I also have two other specialized therapy services – COUNSELLING GUELPH, aimed specifically at the Guelph community, and CBT ONLINE, focusing on some of the issues that CBT helps best – ANXIETY, FEARS & PHOBIAS, COMPULSIVE SHOPPING, and CHRONICC INSOMNIA.