My Story & Approach
Guided by curiosity, compassion, and creativity, I believe growth often blooms through authentic connection and hope. Every person is inherently valuable and uniquely shaped by lived experience, experiences that influence identity, relationships, and resilience. My work centers on helping clients recognize their worth while nurturing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.
I hold a Bachelor of Education (1996) from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (2020) from Providence University. I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and bring over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in educational and clinical settings. This breadth of experience allows me to approach each client with both practical insight and deep respect for their story.
My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and experiential, integrating evidence-based and body-based practices that honor the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I incorporate EMDR, cognitive and narrative therapies, attachment-focused strategies, play-based interventions, and somatic techniques that support nervous system regulation and embodied awareness. Rather than focusing solely on insight, I emphasize lived, in-the-moment experiences that foster meaningful, lasting healing. Our work is thoughtful and grounded, yet spacious enough for warmth and humor when it lightens the load.
I provide in-person therapy and walking sessions in Airdrie, as well as secure online services throughout Alberta. I also provide performing psychoeducational assessments for children and youth, offering clear insights and practical strategies for home and school. Whether supporting children, youth, parents, or adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, or complex transitions, my intention is to offer a steady, attuned presence as you move toward resilience and well-being.
When I’m not in the therapy room, you’ll most likely find me outdoors—hiking wooded trails, paddle boarding, kayaking, or cross-country skiing with my husband, our son, and our two energetic fur companions. And when nature takes a pause, I happily trade my hiking boots for a good book or my yoga mat, embracing a quieter rhythm (with considerably less mud).