Practice information:

Your body and mind communicate clearly when something has been overwhelming. A toxic relationship, a job loss, a serious accident, or even a lonely childhood. So many experiences can knock us off kilter and make it hard to feel our genuine selves.You have likely landed here, because your symptoms may have become intrusive. Anxiety or anger are hard to ignore but what about the more subtle signs? Strained relationships, feeling numb, avoidance and irritability also have a huge impact in your life.

Besides a deeply compassionate and judgement free environment, we have several research based, concrete approaches we can use together like EMDR and Somatic Experiencing Techniques, but honestly, the most powerful experience is to be truly seen and validated for what we have been through. 

I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2005 and I have over 16 years of providing support and healing to those struggling at the hardest times in their lives. I am a member of BCCSW (BC College of Social Workers) BCASW (BC Association of Social Workers) EMDR Canada & EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) 

Common concerns that people come to work with me on include:

• Trauma and overwhelm from childhood
• Childhood neglect & abuse 
• Intimate partner violence 
• Stress, anxiety, burn-out
• LGTBQ2S+ issues 
• Traumatic Grief and loss
• Disconnection in daily life, feeling numb
• Panic attacks 
• Trouble functioning while parenting
• Irritability and Anger 
• Relationship breakdown
• Burnout
• Assaults and Sexual Abuse
• Social panic 
• Historical & medical trauma 

We would be a great fit if you're looking to:

• Understand your nervous system reactions 
• Dial down your anxiety & panic
• Address nightmares and sleep issues
• Deal with issues from childhood
• Explore your gender identity, sexual orientation
• Create and maintain healthy boundaries
• Learn self compassion
• Address shame and fear 
• Find connections from your past to present
• Understand your triggers 
• Clear the residue of trauma 
• Get a clear idea of your future path
• Feel resilient and capable