Get to know me.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of therapy. That it gives us opportunities to practice relational skills & feel truly understood. This includes understanding boundaries, creating safety, feeling seen, or sitting with uncomfortable emotions.

As a therapist, you can expect to be met with genuine care and compassion through curiosity, with an emphasis on creating a safe place. I can hold space for the uncomfortable emotions and thoughts that are impacting daily living, while leaving room to laugh and be silly. I draw from my experience as being a client in my own therapy and what I learn from my work with clients, while integrating evidence-based research to provide resources.

Outside of the therapy room, I am an avid book reader that loves a good romcom or mystery, a video gamer (catch me playing Disney Dreamlight Valley or Deep Rock Galactic), and love admiring nature. I enjoy a cozy night in with my partner and listening to cinematic or pop music. I am always in the mood for ice cream (Oreo or Mint Chocolate Chip is my fav) and probably spend way too much time talking about Taylor Swift.

My Credentials & Approaches.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) & a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology.

I am professionally trained in Observed & Experiential Integration (OEI Level 1), Lifespan Integration (Level 2), & Polyvagal Informed.

I draw from an integrative approach that incorporates Emotionally Focused therapy, Internal Family Systems therapy, Dialectical Behavioural therapy, the Satir Model, and Expressive Arts modalities.

my office.

For in-person sessions my office is located in Abbotsford, BC. My office is shared with the business “Cares Counselling Society.”

Upon arriving to the office, you'll be greeted by someone at the front desk and instructed to take a seat until your session time.
One of the rooms we may use for our session. I provide fidget toys that you are more than welcome to use (and I might use them too). As well, feel free to bring in a favourite beverage to have.
There is a fully-equipped play room that includes a sand-tray, board games, colouring, and puppets that I use to engage in creative processing.