Areas of Focus
Trauma
I support clients who have experienced trauma—whether it comes from one painful event or a series of difficult experiences. Trauma can affect how we feel, think, and connect with others. It can also leave lasting impacts on the body, mind, and spirit.
In our work together, I create a safe, supportive space to help you rebuild trust, process your experiences, and find strength in your healing journey. Healing from trauma takes time, care, and compassion—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Grief & Loss
Grief is a deeply personal process that can follow the loss of someone or something important, such as a loved one, a pet, or a part of life that has changed. Grief may show up in many ways—through sadness, anger, guilt, or even numbness.
I walk alongside clients as they move through the many layers of grief and loss. Together, we honour your unique story, your memories, and the ongoing connections that remain. Healing doesn’t mean letting go—it means finding ways to carry love and meaning forward.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can make it hard to focus, rest, or feel at peace. You may feel constantly on edge or worry about things that feel out of your control.
In counselling, I help clients understand where their anxiety comes from and develop strategies to manage it in healthy, empowering ways. Together, we work toward calming the mind, grounding the body, and creating a stronger sense of balance and confidence.
Counselling for Indigenous Peoples
As part of my practice, I offer trauma-informed counselling that honours Indigenous values, teachings, and ways of knowing. Many Indigenous individuals, families, and communities continue to carry the effects of colonization, residential schools, racism, and loss of culture or identity.
My approach blends traditional healing approaches—connection, spirituality, community, and respect for the land—with evidence-based therapy. Healing happens through story, relationship, and cultural strength.
Types of Therapy
Attachment-based therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape our ability to connect and trust others. It helps clients explore patterns of attachment formed in childhood and how these influence current relationships. The goal is to build secure, healthy emotional bonds and promote healing through trust, safety, and connection.
Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive-Based Therapy (CBT) is a structured, short-term form of psychotherapy that helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. It’s based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected—so by challenging negative or distorted thoughts, we can improve emotional well-being and make healthier choices. CBT teaches practical coping skills, problem-solving, and mindfulness strategies to reduce distress and support lasting positive change in everyday life.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured approach that helps people heal from trauma or distressing life experiences. It uses bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, sounds, or tapping—to help the brain process and reframe painful memories. This reduces emotional distress and negative beliefs linked to those experiences. EMDR supports the mind’s natural healing process, helping individuals feel calmer, more resilient, and better able to cope with past and present challenges.
An Indigenous Trauma-Informed approach is a way of supporting people that understands how historical and ongoing trauma affects Indigenous communities. This includes experiences like colonization, residential schools, loss of language, and discrimination. It focuses on safety, trust, and respect while recognizing cultural strengths, traditions, and healing practices. Rather than only addressing symptoms, it looks at the root causes of trauma and how it impacts mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This approach combines modern therapeutic methods with Indigenous knowledge, ceremony, and community support to help people heal in ways that feel culturally meaningful and empowering.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy helps people become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and body sensations in the present moment. Instead of judging or trying to get rid of difficult emotions, clients learn to notice them with curiosity, patience, and kindness. This therapy uses simple practices such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and body awareness to help reduce stress and emotional overwhelm. Mindfulness-Based Therapy also helps people recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and respond more calmly to challenges. Over time, it can improve emotional regulation, increase self-compassion, and support overall mental and emotional well-being in everyday life.
Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy that focuses on how past experiences, unconscious thoughts, and unresolved conflicts influence current behavior and emotions. It helps people gain self-awareness and understand the root causes of their difficulties, often exploring early relationships, attachment patterns, and defense mechanisms. Through insight and reflection, clients can recognize repeating patterns and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Radical Exposure Tapping (RET) therapy is a method used to help people manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. It combines gentle tapping on specific points of the body, often called acupressure points, with focused attention on difficult emotions or memories. By doing this, RET helps the brain process and release intense feelings safely. The tapping can reduce the body’s stress response, making emotions easier to handle. RET encourages facing uncomfortable thoughts instead of avoiding them, which can gradually reduce their power. It is often used alongside talk therapy for faster emotional relief and personal growth.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a type of talk therapy that focuses on finding solutions rather than analyzing problems. Instead of digging deeply into why a problem started, it helps people identify their strengths, resources, and past successes to create positive change. The therapist and client work together to set clear, achievable goals and explore what small steps can move the client toward those goals. SFBT often uses questions like “What’s working?” or “When is the problem less noticeable?” It is usually short-term, practical, and empowering, helping people feel capable of solving challenges in their everyday life.
Strength-based therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on a person’s abilities, talents, and positive qualities instead of just their problems or struggles. It helps people recognize what they are good at, build confidence, and use their strengths to overcome challenges. Therapists work with clients to set goals, solve problems, and improve well-being by encouraging hope and resilience. This approach believes everyone has resources within themselves to cope and grow, and it emphasizes empowerment rather than focusing on weaknesses. It is used for individuals, families, and groups to create lasting positive change in life.
Trauma-informed therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on understanding how past trauma affects a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It recognizes that experiences like abuse, neglect, or violence can leave deep emotional and physical impacts. Instead of asking “What’s wrong with you?”, this approach asks, “What happened to you?” Therapists create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel respected and understood. The therapy emphasizes safety, trust, choice, and empowerment. By recognizing trauma’s effects, it helps individuals heal, build coping skills, and regain control over their emotions and relationships.
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