After growing up in the Kawarthas and spending much of my twenties living and working in remote communities in northern Ontario, I eventually returned to southern Ontario and settled in Oxford County in 2017. I truly value the small community I now call home, where I live with my husband and our two dogs — though “the north” will always hold a special place in my heart.

I completed my undergraduate studies at Lakehead University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2014. I then spent several years working primarily within the criminal justice system before pursuing my graduate degree at Yorkville University, where I earned a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I consider myself a lifelong learner and have also completed a college diploma at Sir Sandford Fleming College, along with various additional training courses throughout my career.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and straightforward. I focus on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to let their guard down, prioritize themselves, and speak openly without fear of stigma. With both personal and professional experience within the first responder community, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by trauma-exposed professionals and their family members.