Owner/Clinical Director.
We can co-create treatment plans and help us reach our goals- I believe in you! The most important thing in a therapeutic rapport is trust, safety and confidentiality, and these are my top priorities in supporting you in whatever your needs are!
My educational background includes all things Social work for 20++ years including a Social Service Diploma, a Bachelor of Social Work, a Concurrent Disorder Certificate, a Graduate Teaching Certificate and A Masters of Social Work. I have many certificates from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine in CBT for a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, psychosis, self-harm, addictions, eating disorders, trauma and phobias. I am certified in Critical Incident Group debriefing. I will continue to learn and grow for life, as my ongoing commitment to supporting all needs while being evidence based.
I am a registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist through OCSWSSW. I am a Compassion Fatigue educator, and The Kenora and Area Ambassador for the Ontario Association of Social workers (OASW). I am trained in many modalities such as CBT, EFT, DBT, CPT, Solution Focused Therapy and I’m trained, certified and a consultant in training for EMDR.
I have 20 + years’ experience working with individuals, groups, cultures, diagnosis, disorders, and resiliencies of all ages. I am open to tackling anything together, advocating for you and supporting you in meeting any of your needs. I work from a trauma informed, anti racist/oppressive, 2SLGTQ+ informed, and inclusive approach. I will go at your pace and we pivot as needed.