I specialize in working with children and teens who experience concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, behavioural issues, emotion-regulation concerns, self-esteem, body positivity, trauma, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Learning Disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD,  Autism Spectrum Disorder). I also enjoy working with parents and families.

My approach to therapy involves using strength-based modalities including Positive Psychology and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). I also use aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as play-based, sandplay and art-based therapy to help children process their experiences in a gentle manner.

In my previous role working as a Therapeutic Assistant in Behavioural Therapy for Edmonton Catholic School Separate District, I utilized Applied Behaviour Analysis to best support kiddos in classrooms. It was rewarding to see them succeed in a short amount of time with the proper guidance, tools and professional help. Something I am looking forward to now that I am working for Solace is getting to the root of the child and family’s concerns regarding behaviour.  What can the behaviour tell us about how the child is feeling and functioning? What can we do as a collective team to find some tools and strategies that work for your child, and your family,  while also understanding why they are behaving that way in the first place? I am excited to help children and families put together those puzzle pieces, and work towards a balanced and well rounded life together.