Children, Youth, Adults & Couples
I am a Psychotherapist working with children , youth and their families, adults and couples as a Certified Canadian Counsellor.
My counselling practice is guided by the principles of respect, cultural curiosity, empowerment, and self-efficacy. I have experience with children with trauma, behavior and divorce. I have a special interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Relationship Theory and play based interventions. I have extended experience working with at risk your and parents as well as a youth pastor and provide Faith Based Counselling when requested. I am also trained in Gottman Method and support couples using Gottman and ACT approaches. In working with children and youth I also have experience and training in the area of assessment and can support you and your child in understanding behaviors and needs.
I am passionate about supporting and empowering children and youth from a variety of backgrounds. I currently work as a Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW) and provide emotional and social supports to children and youth at a therapeutic residential treatment campus in the Edmonton Area. Prior to becoming a CYCW, I worked as a youth pastor at a church in Edmonton for five years providing a variety of supports and opportunities for young people. I received my Masters in Religious Studies from the University of Alberta in 2019, and my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta in 2011.
EDUCATION
Master of Counselling Psychology
City University of Seattle
May 2024
Master of Arts- Religious Studies
University of Alberta
Class of 2019
Bachelor of Arts- History & Classics
University of Alberta
Class of 2011
Covered by many extended health plans with direct billing to Greenshield, Medavie Blue Cross, Manulife, Canada Life.
I acknowledge that I live on Treaty 6 territory, and respect the traditional knowledge, territories, and peoples of this land. As our society continues to learn about the legacy of colonialism in Canada, I continue to seek ways to decolonize my own practices.
Master of Counselling Psychology
City University of Seattle
Sept 2021- 2025
Master of Arts- Religious Studies
University of Alberta
Class of 2019
Bachelor of Arts- History & Classics
University of Alberta
Class of 2011
Works to repair and strengthen the relationships between the individual family members
Change unhelpful and problematic ways of thinking to change unwanted or unhealthy behaviours.
A strengths-based approach that focuses on your current and future problems and goals rather than past experiences
Helps you behave according to your values by using mindfulness and acceptance skills to control your responses to situations
Therapy to help you to embrace the present moment, build psychological flexibility, and commit to positive change, fostering a life aligned with you values.
