About Me

My journey into counselling has grown from a genuine desire to understand people, their stories, and the experiences that shape who they are. I hold a Master in Christian Counselling, with a specialization in Marriage Counselling and Family Systems. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 13 years working in education and childcare, where I had the privilege of supporting children, youth, and families through different stages of life.

Those experiences taught me that there is often much more to a person's story than what we see on the surface. They also deepened my belief in the importance of feeling heard, understood, and supported.

I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. For me, language is more than a means of communication; it is a way of connecting with people, understanding their experiences, and appreciating the different backgrounds and stories they bring with them. I am also a writer, and writing has always been an important way for me to explore life, relationships, adversity, hope, and the human experience.

As a therapist, it is a privilege for me to walk alongside individuals and families as they make sense of their experiences, discover their strengths, and work toward meaningful change. I believe that sometimes healing begins with something as simple as having a safe place to be heard, someone willing to listen, and the courage to take one step at a time.

My Style and Area of Support

I believe that each person brings a unique story into the counselling room. Our experiences, relationships, family dynamics, culture, losses, and life circumstances can all shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us.

My approach is warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative. Together, we can explore what you are experiencing, understand the patterns that may be affecting your relationships and well-being, and identify practical ways to move toward meaningful change.

I work with children, youth, adults, couples, and families experiencing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, difficulties at home, school or work, childhood attachment experiences, depression, and other mental health concerns. I also support couples and families as they navigate relationship challenges, communication difficulties, transitions, and changing family dynamics.

As a therapist, I recognize that faith, spirituality, values, and questions of meaning can be an important part of a person's story. I welcome conversations about faith and spirituality and seek to integrate these dimensions of care in a way that is respectful, compassionate, and responsive to each client's individual beliefs and experiences.

I believe therapy is a journey rather than a quick fix. Change can feel intimidating, especially when we have been struggling for a long time. My hope is to create a space where we can take those steps together, at a pace that feels manageable, while recognizing and celebrating the progress along the way.

Outside of the Therapy Room

Outside of my work, I am a wife and a mother of two, and my family is a very important part of my life. I enjoy reading, discovering new recipes, spending time outdoors, taking road trips, and having adventures with my family.

Writing is particularly meaningful to me; it helps me explore what makes us human while inspiring me to hold on to hope in difficult seasons. I believe that difficult circumstances do not have to be the end of our story. Sometimes, they can become part of a new chapter, one that we learn to navigate with greater understanding, strength, and hope.

Areas of Focus

• Individuals, Couples and Families, ages 4+
• Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Well-Being
• Emotional Regulation
• Childhood Trauma and Attachment
• Grief and Loss
• Family and Relationship Challenges
• Life Transitions
• Challenges at Home, School, or Work
• Parenting and Family Dynamics
• Faith, Spirituality, and Meaning-Making

Therapeutic Approach

• Family Systems Therapy
• Marriage and Couples Counselling
• Attachment-Based Approaches
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Play Therapy

Fee $185.00 / 50 Min Session 
Covered by most Insurance & Benefit Plans.