Therapeutic Approach

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I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner based in Toronto, Ontario, with 10 years of clinical experience. 

My work centres on the ways early and relational experiences shape the nervous system, the sense of self, and our capacity for connection — and how understanding these structures through a developmental lens opens the door to greater well-being and potential. I'm currently completing an MSc in Infant Mental Health, which continues to deepen and inform this focus.

My training spans somatic and depth-oriented approaches alongside cognitive-behavioural frameworks, mindfulness-based practices, and couples and family systems therapies — drawn on as the work requires, and sustained by ongoing consultation, practitioner study groups, and a personal practice. I'm registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Practitioners (OAMHP).

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Individuals

I work with adults at different points in their lives: whether you're navigating current difficulties like stress, trauma, or relational strain; managing ongoing challenges such as anxiety, low self-esteem, or chronic exhaustion; or simply seeking personal growth, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful change.

The emotional drivers behind how we respond to these experiences often shape daily life in ways that are easier to see than to understand. This might show up for you as harsh self-criticism, procrastination, relational withdrawal, addictive behaviours, or cycles of hyper-performance and collapse, to name a few of the ways we try to manage.

The work begins with building reliable skills, creating the scaffolding that supports the hard work of change at the root of these dynamics. This means sorting through ambivalence, processing difficult emotions, restoring a sense of agency, and building your ability to think, feel, and act with more confidence. If neurodivergence is part of your experience, this may include recognizing patterns of masking, overextension, and sensory strain, while building an approach to life grounded in your needs rather than external expectations.

Together, we'll strengthen your internal resources, deepen your relational awareness, and expand your capacity for insight, fostering lasting change in the areas that matter most to you.

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Couples and Families

I use a somatic, systems-oriented approach to couples and family therapy — grounded in emotion-focused and attachment-informed principles — to help each person make sense of their emotional experience and relational patterns, and develop greater capacity to see and truly know one another. This includes attending to the ways culture, intergenerational history, and individual constitution are woven into how you connect.

Common presenting concerns centre around communication breakdowns, such as repetitive cycles of conflict or withdrawal, as well as deeper attachment injuries and the process of trust repair. We may also address the challenges of major life transitions, the relational impact of individual mental health struggles, and systemic imbalances in caregiving or emotional labour.

A key part of this work is building each person's capacity to stay present with emotional experience in the room — especially in the moments that matter most. Nervous system regulation and attunement skills are central to how we do this, equipping each of you with a steady foundation to meet more vulnerable moments with confidence. From there, we look beneath the surface to address the implicit habits, roles, and dynamics driving your relationship, creating opportunities for genuine ease.

At the heart of this work is a shared move toward connection grounded in trust, balance, and long-term well-being.

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Frontline and First Responders

I provide support for frontline workers and first responders managing the toll that sustained occupational stress and trauma exposure takes on mental health, identity, and relationships. This includes those in emergency services, healthcare, corrections, and allied fields dedicated to public health and safety.

Common concerns include critical incidents, moral distress, and constant high alert — alongside the cumulative toll of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. In daily life, these may surface as emotional numbing, irritability or anger, disrupted sleep, and difficulty shifting out of operational mode after a shift.

I approach this work with an understanding of occupational culture and the barriers that often make seeking support difficult in these fields. Drawing on trauma-focused and somatic approaches, sessions address chronic nervous system dysregulation at its source, paced according to what you're ready to explore.

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Clinical Supervision for Mental Health Practitioners

I welcome mental health practitioners at various stages of practice who are looking for a supportive, collaborative, and informed supervisory relationship. This includes practitioners new to the field, as well as established clinicians seeking to engage in reflective practice or deepen the somatic and experiential aspects of their work.

Common areas of focus include navigating complex clinical presentations, working through countertransference, and addressing vicarious trauma or burnout. We also work through ethical dilemmas, boundary setting, and CRPO standards of practice. We work toward the ongoing integration of trauma-focused and somatic skills, helping you cultivate a grounded, embodied clinical presence.

Sessions offer a structured, confidential space to sort through clinical ambivalence, refine your case conceptualization, and build confidence in your therapeutic voice. I meet the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) requirements to act as a Clinical Supervisor and am registered in good standing. This supervision supports your registration requirements and professional growth.

This work is guided by a commitment to a reflective supervisory space that honours your clinical agency, protects your well-being, and supports high standards of client care.

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Collaborative Psychiatric Consultation with PMVC

For active clients whose treatment plans require diagnostic clarity or a medication review (such as for complex trauma, ADHD, or mood stabilization), I am able to coordinate shared care through the PMVC network.

• The Process: We work in partnership with an Ontario-based psychiatrist and your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) to review your clinical needs via secure video.
• Circle of Care: To ensure continuity of care, I attend the virtual consultation alongside you to provide therapeutic context and integrate the medical recommendations directly into our ongoing somatic and psychotherapeutic work.
• Fees: The psychiatrist’s consultation is fully covered by OHIP. Clients are only responsible for the standard session fee for my time spent participating in the joint consultation.

Please note: This collaborative service is strictly reserved for individuals engaged in an established, ongoing therapeutic relationship within my practice.