With over 20 years experience in the counselling field through addictions and mental health, I have focused my career on working with child and adolescents 5-18 with complex needs and their families. When working with this population, I have learned that it is essential for treatment to be collaborative, involve parents and community service providers, as well as address parental mental health issues and trauma so parents can support their children’s unique needs. I have specialized training and experience in this area and it is my passion to work with all or parts of any family system to support their personal goals and their healing journeys. More specifically, I have a passion for helping parents understand their children’s complex needs; addressing grief and loss issues that can occur when a child gets complex diagnoses; treating mental health and trauma for children, adolescents and parents; supporting families to navigate complex systems; advocacy and care coordination. Additionally, I have experience treating common mental health disorders such as Trauma, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Somatic Symptom Disorders and Addictions from ages 5 into adulthood.

I am trained in many modalities and models in order to ensure I can meet the unique needs of clients I serve. Some of my training includes Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Family Systems Theory, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I utilize a trauma informed, strength-based and attachment focused approach.

Throughout my career I have had the honour and privilege to work with many families facing complex challenges. I have learned that with the right supports and interventions, families can build strong, healthy attachment relationships and work toward their identified goals despite life’s challenges.

I hold my Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary (2001) and my Masters of Social Work from Dalhousie University (2012). Additionally, I have been Registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (5747) since 2001.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family including 3 children and our french bulldog. In the winter, I enjoy watching my daughter’s winterguard competitions and summers are spent cheering at baseball watching my boys play.

I look forward to meeting you and getting the opportunity to see how I may support you and your family work toward your personal goals!