A highly sensitive therapist...

 I offer a caring and safe space where you can openly share your experiences and feel truly seen, accepted, and supported. Having worked through my own struggles, I bring both personal understanding and deep compassion to the support I offer. I listen with care and intention.  Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences to help you gain clarity, insight, and a deeper understanding of yourself —while taking practical steps toward healing and growth. 

 A strong connection with your therapist is one of the most important factors in meaningful progress. That’s why I offer a free introductory call—so you can get a sense of what it might feel like to work together, with no pressure or obligation. 

Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), CCPA #10001293 https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/

Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician https://www.evergreencertifications.com/ca/certification/certified-narcissistic-abuse-treatment-clinician/

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma (CCTP-II) - In progress

 www.evergreencertifications.com/cctp2  

EMDR International Association Member https://www.emdria.org/

EMDR Canada Member https://emdrcanada.ca/

Master of Counselling Degree (Briercrest Seminary)

Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC), CPCA #3793 https://www.cpca-rpc.ca/

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Related Disorders:  International OCD Foundation’s (Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)

• Disarming the Narcissist (Wendy Behary, LCSW, Mind Body Institute)
• Dynamics of Narcissistic Abuse and Antagonistic   Relationships (Ramani Durvasula, PhD)
• Emotional Abusive Behaviors and A Closer Look at Gaslighting: Clinical Tools to Break the Cycle of Manipulation and Regain Personal Power (Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC)

• Healing Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers (Dr. Karyl McBride)

• Legal and Ethical Considerations for Working with   Narcissism and Narcissistic Abuse (Catherine Barret, PhD)
• Narcissistic Abuse In-Depth Workshop (Ramani Durvasula, PhD)
• Narcissistic and Psychopathic Abuse: The Clinicians' Guide to the New Field of Traumatic
• Pathological Love Relationships (Sandra L. Brown, MA; Claudia Paradise, LCSW-R; William P. Brennan, MEd, LMHC, CAP)

• Trauma and Narcissism: Personality Disorders as Trauma-Related Disorders (Ramani Durvasula, PhD)

• Working with Clients Experiencing Narcissistic Abuse/Antagonistic Relationship Styles: An antagonism-informed treatment approach (Ramani Durvasula, PhD)
• Working with the Fallout of Narcissistic Abuse (Ramani Durvasula, PhD)

• EMDR Basic Training (Sue Genest, EMDR Consultant)
• EMDR 2.0 (Ad de Jongh, PhD and Suzy Matthijssen, PhD)
• Advanced Training in Dissociation (Dolores Mosquera, Psychologist)
• Therapy for Adults with Attachment Trauma (EMDR International)
• Therapy with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (EMDRIA)
• Attachment-Focused EMDR: Healing Trauma and Developmental Deficits in Adults Abused as Children (Dr. Laurel Parnell)

• Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Dr. Stephanie Vaughn)
• ARC Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents (Margaret Blaustein, PhD, PESI Inc.)
• Being Culturally and Intersectionally Informed When Working with Clients Experiencing Narcissistic Abuse/Antagonistic Personality Styles (Ramani Durvasula, PhD)
• Chronic Health Syndrome: Integrating the Attachment System and AIP Model (EMDR International)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (The Medical University of South Carolina)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Development for Groups (Dr. Paul Gaffney, Chartered Clinical Psychologist via The Association for Psychological Therapies)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment-based Interventions for Couples in Crisis (Dr. Sue Johnson)
• Exposure Therapy for Phobias (Dr. Reid Wilson)
• Foundations of Clinical Supervision (University of  Ottawa) 
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• Immanuel Skills Development Training, Basic Skills (Michael Schaefer, Founder Immanuel Focused Training)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: A Start-to-Finish Instructional Series for Professionals (Stacy Ruse, IFS Certified Therapist and Clinical Consultant)
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• Partners of Sex Addicts (American Association of Sex Addiction Therapy) 
• Relapse Prevention for Addictive/Compulsive Behaviors (Genesis Process)
• Suicide Prevention (ASSIST) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (The Medical University of South Carolina)
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• Treating Adult Clients of Emotionally Immature Parents: How Your Clients Can Reclaim Their Lives from the Toxic Legacy of Controlling, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents (Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD)
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• Authentic Relationships
• Faith, Spirituality & Mental Health
• Self-Esteem, Purpose & Belonging