About me

I would like to acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations

Education & Experience

I hold a Masters of Social work from the University of Waterloo (2017) and a Bachelors of Social work from NVIT (2016).

I have extensive experience working with individuals and their families suffering with mental health, addictions and trauma. I have worked in a variety of health-related roles over the last 12 years.

I am a person of lived experience with addiction and have over 15 years in recovery.

Services and Approach

One to one counselling

support and care-planning for:

Addictions
Mental health concerns
Trauma
Emotional regulation
Life transitions

I utilize a person-centred, culturally safe and non-judgemental approach.

Substance Use/Addictions

I work with people all along the continuum of identifying and addressing substance use. From full harm reduction along to complete abstinence.
I have extensive knowledge and connections to services within the Lower Mainland, including: harm reduction services, outpatient programs, and inpatient "treatment" programs.
I have done work with families supporting individuals and provide psycho-education as well as intervention support

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength Based
Trauma Focused

Fees & Coverage

$130 for 50 minute session (Individual)
$150 for 50 minute session/$225 for 75 minute (Couples/Family)

Registered with BC College of Social Workers
Registered with Alberta College of Social Workers