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MY THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

Personalized. Supportive. Empowering.

The essence of my work is to help you identify the core challenges and setbacks in your life and overcome them with confidence. Together we'll create a treatment plan tailored to your needs and goals. My approach is trauma-informed and combines elements of CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and DBT (dialectical behaviour therapy). I am an Art Therapist and believe creativity is healing and accessible to everyone.

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Raised in a small town in Ontario, I have lived in Toronto, Montreal, Saskatoon, and now call Owen Sound home -- it's not too big and not too small. Family-oriented, I encourage clients to aim for a healthy balance between work and home life, and try to practice this myself. I am known for my compassion, professionalism, and great sweater collection. I enjoy reading, buying art supplies, and exploring new places. 

CERTIFICATIONS AND COURSES

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID BASIC - INSTRUCTOR (MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CANADA)

TRAUMATIC STRESS STUDIES (TRAUMA CENTRE AT JRI, BOSTON)

CONCURRENT DISORDERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (CAMH, TORONTO)

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (CAMH, TORONTO)

CBT IN THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
(MARTIN ANTONY & PETER BIELING)

CBT BOOT CAMP (CHRISTINE PADESKY)

TRAUMA COUNSELLING FOR FRONT-LINE WORKERS (NATALIE ZLODRE)

POLYVAGAL INFORMED THERAPY MASTER CLASS (DEB DANA)

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF NEUROPLASTICITY (NORMAN DOIDGE)

SAFER SPACES (GILBERT CENTRE, BARRIE)

WHEN TWO CULTURES MEET: INDIGENOUS TRAINING (KELLY BROWNBILL)

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