I'm a graduate of the Masters in Education in Counselling Psychology program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. I also have a B.A. in Criminology and a Child and Youth Care Worker certificate.

I have certifications in critical incident stress management and mindfulness-based stress reduction. I've completed intensive training in narrative therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, and family therapy. I'm also registered as a therapist with the Internet Child Exploitation Program through BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre.

I'm currently in the process of attaining formal certification in Couple and Family Therapy Studies from the University of Guelph.

Professional Memberships

• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) | Clinical Member
• Toronto and Guelp Narrative Peer Supervision Groups and Safety-net Consultation Group | Peer Consultant
• Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP) | Clinical Member

Agency Affiliations

I've provided consultation and services to the following organizations:

• Arete Human Resources
• Barbara Schlifer Clinic
• BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC)
• The Gatehouse
• Homewood Human Solutions
• Resilience Connections Niagara
• Sexual Abuse, Family Education and Treatment (SAFE-T) Program
• Youth Connections
• Youth Link
• Various child welfare agencies
• Various youth probation services

Workshops Given

• Coping with Grief in the Workplace
• Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Narrative Ideas When Working with Trauma
• Overcoming Interpersonal Trauma
• Parenting Teens
• Positive Parenting
• Residential Treatment for Teens Who Have Experience Complex Trauma
• Working Holistically with Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue
• Working with Traumatized Youth in Foster Placement