I am integrative in my approaches to therapy, so I draw on a broad range of therapy tools.  My prior career as an Occupational Therapist still heavily influences how I support clients.  I am strongly aligned with strengths based approaches and supporting clients in identifying the resources they need to be able to function in the environments that are important to them. My Social Work education means that I understand the systems that people have to be a part of and the way that some systems can either support or hinder individuals.  My Social Work ethos means that I believe that the role of a counsellor can also be in advocating change in those systems (families, schools, work settings, government programs, health care).  

 

My approaches are varied and often overlap, but include sensory and somatic based approaches, EMDR, relational counselling, family therapy, play based therapy and expressive therapies, as well as others.  I work with clients of all ages, but I always say "teens are my jam" and quirky and nerdy teens hold a special place in my heart. This translates well to supporting adults who have received diagnoses of neurodiversity later in life.  We can work through exploring identity with this new lens and a new understanding.

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I am a neurodivergent therapist and business owner and strongly neurodiversity, disability, sexuality and gender affirming in my practice.

 

In my free time I love travel, camping, spending time with family, and decorating cakes and cookies. I've recently increased my supply of bandages to support a new felting hobby. Therapy isn't all hard work and fun and laughter need to be part of the process.  If that's also important to you, we'll probably be a great fit. 

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At TherapyWorks, we look forward to helping you find your future path forward and helping you create a belief in yourself that brings you strength, a positive and affirming self identity, peace from negative past experiences, and confidence to reach your goals.