Academic & Work Experience
1989-1993 B.A. in Psychology - University of Western Ontario
1993-1995 Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy - University of Western Ontario
1995-1997 Art Therapist, Drug & Alcohol Counsellor - Youth Corrections
Art Instructor, Travel
1997-2003 Clinical Coordinator - Specialized Residential Treatment Centre
2003-2004 Child and Youth Counsellor - Residential Treatment Centre
Youth Counsellor - Youth Detox Program
2004-2013 Family Development Therapist - Community Services agency
2007-2009 M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology - University of Victoria
2013- 2022 Child and Youth Mental Health Therapist - First Nation community
2023- Sr. School Counsellor - Independent School
2023- Clinical Counsellor, Art Therapist, Artist - Private Practice
I understand mental wellness as a state of balance, harmony, and connectedness in all aspects of a person
(physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual).
Ongoing education and professional development includes:
Compassionate Inquiry (short course)
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
Satir Transformational Systems Therapy Level 1
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
Trauma-Informed approaches
Counselling at a Distance: Using Video, Telephone... Methods
CORE Indigenous Cultural Competency Mental Health
ASIST Suicide Intervention
Satir in the Sand-Tray
Play Therapy for complex trauma
Gottman Relationship Therapy Level 1
Triple P Parenting (Positive Parenting Program)
Strategies for children & youth with neurodevelopmental disorders
An Integrated Approach
My approach involves an integration of
mindfulness-based body-oriented cognitive behaviour therapy.
Informed by a family systems and emotionally focused perspective, and grounded in attachment theory, I often look to incorporate art, creative expression, and nature to support and guide the process of therapy.
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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC, am registered with the First Nations Health Authority, and am a SelfDesign Service Provider.
Mental Health and Wellness Counselling in BC may be eligible for Health Benefits coverage.
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Fees for talk therapy or art therapy:
$140 for a 1 hour session
(sliding scale rates available)
In-person or virtual (video or telephone) sessions.
Feel free to call or email with inquiries.
