I work with individual adults and children, aged 5 and up.

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Consultation

If you have any questions about therapy or are curious if I am a good fit for you, please contact me via phone, email, or through an online appointment to book a free 15-minute consultation. During our consultation, you can ask any questions you may have and get a sense of how I like to work and what you can expect in a session. All consultations will be conducted either by phone or video.

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Telepsychology

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Many people find online therapy to be a convenient and comfortable option for counselling. Clients have shared with me that they find online therapy to be as beneficial as in person sessions, and research confirms this! I can provide online therapy to anyone within the province of Alberta.

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In-Person Therapy

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While some people enjoy doing therapy from the comfort of home, others prefer to meet within a professional setting. It is helpful for some people to be in a space dedicated only to therapy, and meeting in person can also allow clients to feel the calming presence of the therapist. I am happy to meet you either online or in person. I offer daytime appointments Monday - Thursday and every second Saturday in our brand-new office, located just off Whitemud Drive and 97 th St.

 

Therapy for Children and Youth 

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I am happy to work with teens, youth, and children over the age of 5 with a variety of presenting concerns. I can support children and youth who are experiencing/have experienced: trauma, anxiety, low mood or depression, grief, low self esteem, suicidality, and emotional dysregulation. When working with children and youth, I adapt the pace and content of sessions to meet the individual needs of the child. My primary goal when working with children and youth is to build rapport and provide a space that feels safe. For some children, this comes very quickly while others need more time to experience a felt sense of safety. For many clients, and children especially, it can feel overwhelming to talk about the things that cause distress and worry, reinforcing the need to follow the child’s lead.

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When working with children and youth, I use therapeutic stories, art, crafts, play, games, and psychoeducation. I also have a certificate as an EMDR Child Specialist. I firmly believe that fun and laughter are an important part of healing and I invite your child to bring their silly selves to session.

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I believe that parents and caregivers can be important participants in a child’s healing and growth. By including caregivers in the treatment plan and using attachment framework, we work to repair bonds and connections between the child and caregivers which can also promote healing for the whole family. We further create pathways to wellbeing by inviting the caregivers to gain skills and tools to support their child and sharing information on how patterns in the home may inadvertently be perpetuating the child’s illness.

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Here are some things to know before getting started:

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•  Prior to meeting with your child, I like to have a session with at least one of the parents so that we can speak about the concerns you are noting at home or school. This session is done without the child present, so that we do not add to your child’s distress.

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• After meeting with the parent(s) alone, I will spend the first few minutes of the initial child session with both the parent and child present. We will go over consent, confidentiality, and what to expect in therapy. I find this beneficial as then everyone hears the same message, and the expectations and limitations are clear to all.

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• As a child therapist, I strive to create a space where children are free to process and share their feelings, without the worry of that information being shared. This means that I will not share information with you unless your child has consented to me sharing, or if there are safety concerns or risk of harm to your child or another person. Often, information in session is helpful for parents to know and I will work with your child to see how we best get that information to you.

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• I do not work with children whose parents are in high conflict separations/divorces or will require court involvement.