🌿 My Approach & Values
What Guides My Work
At the heart of my practice is the belief that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. I honour your lived experience—shaped by culture, family, identity, and life events—and create a space where you can explore, process, and grow without judgment.
I take an eclectic approach—meeting you where you’re at, with respect for your beliefs, values, and lived experiences. My work blends evidence-based strategies with holistic, culturally informed care to support your healing in a way that feels grounded and authentic.
And just as importantly, I value you, I hear you, and I step into your story to feel with you—walking alongside you as we make sense of where you’ve been and where you’re going.
My Background & Specialized Training
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (CRPO)
MA in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville)
BSc (Honours) Degree in Psychology (York)
Rehab Support Worker (RSW) - Diploma in Rehabilitation Services (Seneca)
ADHD Clinical Services Certification Course (ADHD-CCSP)
Working with Herbs: How Herbs Can Help Your Nervous System (Jessica
Durante)
My Therapeutic Approach
Depending on your needs, I integrate a blend of evidence-based and holistic modalities, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps us explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we identify patterns that may be contributing to stress, anxiety, or low self-worth—and work on shifting them in a more supportive direction.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
This approach focuses on the emotional experiences beneath the surface. EFT helps you better understand, regulate, and express your emotions—especially those that have felt overwhelming, suppressed, or misunderstood.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
SFBT is a forward-looking approach that highlights your existing strengths. Rather than staying stuck in the problem, we focus on what’s already working and explore small, doable steps to move toward the life you want.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Mindfulness techniques support your ability to stay grounded in the present moment. These practices help reduce reactivity, manage stress, and create more space between emotion and response—so you can respond with intention rather than impulse.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy invites you to explore the stories you’ve come to believe about yourself—many shaped by past experiences, culture, or family dynamics. We work on gently untangling those narratives and creating space for more empowering, self-compassionate versions.
Strengths-Based and Person-Centred Approaches
Your lived experience, strengths, and inner wisdom matter. These approaches ensure that therapy is shaped by your pace, your voice, and your values—not a rigid agenda. You are the expert of your life, and I'm here to walk beside you with curiosity and care.
Psychoeducation & Skill-Building
Sometimes, understanding why we react a certain way can be a relief in itself. I offer tools and education on topics like ADHD, anxiety, communication, and emotion regulation to help you feel more equipped, not just in therapy—but in real life.
🌿 My Approach & Values
What Guides My Work
At the heart of my practice is the belief that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. I honour your lived experience—shaped by culture, family, identity, and life events—and create a space where you can explore, process, and grow without judgment.
I take an eclectic approach—meeting you where you’re at, with respect for your beliefs, values, and lived experiences. My work blends evidence-based strategies with holistic, culturally informed care to support your healing in a way that feels grounded and authentic.
And just as importantly, I value you, I hear you, and I step into your story to feel with you—walking alongside you as we make sense of where you’ve been and where you’re going.
My Background & Specialized Training
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (CRPO)
MA in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville)
BSc (Honours) Degree in Psychology (York)
Rehab Support Worker (RSW) - Diploma in Rehabilitation Services (Seneca)
ADHD Clinical Services Certification Course (ADHD-CCSP)
Working with Herbs: How Herbs Can Help Your Nervous System (Jessica
Durante)
My Therapeutic Approach
Depending on your needs, I integrate a blend of evidence-based and holistic modalities, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps us explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we identify patterns that may be contributing to stress, anxiety, or low self-worth—and work on shifting them in a more supportive direction.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
This approach focuses on the emotional experiences beneath the surface. EFT helps you better understand, regulate, and express your emotions—especially those that have felt overwhelming, suppressed, or misunderstood.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
SFBT is a forward-looking approach that highlights your existing strengths. Rather than staying stuck in the problem, we focus on what’s already working and explore small, doable steps to move toward the life you want.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Mindfulness techniques support your ability to stay grounded in the present moment. These practices help reduce reactivity, manage stress, and create more space between emotion and response—so you can respond with intention rather than impulse.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy invites you to explore the stories you’ve come to believe about yourself—many shaped by past experiences, culture, or family dynamics. We work on gently untangling those narratives and creating space for more empowering, self-compassionate versions.
Strengths-Based and Person-Centred Approaches
Your lived experience, strengths, and inner wisdom matter. These approaches ensure that therapy is shaped by your pace, your voice, and your values—not a rigid agenda. You are the expert of your life, and I'm here to walk beside you with curiosity and care.
Psychoeducation & Skill-Building
Sometimes, understanding why we react a certain way can be a relief in itself. I offer tools and education on topics like ADHD, anxiety, communication, and emotion regulation to help you feel more equipped, not just in therapy—but in real life.
🌿 My Approach & Values
What Guides My Work
At the heart of my practice is the belief that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. I honour your lived experience—shaped by culture, family, identity, and life events—and create a space where you can explore, process, and grow without judgment.
I take an eclectic approach—meeting you where you’re at, with respect for your beliefs, values, and lived experiences. My work blends evidence-based strategies with holistic, culturally informed care to support your healing in a way that feels grounded and authentic.
And just as importantly, I value you, I hear you, and I step into your story to feel with you—walking alongside you as we make sense of where you’ve been and where you’re going.
My Background & Specialized Training
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (CRPO)
MA in Counselling Psychology (Yorkville)
BSc (Honours) Degree in Psychology (York)
Rehab Support Worker (RSW) - Diploma in Rehabilitation Services (Seneca)
ADHD Clinical Services Certification Course (ADHD-CCSP)
Working with Herbs: How Herbs Can Help Your Nervous System (Jessica
Durante)
My Therapeutic Approach
Depending on your needs, I integrate a blend of evidence-based and holistic modalities, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps us explore the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we identify patterns that may be contributing to stress, anxiety, or low self-worth—and work on shifting them in a more supportive direction.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
This approach focuses on the emotional experiences beneath the surface. EFT helps you better understand, regulate, and express your emotions—especially those that have felt overwhelming, suppressed, or misunderstood.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
SFBT is a forward-looking approach that highlights your existing strengths. Rather than staying stuck in the problem, we focus on what’s already working and explore small, doable steps to move toward the life you want.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Mindfulness techniques support your ability to stay grounded in the present moment. These practices help reduce reactivity, manage stress, and create more space between emotion and response—so you can respond with intention rather than impulse.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy invites you to explore the stories you’ve come to believe about yourself—many shaped by past experiences, culture, or family dynamics. We work on gently untangling those narratives and creating space for more empowering, self-compassionate versions.
Strengths-Based and Person-Centred Approaches
Your lived experience, strengths, and inner wisdom matter. These approaches ensure that therapy is shaped by your pace, your voice, and your values—not a rigid agenda. You are the expert of your life, and I'm here to walk beside you with curiosity and care.
Psychoeducation & Skill-Building
Sometimes, understanding why we react a certain way can be a relief in itself. I offer tools and education on topics like ADHD, anxiety, communication, and emotion regulation to help you feel more equipped, not just in therapy—but in real life.