My experience…
While completing my bachelor’s degree in psychology, I began working in mental health as a volunteer with the Fraser Health crisis line. I also worked in a mental health clubhouse, a community-based resource for individuals living with serious mental illness.
During my master’s degree in counselling psychology, I worked with individuals found NCRMD (Not Criminally Responsible on Account of a Mental Disorder), which deepened my understanding of the intersection between mental health and the legal system.
I’ve been fortunate to work with a wide range of individuals… from those navigating challenges with daily functioning and a sense of purpose, to those living with persistent mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Therapeutic approach…
While we all share similar human experiences, the way we make sense of and respond to them is deeply individual. Because of this, no single therapeutic approach fits everyone.
My work is integrative, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
However, I am particularly drawn to existential, narrative and psychodynamic approaches, which allow for a unique balance of both practical skill-building and the deeper exploration of meaning, patterns, and personal story.
