Individual Therapy

I specialize in psychotherapy for select populations, offering a focused approach that ensures you feel understood, connected, and supported. With deep familiarity with the unique challenges of your role and experiences, I provide a space where you don’t have to explain every detail—I get it.

 

First Responders

As a first responder, you face extraordinary demands and pressures daily. The nature of your work can lead to stress, burnout, and exposure to traumatic events that impact your mental health and personal relationships. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to:

  • Process critical incidents and trauma

  • Navigate the cumulative stress of high-stakes work

  • Address feelings of isolation or emotional detachment

  • Strengthen coping strategies and build resilience

Having worked extensively with first responders, I understand the culture and unique challenges of your profession. Together, we’ll work to restore balance, foster emotional well-being, and support you in finding fulfillment both personally and professionally.

 

Veterans and Veteran Family Members

Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be a challenging journey for veterans and their families. My work with veterans is informed by a deep understanding of military culture, as well as expertise in addressing:

  • Combat-related trauma and moral injury

  • Complex grief and loss

  • Reintegration challenges and identity shifts

  • The impact of service on family dynamics

For family members, therapy offers a space to process the unique stresses of supporting a loved one in service, whether it’s coping with deployments, reintegration, or the challenges of caregiving. My goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help you and your family thrive.

I offer direct billing for benefits through Medavie Blue Cross.

 

Healthcare Workers

As a healthcare worker, you dedicate yourself to caring for others, often at the expense of your own well-being. The pressures of your profession can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma. Therapy can help you:

  • Process the emotional toll

  • Develop tools to manage stress and prevent burnout

  • Navigate ethical dilemmas and professional challenges

  • Reconnect with your sense of purpose

I provide a supportive environment where you can prioritize your mental health, build resilience, and sustain your capacity to care for others.

Additional Areas of Specialization

  • Psychedelic-assisted therapy is an emerging field offering profound potential for healing and personal growth. I work with clients who are considering or have engaged in therapeutic psychedelic experiences. My role includes:

    • Integration sessions to process insights and emotions from psychedelic experiences

    • Exploring how these experiences relate to your personal history and goals

    • Supporting ethical and informed decision-making around psychedelic therapy

    Please note that I do not administer or provide psychedelics but offer integration services to help you make the most of these transformative experiences within a safe and supportive therapeutic framework.

  • Adverse religious experiences, especially within high-control or fundamentalist environments, can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars. Whether you’ve faced harmful practices, restrictive teachings, or the challenges of leaving a faith community, therapy offers a safe and supportive space to process your experiences and begin healing. Together, we can explore:

    • The emotional and psychological effects of religious trauma

    • Rebuilding identity and fostering self-acceptance

    • Addressing feelings of shame, guilt, or fear

    • Untangling the impact of restrictive or harmful belief systems

    For those who have deconstructed their beliefs, the aftermath often brings its own challenges: grief, isolation, strained relationships, or a loss of identity and community. Therapy provides guidance and support as you navigate these complexities, helping you reclaim your sense of self, clarify your values, and rebuild your life with intention and authenticity.

    Many of my clients have also experienced the harmful effects of purity culture, a cornerstone of high-control religious systems that enforces rigid rules around morality and sexuality. These teachings can lead to deep feelings of shame, guilt, and confusion. In therapy, we work together to process these impacts, challenge unhelpful narratives, and cultivate a healthier, more empowered sense of self.

    My approach is informed by the work of Dr. Laura Anderson and inspired by deconstructionists like Cait West and Tia Levings, whose insights highlight the importance of healing, authenticity, and empowerment for those reevaluating their beliefs. Wherever you are in your journey, therapy can provide the tools and support to help you move forward with strength and clarity.

  • Relocating to Canada as an American can come with unique emotional challenges. Alongside the adjustment to a new culture, expats often experience feelings of homesickness, identity shifts, and the complexity of maintaining ties to home while living abroad. For some, the experience is compounded by a sense of grief or disconnection when reflecting on changes or challenges currently unfolding in the United States.

    Therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space to:

    • Process feelings of loss, uncertainty, or disconnection from home

    • Navigate the emotional impact of cultural transitions and relocation

    • Explore identity changes and how they shape your sense of self

    • Build strategies to create a sense of belonging and balance in your new life

    Whether you’re newly arrived or have been in Canada for years, I can help you navigate the unique experiences of being an American expat, fostering clarity, connection, and well-being.