I'm Glad You Are Here
My approach is holistic, person-centred and trauma-informed, meaning you and your family are honoured as you are. I meet you where you are at, and I walk compassionately and collaboratively alongside you at a pace that feels best for you. I strive to create and hold space for strong emotions, uncertainty, confusion, curiosities and new discoveries. Together we will explore your concerns, experiences and feelings and help bring you and your family towards what is meaningful for you in your lives.
Using an integrative approach, I draw from several modalities to attend to each child and family's unique goals and needs including Art Therapy, Play-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic (Body-Focused) Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I envelop a Trauma-Informed, Developmental, Family-Systems and Attachment Frameworks to help be more attune to your child and family experiences.
I look forward to supporting you and your child's deepening connection and help you feel more confident in your parenting journey.
Qualifications & Education
Registered Social Worker & Registered Art Therapist
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Masters of Social Work - University of British Columbia (2010)
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Degree in Social Work - University of Victoria (2007)
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Advanced Post-Graduate Diploma in Art Therapy - Vancouver Art Therapy Institution (2015)
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Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
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Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute; Certificate in Foundations of Play Therapy
Throughout my practice, I have maintained a strong focus in Child & Family Therapy that has provided me with the skills to offer informed, researched-based and compassionate care. I provide therapy and consultation services to Children and Family Services.
Professional Affiliations
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Alberta College of Social Workers
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Social Workers Association of Alberta
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Canadian Social Work Association
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Canadian Art Therapy Association
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Canadian Association for Play Therapy
Land Acknowledgement
In the spirit of respect, truth and reconciliation, I honour and acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional territories of the people of Treaty 7, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy, consisting of the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations and the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region III. I am grateful for their stewardship and protection of these lands.