More Than a Job
Professional experience is part of what shapes me as a therapist, but it isn't the whole story.
Personal experience with mental health and addiction has also shaped the understanding, compassion, and straightforward approach you'll find here.
Over the past eleven years, I’ve worked within the mental health system, much of that time with the Canadian Mental Health Association in Simcoe County, eventually serving as a Clinical Team Lead.
That work has included supporting people through grief and loss, addiction and recovery, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
What It's Like to Work With Me
Therapy with me is a conversation.
I’ll listen, but I won’t expect you to do all the talking while I sit silently on the other side of the screen.
I’ll ask questions. We’ll look at what’s happening now, the patterns that may be contributing to it, and what you’d like to be different.
Some sessions may involve practical strategies. Sometimes we’ll spend more time understanding why something keeps happening. Often it’s a bit of both.
The approach should fit the person, not the other way around.
The Approaches I Draw From
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Trauma-Informed Care
Attachment Theory
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
What Happens in the First Appointment?
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what to say.
The first appointment gives us a chance to get to know each other and start talking about what brought you to therapy.
We’ll talk about what’s happening in your life right now, what’s concerning you, and what you’d like some help with. You can ask questions too.
There’s no expectation that you tell your entire life story in one appointment or cover everything at once.
We’ll start with what’s happening now and figure out where to go from there.
Questions You Might Have
What if I’ve never been to therapy before?
That’s completely fine. You don’t need to know how therapy works or what you’re supposed to say. I’ll help guide the conversation and we’ll take it from there.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No. You don’t need a doctor’s referral to book psychotherapy. If you plan to use extended health benefits, check your individual plan in case your insurer has specific requirements.
Is psychotherapy covered by insurance?
Many extended health benefit plans include services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist. Coverage varies, so check with your insurance provider to confirm the details of your plan.
How often will we meet?
There isn’t one schedule that works for everyone. We’ll talk about what makes sense based on what you’re dealing with, what you want to work on, and your circumstances.
How long will I need therapy?
There isn’t a predetermined number of sessions. Some people come to therapy to work through something specific, while others want support over a longer period. We’ll talk about what makes sense and revisit that as we go.
What if I’m not sure you’re the right therapist for me?
That’s one reason I offer a free 15-minute consultation. It gives you a chance to ask questions, tell me a little about what you’re looking for, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.
My Commitment to You
You don’t need to have everything figured out before we start.
My role is to meet you where you are, listen without judgement, ask questions, and help you better understand what’s happening.
Therapy should feel like something we’re doing together. You’ll have a say in where we focus, what we work on, and what moving forward looks like.
My hope is that you leave our conversations understanding yourself a little better, seeing the path ahead more clearly, and feeling a little more hopeful about what comes next.
Ready to Start With a Conversation?
A free 15-minute consultation gives you a chance to ask questions, tell me a little about what you’re looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
