Services
Individual Psychotherapy
I offer individual therapy for youth and adults that is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person's story. My approach is informed by psychodynamic and attachment-based principles, with a strong foundation in developmental trauma and polyvagal theory. This means I pay close attention to how early relationships and nervous system patterns shape how we experience ourselves, others, and the world around us. In our work together, we’ll explore not just what’s going wrong, but why it makes sense viewing symptoms like anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or patterns in relationships as survival strategies that once served a purpose. I strive to create a space that feels safe enough to slow down, tune in, and make sense of your experiences with care and without judgment. For those needing practical tools to manage distress in the here and now, I also draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), offering skills for emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Pain is meant to be a helpful signal, your body’s way of protecting you from harm. But sometimes, that signal gets stuck in overdrive. Neuroplastic pain isn’t caused by physical injury or damage; it happens when the brain misinterprets safe bodily sensations as threats. Over time, this mistaken danger signal becomes reinforced, making pain feel constant and unrelenting even when there’s no actual danger. The good news? Just as your brain learned pain, it can unlearn it. Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) helps retrain your brain to interpret pain signals accurately, reducing fear and breaking the cycle of chronic pain. It works by weakening the connections between pain and fear while strengthening new associations with safety, calm, and ease. Like any other skill, your brain can get better at emotional states with practice. By shifting focus away from fear and toward feelings of safety and relief, you can rewire your brain and deactivate pain over time.
Parent Support and Coaching
​Raising a teenager can feel like a rollercoaster...one moment things are calm, and the next you're walking on eggshells, unsure what might trigger the next outburst or shutdown. You may find yourself repeating the same instructions over and over, only to be met with eye rolls, silence, or slammed doors. Maybe you're exhausted from power struggles, feeling disconnected from your teen, or questioning whether you're doing anything right at all. You're not alone—and you’re not failing. I help parents navigate the challenges of adolescence with more clarity, connection, and confidence. My approach is grounded in attachment theory, developmental trauma, and polyvagal-informed practice. I will help you make sense of your teen’s behaviors through a nervous system lens, seeing them not as disrespectful or defiant, but often as overwhelmed, stressed, or dysregulated. We’ll work together to: reduce conflict and power struggles; strengthen communication and emotional connection; support your teen’s emotional development and resilience; stay calm and grounded, even in tough moments; and respond with clarity and care without losing your cool. I also integrate practical, evidence-based tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you support your teen and yourself. Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety, mood swings, impulsivity, or just pulling away in ways that worry you, parent coaching can help you feel less reactive, more effective, and more deeply connected to your child. Even if it feels hard right now, it’s possible to shift the dynamic and to feel more supported as a parent along the way.
Fees
Appointments for therapy are 50 minutes at a rate of $150 for individuals and $175 for couples. Payment can be made via e-transfer following which a receipt will be issued.
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Not all plans cover social work, so please check with your insurer to confirm:
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If your plan covers psychotherapy provided by a registered social worker
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If you're eligible for direct billing through providerConnect™
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If direct billing isn’t available for your plan, I’ll provide a detailed receipt you can submit for reimbursement.
Process
Prior to booking your first appointment, I offer a 15-minute consultation to ensure that we are a good therapeutic fit. Consultations are available by phone or in-person. I love welcoming new clients to my practice and responding to their questions. Once you’ve decided to book with me, I like to spend the first few sessions asking lots of questions so I can really understand you. From there, we decide on your goals and how we might go about meeting them.