2SLGBTQIA+
I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community since the beginning of my career, and believe strongly in an individual’s right to live in a way that is authentic to them. I have the experience and understanding necessary to assist you with your concerns and connect you with resources. Your values, personhood, and relationships are respected here - and you are safe here.
This might be for you if
It’s important to you to work with a therapist who is an ally
You’re interested in depth, clarity, and understanding yourself better
You’ve heard about “attachment styles” and would like to understand your own patterns of relating to others
You’re motivated and ready to make a change
You’re open to trying out new strategies in your life
You’re willing to sit in the discomfort that often comes in therapy
You’d appreciate a tailored and collaborative approach
Ready to shift things in your life? Book a free 15-minute consultation call to get started
Registered Psychologist, AB & NWT
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15 years in Practice
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Culturally Informed
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Free 15-min Consultation
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$260/50 min session
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Insurance Receipt Provided
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Registered Psychologist, AB & NWT ~ 15 years in Practice ~ Culturally Informed ~ Free 15-min Consultation ~ $260/50 min session ~ Insurance Receipt Provided ~
FAQ
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Yes. The core work in anxiety therapy is as effective online as it is in person.
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Welcome; it doesn’t need to. But because who you are and who you love is such a big part of life, it can be helpful to have a therapist who understands that—so you’re not spending time in session explaining or wondering if you’re safe and accepted.
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Yes, I’ve completed Skipping Stone’s Trans Affirming Network (TAN) training and I have participated in several other trainings throughout my 15 years in practice. I also have worked with many clients who identify as 2Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Non-Binary, Queer, or are questioning their identity.
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It depends, since everyone’s circumstances are different. However, research shows that if therapy is going to be helpful, we typically see improvements early on (usually the first 8-10 sessions, depending on what we’re working on). We track this using Feedback Informed Treatment. At the end of our first session, we’ll decide on how often we’ll meet, typically somewhere between once a week and once a month, based on your goals and what you need.
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FIT is an approach that uses regular client feedback to improve therapy. By keeping track of your progress and how the sessions are going, we make sure you’re getting what you need from therapy and adjust how we’re working together, as needed.
Many therapists say they work collaboratively, but don’t have the expertise or framework in place to ensure that collaboration is happening at every session. FIT is a structured approach that allows for time to reflect on how you’ve been doing, but also how the session went and what (if anything) needs to change.
You can read more about it here.
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No referral is needed to book a consultation or start therapy.
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All of Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Sessions are online only, so I work with clients in Calgary, Edmonton, and everywhere in between, as well as across the NWT.
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We'll talk through your history, what anxiety has been affecting, and what you've already tried. I’ll ask you questions about all areas of your life to get a better big picture understanding and we’ll create some goals for what you hope to address in therapy.
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Yes. Sessions run through an encrypted platform built for healthcare providers, but it’s also important that you are in a private space during sessions and using headphones to help protect your privacy as much as possible.
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Sessions are $260 for 50 minutes. Most extended health and employee assistance plans cover a portion, and I provide a receipt after each session for reimbursement.
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I currently see clients Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.