i work with teens (16+) and adults anywhere in ontario, including northern ontario, eastern ontario, southwestern ontario and cottage country.

virtual sessions also suit people who are juggling a lot, like work, kids or caregiving, and can't easily fit a drive to an office into their week. people often come to me for anxiety, trauma, people-pleasing, burnout, or family patterns they're ready to understand differently.

in a close-knit community, it's common to know many of the people around you. that connection is one of the best parts of small-town life, but it can make seeing a local therapist feel less private. i grew up in a small community where it can feel like everyone knows everyone, so i know how hard that can make reaching out for support. with virtual sessions, you can talk with someone outside your circle, from a space that feels comfortable to you.

sessions happen over secure video. all you need is a private space, a phone, tablet or computer, and an internet connection. if your internet drops partway through, we can switch to a phone call and keep going. rural connections aren't always reliable, and a frozen screen shouldn't cost you your session.

my approach is trauma-informed and IFS-informed. we get curious about the different parts of you, like the ones that worry, push, people-please or shut down, and what they're trying to protect. i also draw on somatic approaches, psychodynamic therapy, DBT and self-compassion, so we pay attention to what's happening in your body as well as your thoughts. we go at a pace that feels manageable for you.

for many people, it works well, and a lot of people find it easier to open up from their own space. if it doesn't feel like a fit, we can talk about that openly.