Are you eager to deepen self-awareness and move towards your most authentic self? Have recent life events or losses left you feeling stuck or confused? We all stumble in life and wherever you are at, I am here for you. Together, we can delve into your inner world, understand your emotions, connect to your core values, build trust and confidence, and revitalize your relationships. I work from an integrative, emotion-focused, and trauma-informed approach. I believe in meeting clients where they are at and that the best psychotherapy occurs when collaboration and compassion are at the forefront.
Mental health is integral to well-being. Working with people from all walks of life has taught me that challenges that seem insurmountable can be overcome in a safe, non-judgemental space with the right therapist. I believe in working alongside you, adapting a range of therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique and evolving self.
Reaching out can be incredibly challenging and can take a lot of courage. I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and our fit. I am happy to book a free 20-minute consultation to see how I can best support you and if you feel like I am a match for your needs.
I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education in Primary/Junior divisions with a concentration in Early Primary Education from Queen’s University. I also have a Master’s of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa.
I have been working in a supportive capacity for over 10 years. During my time at Queen’s University, I worked as a peer support volunteer, providing one-on-one non-judgemental listening support to undergraduate students. Following my Bachelor of Education, I taught in a preschool classroom and worked closely with students and their families to support individual learning, growth and development. During this time, I also volunteered as a Crisis Line Responder with the Distress Centre of Ottawa and Region (DCOR), providing over-the-phone confidential listening support to people experiencing a range of concerns from loneliness to acute crisis. I worked as a mentor and in a support role at the DCOR to help facilitate the professional growth for fellow crisis line responders.
Prior to joining Umbrella Insights, I completed my counselling internship in a post-secondary setting, supporting students with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, managing ADHD, stress, suicidal ideations, self-harm, body image, and self-esteem concerns. Following my time at the university, I worked at a community mental health organization with individuals from marginalized communities struggling with acute and complex trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, managing chronic health concerns, suicidality, and grief, among other things.
I am currently registered with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario as a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #13780) authorized to practise while working toward independent practice. I am completing my final hours of direct practice and supervision before I am able to practice autonomously. Once I have completed my hours, I will no longer require supervision but may choose to seek it for ongoing professional development and ensuring the best quality of care.
I am under the supervision of Caroline Elson (CRPO # 004605).
If, for whatever reason, the rates listed below do not fit within your budget, please contact me to discuss. I offer sliding-scale and pro-bono services for new and existing clients who are experiencing financial hardship and/or who are members of sex worker, queer, trans and/or BIPOC communities. It fits within my values to provide sliding-scale and pro-bono services to those who would not otherwise be able to afford therapy. Sliding-scale rates start at $100 per session.
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