I am honoured to do this work with you.

Here's a little bit about me:

I have a Master of Social Work with a clinical specialization from the University of Calgary (2025), a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary (2018), and a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Capilano University (2005).
I am a Registered Social Worker in Alberta and British Columbia. (Alberta College of Social Workers RSW# 14733; British Columbia College of Social Workers RSW# 17110)
I have 20 years of experience working in human services, including 12 years as a practicing Music Therapist and 5 years as a high school counsellor.
I was born in Ottawa, ON, but grew up mostly near Vancouver, BC.
I have been living in Hinton, AB since 2013.
I have a husband and together we are raising three daughters. To ensure balance in my life, I find joy in cooking, reading, walking, swimming, playing music, and listening to music.
I am of Western European decent and am able-bodied.

My approach to counselling and therapy

As a therapist, I value you as the expert of your own life, knowing that my place is that of a guide to provide direction and support when needed. I value the therapeutic relationship, understanding it as an important force in the therapeutic process. I value spirituality and the way it guides us with an inner knowing, gives meaning to our experiences, and shapes our understanding of the world - I welcome all forms of spiritual expression and beliefs. All of this exists above my foundational values of human rights and justice, knowing that each of us is affected by history, systems, and policies.

Having been trained in the following modalities, my practice is guided by:

Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness
Internal Family Systems (IFS) - Informed (Not yet certified)
Music Therapy