When you spend so much time trying to live up to expectations, it can be easy to lose sight of who you really are. You feel anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed trying to be perfect in every area of your life, but somehow, you still feel like you are falling short compared to everyone else. You want to feel confident and show up in the world as your authentic self. You are ready to shed expectations, challenge assumptions, and live authentically. But, how can therapy help with that? 

In session, you can anticipate sharing your experiences and being asked to explore your behaviours, feelings, and thoughts about these experiences. Together, we will seek to identify the stories you believe about yourself, your relationships, and the world. Using a strengths-based approach, we will find exceptions to the problems you are facing and identify the strengths that you can utilize in difficult situations. By identifying personal strengths, you can begin to rewrite your life narratives so that you can move through the world with confidence and authenticity.

My clients are typically ages 12 to 25 and addressing challenges related to anxiety, body image and eating disorders, gender and sexuality, social pressures, and perfectionism. I value creating a strong therapeutic relationship and adjusting my approach based on your needs and interests. We might work well together if you love a pop culture reference, find humour in the tough moments, and are eager to see change in your life.

Educational and Professional Background:

I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Business from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Arts in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and am currently a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP).