I have wanted to be a helper from my earliest memories. Empathy and compassion come easily, and I have experienced the difference support can make during difficult times. I have also always been keenly curious about why good people sometimes struggle in life. The combination of these factors drew me to studying psychology. Through my education came increased self-reflection and my own healing journey. The modalities I implement in sessions are empirically supported but also incorporate several tools I found most helpful in growing towards my best self. I believe as a therapist it is important to practise what you preach. So I try to live in ways that are mindful of my own physical, mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. This may include escaping to nature, losing myself in a yoga class, meditating, spending time with an old friend, or just being in the moment with family. That being said I am imperfect and always growing and learning too. I have also come to believe that the opportunity for personal growth is something that can stay with us for a lifetime. We may feel we have become a version of our best self only to have a life transition, loss, trauma or other difficult experience force us to redefine ourselves and how we cope. So the potential for learning and growing are infinite. I have been incredibly humbled and grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside so many people during their own healing journeys in discovering their best self. The resiliency of the human spirit is incredible and I believe a meaningful life is possible for anyone. We just need to discover the solutions to your own best healing path.

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