Embrace your strengths.
Learn new coping tools.
Understand past patterns to make new choices.
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
I'm a Registered Psychologist with over 14 years of experience. I have worked with children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families in a wide variety of settings.
EXPERIENCE
Current Work Experience
Private Practice:
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Currently at Nielsen Psychology Services
Primary Care with Family Physicians:
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Currently employed as a Shared Care Consultant providing counselling to patients and educating physicians on mental health issues.
Previous Work Experience
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Behavioural Health Consultant (AHS)
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Private practice - Rocky Mountain Psychological Services and The Family Psychology Place
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Catholic School Board Employee and Family Assistance Program
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Calgary Counselling Centre
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Residential Setting for Youth with Behavioural Concerns – Hull Child and Family Services
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Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
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Mount Royal University Student Counselling
EDUCATION
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Masters of Science in Counselling Psychology
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BA Psychology
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BA English
SPECIALTIES
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Children/Adolescents and Adults
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Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Stress, Relationship Issues
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Extensive training in Play Therapy for children
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Completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), including advanced training in preverbal trauma and dissociation
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Advanced training in EMDR and somatic experiencing and bodynamic approach for trauma
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Mindfulness
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Level 1 and 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
PERSONAL
I am a mother of 3 children. I am a certified yoga instructor and when I have some spare time I enjoy meditation, dance, and working out.