Therapeutic Approaches

I use a blend of counselling approaches and modalities because every person, story, and healing journey is unique.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Humanistic Therapy

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Polyvagal Theory & Somatic Approaches

• Trauma-Informed & Strengths-Based Care

Registered Social Worker (RSW) – Alberta College of Social Workers (#20261) 

Registered Social Worker (RSW) – Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (#4113) 

Registered Social Worker (RSW) – Ontario Association of Social Workers (#866627) 

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Candidate) – Yorkville University (Expected 2026) 

Bachelor of Social Work – University of Regina 

Bachelor of Arts – University of Saskatchewan

Professional Training and Development:

• ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) - Living Works Education

• Correctional Service of Canada Mental Health Training

• Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) – Correctional Counselling Inc.

• Trauma-Informed Practice Level 1 to 4 - Saskatchewan Health Authority

• Motivational Interviewing Level 1

• Saskatoon Community Mediation Services – Dealing with Difficult People & Mediation Skills Level 1

• Addiction Treatment Training - Saskatchewan Health Authority

• Seeking Safety® Training: Evidence-Based Treatment for Trauma and Substance Use Disorders – Treatment Innovations

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training: The Core Skills and Competencies of CBT

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for Clinicians: 15 Core Techniques to Improve Emotional Regulation, Manage Distress

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction

• Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Nervous System Regulation Training: Polyvagal, Somatic, and Mindfulness Interventions for Trauma, Anxiety, and Emotion Regulation 

• Peter Levine, Trauma & Memory Course: Somatic Experiencing® Skills

• Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing® - Somatic Experiencing International 

• Anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout

• Depression and emotional well-being

• Trauma and nervous system regulation

• Life transitions and relationships (including domestic and interpersonal violence)

• Addiction recovery (substance and process addictions)

We all have the ability to heal and move forward, but stress, trauma, and difficult life experiences can reduce our capacity to access the strengths that are already within us. Sometimes it isn’t that you’re not capable; it’s that your nervous system has been carrying too much for too long. Together, we’ll work with both your thoughts and your nervous system, creating enough safety to process your experiences, navigate emotions, and move forward with greater confidence and ease.