Who I Work With
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, compassionate, and driven—often the ones others rely on. They’re introspective and capable, yet under the surface, they may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about what’s next. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s been quietly building.
ABOUT MY CLIENTS
Who I Often Work With
The people I work with are often deep thinkers, high-achievers, caregivers, or those who feel a strong sense of responsibility to others. Whether they are used to striving, supporting, or managing everything around them, they need a safe place to turn their focus inward and take care of their own needs. Many also experience a deep sense of isolation, feeling innately different from others, as if they don’t quite belong. I offer a calm, validating presence for those who value meaningful conversations and an approach that adapts to their needs.
People who prefer a calm, validating, and flexible approach – Those who appreciate a therapist who offers feedback but doesn’t overwhelm them with structured strategies, excessive psychoeducation, or prescriptive solutions.
Deep thinkers, professionals, high-achievers, and people pleasers – Those who are used to striving, supporting others, and holding things together but want space to process their own thoughts and emotions.
Sensitive, introspective, and emotionally intuitive individuals – People who feel deeply, have rich inner worlds, or have been told they’re too sensitive.
Those who feel alone or innately different from others – Individuals who have always felt like outsiders, who see the world differently, or who struggle with a sense of disconnection from those around them. Whether they feel misunderstood, out of sync with societal expectations, or like they don’t quite fit in, therapy can be a space to explore these experiences with compassion.
Caregivers, helpers, and highly responsible people – Those who take care of everyone else—whether in their personal lives or in professions like healthcare, education, or social work—who need a space where they can be supported instead of supporting.
People navigating major life transitions – Parents balancing career and family, professionals considering a change, or those experiencing significant relationship shifts, such as separation, divorce, or redefining a partnership. This space is for those feeling stuck in uncertainty who don’t need rigid plans but a thoughtful place to explore.
Those experiencing profound loss or existential grief – People processing the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a life dream who need a therapist who won’t force toxic positivity but can sit with them in their reality.
Individuals struggling with perfectionism and self-worth – High-achievers who feel like nothing is ever enough and want to explore what’s driving their perfectionism.
AT A GLANCE
Who I Have Experience Working With
Age Groups
Children: Offering compassionate support for children (ages 8+) as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, family transitions, and school challenges.
Teens: Providing a supportive space for teens as they navigate anxiety, self-esteem, friendships, family dynamics, and social pressures.
Emerging Adults: Helping emerging adults find clarity and confidence as they navigate transitions, build independence, and explore their identity.
Adults: Empowering adults to navigate stress, build resilience, and create a meaningful and fulfilling life by aligning their strengths and goals with their personal and professional aspirations.
Helping Professionals
Educators: Supporting educators in managing the emotional demands of their profession, navigating burnout, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
First Responders: Providing a safe space for first responders to process the challenges of high-stress situations, trauma exposure, and the unique pressures of their roles.
Health Care Workers: Helping health care workers navigate the emotional toll of caregiving, manage compassion fatigue and workplace stress, while prioritizing their own mental and emotional well-being in the face of demanding professional challenges.
Social Workers: Supporting social workers in maintaining healthy boundaries, managing compassion fatigue, and fostering resilience, while navigating advocacy and systemic challenges.
Military: Providing compassionate support for military personnel, veterans, and their families to navigate the unique challenges of military life, including deployments, reintegration, trauma, and the impact of service on relationships and mental health.
Neurodivergence
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Providing tailored support for individuals with ADHD to improve focus, manage emotional regulation, and develop practical strategies for time management, organization, and impulsivity in daily life.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Creating a supportive space for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder to navigate social interactions, build communication skills, manage sensory challenges, and foster self-acceptance.
Sensory Sensitivities: Helping individuals manage sensory sensitivities by developing strategies to regulate responses to overwhelming environments and navigate sensory-related challenges in daily routines.
Learning Differences: Offering support for individuals with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, to build confidence, address frustration, and overcome challenges in academic and work settings.
Cognitive Processing Differences: Offering support for individuals with unique thinking patterns, including perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, OCD-related thinking patterns, and executive functioning challenges, with strategies tailored to your cognitive strengths.
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Sexual Orientation: Offering support for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, queer, or are questioning. Whether you’re navigating relationships, coming out, or simply wanting to feel more at home in your identity, this is a space to explore and be fully yourself.
Gender Orientation: Offering support for transgender, non-binary, genderfluid, gender-expansive, and gender-questioning individuals. Therapy can provide a space to explore your identity, affirm your truth, and process the complexities of living outside the binary—with care and respect.
Relationship Diversity: Offering support for individuals in polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous, or other non-traditional relationship structures. Together, we can explore communication, boundaries, identity, and connection in a way that honours your values and lived experience.
Multicultural
Indigenous Peoples: Providing a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed space for Indigenous individuals to explore identity, healing, and resilience, while addressing the impacts of intergenerational trauma, systemic oppression, and cultural disconnection.
Second Generation Individuals: Offering support for second-generation individuals navigating intergenerational family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the process of balancing their heritage with their personal identity in a multicultural society.
Bicultural and Multicultural Identities: Creating a safe space for individuals balancing multiple cultural identities to explore belonging, intergenerational family dynamics, and the impact of discrimination or systemic barriers.
Various Faith Identities: I have worked with individuals from diverse faith backgrounds, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Indigenous spiritualities, and secular perspectives. My approach is inclusive and respects each person’s unique worldview and values.
International Students: Providing support for international students navigating the challenges of cultural adjustment, academic pressures, and building a sense of belonging, while exploring identity and managing homesickness or isolation.
Immigrants: Helping immigrants process the complexities of adapting to a new culture, addressing acculturation stress, and balancing the values and expectations of multiple cultural identities. I also have significant experience working with refugees.
Refugees: I worked in refugee resettlement for many years, predominantly with French speaking populations from Haiti and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Honouring Your Unique Journey
I am committed to fostering a therapeutic space that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. I recognize that each individual’s identity—including race, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, and lived experiences—shapes their journey. My goal is to honour and respect these unique aspects of who you are, creating a space where you feel truly seen and valued. I strive to approach our work together with cultural humility and sensitivity, acknowledging that your experiences are uniquely your own.