Education & Experience

Formal Education

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology ~ Yorkville University

• Master's Degree of Clinical Psychology in Education (concentration in Spirituality Mind Body Practice) ~ Columbia University

• Master of Science in Teaching ~ State University of New York, Potsdam

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology ~ Carleton University

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education ~ Algonquin College

Additional Therapy Trainings

∙ Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Training: Evidence-Based Interventions for Chronic Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Trauma, and PTSD ~ PESI

∙ Anxiety: Brain-Based Strategies for Panic, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety, GAD, OCD & PTSD ~ PESI

∙ IFS Therapy: Integrating the Internal Family Systems Model Across Clinical Applications ~ PESI

∙ EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques ~ PESI

∙ Grief Therapy: The Latest in Neuroscience, Somatics, Unresolved Grief, and Identity Reclamation ~ PESI

SEL, Mindfulness, & Spirituality Trainings

∙ Certificate from Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Columbia University.

∙ SEL Kernels: Social Emotional Learning, training provided by Harvard University.

∙ Spirituality in K-12 Education: (year-long practicum with Linda Lantieri at Columbia University, one of the founders of CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning). This program had a focus on social emotional learning and building inner resilience.

∙ Spiritual Constellations & Family Constellations: year long practicum with Ron Young from Healing Wisdom; at Columbia University.

∙ Energy Healing School (6 levels): Energy healing with Wendy and Steve Hudson.

Workplace Trainings

∙ Emotion Focused School Support, Child & Youth Mental Health Services, BC.

∙ Crisis Prevention Intervention; workplace training from Abbotsford School District, BC.

∙ Violent Threat Risk Assessment; workplace training from Abbotsford School District, BC.

∙ Intensive Intervention for Inclusion; workplace training from Abbotsford School District, BC.

∙ Competency-based Individual Education Plans (IEP's); workplace training from Abbotsford School District, BC.

∙ Sexual Abuse Prevention Program; workplace training from UCDSB

My Background

At the age of 17, I began a diploma in Early Childhood Education, where I first discovered my interest in social emotional learning. This interest led me to pursue a B.A. in Psychology and a Master of Science in Teaching, allowing me to work in various roles within the school system—as a certified Teacher, ECE, and EA.

A Shift Toward Mental Health

During my teaching career, I was very interested in the emotional well-being of students, especially those struggling with anxiety or emotional dysregulation. I pursued a Master’s of Clinical Psychology in Education at Columbia University, with a concentration in Spirituality Mind Body Practice. During this time, I had the privilege of being mentored by one of the founders of CASEL, the leading organization in social emotional learning research and implementation.

My career path in the field of social-emotional development led me to British Columbia, where I accepted a position managing a unique school district program focusing on Self-Regulation, Attachment, Inclusion, and Learning. This specialized program supported children designated as Category H: elementary students requiring Intensive Behaviour Intervention or those facing serious mental health challenges who were no longer permitted to attend traditional school classrooms. In this role, I helped some of the most vulnerable children build self-regulation skills and slowly reintegrate back into classrooms with peers. This experience deepened my understanding of the importance of feeling emotionally safe, developing trust, and fostering self-regulation — essential foundations for a child’s ability to learn and thrive. This experience also solidified my path toward becoming a clinical psychotherapist.

Clinical Training & Private Practice

I completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, and worked for some time in a group practice, where I had the opportunity to support children, teens, and adults navigating a wide range of emotional struggles. This experience helped me refine my therapeutic style and deepen my confidence in working from a heart-centered, trauma-informed approach.

I felt called to open my own private practice — a space where I integrate my background in clinical training, social-emotional training, education, and spiritual studies for those who are seeking it. My approach is rooted in the belief that healing happens in safe, attuned relationships, and I aim to create that kind of environment for each client who walks through my door. I continue to grow professionally through ongoing supervision and training in a range of therapeutic approaches.

I specialize in supporting children and youth, and have a soft spot in my heart to provide care for vulnerable children. If you’re a parent unable to attain therapy for your child due to financial constraints, please check the eligibility criteria of — The Butterfly Program 🦋 (See Services tab for details).

INNER QUEST COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Education & Trainings

Formal Education

Additional Therapy Trainings

SEL, Mindfulness, & Spirituality Trainings

Workplace Trainings

Experience

My Background

A Shift Toward Mental Health

Clinical Training & Private Practice

"The willingness to show up changes us, It makes us a little braver each time.” ~ Brené Brown

INNER QUEST COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Education & Trainings

Formal Education

Additional Therapy Trainings

SEL, Mindfulness, & Spirituality Trainings

Workplace Trainings

Experience

My Background

A Shift Toward Mental Health

Clinical Training & Private Practice

"The willingness to show up changes us, It makes us a little braver each time.” ~ Brené Brown

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