FAQ

  • Starting therapy for the first time can feel daunting. It’s completely normal to have questions or uncertainty about what the process will look like.

    My role is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and safe to explore your inner world without fear of judgment or being dismissed. As we shine a light on your beliefs, patterns, feelings, and lived experiences, we make room for new self-understanding and the possibility of change.

  • Once you reach out to set up a free 15-minute consult, I’ll respond with some available times for us to connect. During the call, you are welcome to ask me any questions you may have. I’ll ask about what has prompted you to seek therapy and what you hope to get out of the process.

    If you to decide you’d like to book a first session, we would discuss our schedules and find a time that works to meet, either in person or virtually.

    I would then send you a brief intake form and service agreement to review and sign before our first session together. This includes information about confidentiality, policies, and procedures.

  • Our first session together is a chance to get to know each other. We’ll talk in more detail about what brings you to therapy at this time, what you hope to get from it, and any questions you have about the process. I’ll also ask some questions about your history and current situation to gain a better understanding of the context around your concerns.

    There’s no pressure to discuss anything you don’t feel comfortable sharing. We will go at a pace that’s comfortable for you.

  • I welcome people from all walks of life and am committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for everyone.

    I work with adults 18+ across the lifespan who are navigating a broad range of challenges, identities, and life experiences.

    My practice is:

    • 2SLGBTQI+ affirming

    • Culturally responsive and inclusive

    • Trauma-informed

    • Neurodiversity affirming

    • Open to any form of religious or spiritual expression

    You are the expert of your life, and my role is to walk alongside you in a way that allows you to show up as your full, authentic self.

  • I work with people experiencing a variety of issues including (but not limited to):

    • Anxiety

    • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    • Boundary setting

    • Burnout (i.e. from work and/or caregiving)

    • Depression

    • Grief/loss (including relationship break-ups)

    • Identity issues

    • Life transitions

    • Loss of meaning/ direction/ purpose

    • Low self-worth

    • People-pleasing

    • Perfectionism/ excessive self-criticism

    • Personal growth

    • Relationship challenges

    • Shame

    • Trauma

  • I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and tailor them to your needs and goals. These include:

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Attachment-based

    • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

    • Compassion Focused

    • Culturally Sensitive

    • Feminist Therapy

    • Integrative

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Person-Centered Therapy

    • Strength-Based

    • Trauma-informed

  • Therapy is collaborative, so we’ll regularly touch base about how you’re experiencing our time together and whether we need to adjust the approach or treatment plan according to your needs.

    Some sessions may focus on navigating current stressors and building coping skills, while others may explore ongoing patterns and past experiences more deeply.

    Many clients begin with a regular frequency (i.e. every two weeks) in order to gain momentum in our work. Over time, this may naturaly shift to less frequent sessions. Sometimes, clients will achieve a particular goal, take a break, and decide to return at some point in the future.

    It is always up to you how often, and for how long, you attend.

  • A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel a scheduled appointment. Cancellations may be made via email, phone call, or text. Appointments missed without notice ("no-shows") will be subject to the full fee of $130, which is not covered by insurance. Exceptions due to emergency or illness may be considered on a case-by-case basis if you need to cancel inside the 24-hour window.

  • Ethically, I cannot offer services to anyone who presents with an issue I am not trained to treat. For example, I do not work with clients who demonstrate the following:

    • severe personality disorders

    • ongoing intimate partner violence

    • traumatic brain injuries

    • opioid addiction

    • psychosis

    • chronic suicidality (including active threats and attempts)

    • severe eating disorders

    • radicalization/ extremism

    People who live with these challenges deserve to receive proper support and treatment. As I do not have specialized training specific to these needs, I am not qualified to work with these populations. If it becomes clear to me that a client requires treatment beyond my scope of practice, we will explore more appropriate options, including referral to other mental health professionals.

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