I come from a unique and diverse background that includes being a make-up artist, certified yoga teacher, special education teacher, and finally, registered psychologist (who also teaches seasonally in two different graduate level psychology programs).

My approach to assessments is to blend evidence-based practice with a warm, down-to-earth style. Assessments with me are not just about numbers on a page—they’re about understanding a young person’s story, clarifying their strengths, and naming the barriers that are getting in the way of them feeling confident and capable. For assessments, I specialize in psychoeducational and ADHD assessments, and school-based concerns such as school refusal, anxiety, and behaviour challenges.

In therapy, my style is warm, calm, and down to earth, and I am sure to make space for eyerolls, humour, and honesty. I do lots of check-ins and I am mindful to balance validation (“it makes sense you feel this way”) with gentle, practical problem-solving (“okay, let’s figure out what might help next week look even a little bit better”). My intention with teens is to help them feel understood, valued, seen, and respected during our work together.

I have a particular passion for working with teen girls who set very high standards for themselves—girls who are bright, caring, and capable, but also exhausted from trying to keep everything “perfect.” Many of the teens coming to see me feel overwhelmed by school stress, friendships, extra-curricular demands, and high expectations (their own and others). I work with them to learn how to slow things down, build healthy problem-solving skills, manage stress effectively, and be kinder to themselves along the way.