My approach is rooted in the belief that a greater awareness of where our actions and reactions come from can give us the power to change. I work with my clients to understand how their attachment styles and life experiences have informed how they relate to others and to themselves. With this knowledge we work together to address unwanted behaviours and implement new coping skills for emotional regulation and communication. 

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When treating addictive behaviours, I view the addiction as a symptom of a larger problem. Many people struggling with addiction have experienced past trauma or are suffering from concurrent disorders such as anxiety and depression. I work with my clients to look beyond the addictive behaviours and address the underlying issues that create a desire to mood-alter. 

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One of the modalities I use to assist my clients who have experienced trauma is EMDR, an effective and well-researched protocol, recognized by the World Health Organization as one of two effective treatments for trauma and PTSD. EMDR allows clients to reprocess and integrate negative memories and traumatic events so they no longer impact daily life.

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I also work with family and friends of those struggling with mental illness and addiction. When dealing with a struggling loved one it is common to feel helpless and like you have lost your sense of self. I enjoy assisting family members to reconnect to their vitality and enjoy life again. 

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I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients to explore themselves and make important decisions about their health. My approach is psychodynamic and is rooted in attachment theory and family systems, while incorporating elements of CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness.

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