Grounded in Experience. Guided by Compassion.

My approach to therapy is shaped by clinical experience, ongoing education, and a commitment to lifelong learning. I'm passionate about providing evidence-based care while continuing to grow as a clinician, educator, and advocate.

  • Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of serving in a variety of clinical, educational, research, and community-based roles.

    • Registered Social Worker — Mindfully Me Counselling & Coaching

    • Mental Health Therapist — GreenShield Health

    • Instructor — triOS College

    • Curriculum Developer & Instructor — Edison College

    • Mental Health & Addiction Instructor — CLI College

    • Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinical Therapist — EHN Canada

    • Addictions Counsellor (Detox and Problem Gambling) — Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare

    • Counsellor — Kids Help Phone

    • Harm Reduction Coordinator - CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks

    • MSW Student Counsellor — Family Services Windsor-Essex

    • MSW Case Manager — Legal Assistance of Windsor

    • Crisis Line Counsellor & Shelter Support Worker — Hiatus House

    • External Evaluator — Immigrant Women Services Ottawa

    • Research & Evaluation Placement Student

    • Project Lead & Harm Reduction Coordinator — Pozitive Pathways

    • Community Engagement Coordinator — United Way Windsor-Essex

    • Child & Youth Program Leader — YMCA of Southwestern Ontario

    • Volunteer Distress Line Responder — Distress Centre of Windsor-Essex County

  • I provide individual counselling to adolescents and adults experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, domestic and intimate partner violence, stress, burnout, grief, identity exploration, and life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel supported while working toward meaningful and lasting change.

  • My background includes extensive frontline experience supporting individuals experiencing crisis, emotional distress, family conflict, housing instability, and safety concerns. Through this work, I've developed expertise in crisis intervention, risk assessment, brief counselling, service navigation, and trauma-informed care.

  • Supporting individuals affected by addiction, trauma, and concurrent mental health concerns has been a significant focus throughout my career. My experience includes individual counselling, psychoeducational group facilitation, recovery planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support holistic, client-centred care.

  • In addition to clinical practice, I teach in the Addictions and Mental Health Worker program at triOS College. I'm passionate about mentoring future mental health professionals and making complex psychological concepts practical, engaging, and applicable to real-world practice.

  • My experience includes research and program evaluation, where I've partnered with community organizations to assess programs, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations that strengthen services and enhance client outcomes.

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
    University of Windsor

    Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology & Sociology
    University of Windsor

    Research and Program Evaluation Certificate
    Fanshawe College

    Fundamentals of Addiction Counselling Certificate
    Fanshawe College

  • I'm committed to lifelong learning and regularly participate in continuing education to ensure my practice remains informed by current research and best practices.

    Areas of professional development include:

    • Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    • Suicide Intervention (ASIST & safeTALK)

    • Mental Health First Aid

    • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

    • Harm Reduction & Naloxone

    • Addiction & Concurrent Disorders

Media & Education

I'm passionate about making mental health information accessible through education, media, and community outreach.

Label Me Person is a podcast by Pozitive Pathways Community Services created to challenge stigma surrounding substance use through education, lived experience, and compassionate conversation. I was honoured to contribute to this initiative as part of its anti-stigma awareness campaign.