The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
- Confucius
My Approach
My approach to counselling is person-centered and holistic. I also use cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), mindfulness and solution-focused approaches depending upon the client’s needs. My training and experience in education, psychology and in mental health, has provided me with a wide array of knowledge and approaches for helping others. I believe in focusing on your strengths and helping you to learn new skills to help build resilience so that you can use these tools throughout your life. The approaches that I use are evidence-based and they focus on learning and development.
Professional Background
I am a Registered Psychologist with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE), which allows me to diagnose autism and developmental delays. My areas of practice include clinical, counselling and educational psychology. I have worked in a community organization for the past 22 years in the area of early childhood and parent consultation. I also worked in my own private practice for 5 years with adult clients.
Recent Training & Professional Development
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Basic Workshop
Becoming a Sensory Problem Solver in the Classroom Workshop
Becoming a Sensory Detective
Assessment and Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
The Incredible Years: Parents, Teachers and Children Training Series
Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised Training
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 (ADOS-2) Training
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Kaizan Basics Training
FASD Intensive Training
Introduction to Concurrent Disorders
Creative Assessment and Treatment Interventions for Children, Youth and Families Workshop
Introduction to DBT
Brainspotting Phase 1 Workshop
Brain Gym
Cognomovement
Clinical Hypnotherapy Certificate
Solution-Focused Therapy
The Explosive Child Workshop