Areas of Focus
Relational Challenges
- Family Conflict
- Relationship Issues
- Social Anxiety
- Attachment Healing
- Communication Skills
Trauma Recovery
- Complex Trauma
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Religious Trauma
- Racism & Marginalization
- Sexual & Physical Abuse
Coping Challenges
- People Pleasing
- Perfectionism
- Burnout Recovery
- Anxiety
- Identity Exploration
Family & Relationship Issues
Issues within our relationships can directly impact our emotional health, often feeling like we’re caught in the eye of the storm. This can leave us exhausted and confused as we try to make sense of challenging interactions.
In our sessions, we’ll unravel the dilemmas you face, digging into what lies beneath the tension and conflict. You’ll be supported in processing the rainy days that arise, with warmth and compassion, meeting you where you are.
To support you in navigating tough situations, you’ll be invited to learn evidence-based communication skills and emotional regulation practices, through a culturally-inclusive lens.
Chronic Guilt & Self Worth
Our innate desire for acceptance is deeply rooted in our neurobiology. When we experience being excluded or neglected, we are often vulnerable to feelings of insecurity, self-doubt, social anxiety, and low self-worth.
I recognize how childhood experiences can shape our attachment tendencies, causing us to neglect our own needs for the sake of others, often at great cost. This can lead to patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout.
I offer a compassionate presence to help navigate feelings of guilt, shame, and inadequacy. Together, we’ll engage in in-depth reflection to nurture your self-understanding and build greater confidence in yourself.
Childhood Trauma & Complex PTSD
Overwhelming childhood experiences often leave lasting imprints that carry into adulthood. These experiences can shape our nervous system, causing us to adopt fight-flight-freeze-fawn responses to emotionally charged or threatening cues.
In our sessions, we’ll gently explore how these experiences impact you today and build a personalized healing toolkit to help you find relief and stability in daily life.
As we move through recovery, we’ll explore your strengths and the deeper sense of self that lies beneath those early experiences, helping you feel more whole and emotionally free.
Grief & Life Transitions
Life is full of changes, and each transition brings uncertainty that affects our sense of security and normalcy. Even when change is positive, we can struggle to cope and come to terms with the loss of what we’re leaving behind.
We’ll explore how these changes impact you on a deeper level. For significant losses, such as a breakup or the passing of a loved one, we’ll create a safe space to grieve and honour what these losses have meant. Together, we’ll rebuild and co-create coping strategies that resonate with you.
Throughout our journey, we’ll work toward finding new meaning and hope at a pace that honours your process.
Abuse & Oppression
When we face discrimination and abuse, our sense of safety and security is often deeply affected. This disempowerment brings pain and isolation, teaching us to invalidate ourselves and carry guilt, shame, and unworthiness that were never ours to bear.
You are not alone. I offer a safe, affirming space where you can share your experiences, supported by someone who has firsthand lived experience.
Taking an anti-oppressive approach, we’ll work together to dismantle power imbalances and systemic factors. By integrating psychoeducation with strengths-based support, we’ll rebuild your sense of autonomy and capacity for healing.
Support for Caregivers & Healthcare Workers
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, healthcare worker, or first responder, these roles, while meaningful, often come with unique challenges. This includes overwhelming demands, limited resources, and the pressure to make an impact within a challenging system.
The daily stressors of working in a service-oriented role can take a toll on our well-being, contributing to chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, compassion fatigue, and even secondary trauma.
In our work together, we’ll explore and process the internal experiences that arise in your work. With a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I’ll support you in developing new coping strategies and a personalized toolkit to navigate stormy days with greater ease and stability.
