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I am a Registered Psychologist with a private practice in counselling psychology in Okotoks, Alberta.  My services include individual therapy for common mental health referrals including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss. 

I have advanced training in the treatment of Trauma and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and I am an Affirming Therapist for LGBTQ+ clients.  

My clients include children 12+, and adults, seeking relief from distress and improvements in their quality of life.  Therapy is a change-based process which can be challenging, but rewarding. 

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About Me

I was registered as a Psychologist in 2012 and have maintained good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologist since that time.  My practice is focused on teens (12+) and adults. Check out my services to determine if I have the experience to help you!  

​Work with Teens

• I have extensive experience working with teen mental health issues. 

• Male counsellors are rare.  All professional psychologists can be helpful, but at times a teen may request a male for support.  I am happy to be that option!

• Building a therapeutic relationship is a key to successful counselling.

• I don't mandate counselling for teens that are not ready - but we can talk about how to speak to reluctant teens about therapy.

​LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

• I am an Ally.  That means I counsel with an attitude of acceptance toward all LGBTQ+ identities, relationships and families.

• 10+ years of experience working with people who are sexually and/or gender diverse.

• I understand that your identity may have something to do with your therapy, or it may not.

• I was a member of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity team with the Calgary Board of Education where I offered direct counselling support, developed school accommodations for students and offered presentations to stakeholders to improve awareness regarding the impact of hetero-normative and cis-normative perspectives on student functioning.

• I am aware of the current political, cultural and social factors that gender diverse clients now face in our province.  Please view this position statement, supported by affirming Alberta mental health practitioners, condemning Alberta's recent anti-LGBTQ+ policy proposals.