The first session is an introduction. Before we meet, I'll ask you to complete an intake form to help me understand your concerns.

During our first appointment, we'll:

- Review informed consent and confidentiality (and its limits)

- Explore your personal history relevant to your concern(s)

- Discuss your goals and hopes for change

- Begin establishing a therapeutic connection so you feel safe, heard, and understood

First sessions are 50 minutes, with 80-minute sessions available if requested. I encourage you to ask any questions about the therapeutic process or my approach, as this is also an opportunity to ensure we're a good fit.

My services are not covered by OHIP. However, psychotherapy services may be covered by private extended health benefit plans. Please confirm your coverage for Registered Psychotherapists (RP) in advance.

Receipts will be provided via email/the Jane app (my booking platform), and you can submit them to your insurance company for reimbursement. Direct billing is not available at this time.

Finding the right therapist involves more than learning about credentials and theoretical orientation. It's about the connection (or alliance) you have with the therapist and trusting your gut feeling. Consider: Do you feel this therapist can understand your concerns without judgment? Are they open to receiving feedback? Does their approach resonate with what you’re looking for?

My Approach

As an integrative therapist, I'm trained in various evidence-based modalities and primarily draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I help you understand your emotions and use them as a compass for growth, while also offering practical skills to help you navigate life’s challenges effectively. I also integrate elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), mindfulness, and body-based interventions to meet your unique needs.

What to Expect

Our work together is collaborative and tailored to you. We'll explore:

- The emotions beneath your struggles and what they’re telling you about your attachment and emotional needs

- Patterns that may be keeping you stuck

- Mind-body awareness and practical skills for managing distress

- Building a more secure sense of self and deeper connections with others

I focus on understanding the unique details of your experiences and the meaning you make of them, your strengths, as well as your history and its relevance to your current concerns. My approach is creative, relational, and process-focused. I teach DBT skills during our sessions as needed, integrated with the work we're doing together. This is different from structured DBT programs that use homework, diary cards, and between-session assignments. If you're seeking traditional structured DBT programming, I'm happy to provide referrals.

• Payment can be made by credit card (via the Jane app/my booking app), or e-transfer, and is due at the end of your appointment.