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Empowered Healing Through Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy
About Me
As a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over 10 years of experience, I have guided individuals of all ages—men, women, and children—on their healing journeys. My approach is comprehensive and adaptable, incorporating a diverse range of modalities such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Parts Work, Art-Based Approaches, and Equine Assisted Therapy.
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What truly distinguishes me is the unique blend of my professional expertise as a Trauma-Focused Therapist and my journey of healing from trauma.​
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My path to becoming a trauma-focused therapist was ignited by my own challenges as a therapy client. My experience ranged from making no improvement to being harmed by therapists that were not adequately trained in working with trauma. I have dedicated my career to treating the symptoms of trauma that reduce our ability to connect with others and disrupt long-term health and well-being.
I believe a compassionate and empathetic therapeutic relationship is a vital component of trauma therapy; however, it takes more than just the attuned presence of a therapist to heal from trauma, which is why I focus on treating the symptoms that my clients identify as causing the biggest disruption in their life.
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This dual perspective equips me with a deep understanding of the bravery, dedication, and challenges that accompany this path.
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My Experience & Training
I believe that the journey to emotional well-being is a tapestry woven with different threads of healing. Whether it’s through harnessing the connection between humans and horses to facilitate restorative experiences, the expressive strokes of a paintbrush as an alternative to traditional talk therapy to process traumatic experiences or the profound breakthroughs that can occur with EMDR, I am here to guide you every step of the way.
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I have dedicated my career to integrating several therapeutic modalities so that I can adapt my approach to fit each person's unique needs.
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​EMDR -Institute of Creative Mindfulness (EMDRIA approved)​
Somatic Experiencing
Ego State therapy
CBT - Beck Institute
Art Expression Facilitation -
Equine Assisted Wellness - Equine Connection
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Executive committee member and developing scholar with the Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars (GAHTS)​​​​​
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Current research includes:
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Identifying strategies for better supporting survivor leaders' economic self-sufficiency and sustainable employment within the anti-trafficking movement.
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Exploring how different early intervention strategies impact the long-term health and well-being of sex trafficking survivors
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Child and Youth Care (CYC) - Sault College
Honors Bachelor of Social Work (HBSW) - Algoma University
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Thesis student at University of Victoria
BCCSW - RSW#14329