My journey of more than 20 years as a helping professional has inspired me to find newer and more innovative ways to help you transcend stress and live a rich and meaningful life. I’ve had a lifelong love for psychology. I’m fascinated by the science of happiness, emotional well-being, motivation, and how to reverse the cumulative impact of stress.

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Supporting people while they “reset” their internal and external lives has been a very gratifying way for me to spend my professional life. One of my favorite things to do is help reignite a spark in my clients (skills, talents, and interests that have been buried by being in 'survival mode').

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"Adversity is a part of life, one that provides opportunities for evolution. Crises force a redefinition of ourselves and what’s important."

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 I don’t see people as a set of problems or diagnoses that need to be cured. I love to hear peoples’ stories, learn what drives them, and help them draw on their strengths to create change in their lives.

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I understand that people need immediate strategies that work to reduce their distress, maintain their health, and allow them to stay connected to the people they love. I love teaching people new skills and techniques so that they can live better, with less anxiety, a more joyful mood, and better emotional health.​

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I have lived experience as a dementia caregiver, so I understand that change often has to happen right in the eye of the storm. You’ll find my approach to be direct, efficient, highly productive, and collaborative. That said, I use a lot humour along the way.