make your authentic
self shine
Why “Black Sheep”?
Often in life we fall victim to dominant societal narratives. I have long been viewed as a black sheep. We have been led to believe that labels such as “black sheep”, “geek”, “weirdo” “queer”, we have negative connotations… I disagree. What makes us different, makes us beautiful.
My goal as a practitioner is help your authentic Self shine. If you are struggling on your current journey, you do not have to navigate it alone. I am here to help you find your way back to purpose, meaning, and connection – to others, and to Self.
While we all suffer with the same afflictions (anxiety, depression, shame, grief, et cetera) of the human condition, we all experience and process things differently. I prioritize your uniqueness to help move you to the person you prefer to be.
How we’ll make your authentic Self shine
An approach with love, humour, and bad-ass boundaries
My clinical approach is holistic, relational, and collaborative. I prioritize safety, choice, and dignity in my work with others. I believe in leading with love…with accompanying bad-ass boundaries in tow (….and humour…effective trauma work includes play! 😉)
I embrace a bottom-up (somatic, attachment-focused), anti-oppressive lens grounded in neuroscience that includes some of the treatment approaches detailed in the credentials & training section. I use my varied academic knowledge and wisdom of lived experience to tailor a treatment approach that works best for YOU.
about me
I am a West Coaster, having lived most of my life in Vancouver; I feel fortunate to now call Nanaimo “home”. I love learning and have always enjoyed working with people in relational and creative capacities. Prior to being a therapist, I worked in the hospitality industry (included co-ownership of a restaurant in Vancouver’s entertainment district), special event & retail display + design, as well as set decorating for film and television.
My biggest passions are travel, culture, art, weirdness, delighting in simple pleasures, and the power of authentic human connection.
Services & Fees
1-hour session
$160.00 + GST = $168.00
individual EMDr session
90-minute session
$244.00 + GST = $256.20
couples/family session
90-minute session
$250.00 + GST = $262.50