A little about me and my qualifications.

ACEs affect people from varying socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders. Often 

times they are transgenerational and are not labelled as adverse childhood experiences. It is 

common to believe that if you had a roof over your head and food to eat you had a good childhood. We

push from our minds the times we witnessed verbal abuse, neglect or manipulation from a parent-figure. 

The times we saw physical abuse, felt as though no one cared for us or thought that no one believed

you were important. Each of the above is considered an ACE, and the more ACEs you have, the higher

the likelihood is of experiencing major health issues, fractured relationships and/or unstable mental

health. 

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I have worked with people who have experienced all of the ACEs and some scenarios that are not yet

qualified as an "ACE". Exploring your family dynamics, the role you had within your family, and learning more about your

attachment style is empowering. I am here to work alongside you to discover your cognitive patterns and work towards your personal goals. 

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Qualifications

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Emotion Focused Therapy: Attachment-Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis - Professional Education Systems Institute

Non-Suicidal Self Harm in Adolescents - SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health - Learning Institute Team

DBT Eating Disorder for Adults/Adolescents Level 1 & 2 - SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health - Learning Institute Team

Addictions and Emotion Regulation - SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health - Learning Institute Team

2SLGBTQIA+ Youth - SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health - Learning Institute Team

Treating Trauma in Children, Youth, and Families - SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health - Learning Institute Team

Level 2 CBT: Anxiety and Depression - Laurier University

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University

Certificate in Criminal Behaviour and Psychology - St. Lawrence College 

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Fleming College

Mental Health First Aid Certificate

Bachelor of Arts, Law - Carleton University