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  Hello, and welcome!

If you’ve found your way here, it means that you are searching and that is a good place to be!
 

My path to entering the field of psychology began long before my formal education and training. 

As far back as I can remember I felt out of place in the world. I questioned everything, yet felt unable to find answers to the questions I had about myself and the world I was growing up in. These feelings only intensified as I matured. 

Coming from a family impacted by addiction, I entered young adulthood ill-equipped for life, uncertain of myself and others, and destined to repeat many of the same unconscious patterns I was running from.

By the time I came to therapy I was lost, angry, and living a life I did not want. 

I was fortunate enough to find a therapist I could openly examine my life with, and I spent 14 years engaged in my own personal depth therapy. I credit this experience with turning my life around and so it is with great honor and privilege that I now walk along side others on their respective paths.

 I know what it is like to be on the other side and my work as a psychotherapist and counsellor embodies this deep understanding and respect for people, life and all things that the journey entails.

I am first and foremost a human, a mother, a philosopher and a true lover of nature! I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology and an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. I completed all of my formal training as a mature student while raising my two daughters right here in North Bay, Ontario. 

Socrates cautioned that the unexamined life is not worth living, and I have come to believe this to be profoundly true. I do not have all the answers to life, but I have spent the better part of my adult life making sense of my experiences at every turn. I have faced many obstacles, confronted many discomforts and hard truths about myself. 

Through my journey of self-exploration and therapy, I have unraveled the layers of confusion and insecurity that once engulfed me. I have learned to navigate the complexities of life with a newfound sense of clarity and purpose. 

While the scars of my past still serve as a reminder of the challenges I have overcome, they no longer define me. I have broken free from the cycle of unconscious patterns and emerged as a stronger, more resilient individual.
 

I now cherish the moments of connection and growth, and my ability to guide my daughters through life's ups and downs. My journey of self-discovery continues, as I confront the uncertainty of the future with courage and a more grounded belief in my own capacity to shape the quality and direction of my life.

Are you feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Do you long for  greater clarity and meaning in your life?

It's time to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.

Join me in exploring the depths of your experiences, uncover hidden truths, and gain insight that can help you build a life of meaning and purpose.
 

Together, we can navigate the challenges, confront discomforts, and expand your potential! Take the first step towards a more empowered and authentic existence.