I decided to become a therapist because of my experience navigating the Canadian healthcare system and not feeling seen or represented by the practitioners I saw. This lack of intersectionality in the care I received and not having a sense of belonging is one of the central motivators for my desire to provide care for trans & queer BIPOC folk.
I have firsthand understanding of how the power dynamic as a practitioner creates either the opportunity for deeply meaningful work or harm due to a lack of awareness, and I strive to create spaces that allow people to feel accepted and affirmed for their authentic selves.
My social locations and identities are deeply intertwined in the way that I practice. When I hold the grief of my experiences of oppression, I think of the collective grief of my queer, trans, racialized, neurodivergent communities. My lived experience and the wisdom of my communities strongly inform my understandings and my practice.
I primarily lean into the follow therapy modalities: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy.
I am available to work with individuals aged 12+ in Ontario (and am working towards registration to support folks in British Columbia).
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to determine if you feel I’m the right therapist for you. Visit my website for my online booking link, or send me a message.
