Individual Psychotherapy
I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults aged 13 to 65 who live in Nova Scotia.
My practice is deeply client-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.
I work collaboratively with you to tailor an approach that respects your unique history and goals, ensuring that our work together feels safe, relevant, and effective.
I am proud to offer an inclusive space that warmly welcomes members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals of all gender identities and expressions.
Diversity is honoured here, and your identity will always be met with affirmation and acceptance.
Areas of Focus
Complex Trauma & PTSD: Specialized support for adult survivors of childhood abuse, relational abuse, and attachment trauma.
Relationship Issues: Helping clients navigate difficulties with trust, boundaries, intimacy, and self-worth.
Self-Esteem & Body Image: Working through challenges related to identity, confidence, and our relationship with ourselves.
LGBTQIA+: Navigating identity, coming out, and community-specific experiences.
Grief & Loss: A dedicated space to process bereavement.
Depression: Support for navigating depressed mood, hopelessness, self-criticism, loss of motivation, and other challenges associated with depression.
Life Stressors: Support for managing the pressures of daily life and major transitions.
If you are facing a specific struggle that is not listed here but would like to see if we might be a good fit, please feel free to send me a message. I am happy to discuss your needs and how we might work together.
Therapeutic Approaches
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Developed by Dr. Les Greenberg, Emotion-Focused Therapy is an evidence-based, experiential approach that helps you understand and work with your emotions in a deeper way. EFT is based on the idea that emotions are central to how we make sense of ourselves and our experiences. In therapy, we gently explore emotional patterns, access core feelings, and support the transformation of painful emotional experiences—creating space for greater clarity, self-compassion, and lasting change.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process and integrate distressing or traumatic experiences. EMDR is grounded in the understanding that unprocessed memories can remain “stuck,” continuing to impact how we feel, think, and respond in the present. Through a structured process that includes bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements), EMDR supports the natural healing capacity of the brain—allowing these experiences to be processed.
Lifespan Integration (LI)
Developed by Peggy Pace, Lifespan Integration is a gentle, body-based therapy that helps the nervous system fully process and integrate past experiences. It is based on the understanding that when difficult or overwhelming events aren’t fully processed, they can feel as though they are still happening in the present. Using a guided timeline of memories, LI helps the brain recognize that those experiences are in the past—supporting a sense of continuity, safety, and groundedness in the present. Over time, this can lead to reduced emotional reactivity, increased stability, and a deeper sense of self.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. CBT is based on the idea that the way we interpret situations can shape how we feel and respond. In therapy, we work together to identify unhelpful thought patterns, build more balanced and supportive ways of thinking, and develop practical tools to navigate challenges. CBT can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress, while supporting meaningful, sustainable change over time.