I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a Psychologist. I devoured books growing up (and still do!) and am fascinated by the complexity of the human mind and why we do the things we do.

I spent the bulk of my 20s and early 30s in grad school, attending lectures, accruing hundreds of hours of supervised clinical training hours (more than 3,000 hours), and writing my PhD dissertation, all in an effort to be in the best position possible to be able to help others.

Education/Training: I earned my PhD from an accredited Clinical Psychology program at the University of Toronto in 2020 and am licensed to work with adults. My dissertation research focused on social media and body image issues in emerging adults (ages 18-29).

I have worked in a wide range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient eating disorders hospital programs (i.e, North York General Hospital eating disorders outpatient program; Eastern Health in Newfoundland inpatient and day hospital programs); a rehabilitation for brain injury hospital program at Eastern Health; McMaster University counselling centre; the OISE Psychology Clinic; Toronto Western Hospital chronic pain program; and private practices in the GTA.

During my year-long CPA-accredited residency, I assessed and treated adults with eating disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings, in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and also completed supervised training in a community mental health setting where I treated adults struggling with a variety of mental health concerns.

Further, I completed one year of postdoctoral supervised practice in my current areas of practice.

Pregnancy and Postpartum focus: I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider with Postpartum Support International, and also hold a certificate in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT; Level A) from the IPT Institute.

My Approach:‍ ‍In therapy, I work from a cognitive-behavioural perspective using CBT and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). I integrate elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and emotion-focused approaches when appropriate. When working with adults with eating issues, I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E) with ACT.

I’m a mother to two young children, and have been practicing and teaching yoga for over 20 years. I love music, and spending time outdoors in all seasons.