I am a Psychology Intern under the supervision of Kay Vinova (R. Psychologist) and I will be a soon licensed Psychologist (Candidate Register). I am also a member of the Queer & Trans Therapists of Nova Scotia. I provide therapy to adults from diverse backgrounds with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress/burnout, OCD, and other barriers to well-being. I also support clients navigating life transitions, such as the postpartum period or becoming the caregiver for a loved one. Additionally, I specialize in health psychology, supporting clients with physical symptoms, medical conditions, and/or disabilities affecting their mood, relationships, or daily functioning. In such cases, I help clients process the emotional impact of their health challenges, adjust to changes in identity or ability, and develop practical strategies that support their values and goals. I am also a WPATH-trained clinician, and I provide Trans Health Readiness Assessments for both hormone treatment and gender affirming surgeries.
I completed my pre-doctoral residency within Nova Scotia Health with a focus on clinical and health psychology. I also hold a BA (Honours) in Psychology from the University of New Brunswick and will soon have a Doctorate of Psychology from the University of Prince Edward Island.
Across my work, I aim to create a trauma-informed space where clients can approach their experiences and emotions with curiosity and explore helpful, compassionate ways of responding to them. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps clients respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, make space for discomfort, and take actions guided by their personal values. I also draw from cognitive-behavioural, exposure and relapse prevention, interpersonal/relational, motivational, and emotion-focused approaches to support meaningful and lasting change.
My work is further informed by intersectionality, recognizing that factors such as race, gender, sexuality, culture, and religion can shape the challenges we face, how we experience them, and the resources available to us. I view clients as the experts in their own lives, and I invite them to share the parts of their identity that feel most important to them, what they hope to gain from therapy, what has or has not helped in the past, and any other preferences to guide our work together.