psychotherapist, family counsellor, & life coach

Significant life-changes may be exciting, daunting, or even terrifying. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, families, and organizations navigate change, develop coping strategies, make informed decisions, and learn stress-management techniques as they traverse the complexities of these transformative moments.

Reflecting on my own journey – which encompasses creating biographical documentary films, conducting graduate research at Columbia University and McGill University, and delivering talks at the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association annual conference – one common tread stands out; my continuous fascination with human development in the striving to overcome adversity and to flourish.

Here are some examples of major life transitions for which I offer support:

  • Identity and Self-Discovery - Major life transitions can trigger questions about one's identity, values, and life purpose

  • Retirement - Transitioning into retirement

  • Aging and Later Life Transitions - Ageing may bring significant life transitions, including retirement, health changes, and the loss of friends and loved ones

  • Empty Nest Syndrome - When children leave home for college or independent living, parents may experience feelings of loss and adjustment

  • Marriage or Relationship Changes - Entering into marriage, getting divorced, or experiencing significant changes in a long-term relationship

  • Parenthood - Becoming a parent for the first time, adjusting to parenthood after having a child, or dealing with issues related to fertility and family planning

  • Career Transitions - Career changes, such as starting a new job, transitioning to a different career, or dealing with unemployment

  • Academic Transitions - Transitioning to a new school or educational level, such as entering college, graduate school, or vocational training

  • Relocation - Moving to a new city or country, whether for work, family reasons, or personal preference

  • Cultural Transitions - Moving to a new culture, dealing with issues related to acculturation, or navigating cultural identity

  • Health Changes - Coping with a serious illness, managing chronic health conditions, or adjusting to physical or mental health diagnoses

  • Loss or Grief - Coping with the loss of a loved one, experiencing grief, or dealing with significant life changes due to illness or disability