I work with high‑achieving adults and those who are striving for more out of life when navigating midlife/existential questions, high-stakes decisions, burnout prevention/recovery, complex relationships (family, friendships, work colleagues, etc), major life transitions (retirement, career, health, etc), adult ADHD, and the pursuit of meaning & purpose — people who want their lives to feel as meaningful on the inside as they look on the outside.
I have a strong track record as a therapist and have gained experience with group leadership, professional mentorship, lecturing, consulting, & educating (designed and instructed graduate & undergraduate courses). My PhD is from McGill University and I have received degrees from University of Toronto and Columbia University as well as training credentials from UCSD School of Medicine and others.
My approach, grounded in decades of both academic and clinical experience, weaves together psychodynamic perspectives (how early experiences and unconscious patterns shape what you repeat today), family systems thinking (how current relationships and family roles influence your choices, stress, and sense of self), cognitive and behavioural tools (practical strategies for working with anxiety, low mood, and habits that no longer serve you), existential and philosophical inquiry (questions about freedom, responsibility, meaning, and what constitutes a good life for you), coaching frameworks (structure, accountability, and action steps to help you translate insight into movement), and mindfulness‑informed awareness (learning to relate differently to thoughts, emotions, and bodily signals, rather than being driven by them).
I am a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCC), the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC), and CADDRA, providing ADHD‑informed care. I offer appointments in person and by telephone or video.
Many of my clients first contact me because they relate to one of these statements:
"I know what I need to do, but I can’t seem to do it” or “I feel like I’m always behind?”
“I’m running on fumes and I don’t recognize myself anymore.”
“This decision feels too big to make alone and I’m afraid of the fallout.”
“I thought I’d feel relieved, but I feel lost. Who am I now?"
“Is this really the life I want? I feel like something is missing.”
“I’m craving direction and I want my life to feel like it matters.”
“I keep getting pulled into the same patterns and I don’t know how to fix this without making things worse.”