Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Professional Art Therapist, Expressive Arts Therapist

Navigating the pressure to camouflage or conform in unwelcoming environments is exhausting. This survival cycle often leads to isolation, burnout, and a profound sense of disconnection. You deserve support that recognizes these complex realities rather than expecting you to simply push through. My practice is grounded in these nuances, informed by my own intersections as a white settler, Neuroqueer, trauma-impacted, and Spoonie therapist. Together, we can co-create a space to nurture a healing journey that feels authentic and sustainable on your terms.

I offer an eclectic style that blends talk, creativity, and somatic approaches. Informed by my background in Film (BFA) and Psychology, we might weave together experiential and relational frameworks like Art/Expressive Arts Therapy, Person-Centered, Feminist, and Somatic therapy. I also draw on techniques from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you cultivate inner resources and build self-trust. Our time honors your unique processing style and accessibility needs, providing a sanctuary where you can practice softening the need to perform and nurture a deeper connection to self. No artistic skill is required to use creativity as a tool for self-reclamation.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO (#20945), practicing under clinical supervision. I hold a Master’s level dual diploma in Art Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy from the WHEAT Institute and am a Professional Member of CATA, OEATA, and IEATA. I offer virtual and in-person sessions through Grounded Psychology in Ottawa. My virtual services are also available to those in Ontario and other unregulated provinces or territories across Canada. If you seek a connection where you can show up exactly as you are, I welcome you to connect for a free 20-minute consultation.