I have worked in both nonprofit and Government agencies helping to develop community programs, social return on investment projects and providing prevention and intervention services and support to vulnerable children, youth and their families in the Calgary and Region area. I am a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work, with a Clinical Specialization in Mental Health and Addition. I am focused on providing therapeutic services supporting those facing mental health and addiction challenges, and those seeking therapy when working with multiple systems including Alberta Health Services, Children’s Services and the Criminal Justice System. I work from a collaborative, trauma-informed, family-centered lens. I specialize in CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and EMDR. I am passionate about supporting you on your journey toward wellness.

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Hi and welcome to Awakening Change. I am so glad that you have taken this step to reach out. My goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment for you to work toward personal growth and change to achieve wellness. I am excited to walk alongside you as you embark on this journey. I am a Registered Social Worker, holding a Master Degree in Social Work with a Clinical Specialization in Mental Health and Addiction. I truly believe that wellness comes from within and that positive change comes from developing an authentic sense of self. I have worked for many years in both the nonprofit world and with Alberta Health Services, supporting clients that have faced immense challenges and have struggled with severe mental illness, addiction and complex trauma. I am passionate about working with individuals to regain control of their own circumstances and empowering people to use their own voice within systems. I work from a client-centered, trauma-focused, strengths-based lens and our work together will invite you to explore your lived experiences and address the barriers that are standing in the way of meaningful engagement in your life.

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Welcome, I am so glad you a looking at taking this first step in Awakening Change within yourself. I am so excited to work with youth and families. Here is a little background information about me and my philosophy on counselling.

I have been working with youth since 1999. I have been a teacher for 18 years working with youth ages 4-18. In 2019 I began my journey to becoming a counsellor. I graduated in 2023 from Yorkville University with Honors with Distinction.

I have always had a passion for mental health and wellness. My goal is to work with todays youth to build self-confidence and increase self-esteem. I believe that todays youth are faced with so many more issues and obstacles than ever before.

I have taken advanced training in self-harm and suicidal ideation. I have gained a wealth of knowledge as to why teens self-harm and strategies on how to help.

I am passionate about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) as I believe these modalities work well with todays youth. Helping teens see positives in their lives and finding hope is a main goal in my therapy sessions.

Let’s take this next step together in Awakening Change with you!

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