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Hello! I am passionate about actively listening to one’s life story through multi-factorial and nonjudgmental lenses as many factors (e.g., cultural, biological, social, psychological) influence one’s experiences and worldviews. I practiced a client-centered approach in my previous experience while supporting and coaching families in navigating complex emotional regulation issues and life stressors associated with having a child with a disability (e.g., Autism, anxiety, OCD and ADHD). I would like to collaboratively work with individuals in helping them navigate their issues by highlighting their strengths and identifying potential solutions.
If you are struggling to take the first step in booking an appointment or curious about whether I am the right fit for you, please give us a call at (403) 252-1716 to schedule a free 15 minute consultation. Sessions will take place at Insight Psychological and The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre’s joint Royal Oak Calgary location.
I want to apply a client-centred approach by combining treatment methods and strategies from solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy. I believe in building a positive therapeutic relationship by incorporating empathy, respect, compassion, and trust, which creates a safe space for you to share your vulnerable experiences. I also believe that the client is the expert of self and knows more about themselves than someone else, thus I want to collaboratively work with you to search your meaning and strengths through the therapeutic process.
While being raised in Canada, I have and continue to experience the challenges in navigating my life experiences while being exposed to two different cultures. Therefore, my unique perspective will allow me to understand and incorporate cultural differences to help motivate and empower others to take charge of their lives and mental health.
Currently, I also work as a behaviour consultant and use a family-centered approach to support the core challenges and unique learning styles of children with autism. I provide consultation to these children in the home, in the community and schools. This experience provided me with various opportunities, including working with families of various cultural backgrounds, language barriers and family dynamics.
When did you know you wanted to become a psychologist?
My love for psychology began when I pursued the subject as my minor, and I soon obtained a double major in both psychology and biological sciences. Psychology courses often moved me to perceive the world around me in a variety of different ways while considering multiple perspectives. Then my job as a behaviour consultant has provided me with the opportunity to help parents support their children with a disability and observe how it impacts their mental health. In this position, I am regularly met with the unexpected trust of parents who want to confide in me and turn to me for emotional support during challenging times. These experiences with my clients are invaluable, and they have further propelled me to seriously pursue counselling psychology.
What are you most passionate about?
I am passionate bout spending quality time with your loved ones. I enjoy spending my time with my nieces and nephews and they bring joy to my life. Having these connections creates strong emotional support and helps one cope with stress and life challenges.
Behaviour Intervention Certificate of Achievement
Stepping Stone Triple P- Trainer in both Individual and Group Settings
Safe Management Training- Crisis Intervention Training
EMDR training Level 1
Gottman Training Level 1
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biological Sciences
Master in Counselling Psychology
College of Alberta Psychologists
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Gottman Couples Therapy
ADHD Assessments, Behavioural Assessment, Psycho-Educational Assessment, Personality & Behaviour Assessments, Mental Health Assessments, Assessments For Developmental Disabilities, Assessments for Learning Disorders, Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work After Mental Health Injury, Functional Capacity Assessment
Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children, Becoming a Parent or the Addition of Children, Changes in Health, Child & Youth Anxiety, Child & Youth Stress and Trauma, Children's Mental Health, Communication and Negotiation, Compassion Fatigue, Dealing with Physical Health Issues, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Empty Nest Syndrome, Food or Eating Issues, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Graduation, Insomnia, Learning Disorders, Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues, Career Changes or Loss of Employment, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Relationship Dependence, Religious or Spiritual Trauma, Self-Esteem Counselling, Social Anxiety Disorder, Stress Management, Weight Management, Workplace Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioural Issues, Childhood Development Issues, Cross Cultural Issues, Emotional Regulation, Family Caregiver Stress, Parenting Issues & Support, Workplace Stress, Neurodiversity, Indigenous-Informed Counselling, Free 15 Minute Phone Consultations, Perinatal Mental Health, Reproductive Mental Health
