I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping children and families navigate through challenges, improve their emotional wellbeing and strengthen relationships. With specialized training through the Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy (CACPT), I meet the unique needs of children by using child and play based therapies. I believe in a whole family approach when identifying and addressing the needs of children, youth and families.​

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In 2010, I wrote a Masters thesis titled:  Is Ignorance Really Bliss? Child Welfare Workers Speak Out About Their Understanding of Best Practice when Working with Children Exposed to Domestic Violence. My authorship came full circle in 2021 when I published my first book titled: Emotionally Attuned Parenting ~ An Easy + Fun Guide to Helping Your Child Through the Tough Stuff of Life.

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Then a life long dream came true with the creation of a children's book that I co-authored called The Pink Balloon, an inclusive children's story.

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In my private practice work I pull from a multitude of diverse life, work and parenting experiences that I have had, along with my education to guide individuals and families through their own journey of self-discovery, processing, and healing. My experience in providing therapy spans a variety of areas including working with individuals, couples, children and youth, blended and diverse families, 2SLGBTQ+ children and adults, and providing a co-parenting development process for separated and divorced parents. In 2020, I completed WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Heath) training and provide Readiness and Referral Letters for individuals when needed. My clinical social work practice is governed by the Canadian Association of Social Workers and the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, and follows a professional Code of Ethics. I love connecting with the community and over the years I have taken on active leadership in expanding supportive services on the South Shore through roles such as being on the board of directors of Lunenburg PRIDE, an Inclusion Team Member with Simply Good Form, and a board member of the Chester Community Wellness Partnership. 

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I look forward to meeting individuals and families from all walks of life and learning of their unique experiences. I take pride in my ability to find creative ways to uncover the meaning behind connection, along with highlighting their strengths and resiliency to problem solve as the experts of their own life. If you are curious about how I can help you or your family, please reach out! I'd love to connect :)