About My Practice
I have 25 years experience working with clients in
both clinical and hospital settings. I offer individual
psychological therapy to adults and seniors using
evidence based approaches. I use cognitive behavioural
and interpersonal dynamic therapies and include
mindfulness-based strategies.
I have completed the Occupational Awareness Training
in Treating First Responder Trauma (Silver
endorsement--BC Professional Fire Fighter Association
and Bronze endorsement--Sask Professional Fire Fighter
Association). I am also a certified B.O.S. (Before
Operational Stress) clinician.
Individual psychological therapy sessions by video
now available to individuals living in
Saskatchewan. Research has demonstrated that
mental health treatment using video platforms can work
just as well as in-person therapy. Advantages to
video sessions include the convenience (no travel time
or transportation costs) as well as comfort and privacy
of meetings from your home or workplace. Video sessions
improve access for individuals living in rural or remote
locations.
Cognitive behavioural therapy assumes that
people can become more aware of their thoughts,
understand how thoughts influence behaviours, and modify
thoughts and behaviours to improve functioning.
Interpersonal dynamic approaches examining
the connection between current difficulties and
relationships and repetitive patterns of relating that
can be traced back to childhood.
Mindfulness-based approaches involve the development of intentional, non-judgmental acceptance and awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment.
Is Psychological Therapy For You?
I work with clients to address most mental health
issues including but not limited to:
- Operational stress injuries experienced by public safety personnel (e.g., police, fire, paramedic, 911 dispatch, correctional officers) or military personnel
- Depression/Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Anxiety (including obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, phobias, and panic).
- Trauma experienced as a child or adult
- Relationship difficulties
- Aging issues
- Grief and loss
- Chronic pain and illness management
- Coping with end of life issues
- Job stress/burnout
- Stress management
What if things aren't THAT bad?
You do not have to have a "serious problem" to benefit
from the services of a professionally trained
psychologist. Psychological therapy is also useful
to enhance psychological well-being. Therapy can
help you thrive in your career, improve relationships,
better understand the challenges you face, live more
comfortably with your personal situation, understand
your purpose in life, recognize your own strengths or
talents, understand why things bother you and what you
can do about it, or define and reach wellness goals
(e.g., fitness or healthier diet goals).
License
Registered Doctoral Psychologist
#394, Saskatchewan
College of Psychologists
Education
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Saskatchewan
(CPA/APA Accredited)
MA, Clinical Psychology, University of Saskatchewan
(CPA/APA Accredited)
BA, High Honors, Psychology, University of
Saskatchewan