Trauma-Informed Therapy with Small-Town Newfoundland Roots
Session Format: Virtual Therapy Sessions (video or phone)
Ages Served: Teens & Adults
Language Offered: English
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Feeling isolated in a new place
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Navigating small-town values in a big world
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Anxiety & Belonging
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Relationship Disconnection
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Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
I grew up in a close-knit Newfoundland community where storytelling, connection, and looking out for one another were simply part of everyday life. There’s a deep respect for resilience, for weathering difficult seasons, and for finding meaning in shared experience. Life isn’t rushed, and neither are relationships. Those early experiences continue to shape how I show up as a therapist today, grounded, relational, and deeply attentive to the stories people carry with them.
Before entering the counselling field, I spent many years working in education, supporting children, youth, families, and colleagues through periods of growth, stress, and change. That work taught me that behaviour and emotions rarely exist in isolation; they are shaped by relationships, environments, and lived experiences. It also reinforced how powerful it can be to feel truly heard and understood.
In my work with clients, I aim to create a calm, supportive, and ethically grounded space where you can slow down, reflect, and bring what feels heavy without pressure to have everything figured out.
Whether you’re experiencing immediate distress or navigating long-standing challenges, my approach is collaborative and person-centred, guided by curiosity, compassion, and respect for your pace.
I believe healing and growth happen through connection, meaning-making, and developing a deeper understanding of yourself and your patterns, while remaining mindful of how personal histories, community, and cultural context shape our experiences. I strive to honour these influences by walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and cultural awareness.
I support individuals navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and relational challenges. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or struggling with emotional regulation, work or school stress, and caregiving responsibilities. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels comfortable while focusing on what matters most to you.
I draw from evidence-informed approaches that include:
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Person-Centered Therapy, where your voice, story, and lived experience guide the work
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Relational and strengths-based approaches that focus on building safety, connection, and empowerment
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Solution-focused strategies that support practical next steps and present-day coping
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which helps you notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
Outside of therapy, I value time spent outdoors, being in nature, reading a good book, and engaging in creative pursuits like sewing. These moments of grounding and creativity mirror what I encourage in therapy: finding steadiness, curiosity, and care in everyday life.
If you’re looking for a therapist who offers a steady presence, values relationships and reflection, and understands the importance of community and story, I would be honoured to work alongside you.
