I obtained a Social Work Diploma through Red Deer College, and then went on to pursue my Bachelors of Social work at the University of Calgary. After completing my Bachelors of Social Work, I decided to start working in the field and worked alongside the police, and the Crown Prosecutor in supporting victims and children through domestic violence. I then transitioned into mental health and addiction and became an addiction counselor in Okotoks through the mental health clinic, I ran a recovery group, CSST group, and DBT group.

I am currently a mental health clinician and work with moderate-severe mental health concerns. After having my daughter I decided to go back to school and continue my education in obtaining my Masters of Social Work. A lot of my social work experience over the past 8 years has been working in health care under the umbrella of mental health and addictions.

My counselling approach is tailored to each client’s needs and preferences. I am able to provide clients with psychological and practical tools, while supporting their mental health and well-being. I want to help my clients set goals and take the necessary steps to move successfully toward these goals, in order to bring about healing and change. I am equipped to support you in attaining these tools/skills through active listening, maintaining a non-judgmental stance and having a respectful dialogue.