what i offer
ATTACHMENT | RELATIONSHIPS | GRIEF | LEADERSHIP
I work with individuals and couples, and the work looks different depending on who’s in the room.
But it always comes back to the same core things: facing the things that feel easier to avoid, feeling the emotions
we’d rather not feel, and actually taking the steps we keep almost taking.
Individual Therapy
A lot of the people I work with look fine from the outside. Successful, capable, holding it all together. But there’s a private version of their life, the one where they’re exhausted, or lonely, or so disconnected from themselves they can’t remember the last time something actually felt like something. Quietly wondering if this is really as good as it gets.
That’s usually where we start.
My work is grounded in attachment and emotional awareness, understanding not just what’s happening in your mind, but how it lives in your body and shows up in your relationships. We look at what’s driving things, not just what’s showing up.
Some sessions are heavy. Some are surprisingly funny. Usually both.
I’m not always listening for what you say. I’m also listening for what you don’t. The shift in tone, the moment that almost got skipped over, the emotion sitting just underneath the one you’re showing me. Sometimes that means slowing everything down. Sometimes it means a well-timed laugh. I try not to miss either.
I’m trained as a death doula, and this work sits close to my heart. It may include facilitating difficult conversations, honouring end-of-life wishes, supporting legacy projects, or simply being present with someone through one of life’s most profound transitions. Loss has a way of cracking everything open and that’s often where we discover significant meaning in our lives.
For those who prefer not to sit in an office, I offer walk and talk sessions. Sometimes just getting outside, moving our bodies, and getting sunshine in our eyeballs is exactly what we need.
Couples Therapy
I work with couples across the full spectrum. The ones fighting hard to stay. The ones who’ve gone quiet and aren’t sure what that means. The ones who know it’s over and want to end it with honesty and dignity rather than destruction.
My work explores the attachment patterns underneath the conflict: what’s actually being said when nothing is being said, and what each person is really asking for beneath the argument they keep having.
I also work extensively with polyamorous and open relationships. Navigating the attachment wounds, insecurities, and relational complexity that comes with these structures requires a specific kind of fluency, and this is a meaningful part of my practice.
I’m also trained in sex therapy, and I work with couples navigating intimacy: the presence of it, the absence of it, and everything in between.
My training in mediation and conflict resolution shapes how I hold space for difficult conversations in session. For couples navigating separation, having someone who understands the legal landscape alongside the emotional one can bring a different kind of clarity to the process.
Supervision & Professional Work
The best supervision feels less like evaluation and more like an honest conversation between two people who care about doing this work well, and someone genuinely in your corner, who occasionally shows up with donuts.
I work with provisional and registered psychologists and practicum students, supporting the development of clinical confidence, self-awareness, and ethical practice. But I also talk about life: burnout, boundaries, the parts of this work that nobody prepares you for, and how to build a practice that actually sustains you.
Earlier in my career I worked as a leadership consultant in the United States, working alongside executives managing large teams. That experience never left me. It shapes how I think about leadership, pressure, and what it costs to carry a lot of responsibility. I occasionally offer consultation for professionals and leaders navigating those dynamics.
This work often translates into how people lead, make decisions, and show up in their roles, as professionals, parents, and partners.
Carbon Psychology
In 2023 I founded Carbon Psychology, a Calgary-based group practice offering therapy and psychological assessments.
Carbon exists because I wanted to build something that felt like a small family. A team that values presence over prescription, supports each other’s growth, and finds ways to extend this work beyond the therapy room and into the community.
If I’m not the right fit, there’s a good chance someone on the team is.
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
First Time Going to Therapy?
What to Expect:
Many people feel a little anxious when starting therapy. You can share as much or as little as you’d like, and sessions often feel like a natural conversation. I’ll help guide the focus and check in along the way to make sure it feels useful for you.
Our early conversations focus on understanding what’s bringing you in, both what’s happening now and the patterns or experiences that may be quietly driving it. My focus at the beginning is to understand what matters to you and what you want to be different in your life.
From there, the work becomes more exploratory. We begin to look more closely at what’s shaping how you relate, respond, and feel, and the ways those things show up under stress or difficulty. The pace and depth of this work are guided by you.
Over time, therapy often becomes a place to work through challenges more directly: building the capacity to sit with difficult emotions, make sense of your experiences, and begin relating to yourself and your life in a way that feels more clear and aligned.
This might include setting firmer boundaries, having more honest conversations, saying the things that have felt too hard to say, making changes in career or relationships, breaking generational patterns, processing earlier life experiences or trauma, or taking steps toward something that has felt out of reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not all therapists are the same, and finding the right fit is important. Research consistently shows that the relationship between you and your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes.
I encourage people to look for someone they feel comfortable with. Someone they feel understood by, and someone they can be open with, ask questions, and offer feedback to.
You may also want to consider the license the therapist holds, as well as whether they have experience or an approach that aligns with what you’re looking for. Therapy can vary widely in style, so it’s important that the work feels meaningful and relevant to you.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. Some are looking to better understand themselves or their relationships, while others are navigating stress, grief, life transitions, or feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand.
Therapy can be helpful if you’re looking for greater clarity, support in working through difficult emotions, or a space to reflect more honestly on your life. It doesn’t require you to be in crisis. Many people come simply because they want things to feel different.
For some people, change begins through conversation and developing insight into what’s happening beneath the surface. For others, it involves more intentional work: shifting patterns, making changes in relationships, or navigating difficult decisions.
The process looks different for everyone, but over time, therapy can help you understand yourself more clearly, respond differently to challenges, and move toward a way of living that feels more aligned.
Therapy is highly individual, and the number of sessions varies depending on your goals, the nature of your concerns, and how deeply you want to work.
At the beginning, I typically recommend meeting weekly or bi-weekly to gain some momentum. From there, we can adjust the frequency based on what feels most helpful for you.
Yes. What you share in therapy is treated with respect for your privacy and is kept confidential. I will not release information without your written consent.
There are a few legal and ethical exceptions, including situations where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, concerns about abuse or neglect of a vulnerable person, or if required by law (such as a court order). If any of these situations arise, I will do my best to discuss them with you first.
Most extended health benefit plans provide partial or full reimbursement for services with a registered psychologist. Coverage can vary depending on your plan, so I recommend contacting your provider to understand your specific benefits.
I do not offer direct billing, but you will receive a receipt after each session to submit for reimbursement.
Yes, I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to answer any questions you may have and to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
My work is grounded in attachment, nervous system awareness, and relational psychology. I also integrate somatic awareness, helping people understand how their experiences show up both emotionally and in the body.
I focus on helping people understand their patterns more clearly and work through them in a way that feels practical and meaningful in their lives. It’s not about quick fixes, but about developing a deeper understanding of yourself and building the capacity to tolerate and work through discomfort in a way that leads to lasting change.
Yes. Many of the people I work with are professionals or in leadership roles who are navigating both personal and work-related stress, as well as the impact that responsibility and pressure can have on their relationships and wellbeing.
No. Many people come in with a general sense that something isn’t working, but aren’t sure why. Part of the process is figuring that out together.
MY PRACTICE LOCATION
Visit In-Person
Address: Suite 210, 333 24 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 3E6
Located on the second level of the Shoppers Drug Mart building. Entrance to the building is on the north side of the building, on 24th Avenue SW. Come to the second floor to suite 210.
There is an underground parkade in the back of the building (through the Shopper’s Parking lot – pay machine is on the left side on the retaining wall), as well as paid street parking and some free 2 hour parking around the area.
Think we might be a good fit?
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to answer any questions and see whether working together feels like a good fit.