I completed my doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of Saskatchewan. I completed my predoctoral residency at the London Clinical Psychology Residency (Epilepsy Unit at University Hospital, Pain Management Program at St-Joseph’s Hospital, and the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit at Victoria Hospital). I am a clinical and rehabilitation psychologist (supervised practice), registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario to provide services for adults. I am a member of the Ontario Psychological Association.
Throughout my years of training, I have helped individuals address neurodevelopmental difficulties (i.e., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and a wide range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety (i.e., generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety) and depression, chronic stress and its impact on health, grief and loss, significant behavioural and conduct concerns, personality disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and panic disorder. I have also worked with individuals dealing with these difficulties in the context of a medical condition (e.g., chronic pain, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures). I provide my services in English or Spanish.
At McKenzie Psychology, I provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for adult individuals under the supervision of Dr. Sandra McKenzie. My clinical interventions are heavily influenced by psychodynamic and emotion-focused therapies because issues of emotion regulation and expression are highly common in mental health conditions, and they often develop earlier on in life. Ultimately, I let individuals’ needs guide the nature of the treatment, as well as the pace of our work together. Where relevant, I also incorporate my knowledge of social systems in society (e.g., family) and culture to better understand patients. I approach my work with patients with respect, curiosity, and deep appreciation. It is an honour to be let into my patients’ private worlds and to be trusted with the responsibility of helping them overcome their struggles, so that they may feel better prepared and empowered to tackle life’s challenges.