Helping you heal from trauma in Rural Central Alberta

As a former paramedic, I know firsthand the impact trauma can have on mental health. That is why I became a therapist - to provide real help while using evidence-based techniques to help you feel better.

You don’t have to figure this out on your own — help is available.

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Trauma effects both our body and mind. Together we work to build a feeling of safety that allows you to work through the thoughts and emotions.

These skills aren’t just for healing trauma. They also help people navigate anxiety, overwhelm, stress, and other difficult experiences by building resilience.

Working from a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based framework means:

  • Your experiences and goals direct the work

  • You already have coping skills, we build on that and build practical tools to use in daily life

  • We can do more than talk, we use the body and mind to work on the issues. Things like drawing, painting, walking, breathing exercises

  • Our work can help bring clarity to a situation

    I walk beside you not in front of you.

I support clients navigating:

  • Grief, loss, and palliative care

  • Life changes and difficult situations

  • Effects of anxiety

  • Stress, overwhelm and burnout

  • First responders and frontline professionals

  • Pre- and postpartum changes

  • Caregiver stresses

  • Dementia and aging

  • Medical trauma and chronic illness

  • Nervous system regulation and somatic support

My goal is to help you feel grounded, supported, and more connected to yourself — not just during sessions, but in your daily life. Click to get more information

Who I Support

Teens (12–17):

Stress, overwhelm, identity changes, school pressure, and big emotions.

Young Adults (18–25)

Transitions, relationships, grief, anxiety, and figuring out your next steps.

Adults

Grief, burnout, caregiving stress, medical trauma, and major life changes.

Older Adults & Families

Coping with health changes, dementia, caregiving roles, and shifting family dynamics.

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    Over 20 years of Health Care Experience

    Currently Registered Social Worker, Previously Paramedic

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    Meet You Where You Are At

    Sessions can be in your home, online, walk and talk or in our office.

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    Therapy Differently

    In office, mobile services in your home, varied session lengths and system navigation are some of our possible options

What To Expect

Getting Started

Take advantage of our free 20‑minute phone or video consultation if you’d like to meet first and ask questions. Also check out FAQ

First Session

We review confidentiality, talk about what brings you in, and build a plan. You decide how much you want to discuss. There’s no expectation to share everything at once.

Direct billing is available for some insurance plans. Please ask for preauthorization before your session.

Moving Forward

In sessions, we talk through what’s happening and use simple tools—like breathing or grounding—to help you manage symptoms, build skills, and make meaningful progress.

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Our focus is what’s going on in your life and guided by what supports your healing

I am committed to ethical, client‑centred care. Everyone’s journey is unique and may benefit from a different approach, which we’ll explore together.

The goal is to help you feel better and function better day to day.

You are the expert in your life

Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 1:1 introductory session to discuss your goals and needs.

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FAQ -

If you’re wondering about the practical details, you’re not alone — here are a few answers.

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    Fees are often covered by insurance, you will need to check your coverage prior to services.

    Direct billing to Alberta Blue Cross and other companies.

    Assessment/Initial Session $200 (55 minutes)

    Follow up Sessions $195 (55 minutes)

    Couple Assessment/Initial Session $400 (1 hour 45 mins).

    Couple Follow up Sessions $330 (1 hour 45 mins)

    90-minute sessions $300

    Group Sessions - Dependent on group type, ask prior to session

    Sliding scale available, ask prior to sessions

    System Navigation provided by a BSW level RSW will be at $115 per hour or will be negotiated based on project or file.

  • We are able to assist you virtually anywhere in Alberta. In person, I work in Central Alberta; specifically Innisfail, Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Olds and surrounding areas. I proudly service rural Alberta and understand the unique challenges of these areas. Please reach out if outside of these areas to discuss options.

  • Mental health support is only the start, as social workers we advocate and work with our clients. If you are struggling within a healthcare or government service, I can help.

    I also provide workshops to workplaces or groups. Topics include identifying effects of trauma, grief, palliative care, healthy aging, somatic yoga, journaling and many other topics. Workshops are engaging and interactive, participants will leave with skills to use in real life.

    I also provide supervision to new social workers (diploma and BSW) and social worker consulting services.

  • Yes! We currently offer direct billing of Alberta Blue Cross claims, Sunlife, Green Shield and many other providers through Telus eClaims. We are happy to assists with pre-authorization prior to service

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