Professional Bio

I completed an MA and PhD in a dual program combining clinical psychology and research methods at Concordia University in Montreal. During my formation, I completed 8 years worth of rigorous, supervised psychotherapy internships and placements in university, hospital, and private practice settings. I was fortunate to be trained and supervised in multiple therapeutic frameworks including, mindfulness, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), internal family systems (IFS), as well as Jungian and psychodynamic perspectives, among others. During these supervised placements, I developed a therapeutic focus in working with adults on the impacts of childhood trauma, particularly the kind of trauma resulting from chronically unmet emotional needs in childhood. 

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My personal, clinical and research interests intercept the realms of mind, body, and energetics. My graduate school research projects investigated the placebo effect on physical healing, hypnosis, and the influence of mind and emotions on the body. Upon completing my PhD, I went on to study somatics and body healing work with the Body-Mind Centering school in Vermont. I also had the opportunity to obtain training in psychedelic integration. Out of school, I have spent years studying and practicing body work, tantra, ritual, energy work, and movement.

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Since 2021, I've been offering coaching online, in private practice. I have made the conscious choice not to be a member of the Ordre des Psychologues Québec. Consequently, I do not practice within the field of  psychopathology and do not hold the title as psychologist. I am not involved in the practice of diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. Instead, my coaching approach is strongly grounded in mindfulness (present moment awareness), experiencing the body (somatics) with deep presence, and whole-self acceptance, with emphasis on identifying and meeting emotional needs. I integrate valuable understanding and tools from numerous mind-body and spiritual frameworks, as well as eastern philosophies, such as Buddhist and tantric perspectives.

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The learning and practicing of wellness and coaching is my passion and I enjoy experimenting with and practicing everything I teach. 

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I believe in the value of practicing a balanced lifestyle that involves deep listening, cultivating inner knowing, connecting with nature and one another, pleasure, eating to thrive, embodiment and movement, and practicing meaningful contribution.