Frequently asked questions.

In your first therapy session, you can expect a structured and supportive conversation focused on understanding your current challenges and goals. We'll explore what's bringing you in, identify key patterns, and begin clarifying what you want to change or improve. You don't need to prepare anything in advance or have everything figured out. I guide the process so it feels clear and manageable.

This session also helps establish the foundation for our work together. We begin connecting your experiences to actionable insights, so therapy feels purposeful from the start. You'll also get a sense of how I work and whether it feels like the right fit for you.

Therapy helps by identifying the underlying thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviours that keep you stuck. We work on recognizing triggers, interrupting repetitive thought cycles, and building tools to regulate your nervous system. We explore where these responses come from and how they've been reinforced over time.

The process is both insight based and practical. You won't just talk about your experiences — you'll learn how to respond differently to them in real time. Over time, this leads to clearer thinking, improved emotional control, and more intentional decision making. Therapy is effective because it creates both awareness and change, helping you move from reacting automatically to responding consciously.

I use an integrative, evidence-based approach that combines attachment work, inner child, CBT and DBT. My work is trauma informed and you-centred.

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, I tailor these approaches to your specific needs and goals. This combination allows us to work both at the surface level (thoughts and behaviours) and at a deeper level (emotional patterns and relationship dynamics), which leads to more lasting change. You can read more about each modality on the Offerings page.

Yes! Online therapy is effective and well supported by research. It offers similar structured, evidence-based approaches used in in-person therapy, with added convenience and accessibility. Many clients find it easier to open up in a familiar environment, which can actually support deeper conversations earlier in the process.

Online sessions also remove common barriers like commuting, scheduling conflicts, and location limitations. This makes it easier to stay consistent, which is a key factor in seeing results. When therapy is consistent and engaged, outcomes are comparable to in-person work for many individuals.

I specialize in anxiety, overthinking, emotional regulation, relationship patterns, self-worth and self-connectedness. This includes helping clients who feel stuck in recurring patterns, struggle with decision-making, or find themselves reacting in ways they don't fully understand. We focus on identifying the root of these patterns, whether they come from past experiences, attachment dynamics, or learned coping strategies and then actively work to shift them.

Many clients come in wanting change but lacking clarity. My role is to help connect those dots and guide you toward a more aligned, confident way of thinking and responding. If you're unsure whether your concerns fit, that's something we can clarify together on your consultation call.

The investment for therapy is $175 per session and is typically 50–60 minutes long. Payment is due at the beginning of your session. Shortly after, you'll receive a receipt that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement, depending on your plan.

Coverage varies, but many extended health benefit plans cover psychotherapy provided by a Registered Social Worker. If you're unsure how your insurance works, I can help guide you on what to look for so you can make an informed decision.

The full length of therapy depends on your goals and the depth of what you're working through. Short-term work may focus on a specific issue, while longer term work addresses deeper patterns and long-standing behaviours.

Consistency plays a major role in how quickly progress happens. Regular sessions allow us to build momentum and reinforce changes more effectively. Rather than focusing only on time, we track progress based on changes in how you think, feel, and respond in your daily life.

Therapy may be right for you if you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to change patterns on your own. You don't need a diagnosis or a crisis to start. Many people begin therapy because they want clarity, better emotional control, and to feel more confident in their decisions and relationships.

If you've been questioning whether therapy could help, that's often a strong indicator that something in your current experience isn't working the way you want it to. Therapy is most effective when you're open to reflection and willing to make changes over time, even if you don't yet know exactly what those changes look like. Starting before things feel unmanageable can actually lead to faster, more sustainable progress.