Welcome

I work with adults (19+) from all backgrounds and across the gender spectrum who are motivated to participate and be engaged in the therapeutic process. A significant part of my support is with couples, and I hold space for adult family members desiring to improve their relationships.

• Court-Mandated Therapy

• Crisis Response/24-Hour Services (If you need immediate mental health support, please contact the
local distress line, available 24 hours, at 310-6789 (no area code).

• People who actively have suicidal and homicidal intents and plans (this often requires care outside of office hours which I do not provide).

• Clients in need of partial hospitalization or an intensive outpatient program.

• Addictions or eating disorder counselling (I can refer you to specialized practitioners who do great work in these areas).

• Counselling youth or children (I know amazing counsellors in these areas I can refer you to).

• If you are looking for support with a polyamorous relationship, I would be glad to help connect you with a counsellor whose practice is dedicated to that area.

Credit card is charged after each session. E-transfer is also available.

No I do not, but I will provide you with a receipt with my RCC registration number once you’ve paid for your session and you can submit that receipt to your provider for reimbursement.

Counselling should be accessible to everyone; therefore, I offer a limited number of lower cost sessions to those meeting the requirements. This is mostly reserved for folks who have no benefits/insurance and who earn less than $50, 000 per year. Please reach out for eligibility and to see if there are openings at this time. I can also provide you with referrals to low-cost counselling practices if needed.

We can chat together at that time regarding options. I will never leave a client without support or abruptly interrupted in their process.

The consult call is a relaxed, low-pressure 15-minute conversation—more of a vibe check than anything else. We won’t go deep into any issues you bring up, but it’s a chance for me to learn a bit about you and your needs, and for you to ask any questions you may have about working together. There’s no expectation to commit during or after the call. I encourage people to take their time in deciding, and many speak with a few counsellors before finding the right fit—because fit really does matter.

The initial session is a chance for you to get a feel for the therapy space and for how safe, comfortable, and connected you feel with me. I’m also still checking whether we’re a good fit, and there’s no pressure to rebook. I’ll introduce how I work, the approaches I draw from, and go over confidentiality, privacy, and the risks and benefits of counselling. I’ll also ask about your supports, strengths, and what you're looking for help with in more detail. We won’t go too deep right away—I take a trauma-informed approach, and building trust and safety comes first.

Depending on your situation, it is generally recommended to come in weekly or bi-weekly. Regular consistent focused sessions are most effective for long-term sustainable transformation. There is no "quick fix" in counselling. Monthly sessions can also be held, but these are recommended more as maintenance and check-in sessions.

A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in my day that could have been filled by another client needing support. As such, I require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment (more notice given in advance is appreciated!).

• Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may be charged 50% of the session fee.

• Missed appointments (no-shows) may be charged the full session fee.

Exceptions may be considered in cases of illness or emergency.

I do not offer counselling support via emails, texts or phone calls outside of counselling hours. If you are needing to cancel a session, rebook, or discuss payment, feel free to contact me after hours. However, for any other reasons, please know I may not answer your email until opening hours. If you are in crisis/distress, please contact the mental health support line, available 24 hours a day, at 310-6789 (no area code) or call 911.

While I am not specialized (yet) in working with neuro-divergent clients, I do have neuro-divergent clients, and I provide a safe space that affirms and supports neurodivergent differences. Rather than viewing these as deficits that should be "cured", the aim is to find ways to support neuro-divergent folks in the areas that are causing challenges in their ability to thrive.