I like to collaborate with my clients to create a therapy plan that is tailored to their goals. When figuring out your therapy goals, I start with this question: If you were working with me for the next 6 months, what would you like to see change in your life? Everyone comes in wanting something different (e.g, to sleep better, to be able to stand up for themselves, to not feel so hopeless, to increase their self-esteem), and so I like to be able to pull from different evidence-based modalities (ie, types of therapy) to create a custom skills toolbox for you specifically.  

 

The therapies I am trained in include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical-behaviour therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I also utilise aspects of mindfulness and motivational interviewing (MI). When working with couples, I use the Gottman Method.​

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What do all of these acronyms mean? 

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• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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CBT helps you identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that impact how you feel and behave. It’s a practical, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on developing new ways of thinking and responding to life’s challenges.

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• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

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DBT supports people in managing intense emotions, building healthier relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviours. It combines mindfulness, acceptance, and behavioural strategies to create lasting emotional balance and resilience.

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• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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ACT encourages you to accept what’s out of your control while committing to actions aligned with your values. It helps you build psychological flexibility by using mindfulness and defusion techniques to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings.

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• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

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MI is a collaborative, person-centred approach designed to strengthen your own motivation for change. It supports you in exploring ambivalence and building confidence in your ability to move forward.

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• Mindfulness

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Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment with openness and curiosity. It helps reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and create space between emotion and reaction.

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• Gottman Method Couples Therapy

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The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to strengthening relationships through improved communication, conflict management, and emotional connection. It focuses on rebuilding trust, intimacy, and shared meaning between partners.

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