I support children, youth, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, extreme shyness, perfectionism, and the lasting effects of early childhood trauma or neglect. My approach is warm, relational, and trauma-informed, using somatic therapy or therapeutic theatre play where words may not be enough.
I offer body-centered support to help process overwhelming emotions and early experiences stored in the nervous system. Whether through creative play, movement, imagery, or gentle somatic tracking, we work together to reconnect with safety, resilience, and authentic self-expression. Therapeutic theatre play is a powerful modality not just for children—but also for adults seeking to explore younger parts of themselves in a compassionate and embodied way.
I’m a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) in BC, with training from the Orca Institute and in Relational Somatic Therapy (Opening to Grace). I hold a PhD from Concordia University, where I focused on therapeutic play, emotion, and nature-based mental health practices. I also have a background in embodied arts including therapeutic dance, theatre, and expressive movement.
Sessions are available online or in person, in English or Spanish. I also offer parent support to help families build emotional connection and co-regulation tools. My services may be covered by extended health plans such as Pacific Blue Cross and Greenshields.
If you are seeking a safe and creative space to heal, grow, and reconnect, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. Together, we can explore whether this approach feels like the right fit for you.
Specialties
- Somatic Therapy
- Therapeutic Theatre Play
- Anxiety & Depression
- Social Anxiety / Extreme Shyness
- Perfectionism
- Childhood Trauma, Abuse, or Neglect
- Parent Support
Modalities & Approaches
- Somatic & Body-Oriented Therapy
- Relational Somatic Therapy
- Therapeutic Theatre Play
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Embodied Arts & Expressive Therapies
- Nervous System Regulation
- Nature-Based Practices
Who I Work With
- Children (8+), Teens, Adults
- Parents & Families
- English and Spanish Speakers
- Individuals seeking creative or body-based healing approaches
