Samantha

Sometimes in life you need a little extra support. Someone to listen without judgment, validate your feelings, and offer a new perspective. If you're reading this, you're probably looking for someone to help you navigate a challenging time in your life, to rediscover who you are, or improve your relationships.

I am passionate about working with people who want to deepen their connection with themselves and the people they love. I want to help you navigate life's challenges, foster resilience, and equip you with coping skills to thrive in the face of stress.

Life gets really hard sometimes, and I am here to support you through the stressful seasons of life, whether you need support in your romantic life, parenting support, or need help finding balance and prioritizing self-care. I hold a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and anti-oppressive space where healing and self-discovery can thrive.

It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and I commend you for your decision to embark on the journey of healing and self-discovery that therapy offers.

I believe that building mental wellness is something that anyone can do with the right tools and support. I offer a holistic approach that examines all aspects of my client’s lives (work, school, family, relationships) and health habits to build overall wellness.

I incorporate brain and body based techniques to support clients in reducing feelings of distress so that they can better cope with negative feelings as they come up. I use an attachment and emotionally focused lens and strengths based approach that affirms to my clients that their past experiences may have shaped them, but they do not define them.

My background is in early childhood education where my passion for supporting children and families in my community eventually led me to a career as a counsellor. While working with families, I realized that many parents were struggling with mental health concerns, relationship difficulties, and overwhelming stress. I observed how these concerns affected the children in my care and realized that to support the mental wellness of children we must take care of their caregivers.

As a mother myself I know how hard parenting can be, especially when you are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or struggling in your relationship. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and I would love to connect with you and help you become the best version of yourself.

CRPO Registration #15591
Yorkville University MACP
Fundamentals in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Gottman method Level 1
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certified
Neuropsychotherapy for Clinicians
Training in Solutions Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)