connection, empowerment,

and healing.

anxiety and trauma therapy in Calgary
anxiety and trauma therapy in Calgary

Putting your needs first isn’t selfish.

Recharging your mind, body, and spirit with self-discovery.

Located in the north west corner of downtown Calgary out of Riverwest Therapy Collective, a space where mental health practitioners have joined in private practice to collaborate, (un)learn and grow.

Be curious, not judgemental.

Walt Whitman

Soul-Deep Healing

(without the woo-woo shit)

If you are here, it’s probably because you are ready to dig deep and to explore big and sometimes scary topics. That’s not to say you aren’t without your defences, struggles or hesitancies. Or that you didn’t have encouragement to attend therapy, and have moments where your courage waivered.

But there is something that you want to work on - something scratching at the back of your mind that maybe you’ve ignored for a while –

You know that life doesn’t have to be this hard always, and that you don’t want to feel stuck anymore.

You may be struggling with daily tasks because of low energy, low mood and a consistent lack of interest, or maybe you’ve been carrying around the heaviness of something traumatic in your childhood or adolescence and are ready to relieve yourself of the weight. You may even still be in a situation that is traumatic, and struggle to find a way to safely remove yourself, make a change or improve your situation.

But if we’re being honest, sometimes we're just drowning in our anxious thoughts, losing sight of our inner wisdom and getting thrown off track.

Sometimes, we need a little help.

i believe Each of us hold the power to heal ourselves…

working with me

It’s not uncommon for my sessions to include a mix of laughter, tears, and occasional dark humour.

My approach involves a blend of exploring the past and present while curating a future you can look forward to. Whether you're a self-proclaimed perfectionist, A-type, OCD, or people pleaser, I'm here to help you:

  • Tame those intrusive thoughts that don’t seem to shut up

  • Kick perfectionism to the curb

  • Build self-worth that isn't based on other people's opinions

  • Loosen that death grip on control

We can use terms like trauma, anxiety, depression, etc as ways to describe what we’re experiencing, but at a deeper level it comes down to a more existential question – does your life feel meaningful, purposeful, fulfilling?

If you struggle with this question, don’t mind dark humor, tattoos, and a dash of spirituality without going full-on cosmic woo-woo, we should talk.

What’s your flavour of ‘stuck’?

Low energy,
can't adult today.

(or any day)

Perfectionism is your middle name.

Intrusive thoughts are your unwelcome BFFs.

"I'm fine."

(Narrator: They were not fine)

Carrying trauma like it's an Olympic sport.

Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.

Brene Brown

The spaces I work in..

  • You have been in a motor vehicle accident and life feels unsafe, uncertain. You don't know how to navigate the healing of such a traumatic experience, but somehow are expected to. I've been there. Life doesn't stop and yet you are not the same that you once were. I can help you sort through the brain fog, and give space for healing. There is not a lot of information out there about what treatment you get access to, I can help.

  • You work in the corporate world: monday to friday, 9-5 and struggle feeling appreciated and inspired in your role. Overtime creeps into your personal life, throwing your balance off and creating issues in your personal relationships. You know that it isn't sustainable, but are struggling to draw boundaries and recreate the balance you need.

    I get it. I worked in the corporate world for over a decade and my mental health struggled. I can help you navigate what it means for your work to fit into your life, not the other way around.

  • Your hours are excessive but you're constantly working overtime to keep up with bills. Life at home feels chaotic and overwhelming, but there is no energy left at the end of the day to address it. You feel like you're failing in relationships, family and self-care and just need support to help get you through it.

    My partner is a first responder and I see the sacrifices day to day. I know the dynamic that it creates in the house and the family. I know that you deserve to thrive.

  • You find it hard to stop your thoughts from taking over, and often feel discomfort in your body. Often get stuck in 'what if' or have a hard time sitting still. It's not uncommong for people to tell you to 'relax' or 'don't worry', leaving you feeling misunderstood. You struggle to find comfort and safety in yourself, your relationships and your environment. Maybe it hasn’t always been like this, or maybe it has, but it doesn’t have to be.

  • Environments, people and situations can be overwhelming. Simple interactions can be exhausting and not many people understand this. It can be hard to make friends, despite your interest in making connections, because you are guarded with your energy. Being sensitive is not a deficit, it’s a superpower that we can tap into and creating meaningful connections that support you.

  • Whether in your childhood or adulthood, physical and sexual abuse changes you. The world is seen through a different lens, whether conciously or not. Relationships can threaten our safety and often our only way to feel safer is to make our world smaller. There can be life after such terrible experiences, and we will work together at your pace to begin healing.

Let’s be social.