Hi! Welcome to my page. I know finding a counselor can be overwhelming but I'm here to help. Please reach out with any questions you may have. Here's a bit about me:
I have lived in Kelowna since childhood. I graduated from UBC-Okanagan with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology and went on to complete a Masters of Arts Degree in Counselling from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. I have been practicing as a counselor for over 17 years, working for Child and Youth Mental Health and at a treatment center for high risk adolescents. I am now available in private practice working with adults and teens.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counselors (BCACC). Members of this association must meet a strict set of standards, including education, ethics, and experience.
My Approach
I practice from a person centered approach, emphasizing the need for a strong therapeutic relationship. I hold non-judgemental, unconditional positive regard for each client. I believe clients are the experts on their own lives and, when given the appropriate resources, support, and strategies, they can and will thrive.
I am integrative in providing treatment, that is, I draw from several research based theories and techniques, depending upon the client’s needs. I regularly employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to address such concerns as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, parenting challenges, anger, emotional disregulation, and high risk behaviors. I use motivational interviewing techniques to assist in addressing substance use/ abuse.
I have lived in Kelowna since childhood. I graduated from UBC-Okanagan with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology and went on to complete a Masters of Arts Degree in Counselling from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. I have been practicing as a counselor for over 17 years, working for Child and Youth Mental Health and at a treatment center for high risk adolescents. I am now available in private practice working with adults and teens.
I am a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counselors (BCACC). Members of this association must meet a strict set of standards, including education, ethics, and experience.
My Approach
I practice from a person centered approach, emphasizing the need for a strong therapeutic relationship. I hold non-judgemental, unconditional positive regard for each client. I believe clients are the experts on their own lives and, when given the appropriate resources, support, and strategies, they can and will thrive.
I am integrative in providing treatment, that is, I draw from several research based theories and techniques, depending upon the client’s needs. I regularly employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills to address such concerns as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, parenting challenges, anger, emotional disregulation, and high risk behaviors. I use motivational interviewing techniques to assist in addressing substance use/ abuse.
