I offer compassionate counselling rooted in Indigenous values, holistic wellness, and lived experience. I work with youth (10+), adults, and families navigating trauma, neurodivergence, systemic oppression, and life’s challenges. My approach is neurodivergence-affirming, trauma-informed, guided by Indigenous ethics and healing approaches, and founded in good relationships, compassion, and respect.
About Me
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies from the University of Alberta and an
Indigenous Master of Social Work (IMSW) from the University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills. My ongoing learning continues to come from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and ceremony. As an AuDHD person and mother to a multiply disabled teen, I bring not only clinical knowledge but also lived experience, empathy, and advocacy to my work. I am honoured to walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate their healing journeys.
Therapeutic Focus & Specialties
My work is rooted in family systems therapy and holistic, strengths-based care. I support those navigating:
Intergenerational and complex trauma, ADHD and Autism (neurodivergence-affirming), depression, anxiety, and chronic stress, addiction and recovery, grief and loss, chronic illness and disability, systemic oppression, racism, and ableism, and family relationships.
Modalities & Approaches
I offer culturally and spiritually sensitive sessions tailored to each client’s needs. Modalities include: Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Land-Based Relational Healing Practices.
In My Element
I feel most connected and grounded when I am near water. In my Indigenous MSW studies, I learned that water is a sacred healer and emotional processor. Like the elements of fire, earth, and air, water plays a vital role in maintaining balance across the four realms of wellness: spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental. This elemental balance deeply informs my practice and personal well-being.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) you learn that good health isn’t only the absence of illnesses and diseases in one’s body, but the complete physical, mental and emotional well-being of an individual. I work to help people find balance within these aspects to achieve optimal health.
I first began my education within the biomedical sciences but was drawn to TCM due to the values placed on treating the body as a whole. While there may be imbalances going on the require more attention, TCM allows me to ensure that all concerns are recognized when I am treating my patients. This not only gives me the opportunity to find lasting solutions but gives those who are being treated by me a voice within their own healing.
Acupuncture is a great therapy that can help treat an abundance of concerns. I have had great success in treating chronic pain, sports injuries, PCOS, anxiety, allergies, IBS, nicotine dependence and insomnia to name a few. I enjoy making people feel better, so I enjoy treating all conditions.
I have been a resident of the Tri-Region for most of my life. I am an active volunteer with boards and community initiatives within Spruce Grove and the Tri-Region.
In Her Element: The element I most identify with is earth. The qualities I have that represent this element are dependability, compassion and logical thinking. I am most in my element when I am caring for patients or out in the woods – enjoying nature with my dogs.
