Sara’s Approach
to Helping

As a mother and military spouse, I understand the challenges of balancing multiple roles amid life’s uncertainties. With 13 years of combined experience supporting children, youth, adults and families—including neurodiverse and vulnerable individuals—in various settings, I bring a deep understanding of diverse needs.

As a registered psychotherapist (qualifying), an MA in Counselling Psychology student under clinical supervision, and a Child and Youth practitioner, I take a client-centered approach to help you cultivate self-worth, confidence, and meaningful change.

I offer individual therapy from a psychodynamic perspective, drawing on an integrative approach that combines attachment theory, Mindfullness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EFT (Emotionally-Focused Therapy), person-centered therapy, and strength-based interventions. Together, we can explore your experiences, build practical coping strategies, and celebrate the strengths you already bring to life.

Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, self-doubt, parenting challenges, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. If this feels like a good fit, I invite you to reach out for a complimentary 30-minute consultation—let’s take the next step together

Qualifications

Clinical Training

  • Dr. Sue Johnson's Intensive Course in Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment-Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis, Pesi Canada (in progress)

  • The Art of Relationship Repair: Mastering Integrative Couples Therapy with an EFT & Gottman Approach, Pesi Canada

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification, Pesi Canada

  • CBT for Anxiety & OCD Certification Course, Pesi Canada

  • Suicide Intervention-Promoting Life for Indigenous Communities and Organizations, CTRI

  • Addictions and Mental Health-Strategies for Complex Issues, CTRI

  • Harm Reduction- A Framework for Change, Choice, and Control, CTRI

  • Trauma-Informed Care- Building a Culture of Strength, CTRI

  • Solution-Focused Therapy-Skills for Short-Term Counselling, CTRI

Education

  • Master of Art in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University (in progress)

  • Bachelor of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria

  • Child and Youth Worker Diploma & Certificate of Counselling in Human Services, Niagara College

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

  • Member, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

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