About Me
As a certified EFT therapist, my expertise has been recognized by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). I have also taken advanced training in EFT for individuals, relationship betrayal and the treatment of trauma.
My compassion and mindfulness focused therapy work includes certification from the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy at Harvard University. My training also includes certification by the Yoga Development Course at Yasodhara Ashram, following extensive residential teaching on the psycho-spiritual aspects of yoga practice and philosophy.
Additionally, I am trained and experienced in the neuroscience of intense physical and emotional reactions through clinical polyvagal practices and numerous trauma focused programs.
I hold two graduate degrees in the humanities. My academic work was recognized with the top award in the psychotherapy stream of the Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care program at Martin Luther University College.
​Certifications & Trainings
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Registered Psychotherapist, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
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Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Arts, Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy
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Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (Couples, Individuals, Trauma Survivors), (ICEEFT)
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Integration of Mindfulness in Psychotherapy (Harvard University)
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Mindfulness Training: Yasodhara Ashram, residential Yoga Development Course in psychology and spirituality; Teaching Certification
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EMDR Levels 1 and 2 (EMDRIA)
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Certification: Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal (Addo Network)
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Certification: Sexual Addiction (Addo Network)
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Polyvagal Theory, EFT & Polyvagal Theory Training
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Certification: Treating First Responders Dealing with Operational Stress Injury & PTSD
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Trauma training (Master’s Series) through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine (NICABM)
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Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Arts (Political Science), Development & International Relations
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Guelph University, Bachelor of Arts, International Development
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Professional Counselling Associations
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Certified Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO, License #008453)
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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
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ICEEFT Member: Emotionally Focused Therapy Network – Provincial, National, International
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The Institute for Meditation and Mindfulness, Harvard Medical School
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EMDRIA - approved EMDR Consulting
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Addo Network (Relationship Betrayal, Sexual Addiction)
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