EDUCATION
2025
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology
California Southern University
Specialization in Grief and Loss
2010
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Specialization in Trauma and Addictions
2010
Somatic Transformation Program
Washington Psychological Association
Specialization in Interpersonal Neurobiology, Stress and Trauma
2008
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
University of Victoria
Specialization in Poetry
CONTINUING COMPETENCIES
2024
Mental Health and Diabetes Training Program
JDRF- Diabetes Canada
2022
Compassion in Therapy Summit
Awake Network
2022
Queering Mental Health
Our Landing Place
2019
Shame and Resiliency Workshop
BCACC
2018
Working with Resistance Workshop
NICABM
2017
Working with Chronic Depression Workshop
NICABM
2014
The LIFE Program
Inspire Health
2011
Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk
MCFD
2011
National Suicide Conference
Canadian Association of Suicide Prevention
2009
Child, Youth and Family Workshop
Pacific Centre Family Services
2009
Child, Youth and Family Workshop
Pacific Centre Family Services
2008
Autism Spectrum Disorders Workshop
ROSCO
2008
Emerging Adults Training
Citizens Counselling Centre
2008
Supported Child Inclusion Training
Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health
2007
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Workshop
Citizens Counselling Centre
2007
Eating Disorders Workshop
Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
2011
Registered Clinical Counsellor #5531
British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work."--Thomas Edison