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EDUCATION AND ONGOING TRAINING

From my earliest days as a peer counsellor in high-school, to my current studies at the doctoral level, my work continues to evolve and deepen, but is always rooted in the lifelong pursuit of being in service of others.  

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

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