Whole Sum Wellness is a group of registered mental health professionals who primarily work with adolescents, teens, and adults. We offer individual counselling, psychotherapy and consultation in-person in the Ottawa area and virtually across Ontario.
Our therapists use a trauma-informed, gender-affirming, anti-oppressive, and collaborative approach. Whole Sum Wellness offers clients the space to be heard and validated as they process and heal. Compassion is the cornerstone of our therapeutic work and we are intentional in the use of different modalities and interventions we offer in session.
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My Practice
Over the past ten years, I’ve worked with individuals and groups across the lifespan, ranging from children to older adults, in various non-profit, social service, and healthcare settings.
In my current practice, I support individuals aged 7+ with mental health issues, anxiety, burnout, grief/bereavement, stress, and trauma. I also work with people who are experiencing challenges related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and relationships.
Understanding mental health from a (w)holistic perspective, I recognize physical, psychological, social, structural, and spiritual factors impact wellbeing. Using a trauma-informed and collaborative approach, I’ll work with you to explore your values, priorities, and strengths to figure out how we can integrate them into your healing journey. I incorporate evidence-based treatments, mainly deriving from narrative, parts work/ego state, EMDR, SSP, emotionally-focused, and acceptance and commitment therapies. That said, I’m open to your feedback and we can adjust our approach to our therapeutic work as needed.
I look forward to connecting with you!
My Education
I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with honours in Psychology and Sexuality Studies in 2019 and a Master of Social Work degree in 2023 from Carleton University. I continue to evolve my practice through regular supervision and professional consultation as well as attending trainings focusing on various therapeutic modalities.
My Certifications and Professional Development
I’m a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSSSW) as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
I have certifications in Safe Talk, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and Motivational Interviewing. I also recently received a certification in grief and bereavement counselling from Laurier University’s Social Work Professional Development Program. Additionally, I’ve completed training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Ego State/Parts Work, Narrative Therapy, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR; standard, grief).
