Grounded in Growth
Winnipeg, Manitoba
I’m a Registered Social Worker with the Manitoba College of Social Workers and hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Manitoba. My approach is rooted in the belief that curiosity and connection are the medicine many of us have been missing. I invite people to discover the beliefs, habits and patterns that may be holding them back from living more fully.
My style is grounded in warmth, humour and collaboration. Together we work at a pace that balances safety, challenge and meaningful change. We can get curious about the patterns that keep you stuck, soften the parts that are quick to judge, and make space for the kind of change that actually lasts.
While we cannot control or prevent the inevitable pain(s) that come with being human, my role is to support people in reducing their suffering by changing how they relate to that pain, and most crucially, to themselves.
Finding the right fit
Finding the right therapeutic fit is one of the most important factors in a safe, effective experience. This section gives you a clearer sense of what I’m well-suited to support, my style, and the areas where another provider may serve you better.
I offer a down-to-earth approach to anxiety, trauma, grief and life transitions. With compassion, skill and a healthy dose of humour, I help people get to know the parts of themselves that feel stuck in fear, self-sabotage and avoidance.
Patterns are survival strategies that once kept us safe. We can appreciate this and recognise that those same templates get in the way now.
There’s no pressure to have it all figured out; my goal is to help you let go of what you don’t need to carry anymore so you can move through the world with more clarity, confidence and connection.
We cannot control or prevent the inevitable pain(s) that come with being human. My role is to support people in reducing their suffering by changing how they relate to that pain, and most crucially, to themselves.
Areas of special interest
A basic understanding of how our brains and bodies function to protect us from (real or perceived) threats normalizes our automatic reactions. But this knowledge alone doesn’t let us off the hook for our responses. When we balance healthy self-responsibility for our actions with practical, regulation strategies, we strengthen the muscle of emotional maturity.
I enjoy working with people who tend to overfunction by taking on more responsibility than is reasonably theirs. This can result in compulsive caretaking, chronic people-pleasing, quiet resentment, and eventually – burnout. Our work focuses on helping their nervous system experience holding two truths at the same time – caring about others and respecting their autonomy, being assertive and kind, holding healthy boundaries and strengthening relationships.
For many of us, our earliest education about who we are and how we ‘should’ relate to others began in our family of origin and early environments. I encourage people to explore their patterns (aka survival strategies) – how they were first learned, what maintains or reinforces them now, and what small and manageable steps they can take to create healthier, sustainable boundaries
No single therapist offers specialised care in every area. Being transparent about scope means you can access the most effective support. Concerns I would typically refer out include:
Services
Sessions are available in-person in Winnipeg or virtually for clients anywhere in Manitoba. We always begin with a free consult so you can feel out the fit before committing to anything.
| Service | Format | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15-minute consult | Phone or virtual | Free |
| 60-minute session | In-person or virtual | $140 |
| 90-minute session | In-person or virtual | $210 |
Payment by e-transfer, credit card, cash or cheque. No direct billing, you’ll receive a receipt to submit to your insurer.
A free 15-minute phone or virtual consult is a chance to talk through your goals and decide together whether my services are the right fit for your journey.
Therapy tailored to you
Rather than fitting you into one method, I draw thoughtfully from a range of evidence-based and relational approaches. Together we co-create a treatment plan and adjust as we go.
Without safety, there is no exploration. Without exploration, there is no discovery. Without discovery, there is no change.
— Flores
Modalities I draw from
Always through
Areas of support
A closer look
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their intensity. Using dual attention stimuli like guided eye movements, EMDR moves “stuck” memories toward resolution across eight phases, at a pace that feels safe to you.
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We map your history and identify the experiences and goals we’ll focus on together.
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You build coping tools and a felt sense of safety before any reprocessing begins.
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We pinpoint a target memory along with the beliefs, emotions and body sensations tied to it.
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Using dual attention stimulation, the emotional charge of the memory gradually softens.
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We strengthen a new, more adaptive belief about yourself in place of the old one.
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We check in with the body to notice and release any lingering tension or distress.
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Every session ends with grounding, so you leave feeling settled and contained.
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We revisit progress at the start of each session and adjust the path forward.
Questions, answered
It’s completely normal to feel unsure about starting. Therapy is simply a dedicated space to slow down, get curious and make sense of what you’re carrying. There’s no script you need to follow, we move at your pace and you stay in the driver’s seat the whole way through.
Reach out by phone, text or email to book a free 15-minute consult. This is a no-pressure conversation where you can share a little about what’s bringing you in, ask questions and get a feel for whether we’re a good fit before booking a first session.
The first session is mostly about getting to know each other. We’ll talk through what’s bringing you to therapy, a bit of your history and what you’re hoping for. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready to, building trust comes first.
Fit matters enormously, and it’s something we’ll check in on openly. If I’m not the right person to support you, I’ll gladly help point you toward someone who may be a better match. Your wellbeing always comes before anything else.
I work integratively, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Feminist Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, always through a strengths-based, trauma-informed lens. We tailor the approach to you, not the other way around.
Progress isn’t always linear, but you might notice yourself responding to old triggers differently, speaking to yourself more kindly, or feeling more present in your relationships. We’ll regularly reflect together on what’s shifting and recalibrate your goals as you grow.
There’s no one answer, it depends on your goals and what you’re working through. Some people come for a focused stretch around a specific concern; others value longer-term support. We’ll talk openly about what feels right for you and revisit it as we go.
Life happens. I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule so the time can be offered to someone else. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice are subject to the full session fee. We’ll cover all of this before we begin.
Yes. What you share is private and protected. There are a few legal and ethical limits, such as risk of serious harm to yourself or others, and I’ll walk you through exactly what those are during our first session so you always know where you stand.
To practise ethically and within my scope, some concerns aren’t the right fit, including active crisis or acute risk requiring a higher level of care, active substance dependence as a primary concern, and clients located outside Manitoba. If your needs fall outside what I can safely offer, I’ll help connect you with more appropriate support.
Registered & accredited
Get in touch
The best first step is a free 15-minute consult. Reach out by phone, text or email and we’ll find a time to talk.
Phone or text
Location
Winnipeg, Manitoba · R3G 0W3
Exact address on request. Accessible by Winnipeg Transit, parking nearby. Phone and email aren’t monitored 24/7, I respond within 48 hours.