About Me: I am a registered clinical, school, and forensic psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario. I obtained my doctoral degree from Western University. Before joining the Ottawa Centre for Resilience (OCFR), I trained and worked in schools, community mental health, youth justice, day treatment, and private practice settings. Most recently, in addition to my work with the OCFR, I worked as a psychologist with the Ottawa Catholic School Board.

Who I Work With:

• Children

• Teenagers

• Parents

• Caregivers (including kin and foster)

• Juvenile offenders

How I Can Help:

I provide treatment to children, adolescents, and parents managing various challenges, including emotional and behavioural regulation problems, anxiety and depressive disorders, suicidal ideation and self-harm, problematic substance use, and self-esteem issues. I have experience supporting clients with neurodevelopmental disabilities (e.g., ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Learning and Intellectual Disabilities), developmental trauma, and concurrent mental health challenges. My forensic work includes therapy and assessment services for adolescents involved (or at risk of becoming involved) in the justice system. I complete youth justice (Sec.34), secure treatment (Sec.163), voice of the child, and risk assessments (general, violence, and sexual risk).

My Approach:

In all facets of my work, I strive toward being relationship-driven, collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based.

Tools I Use:

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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I am currently on parental leave and will return in September 2026.

About Me:

I have been part of the clinical team at the Ottawa Centre for Resilience (OCFR) since 2021, initially as a clinical and forensic psychology PhD intern and currently working as a psychologist in supervised practice under the supervision of Dr. Horvath and Dr. Marquis. Before joining OCFR, I trained and worked in community agencies, school boards, and hospitals across Canada.

I bring extensive knowledge and experience in complex developmental trauma, child and adolescent development, mental health, forensic issues, and learning. This expertise forms the foundation of my clinical practice, divided into three key areas. I conduct a range of psychological assessments, including psycho-educational evaluations, court-based assessments, mental health evaluations, and risk assessments. I also provide personalized therapeutic support to individuals experiencing emotional and behavioural challenges, such as anxiety, depression, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), suicidality, problematic sexual behaviours, and dissociative identity disorder. In addition, I work with children and youth involved in the legal system to help reduce their risk of reoffending. I also provide therapeutic services to families dealing with high-conflict parenting issues. Beyond my direct clinical work, I supervise psychology students at various stages of their academic training, guiding them as they manage closely supervised caseloads and supporting their clinical skill development.

I am also a psychologist who provides Voice of the Child reports, offering children an opportunity to share their views in a safe and supportive manner as part of family law proceedings.

In addition to my clinical practice, I also conduct research. I investigate the relationship between child sexual abuse and suicidal ideation among youth in foster care. I have published in this area and presented my work at national and international conferences.

Who I Work With:

• Children • Teenagers • Parents • Caregivers (including kin and foster) • Families • Juvenile offenders

My Approach:

I strive to create a sense of safety for my clients by using a compassionate, humorous, and honest approach that lays the foundation for growth. Taking a systems approach, I help clients develop and thrive by considering how to incorporate the family and other meaningful relationships into the interventions. I draw on a trauma-informed approach, utilizing various evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and the Circle of Security.

Tools I use:

• Circle of Security – Parenting • Sibling Sexual Abuse Training • FASD Team Assessment Training

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_I am currently accepting new youth, caregiver, and young adult therapy clients.

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About Me:

I am a registered social worker who provides therapy to youth, young adults, families, and caregivers. My focus is working with those that have complex presenting mental health challenges. This could include having more than one mental health diagnosis, a history or presence of adversity, and psychological hardship that prevents you from living a life of value. I have been fortunate to gain experience working in community-based mental health organizations, outbound schools, youth criminal justice centres, mobile crisis teams, and hospital settings. I am focused on applying an integrative approach in treating challenging cases that may have been unsuccessful in previous treatment interventions.

Who I Work With:

• Adolescents (14-19) • Young adults • Parents • Caregivers • Families

My Approach:

I focus on applying an integrative approach that combines different therapeutic modalities to create a personalized and effective treatment plan. I am trauma-informed and client-centred, and I often check-in to maintain a strong therapeutic alliance in therapy. I adopt a biopsychosocial framework to get an overall understanding of your social, physical, community, and psychological health. We work as a team to put together the different pieces of the puzzle to support you in reaching your goals.

How I can Help:

I provide a space that kindles a sincere and honest conversation about your mental health. We work together in exploring and understanding the origins of your presenting challenges and symptoms. I will get to know your strengths and goals, and help you develop the skills to address challenges as they come up. I focus on using evidence-based and innovative methods that go beyond the therapy room to help overcome psychological challenges. I take pride in helping you help yourself regain agency over your mental health.

Tools I Use:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Solution Focused Therapy Psychosocial Therapy Applied Suicide Skills Intervention Training (ASIST)

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