Miscellaneous  FAQs

 

  • Finding the right therapist or consultant takes time and exploration - sometimes it even feels like online dating! You can:

    If you think we might work well together, you’re welcome to book a FREE 15-minute, no-obligation phone consult with me, then take time to reflect before deciding.

  • In social work, mental health, social services and advocacy fields, professionals often work with a clinical consultant to reflect on, fine-tune, strengthen and expand their practice.

    • You retain full responsibility and liability for your clients

    • The relationship is collegial and equitable

    • This is not an evaluation – it’s supportive professional development for you or your team

  • Yes, since 2017, I’ve predominantly served 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals through my private practice and, for nearly 3 years, as a counsellor and manager at The 519 in Toronto.

    I identify as a bisexual, cisgender woman.

  • Yes, I’ve worked with diverse populations in Toronto’s non-profit sector since 2012 and in my private practice since 2017, particularly with newcomers, refugees and adult children of immigrants.

    I identify as a white-passing, Southwest Asian / Middle-Eastern (SWANA), first-generation immigrant and settler who came to Canada as a refugee during childhood.

  • Yes, I have supported people living with ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities and other disabilities, in both individual and group contexts.

    I also identify as a neurodivergent person who lives with chronic illness and chronic pain.

  • I welcome discussions on religion and spirituality if it’s meaningful to you. My practice is also safe for those who are not spiritual or religious.

    My approach is diverse, holistic, intuitive and rooted in mindfulness, psychology, cultural anthropology and social work.

  • I use an integrative, tailored approach drawing from multiple modalities:

    • Trauma-Informed

    • Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive (ARAO)

    • Intersectionally Feminist

    • Neurodivergent Affirming

    • Queer Affirming

    • Sex Positive

    • Harm-Reduction Based

    • Strengths Based

  • I adapt my methods to each client’s needs, drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches, tools and perspectives.

  • Trauma-Informed Practice is a universal lens prioritizing safety, choice, trust, collaboration and empowerment.

    Whereas Trauma-Specific Therapy directly addresses trauma using structured, evidence-based methods (e.g., EMDR, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Therapy).

    1. Create a secure client account and book a FREE 15-minute phone consult with me OR (if you’re requesting consulting services for your organization or professional team) email me

    2. After our chat, I’ll verify your account so you can book your first session

    3. Complete and submit the digital Informed Consent Form & Intake Form, before your first session - I’ll email the links to these online forms

  • We’ll review important information, answer your questions, and explore your circumstances, needs and goals.

    Together we’ll decide:

    • whether short-term (minimum 6 sessions) OR long-term services are best for you

    • discuss the frequency of sessions (between every 2-6 weeks) that fits your needs

  • I work with women, queer, BIPOC, immigrant and neurodivergent adults (18–55) in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta, as well as professionals and organizations serving these communities.

  • Every 2–6 weeks, depending on your availability, budget and needs.

    Services can be short-term, goal-specific, or long-term.

  • I provide guidelines for group-based counselling or consultation to help create emotional safety, openness and reconnection.

  • I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta.

    • Degrees in Psychology, Cultural Anthropology and Social Work

    • Clinical training in ACT, IFS, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Sex Therapy, SFBT, Somatic Attachment Therapy

    • Leadership training in DEI, Dare to Lead™, and the Diamond Power Index™

    • 10+ years of experience in Toronto’s nonprofit sector and in private practice