Education & Experience

I earned a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Developmental Psychology at York University in Toronto and a Master of Science in Psychotherapy at McMaster University in Hamilton. I learned from well-known clinical psychologists and researchers in the field of developmental trauma at York University, where I spent three years in the developmental lab of Dr. Pillai-Riddell studying the effects of early childhood trauma on attachment and development (OUCH LAB). I worked as a staff writer/researcher for Dr. Robert Muller's "The Trauma and Mental Health Report" at York University for two years, exploring the various aspects of trauma on adult development. During this time, I did research, podcast, and wrote articles. Two examples of the articles I authored are on the Polyvagal Theory and Spiritual Crisis. While at McMaster University, I trained as a clinician at St.Michael's Homes mental health and addiction treatment center in Toronto, where I learned valuable skills in helping clients heal from chronic substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, grief, loss, complex mental health and behavioural challenges. I'm an EMDR trained therapist with advanced training for complex trauma/attachment/addiction issues.