Areas of Expertise
Counselling
I offer virtual and in-person counselling for individual adults and older youth who are seeking healing and growth through a Catholic, spiritually integrated approach. My practice combines insights from theology, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), creating space to explore your story with compassion, courage, gentleness and openness to God’s healing grace.
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Because of the depth of this work, I offer 75-minute sessions at a set rate of $220.
Sessions are available in Beaumont, Alberta, or online across Alberta.
If what you’ve read here resonates, I’d be honoured to journey with you.
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Spiritual Integration
I believe healing happens when we make space to listen — to the innermost Self, to all our parts, and to God’s voice.
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I offer spiritually integrated therapy that weaves together faith and prayer, helping clients explore how grace and compassion can meet them in the realities of their lives — and reach the parts of themselves that feel most exiled or burdened.
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While I work with clients from many cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, my specialization is Catholic counselling that honours the whole of who you are and who God created you to be
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Areas of Advanced Training and Experience
I bring a breadth of experience and ongoing formation to my work. I engage in regular professional development, personal work, and supervision — especially in the area of Catholic -- informed Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also have specialized training and experience in:
• Anxiety and stress
• Spiritual and religious trauma
• Life transitions
• Trauma recovery (EMDR-trained)
• Relationship challenges (drawing on Gottman Method training)
• Grief and loss
• Addictions
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy
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Are you interested in learning more about what IFS is? Check out these links:
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Short intro video with Richard Schwartz (20 min)
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Longer video with Richard Schwartz (60 min)
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About
First I want to say welcome.
I am honoured that you are here.
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I love what I do, it is a sacred joy to be a part of people’s journeys.
My desire to be a therapist comes from a belief in the individual’s capacity for healing and growth. I believe that you have this capacity.
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It takes tremendous courage to show up honestly in therapy, and if you have the willingness and openness to do that, then growth is possible. Sometimes we need a supportive environment to take this step, just like a greenhouse.
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Our Catholic faith teaches that suffering can be a means of salvation and God’s grace. I will meet this suffering in you with compassion. Often my role is to be a gentle mirror, helping you see yourself a little more clearly, so that insight and hope can grow.
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I will receive all of you as created good, with dignity, even the parts you find hard to love.
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In this work, slow is fast, and I will be patient with your process.
When I make mistakes, I will own them and take responsibility for my parts.
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A Bit More of My Story…
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After high school I served a year of missionary work with NET (National Evangelization Teams). I discovered a passion for ministry, especially relational ministry.
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I then graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care. This degree gave me a foundation in understanding the human person and a heart for listening.
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I went on to receive a Master of Divinity in 2009 from Newman Theological College in Edmonton, then a Master of Psychotherapy and Spirituality (my capstone can be found here) from St. Stephen's College, Edmonton.
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For many years, I have served the Church and offered pastoral counselling. Since 2015, I have been at the University of Alberta, where I currently serve as the Director of Campus Ministry at St. Joseph’s College.
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I’m also a wife and mother of five children, two of whom are now adults. I grew up in Victoria and have called Alberta home since 2004.
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If this feels like it might be a good fit, I’d love to meet you.
You’re welcome to reach out with questions through my email, or submit a wait list form here: