An neuro-diversity affirming counselling practice serving children of all ages and abilities and their families. I am an experienced and trained child mental-health therapist and child-development consultant who has focused a career on serving children ages 2 and up, and their families. I strive to be always learning and growing in my therapeutic skills, as each child/youth and family is unique. I have specific experience supporting the mental wellness of Autistic children/youth, those with ADHD, developmental delay/learning disabilities, and other conditions, or a combination.  An integral part of my work involves consultation and offering practical strategies and suggestions to families and other environments such as school or childcare, in order to increase overall health and functioning. I offer support and treatment for the following:
  • Difficulties coping with strong emotions and keeping mind and body calm (sometimes called emotional or self-regulation).
  • Anxiety/worries
  • Sad feelings/mood difficulties
  • Grief, loss, bereavement, family upheaval
  • Difficult life experiences/trauma (mental illness, abuse, medical issues, hospitalization)
  • Social and peer challenges
  • Difficulty coping with one's own health, developmental or sensory challenges, or that of a family member (including therapy for siblings of children with disabilities)