I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University. I am trained to provide therapy or treatment within both general and forensic populations.  I also having training in fertility-specific treatment, including difficulty getting pregnant, pregnancy loss, third-party reproductive treatment, and postpartum issues. My training has included individual, couple, and group therapy.  Although my practice focuses on therapy, I also have a strong background in assessment.  For those interested, a more detailed description of my training is provided below. 

Education:

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University, Forensic stream

• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University, Forensic stream

• Bachelor of Arts, double major in Psychology and Communications, from Simon Fraser University

Specific Clinical Training:

• Fertility-specific training

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Assessment and management of suicidal ideation and behaviour

• The Compassionate and Accepting Relationships through Empathy (CARE) Program for Couples

• Assessment and treatment of personality disorders

• Neuropsychological screening

• Ethics, Boundaries, & Practice

Groups that I’ve co-facilitated:

• CBT for depression and anxiety

• Anger management

• Community integration for individuals with a history of psychosis

Settings that I’ve been trained in:

• Community mental health clinics, both general and forensic

• Psychiatric hospitals, both general and forensic