Qualifications

I am a registered social worker holding a Masters Degree in Social Work from York University. In addition to this a Bachelors Degree in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Neuroscience (University of Prince Edward Island/University of New Brunswick).

My approaches to healing are carefully customized to meet the nuanced and thoughtful care that is critical for your healing and restoration.It is my aspiration to support you to locate yourself in the chaos and suffering that can attach itself as you navigate life.

The balance I aspire to achieve is a combination of Internal Family Systems (L3 Certified IFS), Mindfulness (Thich Nhat Hanh Tradition), Antiopressive & Equity Practice (AOPE), Trauma Informed, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Psychology.

Some of the life experiences that I bring in addition to my professional credentials are: membership in the 2SLGBTQII+ community, being a former crown ward, a parent, a consumer survivor of the mental health system, and several others areas. I know it can be helpful to share intersections when seeking supports.

• Certifications and Licenses
• Masters of Social Work
• Registered Social Worker (RSW) in the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
• Registration with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
• Bachelors of Psychology minor Cognitive Neuroscience
• CRPO Supervision Module & Exam completion
• Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist CSL-2034
• Internal Family Systems Level 1 (Black Therapists Rock)
• Internal Family Systems Level 2 (Addictions and Eating Disorders)
• Internal Family Systems Level 3 (Richard Schwartz, Alexia Rothman) 2021
• Internal Family Systems Level 3 (Chris Burris/Evonne Jenkins) March 2025
• IFIO (couples focused IFS) L2 (June- Sept 2022)
• IFIO (advanced) (Strengthening the Basics March 03-05, 2023)
• IFIO (advanced) (Betrayal and Repair Nov 3-5, 2023) Toni Herbine-Blank
• IFIO 6 month immersion with Toni Herbine-Blank and John Palmer (Feb-July 2024)
• IFIO Group Supervision/ Consultation with Liz Phillips (Oct 11 2023- Feb 2024)
• MSW Field Placement Supervisor Wilfred Laurier Social Work Program (2022-Present)
• Trauma and Releasing Personal Legacy Burdens with Richard C. Schwartz Feb. 21-28, 2026 in person
• Unburdening the Legacy of Trauma Richard Schwartz in person (March 15-22, 2025)
• IFS and complex trauma with Mike Elkin (March 13-27, 2024)
• Creating Healing Circles: Using IFS in Facilitating Groups Chris Burris (April 2024) 2 day
• Creating Healing Circles: L1 In person Chris Burris (Nov 14-19 2024) (IFS for groups)
• Program Assistant for L1 872 IFS Institute (March-July 2023) Rina Dubin/Amy Marcotte
• Program Assistant for L2 Children and Adolescents (Spring 2025)
• Advanced PA training Rina Dubin November 21, 2025
• Chris Burris ‘Stuck Points’ (Oct 02-03, 2023)
• IFSI Conference 2023 (Oct 26-28)
• Sarah Jarvis ‘The Self Aligned Path’ Workshop (Nov 09, 2023)
• Integrating IFS into Supervision and Consultation Liz Martins (March 2022)
• Internal Family Systems Skills and Competencies (Derek Scott)
• Complex Trauma and IFS (Frank Anderson)
• Anti Oppression and Equity (Kike Ojo, & various others)
• Level A Mindfulness (University of Toronto)
• Motivational Interviewing (Dr. Ketan Vegda)
• Harm Reduction (Zoe Dodd & various others)
• Narrative therapy (Karen Schaffer)
• Suicide Intervention Trainer (Linda Baker)
• 2nd Degree World Taekwondo Federation Blackbelt
• Trauma Informed CBT (Dirk Niles)

Trainings

• Recovery Model & Mental Health (University of Toronto)
• Learning Disorders ( Melissa Towbothan)
• Eating Disorders (Kyla Fox)
• Indigenous Cultural Safety (SAN’YAS)
• Treating Complex Trauma Clients at the Edge: How Brain Science Can Inform Interventions Frank Anderson
• IFS Immersion: Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) Across Clinical Applications

Feel free to book a free 20 minute consultation with me to see if you feel we would be a good match.