About Me
I understand the pressure to do it all - to show up for everyone while quietly wondering if it will ever feel like enough.
I'm a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC), non-practicing Occupational Therapist, and Certified ADHD Professional specializing in ADHD women, overwhelmed parents, and perinatal mental health.
Over the past decade, I've worked with hundreds of neurodivergent families, exhausted parents, and women navigating major life transitions. I understand what it's like when you're holding everything together on the outside while falling apart on the inside.
My approach combines clinical mental health counseling with occupational therapy expertise, which means I understand both the emotional and sensory sides of overwhelm. I don't just help you think differently - I help you regulate differently.
I started my career as an Occupational Therapist working with neurodivergent children and their families. I saw firsthand how sensory overload, executive functioning challenges, and nervous system dysregulation affected not just the kids, but their exhausted parents too.
I went back to school to become a Clinical Counselor because I wanted to support the whole family system - not just teach coping strategies, but help people understand their nervous systems and rebuild capacity from the inside out.
Education:
Master of Science (MS) in Occupational Therapy from NYU
Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) #19648
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
Specialized Certifications & Training:
Certified ADHD Professional: Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing ADHD
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy (PSI, 2023)
Sensory Integration Practitioner (Levels I & II)
Trauma Treatment Certification
DBT for Adolescents and Families
Zones of Regulation
Bringing Baby Home (Gottman Institute, 2024)
An Integrative Approach to Perinatal Health
Holistic Treatment of the Postpartum Body
Professional Memberships:
BC Association of Clinical Counselors (BCACC)
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
OT license in New York State and New Jersey
Background & Training
Why This Combination of Training Matters for Your Care
Most therapists understand emotional overwhelm. I understand the sensory and nervous system side too.
As a Certified ADHD Professional and Occupational Therapist, I know how ADHD brains process information differently, how sensory systems get overloaded, and why executive functioning falls apart under stress. I understand that "just try harder" doesn't work when your nervous system is depleted.
My advanced training in perinatal mental health (PSI) means I understand the massive physiological shifts of pregnancy and postpartum - not just the emotional side, but the hormonal, neurological, and sensory changes that happen in your body and brain.
My sensory integration training (Levels I & II) means I can help you and your children understand sensory needs, identify triggers, and create regulation strategies that actually work.
You're not just getting a therapist who listens. You're getting someone who understands the neuroscience, the sensory processing, the attachment dynamics, and the regulation strategies that help ADHD brains and overwhelmed nervous systems.
How I Work: Neurodiversity-Affirming, Attachment-Based, Trauma-Informed
Neurodiversity-Affirming I don't pathologize differences. ADHD, autism, and high sensitivity aren't disorders to fix - they're differences in how brains and nervous systems work. We work with your wiring, not against it.
Attachment-Based I understand how early relationships shape our nervous systems and how we regulate (or dysregulate) with others. This lens is essential for understanding parent-child dynamics and co-regulation.
Trauma-Informed I understand how trauma lives in the body and nervous system. My approach centers safety, choice, and body-based regulation rather than just talk therapy.
Sensory-Informed I help you understand your sensory system - what overwhelms you, what soothes you, and how to build regulation strategies that honor your sensory needs.
Practical & Collaborative You won't get abstract theory or generic advice. We build concrete tools together that fit your real life, your brain, and your family.
ADHD Women Women with ADHD dealing with chronic overwhelm, emotional flooding, masking, burnout, and executive functioning challenges. Whether you were recently diagnosed or have been managing ADHD your whole life, I help you understand your nervous system and build strategies that actually work.
Overwhelmed Parents Parents whose nervous systems are depleted, especially those parenting neurodivergent or highly sensitive children. You love your kids and you're exhausted. Both things are true. I help you rebuild capacity and create calmer family dynamics.
Perinatal & Postpartum New and expecting mothers navigating pregnancy anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, identity shifts, and the tender chaos of early motherhood. My advanced perinatal training (PSI) means you get specialized, evidence-based support.
Who I Specialize In Supporting
A Bit More About Me
I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and clinically trained Occupational Therapist who began my career in the U.S. before moving to Vancouver in 2020 to be close to the ocean, the forests and the mountains.
My work in occupational therapy grounded me in the mind–body connection, deepening my understanding of how stress, emotion, and daily function are deeply intertwined. I saw that meaningful change often begins with small, sustainable steps that honor both our emotional and physical wellbeing.
When I moved to BC, I transitioned into counselling to focus more directly on the emotional side of this work, combining the holistic and solution-focused principles of OT with the depth, reflection, and relational warmth of psychotherapy.
Like many of the people I work with, I understand the pressure to do it all - to show up for everyone while quietly wondering if it will ever feel like enough. My own process of slowing down, re-examining old patterns, and learning to meet myself with more compassion deeply shapes the way I practice.
Today, my focus is on guiding parents navigating anxiety, burnout, and major life transitions to understand each other and their children better. My hope is to deepen empathy and compassion for the self and the people you love.
I hold a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from NYU and I am part of the BCACC and a Registered Clinical Counsellor. When I am not working, you will often find me hanging out with my family, enjoying the beautiful outdoors or expressing my creative pursuits through cooking or visual arts. Like many of my clients, I’m continually learning to balance caring for others with caring for myself and I bring that same gentleness and realism into my work.
Let's Talk About Whether We're a Good Fit
If you're an ADHD woman running on empty, a parent drowning in overwhelm, or navigating the tender chaos of early motherhood, I'd love to talk.
Book a free 15-minute consultation call. We'll talk about what you're experiencing, and I'll let you know if I think I can help. No pressure, no commitment.