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• PhD student in clinical psychology at Queen’s University
• MSc research focused on sexual, mental, and pain outcomes in individuals with endometriosis
• Research and academic publications, and presentations in sexual health, pain, and wellbeing
• Recipient of multiple grants, honours, and awards related to academia and research proficiency
• Member of multiple professional organizations in sexual health, pain, and mental health

You’ve been under-performing in the bedroom, and the doctors can’t help. You find yourself worrying about erections or how long it will take you to ejaculate. That worry started in the bedroom…but now it’s always present. Maybe you find yourself creating distance from your partner because you’re worried it will happen again. You don’t want to disappoint your partner, but how could they not take it personally? Maybe you avoid dating altogether, wondering, “Who is going to want to be with someone who can’t perform in the bedroom?” You feel like less of a man. You feel like a sexual failure. You think, “I must be the only one.”

As my client, you will feel accepted, understood, and heard; you will know that you are not “the only one” experiencing sexual health difficulties. I use a mix of psychoeducation, metaphors, and humour to provide evidence-based, easy-to-swallow therapy, while exploring the deeper meaning behind emotions and behaviours. Together, we will forge tools to add to your sex therapy toolbox and leave you feeling empowered to leave therapy and re-enter the bedroom with confidence.

I am currently a clinical psychology PhD student in the Sexual Health Research Laboratory at Queen’s University. My program of research, which has received several academic honours, examines factors associated with sexual, mental, and physical well-being in individuals with endometriosis. I also have clinical and research experience related to sexual pain disorders and sexual dysfunction; I have published a paper examining “blue balls” (epididymal hypertension) and have co-led group therapy programs for women with chronic pelvic pain and genital pain.

As a graduate student, I am working at the Tri Health Clinic, and I am also a PhD-level student therapist at the Sex and Relationship Therapy Service at Queen’s University, where I primarily see individuals with erectile and ejaculatory difficulties. My approach to therapy is collaborative, non-judgmental, and evidence-based. I believe in creating a safe, open, and accepting environment where you can speak freely about concerns related to sex and sexual well-being. The therapeutic modalities that I use most frequently are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based sex therapy (MBST), and existential therapy. I am deeply passionate about understanding your concerns, making meaning of them, and working collaboratively to achieve sexual well-being.

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy baking tasty treats, cuddling up with my cat, and adventuring in nature.

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• Member of the Ontario College of Nurses (#90-34489)
• Master of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Certified Solution Focused Therapist (#1188-23)
• Intensive Sex Therapy Training Program completed from the University of Guelph
• Menopause Mental Health Provider Certification through BRIA

“Sex used to be great, but it isn’t any more if it happens at all!”; “I want to want it.”; “My erections are not as consistent.”; “We are more like roommates than partners.”; “I spend so much time in my head.”; “Why are the mid 40’s so tough!”. If this sounds familiar there is hope! Things can change. Anxiety and depression can be manageable. Sexual health is an important part of living, even when you are recovering or living with illness, disability, coping with a medical condition, or experiencing life transitions, like becoming a parent or menopause. Stress, anxiety and age often affect your sleep and in turn your mental health and energy. Together, we will find the solution that is right for you. It is possible!

I approach my practice from a solution focused, client centred and trauma informed perspective in a warm and respectful manner. At Tri Health clinic we use evidence informed sex therapy practices, as well as mindfulness and education to reach you sexual health goals. As a therapist I teach mood management strategies as well as body nervous system regulation to feel grounded and comfortable with yourself. I highly value people’s insight and life experience and work with you to build on your strengths and resources to make positive change towards the wellness you hope for.

I am a registered nurse and have 35 years of therapeutic intervention with diverse client populations across a broad spectrum of health care settings. My experience includes working in public health, home care, acute mental health, and nursing education. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from the University of Toronto and have a master’s in nursing from Athabasca University. I enjoy working with individuals and couples, to identify, explore and discuss their unique needs and support them in reaching their general mental health, relationship and sexual health goals.

When I am not working, I enjoy being outside with our labradoodle and family on our lake property, walking, swimming, boating, reading, quilting, cooking, and gardening.

I look forward to meeting and working with you.

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• Registered member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (#008077)
• Yorkville University, Masters in Counselling Psychology
• Formal training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I help anxious young women with a painful past regain control of their lives in a meaningful way. I work with women who have experienced sexual trauma, with a primary focus on intra-familial childhood sexual abuse. Painful past experiences shape the way we show up and navigate through our present-day lives and the world around us. Without deep healing of these experiences, we can feel stuck, like nothing is working. It feels hopeless and discouraging. I see you, and I am so glad you’re here.

I provide a warm space to explore present day anxieties and past trauma to get you past that feeling of stuckness. I use a gentle approach, meeting you where you are at, while also helping you find the direction you want to go. My approach is warm and light-hearted in therapy to allow you to build a comfort level with me that allows us to do really deep and important work together.

I use a combination of talk therapy, as well as brain-body approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Brainspotting to target deeper, more meaningful healing so that you can both know and feel your worth. I guide you through processing and releasing stored traumas that are causing emotional and physical problems in your present day life. Let’s get you to a place of owning your enoughness.

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy camping, biking, kayaking, sushi and cuddling my dog.

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• Registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (7632)
• Pre-Doctoral Residency in clinical health psychology from the University of Manitoba, receiving training in a breadth of topics including anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and women’s health concerns
• PhD in clinical psychology from Queen’s University, focused on a behavioural intervention to improve cognition and everyday functioning in individuals with severe mental illness

You may have expected new motherhood to be amazing, and why wouldn’t you? You’ve heard seasoned parents asserting that their children are the best thing to ever happen to them and seen seasonal family photoshoots on Instagram depicting well-rested couples in coordinated outfits gazing meaningfully at their smiling, twinkly-eyed infant. The reality may be that while you feel deep love, gratitude, and pleasure, you may also have unexpected feelings of loss, sadness, fear, and resentment. I mean, that makes sense—every aspect of your life, including your identity, relationships, body, lifestyle, and career, is affected when you have a baby. When interacting with new mothers, people often focus on what has been gained, but few talk about what has been lost. As a result, the contrasting emotions can be unsettling or confusing, leading to feelings of shame and isolation. This isn’t what you expected, and you wonder, “What’s wrong with me? Am I a bad mom? Did I make a mistake?”

It can be uncomfortable or downright terrifying to share these thoughts and feelings, even with your closest others. My approach involves creating a warm, non-judgmental and supportive space in which you feel safe to share your experiences and feel seen, heard, and understood. I’m curious to learn what living a meaningful and fulfilling life means to you, and what is standing in the way between you and that life. Drawing on our combined knowledge and expertise, I hope to support you in getting closer to the type of life you’d like to be living.

I’m fortunate to have had educational opportunities that allow me to do my dream job—working with intelligent, strong, and resilient clients every day! I completed my master’s and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Queen’s University. More recently, I completed my residency at the University of Manitoba, where I received training in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and women’s health concerns. My primary therapeutic modalities are Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Although I work with individuals experiencing a broad range of challenges, I am passionate about supporting women experiencing mood and anxiety difficulties during different reproductive life stages (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum) as well as grief secondary to stillbirth or neonatal loss.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, exploring new countries, preparing and eating delicious meals, being on the lake, reading a juicy mystery, and indulging in reality TV.

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