I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I have experience providing comprehensive diagnostic assessments and evidence-based treatment for an array of mental health concerns. My primary focus is in anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, excessive worry) and anxiety-related concerns (e.g., OCD, hoarding and severe clutter, perfectionism, depression). I use a trauma-informed cognitive-behavioural approach and integrate additional techniques (e.g., mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills, and acceptance-based interventions) when appropriate. I offer a safe, inclusive environment where clients can freely express themselves, and we can work collaboratively toward their goals. I enjoy working with clients who have had difficulty connecting with other therapists in the past, who may be new to therapy, and who are looking to find practical ways of coping with longstanding or new difficulties in their lives.​

Training

• Master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU; formerly Ryerson University)

• Predoctoral internship at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH)

  • Major rotation in the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic

  • Minor rotations in the Borderline Personality Disorder Service and the Clinical Neuropsychology Service

• Other clinical and research experience:

  • Mental Health Program, WSIB Specialty Clinic (SJHH)

  • Mood Disorders Program (SJHH)

  • Psychology Training Clinic (St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto)

  • Anxiety Research and Treatment Lab (TMU)

  • HIV Prevention Lab (TMU)

Select Distinctions

• Certificates for academic excellence from the Canadian Psychological Association for Master’s (2015) and Doctoral research (2018)

• Doctoral Research Award from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC; 2015-2018)

• Master’s Research Award from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR; 2012)