I grew up on a mixed farm in northeast Saskatchewan. My rural upbringing taught me the value of hard work and the resilience required of prairie living. It also educated me on the stigma surrounding mental health issues and the barriers to accessing mental health support. My passion for psychology is rooted in a drive to reduce stigma and increase access to mental health services.

I completed my Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology through the University of Regina, during which I conducted research and gained experience treating anxiety, mood, and trauma-related disorders. I gained further expertise in treating anxiety and mood disorders during my predoctoral residency at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. I found my professional calling in helping military veterans and first responders living with psychological injuries related to their service while working at the Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic. I returned home to Saskatchewan following my residency to be closer to family and worked as a Clinical Psychologist for the Saskatchewan Health Authority before transitioning to work in-house for the Regina Police Service in 2020.

I am currently registered with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists (#1116) with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE), which permits me to diagnose psychological disorders. My private practice currently focuses on conducting assessments for law enforcement agencies, as well as providing assessment and individual therapy for trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, grief-related issues (e.g., loss, miscarriage, infertility), as well as difficulties with stress (e.g., work and farm stress, burnout).

I tailor services to your specific needs, preferences, and goals, drawing from my training in evidence-based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Prolonged Exposure (PE) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. I work exclusively with adults (18 years of age and older) and have a special interest in supporting the unique mental health needs of first responders and military veterans. My rural upbringing helps me understand the challenges faced by farmers and farm families.

Outside of work, I am a nature enthusiast and enjoy taking in all that Saskatchewan has to offer, including camping, snowmobiling, quadding, and spending time with my growing family at my family farm.