Hi, my name is Emily.

I work with clients of all ages, with a special focus on supporting children and youth as they navigate big emotions, relationships, identity, and life changes. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, curious, and empowered to be themselves. My approach is warm, playful, and developmentally sensitive, and I value collaborating with caregivers to support long-term growth.

I support clients with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, body image, disordered eating, anger, and stress. I also offer affirming care for neurodivergent children and youth and those with 2SLGBTQ+ identities. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed lens, and I draw from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused, and humanistic approaches. I am also trained in accelerated resolution therapy (ART), which is brief, structured psychotherapy that helps people resolve distressing memories and symptoms by reprocessing how those memories are stored in the brain.

Because of my background in social service work and my experience in hospitals, schools, and community settings, I take a holistic view of well-being. I’m especially passionate about helping clients understand how their development, environment, and identity shape their experiences.

Outside of the therapy room, I’m a cozy soul who loves the arts and can often be found curled up with a good book with my beloved dog by my side.

Education & Ongoing Learning

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) Basic Training (2026)

• Canadian Association for Play Therapy Trainings – Using Sandtray in Play Therapy (2026), Art Therapy in Play Therapy (Ongoing)

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University (2025)

• DBT Skills for Adolescents and Families – Psychwire (2025)

• Play Therapy Tools – Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (2025)

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Web Training (2025)

• Social Service Worker Diploma – St. Lawrence College (2021)

• Trauma Supportive Practices Certification – Community Resilience Initiative (2021)

• Trauma-Informed Practices Certification – Community Resilience Initiative (2021)

• BA (Honours) in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies, Minor in Sociology – University of Toronto (2020)