The right fit is vital!
My philosophy is to offer a comfortable, non-judgmental, safe base and secure haven from which to rest, regroup, heal • dream, plan and launch.
I pride my self on being a kind, compassionate, engaging human, with a responsibility to make the world a better place. I have the ability to walk you through your most challenging times, help you to create clarity and launch you into the life you dream of, using counselling and/or coaching.
I have been in the field for more than 20 years. 13 years at Hull Child & Family Services, both as a counsellor, and program manager. There, I counselled children, youth and adults. I developed programs and supervised over 75 counsellors. After staying home with my 2 sons, I spent the last 8 years as an Early Childhood Specialist/Coordinator of North Rocky View and Mountain View Counties
I love being a mom, laughing and having fun. If I have a free moment, you’ll find me in Canmore, as those mountains hold a special place in my heart. I am an avid Raptors fan and seldom miss attending a CFL Grey Cup.
Education & Credentials
- Registered Member, Alberta Association of Counselling Therapists (AACT) #1791.
- Member, Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) #1008077.
- Fully Certified Child & Youth Care Counsellor (CYCAA)
- Professional Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine #136439
- Psychiatric Nurse
- Member, National Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists (NACBT)
- Advanced Certification in Critical Incident Stress Management and Debriefing
- Leaders of Learning
- Neuroscience Level 3
- Brain Story Certified, AFWI
- Trained in multiple evidence-based therapeutic models and approaches
- Thought Team, APPLE Magazine (Alberta Health Services) – Child Specialist
- Recipient of the Clinical Proficiency in Nursing Award
- Certified Menopause Coach
- Trauma Informed Practitioner
Speaker at Canadian and international conferences; featured in radio, print, and news media.
Pause & Pivot Counselling/Coaching Inc. 