Associate, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - Integra Health
(2026-05)
- Provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to those presenting with various mental health concerns such as anxiety, low mood, burnout, and emotional overwhelm.
- Integrate evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, IFS, EFT) within a trauma-informed framework to support clients in building sustainable coping strategies.
- Conduct intake assessments and developed strengths-based, client-centred treatment plans tailored to everyone's presenting concerns and goals.
Youth Counsellor (Practicum Student) - EveryMind Mental Health Services
(2025-09 - 2026-04)
- Conducted collaborative assessments and developed client-centered treatment plans, for ages 12-25, using evidence-based models, strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches. Provided psychotherapy interventions to address challenges with emotional-regulation, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, ASD, among other mental health challenges.
- Provided single-session psychotherapy through the Tangerine walk-in counselling model, utilizing brief interventions to stabilize clients and their families in crisis and connect them with appropriate longer-term follow-up for ongoing care. Conducted suicide risk assessments and safety planning when clinically indicated.
- Co-facilitated therapeutic and psychoeducational groups (Circle of Security, DBT Skills Building, Parenting Your Anxious Child), designing experiential activities and session plans to teach practical coping skills and increase engagement.
- Maintained thorough clinical documentation, conducted comprehensive risk assessments and safety planning, engaged in regular clinical supervision and clinical team meetings, participated in case presentations, and adhered to agency policies to ensure quality of care with a client-centred approach.
- Incorporated client and ongoing self-reflection in supervision and personal therapy sessions to strengthen therapeutic effectiveness.
Workshop Facilitator - Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
(2025-06 - 2025-07)
- Co-designed and delivered six psychoeducational workshop modules on shame and self-loathing incorporating the Window of Tolerance, trauma-informed practice, Internal Family Systems (IFS) principles, and DBT skills.
- Facilitated train-the-trainer sessions for staff in addiction recovery settings to enable consistent delivery of psychoeducational content.
- Developed reflective discussion prompts and therapeutic exercises to build shame-resilience and practical coping strategies among participants.
Employer Brand & Culture Associate - Blu Ivy Group
(2023-10 - 2024-11)
- Collaborated closely with the delivery team to ensure effective resource allocation and management for projects and creative campaigns.
- Conducted comprehensive talent research, craft client facing reports pertaining to the EVP & DVP, devise and execute activation strategies.
- Offered strategic insights and implemented initiatives to bolster employer branding & cultivate a positive organizational culture for diverse clients.
People Operations and Talent Specialist - NorthOne
(2021-08 - 2023-03)
- Collaborated closely with Hiring Managers to enhance interview structures, while also providing training to the Hiring Team to ensure a consistent and exceptional candidate experience.
- Spearheaded policy enhancements by revising and proposing refinements to guidelines pertaining to vacation time, perks, and strategies to foster engagement.
- Supported employee well-being by addressing concerns related to mental health, work-life balance, and workplace dynamics, and cultivating a culture of psychological safety and inclusion.
Employee Labour Relations and Human Rights Administrator - Hamilton Health Sciences
(2021-01 - 2023-08)
- Provided confidential support to the Director of Employee & Labour Relations, Human Rights & Inclusion, ensuring efficient operations that upheld psychological safety and workplace well-being.
- Coordinated union meetings, mediations, arbitrations, and Human Rights events with a focus on fair and constructive conflict resolution, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Assisted in HR processes, including recruitment and onboarding, with attention to accessibility, equity, and employee well-being, ensuring alignment with internal policies, Collective Agreements, and relevant legislation.
Psychology Course Facilitator - Junior University Multidisciplinary Program
(2017-04 - 2017-08)
Designed, implemented and delivered an engaging introductory psychology curriculum for students in grades 5–8, introducing core concepts at an age-appropriate level related to human behavior and emotional development.
Research Assistant - Wilfrid Laurier University - Child Memory Lab
(2015-09 - 2017-04)
Conducted research examining children's memory development and cognitive processes.
Research Assistant - Wilfrid Laurier University – Toronto At Home / Chez Soi Research Project
(2017-05 - 2018-02)
Supported research endeavours related to exploring housing stability and stigma among marginalized populations, with a Housing First lens. Completed an undergraduate thesis project under the supervision of Dr. Maritt Kirst.
