Counselling Supervisor - Water and Stone Psychotherapy
(2021-01 - 2025-01)
- Supervised a team of 7 Registered Social Workers and Registered Psychotherapists
- Organized and led group supervision meetings/peer support
- Maintained a caseload of 70 clients
- Created and faciliated arts-based therapeutic groups for the 2SLGBTQ+ community
Counsellor - Kids Help Phone
(2019-01 - 2021-01)
- Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and risk assessment to children, youth, and young adults through phone, text, and online counselling services, utilizing trauma-informed and client-centered approaches.
- Supported callers experiencing mental health challenges, suicidal ideation, family conflict, identity exploration, substance use concerns, and emotional distress while ensuring safety and appropriate intervention.
Research Assistant & Lead Facilitatator of HAP - Dr. Diana Coholic, Holsitic Arts-Based Program
(2015-01 - 2023-01)
- Assisted with literature reviews, data collection, and synthesis of research findings related to mental health, trauma, arts-based methods, mindfulness, and psychotherapy.
- Trained 200+ other mental health professionals to faciliate HAP, a program that teaches mindfulness concepts through arts-based methods.
- Faciliated HAP groups to school-aged children, varsity sports teams, teachers, incacerated individuals, womens shelters, and more populations
Research Assistant - Dr. Tanya Shute
(2020-01 - 2020-01)
- Helped conduct program evaluation for the Gilbert Centre's Safer Spaces Program in Orillia
- Prepared research summaries, reports, presentations, and knowledge translation materials.
- Collaborated with faculty members and research teams to advance project goals and timelines.
- Maintained accurate research records and ensured adherence to ethical and methodological standards.
- Contributed to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and dissemination of research findings.
Chair, Youth Action Committee 2 Cycles - Children's Mental Health Ontario
(2017-01 - 2019-01)
- Organized and led a 2-year provincial research project exploring the needs and barriers of the mental health system in Ontario.
- Published findings and recommendations for the provincial government in a document called "From Crisis to Quality".
- Met with provincial government officials to present and discuss findings
Sales Associate - Sportchek
(2013-01 - 2017-01)
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, assisting customers with sports apparel, footwear, and equipment selection
- Provided product knowledge and personalized recommendations based on customer needs and activity goals
- Operated POS system accurately to process sales, returns, and exchanges
- Supported inventory management through restocking, receiving shipments, and stockroom organization
