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The office is located at 553 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm.

Individual Counselling

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Couples Counselling

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My philosophy is to see all challenges as opportunities for greatness and growth. I am particularly skilled in the areas of: life transitions, relationship dynamics, depression, anxiety, work/life balance, grief, loss, and personal growth/development. I am a certified counselor with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and want to help individuals and couples/families work through difficult moments and stay connected, I have been doing this since 2007. I am a Gottman Trained Level 3 therapist and I continue to enhance my skills by taking courses and staying current with new research. I am passionate about what I do!

My commitment is to provide a safe, genuine, empathetic, therapeutic environment, where you are honored, and feel empowered to explore your emotional and spiritual world. Collaboratively, we will determine therapy goals, and implement techniques and strategies which will promote positive effective change.

I have a diverse background that includes years of working as a health care social worker, prior to that I was working as a social worker in the child development center. I have a passion for working with people and helping them achieve their full potential.

I am a registered social worker (#09127) and hold a masters degree in Social Work. I am passionate about quality of life and quality of care, and my thesis research focused on that, here is a link to my work

I have been working in the Salmon Arm community since 2007. I live in the beautiful Shuswap with my husband and two children.

I consider it a privilege to join clients in their pursuit of positive mental health and well-being.

My philosophy is to see all challenges as opportunities for greatness and growth. I am particula... Read More

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Located at: 553 Salmon River Road, Salmon Arm
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