Effective December 3, 2026. I will be moving to an office within : Pivotal Psychology 8704-51 Ave #102, Edmonton, AB T6E 5E8

I am moving effective November 1, 2024 to a new location. Strathearn Psychology 9409-98 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5C 2C8

“Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.”
- Saint Augustine

About Me

Outside of my work as a psychologist, I enjoy spending time with my husband and family, playing the piano, singing in my church choir, and walking my dog, Leo.

My Catholic faith, my relationships, and my appreciation for lifelong learning are important parts of my life.

I value kindness, authenticity, meaningful connection, and finding joy in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

Like everyone, I recognize that life brings unexpected challenges, disappointments, and seasons of uncertainty. These experiences remind me of the importance of compassion, resilience, and the support we offer one another.

Education and Experience

Education

Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy
Loma Linda University, California | 2011

Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Psychology
University of Alberta, Edmonton | 2009

Professional Experience

Inspiration Psychology
Founder & Registered Psychologist | 2016 – Present

City University of Seattle – Edmonton Campus Associate Faculty, 
Master of Counselling Program | 2022 – 2024

YWCA Counselling, Edmonton
Part-Time Counsellor | 2019 – 2023

Sherwood Park Primary Care Network
Mental Health Clinician | 2015 – 2019

Cornerstone CounsellingContract Counsellor | 2014 – 2017

CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health
Mental Health Therapist, Adolescent Day Program | 2013 – 2015

Professional Affiliations

Specialized Clinical Training

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)

  • EFCT Core Skills Training | September 2023 – February 2024

  • EFCT Externship | January 2023

Couples and Relationship Counselling

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy — Level 1 Training

  • PREPARE/ENRICH Relationship Assessment

Clinical Supervision

  • Supervision Training, College of Alberta Psychologists | 2024

  • Clinical Supervision Workshop with Dr. Carol Falender | 2022

  • Advanced Clinical Supervision in Psychology, University of Calgary | 2019

Ethics & Professional Development

  • Indigenous Training with Connie Kulhavy | 2024

  • Ethics: Consent and Documentation When Working with Youth | 2024

  • Ethical Counselling Session Notes, Dawn McBride | 2022

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training and Consultation | 2018

  • Although I completed foundational EMDR training, I am not currently up to date with this therapeutic approach and do not presently offer EMDR therapy.

My Approach

Warmth and Respect: I emphasize loving appreciation for each client and offer an environment of acceptance, safety, support, and trust.

Self-understanding: I focus on simply understanding you better — especially why you feel and think the things that you do. Insight about yourself can give you freedom and choice — so that your reactions are  less automatic and you are more in your control.

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) was developed by Sue Johnson. EFT is a therapy that assumes emotions can be a healing source. It has been found effective for individuals who suffer from moderate depression, childhood abuse and various problems such as interpersonal issues. EFT has also been found effective for couples in distress.

Emotionally Focused Therapy  was developed to help individuals resolve painful emotions by working with them instead of avoiding them because emotions are sources of useful information. EFT explores how problems happen and not just why they occur. Both past interpersonal relationships as well as the self are examined.

"Who you become is infinitely more important than what you have."
– Matthew Kelly –

My Values

Dignity

I believe in the dignity of every human person. 

Integrity

I live what I believe. I deliver on my promises. 

Compassion

I believe in the power of compassion. 

Growth

I believe people are more than their suffering and trials bring growth.

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