- More About Me -

Growing up on my family farm just outside of Lethbridge, provided a variety of life lessons I attribute to my learning journey. The local 4-H community, of which I was a part of for 16 years, provided an environment to find my voice, and it was here that I discovered a passion in working with youth. At an early age, I found meaning in helping others, fostering development of self-esteem and increasing the confidence of youth. 

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                                       Through this program I developed confidence in                                    pursuing vocal performance and sharing my

                         passion for music. The community, connection,

                            and meaning between others that music creates, 

                     is at the root of my love and incorporation of

                       music into therapy. This sense of community is

                something I also found in my participation

                  in sport where there is a shared connection,

                     a common purpose, and an understanding of

                       performance, sportsmanship, team comradery,

                            and self-fulfilment. This has sparked my interest in

   the psychology and sports therapy.  

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                          My exposure to psychology and counselling

                             provided me with a structure to make sense of

                     my interest and curiosity in other’s stories,

                and oriented me towards assisting others in struggle. My

                     pursuit towards counselling as a career has never waivered.

           I am here to serve a larger purpose in helping others.  

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     My experience ranges from working with adults with

    disabilities as a community disability service worker,

                          and with children with disabilities and learning delays as an                        educational assistant. I have also worked in several youth

             programs, creating and implementing programming and

                  working with youth on self-esteem and emotional regulation.

 

             I completed a Diploma in Psychology and Sociology from 

                  Lethbridge College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology,

               and a Masters of Counselling degree from the University of

         Lethbridge. I was provided the opportunity to complete

the 300-hour clinical practicum component of this

                                         program at Core Elements Counselling & Holistic                                       Health, under the supervision of Alicia Hinger,

                                          Registered Psychologist, BSc, MPC. During this time I                               found a further profound passion in this work.

 

                                    Moving forward I intend to register with the College

                     of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and continue

                                  building my career at Core Elements Counselling &

                                 Holistic Health. In the future I also intend on giving

                               back to the counselling community by supervising

               emerging students interested in pursuing

a career in counselling.

 

As a counsellor, my commitment is to provide a place from which others may find safety, acceptance and comfort in the therapy process. Collaboratively we will create a working relationship where the ability to be authentic and compassionate is met with integrity and the desire to overcome current obstacles.