I came to this work through both lived experience and training. It was not a straight line or a tidy one. After graduating from Simon Fraser University, I spent years in marketing and business development. That work gave me insight into leadership pressure, performance expectations, and how success on paper does not always reflect what is happening underneath.

That understanding became personal after marrying a serial entrepreneur. Together, we lived the long hours, financial risk, uncertainty, prayer (lots of prayer!) and the invisible sacrifices families make to support a business dream. I saw how quickly work stress impacts the home and how deeply it can influence relationships. That perspective shaped the direction of my work. I completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, graduating summa cum laude, with the intention of integrating clinically grounded therapy into spaces shaped by leadership and responsibility. Leadwell Therapy grew from that vision.

I work with people navigating conflict or change, those who feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns like burnout or addiction. I take a whole-picture approach, recognizing how work, relationships, and personal wellbeing shape and influence one another, and helping bridge these parts of life. My approach is relational, trauma informed, and insight oriented. I meet you where you are and offer a safe space where you can be seen and heard. Sometimes that means sitting with discomfort and other times there’s humour as we celebrate the wins and pay attention to the things that bring you joy.

I show up to this work humble and human. I am a therapist, an entrepreneur, an author (in progress!), a coffee lover, a wife, a mother of four, and a lifelong learner, which means I understand growth as something lived, not just studied. I am trained in CBT, ACT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, EFT, EMDR and the EOS business model. Alongside ongoing professional development, I collaborate with supervisors regularly to ensure ethical and high-quality care for my clients. Receipts are available for insurance coverage starting September 2026.