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Psychotherapy is a process of self-exploration and growth. In therapy, you sit with a trained therapist and delve into the complexities of your inner life. Through conversation and introspection, you gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and learn tools to manage your mental health and overall well-being. The therapist provides support and guidance, helping you understand your experiences and emotions and empowering you to make positive changes in your life. The therapeutic process can be challenging, but it offers a way forward, a means of finding clarity and understanding in a world that is often chaotic and overwhelming.
To learn more about my approach to therapy, click here.
The reasons to seek out therapy are unique for each person. Whether or not you are dealing with a diagnosed mental health condition, you are welcomed to reach out; everyone, regardless of mental health status, has their reasons for seeking support. The time is truly yours to discuss anything you wish, free from guilt. Ultimately, engaging with a therapist is an opportunity to cultivate the resources essential for long-term wellbeing, such as autonomy, resilience, and self-love.
Unless mandated, it is always up to you to decide when you would like to reach out for support.
Speaking to someone who is not a part of your everyday world can be very freeing. One of the goals of therapy is to provide you with the space to explore your truth free from the added pressure of social and familial expectations. At no point in time will you be competing in dialogue with the therapist, nor will you hear things like, "It's going to be okay”, “You will get over it" or about the therapist’s own problems. Your therapist can help you discover new tools that make life easier and may encourage you to explore questions that don't typically come up in everyday conversation, such as:
“Could my physiology be contributing to how I feel?”
“Do I feel a sense of purpose?”
“Am I guarding my environment?”
“How safe do I feel?”
No. The process of therapy is incredibly collaborative. Rather than telling you what to do, a therapist helps you gain a stronger sense of your own needs and desires, allowing you to arrive at your own answers.
I also will not —
Force you to do anything you don't want to do.
Focus on labels or pathologizing your experiences (you are more than a constellation of symptoms or a condition to be fixed).
Pretend that I hold all the power to make you change. I respect your autonomy as a human being. Therapy is not a passive practice and it requires you to show up for yourself.
I do not work with :
Families, children, and teenagers.
Clients who are currently involved in the legal system (e.g. court-mandated therapy), or where release of clinical records for legal purposes is probable (e.g., long-term disability claims, child custody and access suits).
Clients requiring Crisis Response / 24-Hour Services. This includes clients in need of hospitalization at the time of intake, or who are likely to need inpatient care.
I also would not be a good fit if you need a higher level of care such as a:
A Partial Hospitalization Program
An Intensive Outpatient Program
No, I do not provide crisis support. If you need urgent help, please contact local emergency services.
Residents of Toronto
If in danger, call 911.
Other options for help include —
Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8 (call / text) or www.988.ca
Toronto Distress Centre at 416-408-HELP or torontodistresscentre.com
The Gerstein Centre at 416-929-5200 or www.gersteincentre.org
Mind-body coaching is a supportive approach crafted to help individuals develop an intimate connection with themselves. It is particularly beneficial for individuals facing everyday stress, anxiety, or relational difficulties. Moreover, mind-body coaching can provide support to those navigating transitions, changes, or personal and professional growth. This process is not suitable for individuals who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.
No. While I am a qualified therapist, and body inquiry is a supportive method designed for those seeking psychological growth, it’s not suitable for in-depth psychotherapeutic work or for individuals with a diagnosed mental health condition. The supportive discussions / tools integral to body inquiry are, by nature, different from talk therapy.
My psychotherapeutic services are restricted to residents of Ontario, Canada. I support clients in all other areas as a coach. Please contact me for additional information.
Trauma-informed coaching is a way of providing support to individuals who have experienced trauma* without creating further harm. The goal of trauma-informed coaching is to help individuals understand and manage the effects of trauma on their lives, empowering them to move forward in a positive way. This modality is not a replacement for, nor comparable to, psychotherapy.
* Trauma: a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. Trauma exists on a continuum. Complex trauma is the result of cumulative and repetitive experiences. Single-incident trauma can include moments such as natural disasters, car accidents, or the death of a loved one. Traumatizing experiences are not always as extreme as domestic violence, abuse, or other frightening circumstances. Emotionally neglectful, disconnected, or inconsistent parenting, as well as frightening caregiver(s), can contribute to developmental trauma characterized by feelings of fear, helplessness, and overwhelm.
Breathwork refers to many different types of breathing exercises or techniques. During breathwork you intentionally change the pattern of your breath for achieve cognitive, mental, and spiritual benefits. Some approaches are systematized while others are more intuitive. I draw from a variety of schools of thought, depending on the client's needs. This modality is especially useful for people living with chronic pain, depression and anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and grief. People also practice breathwork for clarity, creativity, confidence, and self-awareness.
Kundalini yoga is an ancient form of yoga that involves chanting, breathing exercises, and repetitive movements to regulate the nervous system and activate your energy. Research has shown that kundalini kriyas (sets of exercises) can improve cognitive function (incl. attention, memory, and self-perception), promote relaxation, and boost physical wellbeing. It is a phenomenal embodiment practice that also happens to be quite fun!
As a white woman settler and a non-Sikh, I humbly acknowledge the privilege that comes with sharing and benefiting from traditional teachings rooted in a culture outside of my own. My deep commitment lies in fostering an equitable and inclusive world, where open dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate action pave the way for positive change within our communities.
I encourage people to take care of themselves by enjoying food that nourishes them without becoming fixated on it. I don't believe that we have to earn our food through exercise, perform for our health, or need to weigh ourselves to measure well-being. Taking care of ourselves can feel sincere, loving, and peaceful. While I love whole, unprocessed, locally sourced, and organic food, and hold beliefs about how these foods impact the world, I also understand that these options are not available to everyone. In my recommendations, I always take into consideration my clients' budgets, preferences, accessibility, and location.
My approach —
Keep foods that make you feel good in your body, eliminate ingredients that don't
Whole, natural, single-ingredient foods with an emphasis on leaves and veggies
Ease with whatever the real life situation calls for
Learn more about my methodology here.
Holistic nutrition is a wellness modality that emphasizes the role of education and prevention in health care. Instead of looking at the client as a set of symptoms, a holistic nutritionist aims to understand the client's entire constellation of needs including their unique biopsychosocial makeup and goals. Nutrition is an underutilized intervention in the health care system. By contrast in most traditional medical models, food plays an integral part in health and even common foods are used for medical purposes.
Registered Holistic Nutritionists (RHN) are professionals trained in natural nutrition and complementary therapies whose principal function is to educate clients about the benefits and health impact of optimal nutrition on long-term wellbeing. My role as an RHN is to help you make best possible food choices for your unique needs.
Rather than working on each symptom separately, holistic nutrition focuses on supporting the body as a whole. This allows practitioners to address several issues simultaneously. Common issues that can be improved on with proper nutrition are low energy and fatigue, insomnia, blood sugar imbalance, stress, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, mood disorders, thyroid conditions, food allergies and sensitivities, weakened immune systems, arthritis, skin conditions, memory loss, auto-immune diseases, reproductive conditions, and digestive issues such as chronic constipation or diarrhea, acid reflux, bloating, gall stones, fatty liver disease. Please remember that practitioners of holistic nutrition do not treat any one condition but help you address the underlying factors that may be exacerbating all symptoms.
The focus of my practice is —
General Wellbeing
Mental + Hormonal Health
Burnout, Stress Management
Sexual Wellbeing (incl. PMS, fertility, pregnancy, post-natal, loss)
Renewal, Regeneration
Psychedelic Integration
To learn more about my approach, click here.
The clients that will benefit most from my approach are those who are looking for an alternative way to be with food that fosters nourishment and agency. They view food preparation as a powerful ritual to be infused with devotion, fun, and experimentation.
The modalities used in these sessions are not suitable for anyone looking for a quick fix or a 'hands-off' experience where the practitioner does all the work. Correcting nutritional imbalances, adopting lifestyle changes, and expanding somatic literacy takes time and most of the work is done between sessions. Instead of promising you miracles, my approach focuses on education and collaboration, setting you up for long-term success.
Learn more about my approach here.
Yes, absolutely. I take care to ensure that all suggestions work in tandem with your overall health plan, taking into consideration counter-indications and side-effects.
Here are some everyday experiences of the mind-body relationship in action —
Fluctuations in blood sugar levels leading to crankiness and brain fog.
Lack of sleep leading to difficulty concentrating and impaired cognitive functioning slowing down our tissue repair functions.
Chronic stress or expending energy beyond your biochemical limits leading to anxiety and depression.
In each of these cases, specific foods, herbs, and eating habits can offer support, energizing or grounding, depending on what the day calls for.
Food is entangled with our well-being. Our bodies crave salt, sugar, dairy and other fast-burning energy sources because those foods release a flood of feel-good chemicals, such as serotonin and dopamine, that regulate our nervous systems and restore cortisol levels. This leads to changes in our mood and lived experience. Nourishing ourselves with care and compassion is a wonderful way of honouring the bond between the mind and body.
Kundalini yoga is an ancient form of yoga that involves chanting, breathing exercises, and repetitive movements to regulate the nervous system and activate your energy. Research has shown that kundalini kriyas (sets of exercises) can improve cognitive function (incl. attention, memory, and self-perception), promote relaxation, and boost physical wellbeing. It is a phenomenal embodiment practice that also happens to be quite fun!
As a white woman settler and a non-Sikh, I humbly acknowledge the privilege that comes with sharing and benefiting from traditional teachings rooted in a culture outside of my own. My deep commitment lies in fostering an equitable and inclusive world, where open dialogue, critical thinking, and compassionate action pave the way for positive change within our communities.