HEART 2 HEART COUNSELING


                                                                                                           Helping Couples Achieve Their Goals

Credentials
My clinical training is in individual, couple, and family therapy. I am a member of the Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. I am completing my Registered Marriage and Family Therapist certification through the AAMFT under the supervision of Marion Goertz, MDiv, DMin.

My Masters and Doctorate are in education. My background includes instruction at the college level, as well as work with students from public school through high school in a technology enhanced classroom.

I work with couples, individuals and families around issues that impact the whole family, including:
  • Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression
  • Life transitions (eg. separation/divorce, blended families, etc.)
  • Family of origin conflicts
  • Addictions (including substances, internet, sex, and food)
Specialized Training

  • Intensive Sex Therapy Training Institute
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing  
  • Seeking Safety: Present-focused Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Abuse Disorder

I use an integrative approach consisting of Brief Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral, Emotion-Focused, and Narrative therapy techniques. The actual therapy used will depend on your unique needs.