FAQs
Who do you work with?
Families in every form, couples, separating parents, blended families, children and adolescents, individuals managing mental health through a family transition, and adults navigating conflict within their family of origin. If something is happening in your family and you don't know how to move through it, this is probably the right place.
Do you only work with people who are divorcing?
Separation and divorce are a significant part of my practice, but the work is much broader than that. I see couples trying to stay together, new parents in crisis, kids struggling with anxiety or family change, adults dealing with their own mental health, and families in conflict over issues that have nothing to do with divorce.
Do you work with LGBTQ+ families, single parents, and non-traditional family structures?
Yes, fully. I work with same-sex couples, LGBTQ+ parents, single parents, chosen family, polyamorous families navigating separation, and any structure that doesn't fit the traditional model. The work is the same: help the family in front of me find a way forward.
My child is struggling. Where do I start?
Start with a consultation, just you, without your child. I'll ask about what you're seeing, what's happening in the family system around it, and what you've already tried. From there we figure out together whether individual sessions with your child, family sessions, parent coaching, or some combination makes the most sense.
What's the difference between counselling and coaching?
Counselling tends to go deeper into emotional history and patterns, why things are the way they are. Coaching is more forward-focused: where are you now, where do you want to be, how do we get there. I use both depending on what the situation calls for. In practice the line is often blurry, and most people need elements of both.
Do you take insurance?
I'm an RCT-C (Registered Counselling Therapist — Candidate) in Nova Scotia and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I will provide you with a reciept and you can submit this for reimbursement. Mediation is also often covered, but best to check with your insurance company.