Education
- Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree, Psychology and Linguistics, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, 2003 (GPA 3.72/4)
- Master's Prerequisite Courses (ED-D 414, 417, 418, PSYCH-366, Psych-351D), University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, 2003 (GPA 3.72/4)
- Master's Degree in Counselling, Gonzaga University (Canadian site-based program), Kelowna, BC, 2015 (GPA 3.92/4)
- Master's Degree Internship: 252-Direct Supervised Hours in Individual, Group, and Family Counselling, Kelowna Mental Health, 2015
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy/Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- FLASH Technique (EMDR): Noninvasive Trauma Reprocessing Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (Parts Work)
- Mindfulness-Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Therapy
Certifications
- Professionally Registered Canadian Certified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, 'active' and in 'good standing' (CCPA) (2015 - present)
- Certified Complex Trauma Practitioner (2024)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, #285-91847 (2018-2020; 2020-2023; 2024-2027)
- Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)™ Certification (2019)
- EMDR Certification (Level I, II) (2017, 2018)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy Certification for Couples and Families (2018)
- SASSI Certification, Assessment and Interpretation of Substance Use Disorders in Youth and Adults (2008)
- Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Skills (Level I, II, III) (2021-2022)
- Substance Addiction Counselling and Case Management Certification, Youth and Adults (2006-2007)
Post Graduate Professional Development (6-CECs and above)
- Attachment Theory in Practice (2016-2021)
- Adult Attachment Disorders (2016, 2019)
- Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Children, Youth and Adults (2006, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2020)
- Assessment and Treatment of Body Image and Body Dysmorphia in Youth and Adults (2017, 2018, 2019)
- Treatment of Body-Focused Compulsive Disorders in Youth and Adults (2017)
- Assessment and Treatment of Depressive and Mood Disorders in Children, Youth and Adults (2019)
- Certified Family Trauma Practitioner (2019)
- Codependent Treatment Strategies (2024)
- Critical Incident Stress Management (2006)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Youth and Adults (2018)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders in Adults and Groups (BED, BN) (2018)
- Disaster Psychology (2016)
- EMDR for Grief and Mourning (2023)
- Eating Disorders CEDS Training (iaedp™):
- Overview of Eating Disorders (2015)
- Effective Assessment and Treatment Modalities for Eating Disorders (2015)
- Nutrition Guidelines for Treating Eating Disorders (2016)
- Medical Aspects/Consequences of Eating Disorders (2016), with
- 1000+- Direct Supervised Hours Completed in the Treatment of Eating Disorders (2017-to-present)
- Eating Disorders in Athletes and Sport (2022; 2023)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, Families (2017 - 2018)
- Evidenced Based Principles and Trauma Informed Conceptualization in Treating Concurrent Eating Disorders and BPD (2023)
- Exert Strategies to Help Clients Develop Tolerance to Emotional Distress (2023)
- Exposure Therapy for Treating Anxiety Disorders and Phobias in Children, Youth and Adults (2016, 2019, 2020)
- Expressive Arts Therapy for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families (2017)
- FLASH Technique (EMDR) - Foundation: Noninvasive Trauma Reprocessing Therapy (2022)
- FLASH Technique (EMDR) - Advanced: Noninvasive Trauma Reprocessing Therapy for CPTSD, OCD, DD (2022)
- Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor Training (2020-2022)
- Mindfulness-based Therapies (2015, 2016)
- Motivational Interviewing for Eating Disorders (2005, 2006)
- Motivational Interviewing for Substance Misuse in Youth and Adults (2006)
- Narcissistic Abuse, Therapeutic Approaches for Healing (2024)
- Play Therapy for Children, Youth and Adults (2017)
- Polyvagal Therapy in Counselling for Complex Trauma and PTSD (2017, 2019, 2020)
- Psychopharmacology for Trauma and Dissociative Disorders (2024)
- Somatic Psychotherapy Interventions in the Treatment of Complex Trauma and PTSD:
- Enhancing Embodiment in Trauma Treatment (2019, 2024)
- Pain, Parts, Body, and Identity: Addressing Dissociative Symptoms (2019, 2024)
- Resiliency Informed Therapy for Trauma (2020)
- Vagas Nerve Regulation and Trauma Recovery (2020, 2024)
- Complex Trauma Treatment (2021, 2024)
- Sexual Addiction and Pornography Related Compulsive Disorders, Youth and Adults (2017, 2018)
- Suicide and Self Injury Prevention and Treatment in Children, Youth, Adults, and Community (2008,2011,2013,2016, 2019)
- Women, Embodidment, and Trauma Recovery (2023)
- Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor (in progress) (2020-present)
FAQ
What are the differences between the CCC, RCC, and Psychologist credentials in BC?
Though sometimes discussed uniquely, the CCC and RCC Counselling Designations are more similar than different and are intended to promote safe, ethical and effective care to clients. The CCC and/or RCC credential is helpful to look for when searching for a therapist. Though similar to each other, these designations are unique to a Registered, Licensed Psychologist. In BC a Licensed Psychologist generally holds a PhD, they are able to assess and diagnoses but cannot prescribe medications. Only Psychiatrists, who are MDs, can prescribe medications.
CCC, National - Canadian Credential
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RCC, Provincial - BC Credential
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