Welcome to Wellness Waves Psychotherapy

 Since you've found your way here, it's likely you're on a personal journey of your own, and I want you to know you are not alone. My own path led me to create Wellness Waves Psychotherapy. Like many, I've experienced the highs of pursuing meaningful goals and the challenges that come with navigating setbacks and uncertainty. Growth is rarely a straight line, and perseverance often shows up in quiet, powerful ways. 

 Since opening my practice in May 2024, I've been discovering who I am as a therapist. I've found a deep connection with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), seeing meaningful changes in my clients and my growth. Our work often includes between-session practices to strengthen the tools and insights we explore.  

 I've always been drawn to people's stories, struggles, and resilience. My curiosity and compassion led me to a career in mental health. I studied psychology at the University of Guelph and earned a post-graduate certificate in Addiction Counselling at Georgian College. Since 2013, I've served the North Bay community in crisis work, addiction counselling, and mental health case management, deepening my understanding of how people struggle and heal.

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted me to pursue my dream of becoming a psychotherapist. I completed the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) program at Yorkville University with honours, while balancing full-time work and raising young children. This journey was challenging, transformative, and deeply meaningful, much like the therapeutic process itself.

I'm committed to lifelong learning and professional development, always seeking new ways to grow. My friends and family joke that I'm a "student for life", and they're right. There's always more to learn, and I'm grateful for that.

You can always expect authenticity from me in therapy. I show up as my full self, professional, but also real. You might experience my dry humour, a bit of sarcasm, and my genuine compassion for the work I do. Many clients feel comfortable with me even after just one session, and I hope you will too. Over time, I hope you'll feel safe enough to show up just as genuinely as I do.

And that’s where the wave comes in. To me, it represents strength, perseverance, transformation, and the ever-present opportunity for new beginnings. It’s become a personal symbol of my journey, and one I hold close.