Hi There!

I’m Karen - she/they.

I have always thought that “people just need to talk more!” We all struggle with something at some point in our lives.  For some, it’s a short period of time, while for others, it travels alongside them for life. If people just talked more, perhaps struggles wouldn’t feel so debilitating, desperate and lonely.  The thought “I am the only one” wouldn’t stay stuck in people’s minds.  The sense of stigma around mental health issues, and asking for help, wouldn’t be so strong.  By talking, taking a leap of faith, and opening up, one can begin to heal.  Life is not always a barrel of monkeys, and it isn’t always bad.  I cannot promise what you are struggling with will go away forever, but I am willing to listen and walk with you as you learn skills, build a healthier lifestyle, engage in meaningful relationships and more. 

Specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and distorted eating, I also work with those struggling with body image issues, low self-esteem, trauma, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder/tendencies, life transitions, self-injury, boundaries and assertiveness.

I’m part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Welcome!

Education:

• Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lakehead University

• Palliative Care Certificate from Lakehead University

• Masters of Divinity from Heritage College and Seminary

• Certificate in Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization (E.M.D.R.)

• Trauma Certificate from Wilfred Laurier

I am dedicated to the pursuit of continuing education which leads me to attend various workshops and training seminars throughout the year.

Professional Membership:

• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario - C.R.P.O. #001433

• BC Association of Clinical Counsellors - B.C.A.C.C. # 20212

• Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals – the O.A.M.H.P. (formally the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists)