Professional Summary
With 8 years of experience working in diverse community settings supporting children, youth, and families, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to my practice as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). I’m deeply committed to creating safe, compassionate spaces where clients feel truly seen and supported.
Having lived in one culture and later immigrated to Canada, I understand the unique challenges that can come with navigating identity, change, and belonging. This lived experience has shaped my deep respect for cultural differences and the importance of honouring each person’s story. I specialize in working with autistic and neurodivergent individuals, supporting them in navigating a meaningful life while embracing their unique ways of thinking, feeling, and being.
I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and that therapy is a collaborative journey. My role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, empathy, and care as we explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that shape your world. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, low mood, life transitions, parenting stress, or the emotional challenges of everyday life, I am here to support you with an approach that is person-centered, flexible, strength-based, and non-judgmental, always grounded in respect and tailored to your unique needs.
Areas of Practice
- Adult Counselling
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
- Autism
- Child Counselling (0 to 6 yrs)
- Child Counselling (6 to 10 yrs)
- Child Counselling (11 to 13 yrs)
- Depression
- Goal-Setting
- Individual Counselling (General)
- Life Transitions
- Multicultural Concerns
- Parenting
- Person-Centred
- Personal Growth
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation - Teen/Tween/Child
- Teen/Adolescent Counselling (14 - 19 yrs)
- Trauma
Modalities
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Applied Behavioural Analysis
- Art Therapy
- Brief Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive-behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Online Counselling
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength Based
- Telephone Counselling
Professional Experience
Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician
BC Public Service | Mar 2024 - Present
- Led individual and group therapy sessions utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), play therapy, and sandtray therapy to foster client growth and recovery.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using a variety of assessment tools, including the Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ), Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Screen for Child Anxiety - Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED), to accurately assess client needs and inform treatment.
- Conducted client interviews, screened and prioritized cases based on severity and urgency, prepared thorough initial assessments, and coordinated with community agencies to connect clients with the appropriate support services.
- Performed urgent suicide risk assessments and developed personalized safety plans for clients in crisis, ensuring immediate support and intervention to enhance safety and well-being.
- Collaborated effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychotherapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists, to formulate holistic care plans that address the comprehensive needs of clients.
Research Assistant
University of Toronto - Internship | Sep 2022 - Present
- Assisted quantitative (meta-analysis, Excel data cleaning) and qualitative (NVivo coding, transcriptions) research.
- Conducted literature reviews, reference verification, and data preparation.
- Developed research questions and presented findings via poster.
Behavior Interventionist
Self-employed | Feb 2017 - Present
- Implemented ABA-based behavior intervention programs for children with autism, targeting emotional regulation, social skills, problem-solving, life skills, and academics.
- Collaborated with children, families, schools, and communities to deliver consistent support across settings.
- Collected and analyzed data, documented progress, and adjusted plans in coordination with BCBAs and team members.
- Maintained clear communication with families and professionals to ensure effective, individualized intervention plans.
Foster Family Counselor
Family Services of Greater Vancouver | Jan 2020 - Aug 2022
- Provided support services to foster families, caregivers, and children-in-care to ensure safe and stable placements.
- Delivered counseling, trauma support, crisis intervention, behavior consultation, and parenting education.
- Assisted caregivers in developing safety plans and accessing resources (financial aid, legal/medical services, vocational training).
- Connected clients with community, provincial, and victim support services.
- Engaged in foster family community events (e.g., Stand Together Conference, Community Kitchen) to strengthen support networks.
Education
Master of Education - MEd, Developmental Psychology and Education
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The University of British Columbia