Colleen is a registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health and addiction field. Colleen supports youth and adults healing from trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, emotional dysregulation, body image and eating concerns. Colleen offers an inclusive and non-judgemental space for folks to make sense of what they are experiencing and begin building healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, Colleen works with you to understand how trauma, stress and life experiences shape your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and relationships. She operates from a trauma-informed, person-centred lens, keeping you at the centre of your care. Colleen will help you with feeling safer in your body and mind, develop effective coping skills, and strengthen your ability to manage intense emotions.

Colleen is an eclectic psychotherapist, meaning she draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities. She is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Colleen thoughtfully integrates and adapts to your needs, goals and pace, recognizing that healing is not a one size fits all. Sessions are collaborative, practical, and grounded in compassion, helping you build insight and maintaining balance in your life.

Drawing on experience in psychiatric and multidisciplinary healthcare settings, Colleen understands the complexity of mental health and the importance of collaborative and wholistic care. Colleen offers a nonjudgemental, flexible and compassionate space. Therapy is a space where you can explore challenges safely, build skills that support long-term change and move towards a balanced and fulfilling life.