I am a Montreal-based clinical psychologist (PhD) licensed by the Order of Psychologists of Quebec (OPQ).

For as long as I can remember, I have felt drawn to the suffering of others, compelled to do what I could to alleviate their distress.

Whenever I’m asked, “How does it feel to be a psychologist?”, I respond, “Like home.” That is to say, at ease and on familiar ground. Earning your trust during a period of vulnerability is something I hold with great care.

During our initial sessions, we’ll work together to better understand what is contributing to your suffering. Then, with a personal treatment plan in place, we’ll take steps towards decreasing your distress and increasing your well-being.

I draw from a range of evidence-based treatment methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy / emotion-focused therapy / mindful self-compassion therapy / humanistic therapy /values-based therapy / existential therapy / and mindfulness.

Practicing these various methods allows for greater flexibility and a rich reservoir from which to draw in order to meet your specific needs.

My practice as a licensed clinical psychologist in Quebec began in 2015, and prior to that I spent five years as a clinical psychology intern providing psychotherapy in U.S. and Montreal-based hospitals and clinics.

My doctoral research focused on the effects of self-compassion on depression in children and adolescents.*

As a young adult, I could be found in the painting studios of Concordia or collecting broken glass (part of an art installation project) finding my way through a BFA. I value creativity, expression and exploration.

My demeanor is calm and gentle, and my attention is undivided.

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*Across age groups and gender, those who reported (1) being able to be kind to themselves during times of adversity, (2) understanding their pain as a part of life or the human condition, and (3) a tendency not to judge themselves harshly during times of adversity, were at lower risk for depression symptoms.

A noteworthy finding was that self-compassion and self-esteem contributed in different ways to lowering risk for depression symptoms. Of clinical interest, self-compassion provided unique benefits not found in self-esteem, informing intervention.