Primarily working for FSCD program in Alberta for children with disabilities.
Helping parents to support their children with behaviour, routines and parenting concerns. Using CBT approach and play therapy.
I define myself as a “neurodiversity affirming therapist” and feel absolutely honoured to work with neurodiverse individuals and couples. This means I understand and work with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse groups through the lens of neuroscience. Autism is associated with differences in the brain which result in a divergence from neurotypical standards, in terms of how brains filter and make sense of information. I endeavour to help clients shed misplaced humiliation and a sense of failure by becoming conscious of and removing the notion that ‘typical’ traits are superior. It is the neurodiverse individuals in our society that move humanity along.
I work hands on with Autistic and Asperger's in a high school setting. I understand this disorder well, and can help you with your teen or your self as an adult seeking better relationships, better work and more.
We have several Autistic counsellors on our team, as well as non-Autistic counsellors who have supported Autistic folks for many years. We do not subscribe to mainstream behaviour intervention models, and advocate for Autistic-led ways of knowing when it comes to Autism.
I have experience working with people on the spectrum for several years and it's always been an honor to learn from and support their development where they need/want it. I see this work as merging of worlds, and most importantly doing it without minimizing any ones experience.