I am a practicing clinical social worker who has spent over a decade working with children, youth and families with complex needs. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents who have experienced all forms of trauma, including sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, neglect, as well as children and youth who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour. Also, I work with children and youth connected to symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief and loss. Additionally, I work with parents and caregivers related to parenting challenges. Finally, I have significant experience working with children and youth within the child welfare system. As a registered Play Therapist, I bring engaging and creative therapeutic interventions to the children and youth I work with in therapy. I have previously practiced at Thrive Child and Youth Trauma Services and Radius Child and Youth Services. I am currently in private practice and a faculty member of the Clinical Collective. I have professional affiliation with Ontario Association of Social Workers, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, Canadian Association for Play Therapy, and the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse.

I have a number of training interests focused on: -Working creatively with children and youth -Creative interventions in trauma treatment - Understanding children under 12 who have engaged in concerning sexual behaviour - Assessment of children under 12 who have engaged in concerning sexual behaviour - Treatment of children under 12 who have engaged in concerning sexual behaviour - Assessment of trauma for children and youth - Supporting parents who have a child who experienced trauma or engaged in concerning sexual behaviour

I am interested in supporting professional and community-based organizations with the following consultation topics: - Concerning sexual behaviour exhibited by children under 12 years - Concerning sexual behaviour in the childcare/school setting - Sexual victimization of children and youth