Lakeview Psychotherapy

First Responder Therapy

First responders face unique challenges that can impact their mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. As a therapist with specialized training in First Responder Mental Health, I provide confidential, trauma-informed therapy tailored to the demands of high-stress roles.

I offer support to:

✔ Corrections Officers
✔ Emergency Dispatchers
✔ Firefighters
✔ Military Personnel (Active & Veterans)
✔ Paramedics
✔ Police Officers

The intensity of emergency work and repeated exposure to trauma can lead to emotional exhaustion, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I provide a safe and confidential space where first responders can process their experiences, build resilience, and restore well-being.

I offer support for:

✔ Addictions
✔ Anxiety, Depression & Burnout
✔ Balancing Personal & Professional Life
✔ Grief, Loss & Trauma Recovery
✔ Military & Combat-Related Trauma
✔ Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) & Critical Incidents
✔ Relationship Issues & Affair Recovery

Together, we will work toward healing, strengthening coping strategies, and improving overall well-being.

Individual Therapy

Life presents challenges that can affect your emotional well-being, relationships, and self-esteem. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals who are navigating personal struggles and seeking growth.

I provide therapy for:

✔ Addiction & Substance Use
✔ Anger Management
✔ Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
✔ Chronic Pain & Health-Related Concerns
✔ Depression & Loneliness
✔ Divorce, Separation & Relationship Challenges
✔ Eating Disorders & Body Image Concerns
✔ LGBTQ2S+ Support
✔ Grief & Loss
✔ Life Transitions & Adjustments
✔ Low Self-Esteem & Confidence Building

✔ Perimenopausal / Menopausal Support
✔ Trauma & PTSD
✔ Work-Related Stress & Career Challenges

Every journey is unique, and I work collaboratively with you to develop personalized strategies for healing and growth.

Therapy for Indigenous Clients 

I offer culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy for First Nations and Inuit clients, recognizing the impact of intergenerational trauma, cultural identity, systemic challenges, and personal healing.

I provide support for:

✔ Balancing Cultural Identity with Modern Challenges
✔ Culturally Informed Approaches to Healing
✔ Grief, Loss & Cultural Identity Support
✔ Healing from Intergenerational Trauma
✔ Mental Health & Addiction Support
✔ Support for Residential School & Sixties Scoop Survivors & Descendants
✔ Direct billing available through NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits Program)

My approach is holistic and client-centered, respecting Indigenous perspectives on healing while honoring each client’s unique experiences and practices.

Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD) & Trauma Therapy

Experiencing trauma can have a lasting impact on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. I provide trauma-informed therapy to help individuals process, heal, and regain a sense of stability.

I offer support for:

✔ Abuse, including past or current domestic, sexual, or gender-based violence
✔ Childhood trauma
✔ Loss & grief, including sudden deaths and suicide
✔ Motor vehicle accidents & workplace incidents
✔ Natural disasters & other traumatic events

Trauma often leads to flashbacks, anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can process emotions, rebuild resilience, and begin healing.

Student Transition Therapy

The transition to university or college can be overwhelming, bringing new academic, social, and emotional challenges. I offer support to help students adjust, manage stress, and develop skills for success.

I help students navigate:

✔ Adjusting to independence, family expectations, & cultural shifts
✔ Balancing academics, work, & personal life
✔ Building confidence, resilience, & self-advocacy
✔ Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, & perfectionism
✔ Managing academic stress, workload, & expectations
✔ Mental health challenges, including anxiety & burnout
✔ Peer pressure, friendships, & social challenges
✔ Time management, organization, & study strategies

I help students build resilience, develop coping strategies, and navigate their academic and personal lives with confidence.

Children & Adolescent Therapy

Children and adolescents face complex emotional, social, and developmental challenges that can impact their well-being. I provide age-appropriate therapy to help young people build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and navigate life’s difficulties.

I work with children and adolescents struggling with:

✔ ADHD, attention, focus, & behavioral concerns
✔ Anger management, emotional regulation, & bullying
✔ Anxiety, depression, & school-related stress
✔ Eating disorders, body image concerns, & self-esteem issues
✔ Grief, loss, & family transitions (e.g., divorce, blended families)
✔ LGBTQ2S+ identity & self-expression
✔ Parent-child conflict & family communication issues
✔ Peer pressure, friendships, & social challenges
✔ Self-harm, suicidal thoughts, & emotional distress

I create a safe, supportive space where young people can express themselves freely and work toward emotional well-being 

Couples Therapy

 Relationships require effort, communication, and trust to thrive. I provide therapy for couples looking to strengthen their bond, resolve conflicts, and deepen emotional connection.

I support couples facing:

✔ Affair recovery & infidelity
✔ Communication breakdowns
✔ Conflicts over personal growth & individual goals
✔ Fertility concerns & family pressures
✔ Intimacy difficulties & emotional disconnection
✔ Interracial & intercultural relationship challenges
✔ Life transitions, including career changes, relocation, & retirement
✔ Managing differing values, beliefs, & expectations
✔ Navigating mental health concerns within the relationship
✔ Parenting conflicts & co-parenting challenges
✔ Separation & divorce considerations
✔ Trust issues

My goal is to help you, and your partner rebuild trust, improve communication, and create a stronger, healthier relationship.

Anti-Discriminatory & Social Justice-Based Therapy

I provide a safe and affirming space for marginalized communities, racialized individuals, and survivors of discrimination to process their experiences, heal, and reclaim their well-being.

I support individuals from diverse backgrounds, including:

✔ Those facing workplace discrimination, microaggressions, & systemic oppression
✔ Individuals who are cognitively, physically, or economically challenged
✔ Immigrants, refugees, & newcomers navigating systemic barriers
✔ LGBTQ2S+ individuals & gender-diverse communities
✔ People of color & racialized communities
✔ Victims of crime, survivors of violence, & those impacted by discrimination

I strive to empower individuals by validating lived experiences, fostering resilience, and advocating for equity and inclusion.

Family Therapy

Families face unique challenges that can create conflict, stress, or disconnection. I provide family therapy to help strengthen relationships, improve communication, and foster mutual understanding.

I provide support for families navigating:

✔ Blended & extended family dynamics
✔ Caregiving challenges for aging parents or family members with disabilities
✔ Conflict resolution & improving family communication
✔ Cultural transitions & generational differences
✔ Grief, loss, & major life transitions
✔ Parenting challenges, co-parenting, & discipline concerns
✔ Relationship strain due to financial stress or external pressures
✔ Supporting loved ones with addictions or mental health struggles
✔ Trauma, abuse, & family crises

Family therapy strengthens relationships, fosters understanding, and promotes healthier communication among family members.