At Growth Psychotherapy, I collaborate with healthcare providers who serve individuals and couples impacted by chronic stress and trauma. I offer trauma-focused, evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of first responders, frontline professionals, and trauma-exposed adults.

If you're looking for a trusted mental health partner for your patient, this page outlines everything you need to know.

Clinical Focus

I work with patients experiencing:

• Chronic stress, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation

• Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and moral injury

• Anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation

• Grief and cumulative loss

• Complex trauma and adverse early experiences

Therapeutic Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness-based Therapy

• Attachment-based Therapy

• The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy

All care is trauma-informed, neurobiologically grounded, and individualized for each client.

Who I Work With

I see adult clients who are:

• First responders (firefighters, police, EMS, correctional officers, dispatch)

• ICU, ER, and frontline healthcare professionals

• Military personnel and veterans

• Adults with chronic or complex trauma histories

• Couples experiencing conflicts and communication breakdown in their relationship

I do not currently treat youth (16 years and younger).

Why Refer to My Practice?

• Personalized therapy for adult (18+) individuals and couples

• Prompt scheduling (initial contact within 1–2 business days)

• Secure, PHIPA-compliant communication and Telehealth

• Trauma-informed, collaborative care

• Option for inter-provider communication (with consent)

• Collaborative and timely psychiatric consultation with Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Clinic

• Direct billing with most insurance companies

• Reduced rate offered

Your patient’s well-being is my priority. I ensure a smooth referral experience and clear boundaries around scope of practice and follow-up.

Location & Access

• Location: Ontario

• Telehealth: Available for residents of Ontario

• Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am to 7:00pm

How to Refer a Patient

Referring is easy and secure. You may:

• Use this encrypted Referral Form: Growth Psychotherapy Contact and Referral Form

I will contact your patient within 24–48 hours of receiving the referral. With appropriate consent, I welcome coordination of care.

Credentials

• Registered Nurse - CNO

• Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - CRPO

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

• Cognitive Processing Therapy

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1

• 10+ years experience in trauma and mental health nursing in community and hospital settings

• Background in supporting high-stress, high-stakes professionals

Let’s Connect

If you’d like to discuss a case, collaborate or connect to ensure it’s a good match before referring, feel free to reach out directly at the contact information below.