Hello, my name is Cassidy. I have been working and volunteering in the mental health field for ten years and acting as an addictions therapist for the last six.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Brain and Cognition as well as a Graduate Certificate in Addictions: Prevention and Treatment. I am working to complete my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I am currently a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).

I have experience treating a range of concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression,trauma symptoms, relationships, self-esteem, body image, communication skills, system navigation, ADHD, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

My approach as a therapist is client-centred, meaning that I put your perspectives and needs first. I incorporate concepts and interventions from multiple therapeutic methods, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Experiential Therapy. I bring to my work a combination of what I’ve learned in school, in my personal life, and from all my clients over the years.

I value the privilege of witnessing and holding my clients’ stories. I try to honor the courage and vulnerability that we exercise when we ask for help. I strive to remain nonjudgmental and curious in my sessions while making generous assumptions. It is also important to me to de-pathologizing and normalize your symptoms. Our mental health does not exist in a vacuum - we live in a society full of intersecting forms of oppression, and very often the symptoms we experience are valid responses to these conditions.

My professional approach is also informed by my lived experience as a Queer, neurodivergent woman. I have so much passion and care for these communities. Working with me, you can expect to laugh and feel comfortable. My mind likes to think in metaphors and mental images, and I share them often in sessions.

In my personal life, I am blessed to live with my very sweet spouse and my very mean cat. I have passions for crocheting, all things spooky, and watching/reading content about whichever fandom I am currently hyperfixating on (The Lord of the Rings right now)!

If my approach and presence feel like a good fit for you, please reach out today to begin our work together.