Changes in roles—whether it’s becoming a parent, shifting careers, or moving through grief—can bring up a lot of emotions and questions about identity. Sometimes, figuring out what support is needed (and where to find it) can make all the difference. For some, this includes strengthening communication skills, adjusting to new dynamics, or making sense of shifting relationships.

Interpersonal therapy (IPT) offers a framework for exploring these transitions, attachment patterns, and social supports.

It’s easy to be hard on yourself—most people are their own worst critic. Some find that their inner voice keeps them stuck in patterns of doubt, guilt, or feeling “never good enough.” Learning to approach yourself with the same kindness and patience you’d offer a friend can shift this dynamic in powerful ways.

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) explores how self-criticism develops and how it can be reshaped into something more helpful.

Thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and even physical reactions are all connected. Understanding how these patterns play out can bring insight into why certain habits or reactions feel automatic. Some people find it helpful to map out these connections and experiment with ways to shift them—whether it’s changing a thinking pattern, testing out a new way of responding, or creating space for different emotional experiences.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers tools for identifying and shifting these cycles, while Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) introduces strategies for handling distress and regulating emotions in ways that feel more manageable.

Mindfulness doesn’t have to mean sitting still and meditating for hours. At its core, it’s about noticing what’s happening in the present moment without judgment. This might mean recognizing emotional patterns, becoming aware of how stress feels in the body, or experimenting with grounding techniques that make daily life feel a little more steady.

Concepts from mindfulness-based approaches are woven throughout many of the therapeutic modalities above, offering ways to build self-awareness and presence in a way that feels natural.

Pregnancy and early parenthood come with huge shifts—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Many new parents struggle with identity shifts, unexpected emotions, or a sense of losing parts of themselves. While this is common, it often isn’t talked about openly.

Therapy during this period can include processing these changes, navigating shifting relationships, and exploring ways to care for yourself while caring for others. Training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) allows me to bring a well-rounded understanding of mental health in this stage of life, incorporating approaches that are tailored to the realities of parenthood.

• Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) # 11324 | College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
  
  
• Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) # PSI8033 | Postpartum Support International 
  
  
• Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS) | Evergreen Certifications

• Clinical Training in IPT (Interpersonal Psychotherapy) Level A: IPT Perinatal Course | IPT Institute
  
  
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 |The Gottman Institute 
  
  
• Janina Fisher’s Shame Certification Training: Integrative Somatic, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, & Neurobiological Strategies to Transform Self-Loathing | PESI
  
  
• Self-compassion Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Perinatal Mental Health Issues 
  
  
•  The Art of the Body: An Introduction to Integrating Art Therapy Techniques with Sensorimotor Psychotherapy | Jaquie Compton RP, RCAT 
  
  
•  Leaning Into Discomfort: Trauma-Informed, Somatic and Art-Based Group Supervision and Consultation Program | Jaquie Compton RP, RCAT
  
  
• Creative Arts Approaches for Reflective Practice and Self-Care in Counseling
  
  
• Expected Discomfort vs Adverse Effects of Mindfulness: A Guide for Therapists