Need to Know: Common Questions

No. Faith integration is completely optional. Some clients want to include prayer or explore how faith and mental health connect; others prefer a strictly clinical approach. You decide what feels safe and helpful.

You’re not alone. Many of my clients carry pain from faith spaces. Therapy here is non-judgmental and shame-free. We can process spiritual hurt safely, or keep faith out of sessions entirely — your choice.

I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Ontario. Many extended health plans and some government programs (including supports for Veterans, Indigenous Peoples, and Refugees) cover my services. Check with your plan or ask me for guidance.

I integrate evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, somatic resourcing, polyvagal practices, and attachment-based healing — all tailored to your pace and needs.

No. I work with people from any (or no) faith background. If faith matters to you — whether as a source of hope or pain — we can include it gently. If not, your sessions remain fully clinical and client-led.