Hi, I'm Megan!
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and I'm really glad you're here.
I've always been drawn to understanding people, their experiences, and what shapes the way we move through life. My path to becoming a therapist wasn't a straight line, though. Before entering the counselling field, I worked in frontline and high-stress environments, where pushing through, doing more, and keeping things moving often felt like the only option.
For a long time, I didn't fully recognize what that pace was costing me. It took my own experiences with burnout, health, and feeling disconnected from myself to start paying attention to what I needed, rather than what I thought I should be able to handle.
That experience changed the way I understood the relationship between our mental health, our bodies, and the expectations we carry. It also shaped the kind of therapist I wanted to become.
How I see The Work
I don't believe there's one right way to navigate life, and I don't believe there's one right way to do therapy. We're all shaped by different experiences, expectations, relationships, and environments, and I want to understand how those things have shaped you.
I'm especially interested in the relationship between our minds, our bodies, and our nervous systems. Sometimes, we can understand something logically and still find ourselves caught in the same patterns. We can know we need to slow down and still struggle to switch off, or recognize that we're being hard on ourselves and still find it difficult to do things differently. There's often more going on beneath the surface, and I want to make space to understand it.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. We'll draw on different therapeutic approaches, get curious about what's coming up for you, and explore what feels helpful rather than forcing you into a particular way of doing things. There's no expectation that you'll have the right words, know exactly what you need, or make sense of everything right away.
I'm not interested in helping you become someone else. I'm interested in helping you understand yourself, reconnect with what matters to you, and make room for change without treating who you are right now as something that needs fixing.
What It's Like To Work With Me
I want you to feel like you can show up as yourself here. You don't need to have the perfect explanation for what you're feeling, make your experiences sound more manageable, or leave the difficult parts out. We can talk about the things that feel confusing, uncomfortable, or hard to admit, without shame becoming another thing you have to carry.
I'll meet you with warmth, curiosity, and compassion, and I'll also ask questions that invite you to look a little closer. Sometimes, that means slowing down and making space for something you've been pushing aside. Other times, it might mean gently challenging a pattern, an expectation, or a belief you've never really stopped to question.
We'll figure things out together. I'll bring my knowledge and therapeutic tools, and you'll bring your own experiences, needs, and understanding of yourself. You get a say in how we work, and we'll make adjustments along the way.
There isn't a timeline you need to follow or a version of yourself you need to reach. We'll work with where you are, even when that feels messy or uncertain, and make space for the kind of change that feels meaningful to you.
You don't have to choose between accepting yourself and wanting something to change. There's room for both!
Approaches I Draw From
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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facilitates emotional processing and helps create secure relationships with self and others
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rooted in attachment theory
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encourages emotional exploration and processing
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aims to help understand and manage emotions, improve relationships, and foster secure connections
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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focuses on building practical skills to manage intense emotions and navigate life more effectively
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teaches four core skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
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aims to help you feel more in control of your emotions, reduce overwhelm, and build a life that feels stable, meaningful, and aligned with your values
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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helps accepts thoughts and feelings without judgment
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committed to values and beliefs that align with your life
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helps to create a more meaningful and open life by engaging in behaviours that are consistent with our values, even in the face of discomfort
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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helps identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours
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focuses on the present and helps to recognize and challenge automatic negative thoughts and beliefs, replacing them with more realistic and helpful ones
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aims to improve mental well-being and functioning by fostering a more positive and adaptive way of thinking and behaving
Professional Credentials
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Community and Justice Services
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Sir Sandford Fleming College
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Social Development Studies
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Legal Studies Minor, Social Work Specialization
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University of Waterloo
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
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Yorkville University
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (#18857)
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College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario
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Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
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Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist
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Presently completing through Evergreen Certifications
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Beyond Psychotherapy
When I'm not working, you'll usually find me at SPINCO, lifting weights, practising yoga, or getting outside for a walk. I'm a big fan of reality TV drama, Taylor Swift, psychological thrillers, and anything yellow (the sunflower theme might have given that one away).
I also love the slower things, reading, colouring, journaling, doing puzzles, and spending time with the people I love. They're little reminders that taking care of ourselves doesn't always have to mean doing more. Sometimes, it's about making room for the things that help us feel like ourselves again.
I'm looking forward to meeting you, wherever you're starting from!