Having worked with hundreds of families in varying circumstances enables me to hone the lens of parents and children alike - a skill that provides parents with insightful understanding of their child’s needs.

As a frontline youth worker, there is nothing that I have not seen. Behaviour that is unfamiliar and terrifying to you is familiar and manageable to me. I’ve helped hundreds of parents dive in and not run away when things are feeling hopeless.

I’ve been the person to intervene and support children in moments of crisis, even when they are disengaged. Through tears, screams, utter silence and the kinds of behaviours that test you, I’ve been challenged to think on the spot and step outside the box.

This has allowed me to develop a valuable knowledge base filled with practical tools and adaptable strategies for families navigating their own distinct realities.

Taking parenting back into your own hands involves slowing down to meet a child where they are by approaching them from a place of neutrality. When you slow down, you can identify your ego (and check it), break down barriers and discover that there are real ways for things to get better.

I hold an Honours Diploma in Advanced Child and Youth Care from George Brown College and a Social Service Worker Diploma. I have invested the last nine years in the frontlines of reputable hospitals, mental health facilities and public and private schools across the GTA, working directly with thousands of youth experiencing everything from mental health challenges to family transitions.

I am also a certified life coach through the Centre For Applied Neuroscience, specializing in self-development and communication coaching for parents, youth and adults.

In my years of frontline crisis intervention, one reality remains true.

The consistent involvement of a caring adult in a child’s life is the most important source of empathy, protection and possibility for healthier family functioning.

Through purposeful discussion we will develop and prioritize practical strategies to create momentum in strengthening your most important relationships.

I’m ready when you are.