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Please go to my website for more information on what I do in counselling and coaching and services.

Are you between the ages of 12 and 35 years old struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, body image concerns and not sure why it all started? Are you struggling to manage your stress levels and all of life's demands? Are you or one of your loved ones struggling with psychosis? I am here for you. My PASSION is helping young folks navigate the difficulties that are so apparent during these stages of life. If you are looking for someone to celebrate you, challenge you, see you, & remember your story, I vow that to you.

So let's dig deep together. I offer a non-judgemental space for you to explore who you truly are. To build connection & meaning. To be vulnerable & know you are safe. In our sessions, I get curious about who you are. I offer a range of services from individual counselling; family consultation; outreach support; and psychosocial rehabilitation support.

I guarantee that you will hear back from me within 24 hrs Mon-Fri! I understand that when you're looking for help, you need it NOW, not weeks from now. You do not have to suffer alone. Please visit www.supportwiths.ca for more information and to book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. I offer in-person and virtual appointments to people across BC. I look forward to connecting with you!

I've been fortunate to have spent 40 years in the counselling and therapy field. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be in human services. I completed a diploma in counselling in 1978 and started my career working and living on First Nations Reserves in North Western Ontario. After working for several more years, I eventually attended graduate school. I worked as a therapist for a time, and applied for a 4 year internship in Family Therapy at Pacific Coast Therapy Training Institute. Under the guidance of Dr. David Freeman, among others, the academic emphasis was placed on understanding the importance of theory in clinical practice. That training was one which resonated with me the most, and it enabled me to understand the power of the stories we are told, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. I remained at the Institute as a faculty member, therapist, Clinic Director and Instructor for another 8 years. Additionally, I maintained a private practice where I work with clients employing a Systems orientation. For the past 18 years, I have been the Clinical Director at Jewish Family Services.

In April of 2017, I published “My Life Under Water", a semi-autobiographical tale of my struggle in the Vancouver of the 1970s. It told the story of coming out as a gay young swimmer. I'm pleased to say that my book was a finalist for the Canadian Book Awards, and it brought attention to the broader community that being different for many continues to be a complex struggle. My second book - "My Life Above Water" - details the advent of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Vancouver during 1983 and was published in 2019.

Throughout many years of training, I've come to believe that for many, the past is alive in the present. My guiding philosophy is to understand how family and/or family of choice may influence who we are and who we may become.

I am a registered psychotherapist and co-founder of You Therapies YXE in downtown Saskatoon, where I provide both in-person sessions and virtual sessions to the surrounding area of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia. My practice is rooted in a trauma-informed and integrative approach, drawing from Gestalt, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Compassionate Inquiry, and Polyvagal-informed care. I specialize in supporting individuals and families navigating trauma, addictions, and recovery. I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their resilience, build meaningful change, and create lives aligned with their refined values meeting them where they are at in this present moment.