Services

I offer individual equine therapy sessions at the Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association (WELCA).

Equine-assisted therapy is an effective treatment approach for a variety of mental health challenges. In a typical therapy session, clients engage with horses at WELCA (this can involve grooming the horses, observing one’s own responses to the horses when in contact with them, completing activities intended to communicate and guide the horses, or simply being in the horses company). These interactions can help build emotional regulation and can result in a significant reduction in stress and anxiety. As these interactions take place, I make use of other therapeutic approaches (such as cognitive behavioural therapy and narrative therapy) and work collaboratively with clients to identify their current concerns, generate evidence-based solutions, develop a treatment plan, and improve psychological wellbeing.

I offer individual therapy sessions online and by phone to allow clients to access mental health care from the comfort and convenience of their own home.

I use a secure and user friendly platform to provide clients with a safe and confidential space to discuss their concerns and to work towards achieving their mental health goals

I am an Associate Lecturer at the University of Alberta in the Department of Psychology. I teach courses with a focus on animal and nature-assisted therapy, interpersonal relationships, psychological development, psychopathology, and nonverbal communication. 

I offer educational talks addressing animal and nature-assisted therapy to mental health care practitioners and other groups in the community.