If stigma is so clearly harmful, why do we keep creating it? A thoughtful exploration into the architecture of "mis-belonging," the power of language, and how we can unlearn the systems designed to keep us apart.

Growing up in the remote Yukon with sparse resources, books became my lifelines, mentors, and medicine. Explore a curated reading list spanning Indigenous wisdom, somatic trauma healing, neurodiversity, and relational depth—because sometimes the right words are the best therapy.

Therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all process. In this open letter, I share my core principles as a therapist—from sitting together in the dark moments to helping you unlearn what no longer serves you. Take what helps, and leave the rest behind.

A personal reflection on growing up in the Yukon—balancing Kaska heritage, urban Indigenous identity, Northern isolation, and the complex culture of the North.

We live in a world obsessed with forcing complex human beings into simple binary boxes: good or bad, this or that, with us or against us. For a long time, I tried to pick a side. This post is my refusal to shrink—a love letter to the messy, beautiful, untamed space in-between

"I dreamed my dream and arrived in that place. And now I’m conjuring up a new one. I’m looking for inspiration beyond the borders of what I once knew, exploring new territory, and asking who the next version of me will be..."

How many of us walk around feeling like we are too much, or not enough? I like to call this 'a case of the shoulds'—the exhausting pressure to shrink ourselves into societal molds. But please, don't hide your light. I've placed a candle in the window so you can find your way here

Pretending I have it all together—or that I don’t struggle with the same things others do—only adds to the pressures of perfectionism rampant in our culture. I am not perfect. I am human.

Asking me to keep myself separate from my practice is like asking me to hold my breath while I'm running. I can't do it for long

Before I earned my degree, I spent a decade on the frontlines of addiction recovery. These are the lessons I carry with me about trauma, reciprocity, cards over coffee, and what it truly means to heal together.

Counselling, therapy, psychology, coaching... why are there so many titles, and what do they actually mean? As a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC, I break down the differences in education, regulation, diagnosis, and insurance coverage so you can find the right fit for your mental health journey.

What does decolonization look like in practice? From reframing PTSD as an "injury where the blood doesn't flow" to bringing Indigenous worldviews into everyday work, this post explores decolonization as a framework built on humility, connection, and unconditional love.

Eating disorders and body distress in the LGBTQ2+ community are often symptoms of living in a culture saturated with rigid gender binaries. In a world that tells us we need to shrink, choosing radical self-love isn't just about feeling good—it is a powerful act of rebellion.

Ever get your car stuck in the mud? Pushing harder on the gas only digs a deeper hole. Therapy works the same way. Before we can find traction, the very first thing we have to do is take our foot off the gas and learn how to be still.

Step into therapy not as a patient, but as a cartographer of your own life. You hold the map of your unique terrain—the familiar paths, the scary regions, and the quiet places of rest. Explore how Narrative Therapy flips the script, positioning you as the true expert of your story while walking alongside a supportive guide

We don’t just live through events—we live through the stories we weave around them. Discover how narrative therapy helps us reframe our past, explore shifting perspectives, and find deep connection through the power of our personal stories.

Utah was the perfect backdrop to listen to Richard Wagamese’s words. Out on the land, you can feel an interconnectedness across time. Join me on the blog as I reflect on recent travels, reconnecting with my Indigenous roots, and carrying the Seven Grandfather Teachings into daily life and therapeutic practice.

When working with our clients we don’t think, what’s wrong with them. We wonder, what’s happened to them." A gentle introduction to trauma-informed practice—shifting from pathology to protection, understanding automatic bodily responses, and realizing that the key to healing belongs to you.