Caring for others—whether as a caregiver, a parent, or someone managing chronic pain—can feel overwhelming. You’re constantly holding everything together, but when do you get to exhale? My approach is compassionate, realistic, and focused on what actually works for you.

Therapy with me is not about quick fixes or toxic positivity. It’s about creating space for you—to process what you’ve been carrying, to set boundaries without guilt, and to develop tools that help make life feel lighter. I take a client-centered, strength-based approach, meaning we focus on what’s possible, not just what’s hard.

Whether you’re navigating caregiver stress, aging challenges, or the emotional toll of chronic pain, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work toward relief, clarity, and a plan that honors both your needs and your responsibilities. You don’t have to do this alone.

Courtney’s academic background in social work, legal studies, and sociology provides her with a deep understanding of the complex emotional, relational, and systemic challenges her clients face. She combines clinical knowledge with real-world experience to offer compassionate and practical therapy tailored to each individual’s needs.

🔹 Master of Social Work – University of Waterloo (In Progress)

Developing advanced therapeutic skills with a focus on client-centered, evidence-based approaches for individuals, caregivers, and families.

🔹 EMDR Certificate (EMDRIA Approved)(2026)

🔹 Trauma and Addictions Training Certificate – Wilfrid Laurier University(November 2025)

🔹 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Foundations Certificate – McMaster University (March 2026)

🔹 Bachelor of Social Work – McMaster University (2024)

Graduated with Distinction. Dean’s Honours List. Specialized in mental health, family dynamics, and social justice in healthcare and caregiving settings.

🔹 Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Sociology – University of Waterloo (2016)

Graduated with Distinction. Gained a strong foundation in understanding societal systems, human behaviour, and advocacy.

Courtney’s education and training equip her to support caregivers, individuals navigating chronic pain, and those facing major life transitions with an approach that is both empathetic and solution-focused.

🔹 Mending Broken Hearts Training (Indigenous Intergenerational Trauma and Grief Training) - White Bison - (March 2026)

🔹 Warrior Down Recovery Coach Training (Indigenous Relapse and Recovery Support) – White Bison (August 2025)

🔹 First Nations Mental Health First Aid – Mental Health Commission of Canada (May 2025)

🔹 Motivational Interviewing and Addictions – Psychwire (August 2025)

🔹 Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy Course – PESI Canada (July 2025)

🔹 Treating Complex PTSD – Udemy (May 2025)

🔹 Emotionally Focused Therapy – On Target Couple Interventions in the Age of Attachment – PESI Canada (March 2025)

🔹 Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy - PESI Canada (March 2025)

🔹 Certified Trauma Treatment Professional - PESI Canada (March 2025)

🔹 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Training for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - PESI Canada (February 2025)

🔹 Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Intensive Training – PESI Canada (February 2025)

🔹 Applied Suicide Intervention Training – Living Works (April 2022)

🔹 Niagara Falls

🔹 Niagara-On-The-Lake

🔹 Thorold

🔹 St. Catharines