Andrea takes an eclectic approach to therapy and works collaboratively
with her clients to create individualized treatment plans that honour her
clients’ needs. She believes that everyone has their own unique personality
— that a one-size-fits-all therapy — is not an effective approach. Andrea’s
approach is person-centred and draws from psychodynamic, narrative,
relational, cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused brief
therapy. She incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS) through a trauma informed lens.
Her personal mandate is to help all people including those
experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, suicidal thoughts, depression, substance abuse, fertility issues,
caregiver burnout, sexual identity, gender identity, life transitions and
family conflicts.
Andrea has spent her life in both a caring and a caregiver role. A camp
counsellor, a sports coach, and an elementary and secondary teacher for the
past 15 years, Andrea has dedicated her life to helping others. As a
secondary teacher, she collaborated with local agencies, parents, and
families to provide the support both these individuals and groups required.
A part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Andrea has been a leader in Muskoka
schools and school boards advocating, making connections, and listening to
the concerns and challenges that the 2SLGBTQ+ community faces.
She is
confident that these experiences and skills are the solid foundation upon
which she can advocate and support effective and caring counselling
and assistance to a broad spectrum of people, all of whom have different
needs and life challenges.
Andrea holds a degree of high distinction in her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a
Bachelor of Education from Lakehead University.
As well, Andrea is a registered teacher with the
Ontario College of Teachers (OCT), a member of Canadian Counselling and
Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and is currently practising under
supervision as a registering psychotherapist with the College of Registered
Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
Book a free 20-minute consultation online, by phone, or in person, to see if
Andrea is a good fit for you and your personal therapy goals.
