Clinical supervision

$175/ 50 minutes

The Root Workers are the: containers, sin-eaters, hope holders, soldiers of suffering, we contain suffering and pain in society and metabolize it into possibility…we are the shadow parts of the collective. We tend to the root of things, to the deeply buried parts of human suffering, society, and the global consciousness – Jennifer Mullan (Decolonizing Therapy, 2023)

The work we do can be difficult, heavy, isolating as well as intuitive, rewarding, and purposeful. I offer a safe and sensitive space to hold all the complexities that may arise for you.

My main focus is creating a strong relational base where you can feel comfortable, supported, and not so alone- I'm with you every step of the way. Our meetings will typically flow organically, primarily led with what you'd like to get out of our meetings, checking in with your SEUS, and any intentions you've set out to achieve. In our meetings you'll find me in flux from: teacher, colleague, consultant, mentor, listener, co-conspirator and learner.

My hope is that we will both be open to: feeling, making mistakes, questioning, unlearning, and relearning, while being: human, accountable, political, vulnerable and most importantly, being ourselves. 

crpo-qualified clinical supervisor

met requirements

• A member in "good standing" with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

• RP meeting independent practice with over 5+ years of extensive clinical experience

• Completed 30 hours of training with Lois Ehrmann, PhD, LPC, NCC/ACS in her course Effective Clinical Supervision 

• On-going signed declarations of my understanding of CRPO’s definitions of clinical supervision, clinical supervisor, and the scope of practice of psychotherapy

• Completed CRPO’s module on Clinical Supervision

My Clinical experience

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University 

• Working in the mental health field for over 10 years

• Owner of this Private Practice for over 5 years, supporting mainly LGBTQ2SA+ and/or racialized therapy participants ages 16+ with: sexual/gender/racial identity exploration, formation and affirmation along with trauma: minority stress, microaggressions/racial violence, and systemic violence

• Previous experience as an Independent Contractor within a therapy collective offering support to LGBTQ2SA+ therapy participants across Canada (Our Landing Place)

• Previous experience as a Support Group Facilitator Coming out Over Coffee at FSTV, a safe space and discussion/support group for LGBTQ2SA+ individuals ages 19+

• Experienced as an EAP Counsellor and working within an EAP organization

• Five years of combined experience working on multiple helplines: London and District Distress Line, Crisis Line, and Seniors Helpline, Mental Health Helpline, Drug and Alcohol Helpline, Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline, and Good2Talk

relevant Training

• IFS Online Circle: Foundations of the IFS Model (6 Month Program): Dick Schwartz

• Belonging Ambiguity Project: Karine Bell & the Rooted Village Team

• Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS) 2nd edition

• Trauma of Racism: Thema Bryant & Ruth Buczynski

• Hormone Readiness Assessment Training for Gender Affirming Care: Matsui De Roo

• Blending Western Practices with Traditional Aboriginal Approaches: Elder Little Brown Bear

• Trauma Attachment Affect, Dysregulation & Shame: Lisa Ferentz

• Applied Suicide and Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)