(Open to new clients as of May 1st, 2025)
Personal Statement:
I am passionate about creating a safe, collaborative, and inclusive space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered in their healing journey. As a therapist, I view each client as the expert in their own life and believe that meaningful change happens when we feel genuinely supported and accepted. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centered, and culturally sensitive lens, with a strong emphasis on building authentic therapeutic relationships.
With over three years of experience in mental health, I have supported individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, addictions, body image concerns, and major life transitions. I have a particular interest in working with youth and young adults, as well as those exploring identity and self-worth. My approach draws on evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based strategies, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I also integrate creative and narrative tools to support clients in expressing their stories in meaningful ways.
I am currently completing a Master of Arts in Theology with a focus on Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at Wilfrid Laurier University. My academic and clinical training are deeply informed by a belief in the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, and I strive to meet each client with compassion, curiosity, and respect.
Outside of the therapy room, I find grounding in storytelling, artistic expression, and spending time in nature—all of which inspire and inform my therapeutic presence.
Certifications, Memberships, and Accreditations:
- · Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy – Level 1 (PESI)
- 2-Day Intensive Mindfulness Certification (PESI)
- Foundations in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Practice
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (2022 – Present)
- Psychological First Aid – Caring for Others & Self-Care (2023 – Present)
- First Aid & CPR Level C (2023 – Present)
Education:
- Master of Arts in Theology – Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy (In Progress, expected 2026) Wilfrid Laurier University – Waterloo, ON
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2021) Carleton University – Ottawa, ON
- Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care (2018) Algonquin College – Ottawa, ON
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Arabic
Areas of Special Interest:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
- Addictions & Harm Reduction
- Body Image & Self-Esteem
- Youth & Young Adults
- Identity Development & Life Transitions
- CBT & DBT
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Grief & Loss
- Cultural Identity & Spiritual Integration
- Creative Expression & Narrative Therapy
- Attachment & Relational Concerns