Our Practice

A dynamic therapeutic practice

Through a combination of therapeutic methods and yoga and meditative techniques, sessions are catered to your individual need. Learn more about our modalities on this page

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Counselling

  • Our 30 minute consultations are an opportunity for you to get a feel for what counselling will be like. In our consultation you can get a sense of our therapeutic style and the modalities used in a full length counselling session.

  • Access to mental health support should be available to people at different stages of life and financial circumstances. For this reason, I offer a limited number of low-cost therapy sessions at a reduced rate of $100 per session.

    These spots are intended for individuals who may benefit from therapy but are experiencing financial barriers to accessing care. Low-cost sessions provide the same compassionate, trauma-informed support as my standard sessions and may be particularly helpful for those seeking support with stress, life transitions, emotional regulation, or personal growth.

    Because these spaces are limited, they are offered on a case-by-case basis and may involve a brief conversation to determine fit and availability.

    If you are interested in a low-cost session, please feel free to mention this when reaching out.

  • Sessions are 60 mins, and can include a combination of any or all of the methods listed. Together with your therapist you will create individually catered goals to address your current concerns. All modalities are utilized from a trauma-informed perspective.

    Mindfulness

    Cognitive behaviour therapy

    Meditation techniques

    Narrative therapy

    Somatic breathing

    EMDR

    Dialectical behaviour therapy

    Attachement based

    ACT

  • For clients interested in EMDR therapy, I offer a structured 6-session EMDR Therapy Package designed to support trauma processing and nervous system regulation.

    EMDR can be especially helpful for individuals who have previously engaged in talk therapy but are looking for a different approach that incorporates the body and nervous system in the healing process.

    The first sessions focus on understanding your history and building grounding and regulation skills, followed by EMDR reprocessing to help reduce the emotional impact of past experiences.

    To support consistency and meaningful progress, the EMDR Therapy Package is offered at $185 per session with a minimum commitment of six sessions.

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Yoga and Meditation

  • Sit With It is a three-part series created for Black and BIPOC women who want to feel more grounded in their bodies by developing a yoga and meditation practice of their own.

    Each session centers body, breath, and mind through gentle movement and meditation. No pressure. No perfection. Just space to slow down, soften, and start where you are. This series invites you to sit with your experiences — not fix or force them — and find presence at your own pace.

    Visit the Events page to join the next series.

  • Coming Soon. Register for our email list for updates.

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Speaking & Program Facilitation

  • Sessions can be tailored to your group, and can include a combination of any or all of the methods listed. Together with your facilitator you will create individually catered goals to address your current concerns. All modalities are utilized from a trauma-informed perspective. Pricing may vary.

    Mindfulness

    Cognitive behaviour therapy

    Meditation techniques

    Narrative therapy

    Yoga

    Somatic breathing

    EMDR

    Dialectical behaviour therapy

    Attachment based

  • From intimate support groups to organizational retreats, our transformative and inclusive programs provide spaces for individuals to reconnect with themselves and others, emerging empowered and inspired.

    This can be presented as a series or a one-time workshop. Pricing Varies.

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Contact us

Black Lotus

Toronto, ON, Canada

M4P 1Y3