My journey to this work has been anything but linear. I began in fashion design, drawn to creativity and human expression, later becoming a stylist, and then a mortgage broker and financial advisor. Each role helped me understand people in different ways — the stories they carry, the pressures they hide, and the quiet longing for peace that lives beneath the surface of success.

 

When my mother was diagnosed with cancer, my world shifted. Grief and unhealed family pain came rushing forward, forcing me to stop running and begin the work of truly listening to myself. Through therapy, mindfulness, and Buddhist practice, I learned that healing is not about forgetting what hurt us — it’s about learning to hold that pain with tenderness. Over time, I realized that the same practices that saved me could become a way to help others find their own light.

 

During the pandemic, I completed my undergraduate degree in Buddhism, Psychology, and Mental Health at the University of Toronto, followed by a Master of Pastoral Studies in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at Emmanuel College, with a Certificate in Buddhist Spiritual Care. Those years changed everything for me — they gave shape to a lifelong calling to accompany others through transformation.

 

Today, I offer therapy and spiritual care that integrates mindfulness-based, emotion-focused, and holistic approaches, grounded in compassion and presence. I feel deeply connected to people from all cultures, faiths, and identities, and my practice is an affirming space for the LGBTQ+ community. I support individuals navigating grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and spiritual exploration, helping them rebuild trust in themselves and rediscover meaning in their lives.

 

In hospitals and in private practice, I strive to create spaces where pain can be met with gentleness — and where healing becomes an act of courage. For me, this work is not just a career; it is a devotion to human connection and awareness.

 

And this is just the beginning of my journey. I’m currently developing online self-help programs inspired by my therapeutic philosophy, and will soon be sharing teachings through podcasts, group experiences, and community events designed to bring mindfulness, compassion, and spiritual care into everyday life. My hope is to keep creating spaces where people can learn, heal, and remember that they are never alone on the path home to themselves.