ABOUT LEILY

"Life has a way of throwing us off course with unexpected hurdles. When those moments hit, therapy becomes a reliable compass."

My ultimate goal is to provide you with a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space that is built on trust and transparency where you can untangle your thoughts, feelings and concerns, especially when things feel overwhelming. Together, we'll untie the knots, expose past coping strategies that are no longer serving you, uncover your hidden strengths, reframe challenges as opportunities for growth and create more effective patterns in your life. I believe that clients already have the internal strength needed to reach their goals, and that my role is to help them build upon their skills to attain those goals.

I strive to meet clients where they are in their journey, and approach each person with an individualized and collaborative perspective. As part of this process, I use an integrative approach to counselling that draws from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), humanistic therapy and solution-focused therapy. I often incorporate mindfulness, emotion-focused or narrative practices into sessions as well. This flexibility allows me to customize my approach to best meet your needs. 

I work with adolescents (ages 13+), adults and couples experiencing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion dysregulation, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, understanding of self and identity, parenting and life transitions. I also have a special passion for supporting those struggling with infertility and pre- to post-natal life transitions. 

In sessions, I want to make my clients feel seen, heard and understood. But more than that, my aim is to find the appropriate coping strategies that work for each person and can help relieve some of their distress, manage symptoms and improve their overall mental health well-being. 

I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University and am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO. I am also a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Prior to embarking on a career in psychotherapy, I worked in the public relations and communications sector and also supported children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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In order to get started, you can either book a session through my online scheduler below, or call or e-mail my office, and my assistant will get the process started.