About Attuned Therapy + Wellness

As a RN Psychotherapist, I support adults, children & youth to find more balance in their lives. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal & grow, and am passionate about supporting families in their healing journey. I have specialized training in trauma, attachment & development, and nervous system regulation. I am also a mom of four kids who have been my greatest teachers.

Our lived experiences impact how safe we feel, our core beliefs and how our minds & bodies work. How we connect with our caregivers while growing up impacts our ability to create deep, meaningful relationships into adulthood.

We can’t change the past. What we can do instead, is reconnect with our inner authenticity that was lost, bit by bit. We can find compassion and gratitude for all that we have done to survive so far. It is only when we develop a relationship deep within and listen to the wisdom held inside our body, that our path towards healing begins.

I completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011 with Honors from Western University, and have spent 14 years learning all that I can about the human mind, body, development and spirituality. Rural nursing provided me opportunities to support all wakes of life, with training in perinatal and obstetrical nursing, palliative care, postoperative care, general medicine, and leadership as a clinical instructor and as a director of care in long-term care. I have advocated for funded lactation support, providing free lactation counselling as a LLL Leader (retired), collaborating with pediatricians during the pandemic as well as our local family health team. In addition, I have trained to write NCLEX test prep questions and have written obstetrical content for a clinical app for nursing students. I have experience creating and presenting for online conferences. I am extremely passionate about providing ethical, high-quality care to clients, prioritizing client-care at all times. I have witnessed how the medical system is broken in many different roles and positions, and I have built our team at Attuned Therapy with careful consideration to ensure that our clients feel safe, seen and well-supported.

My specialized trainings include:

• Internal Family Systems Level One – IFS Institute (2025)
• Internal Family Systems & Intimacy From the Inside Out, Parenting with the Internal Family Systems Model, Internal Family Systems & Children and Adolescents (Online Courses) – IFS Institute (2024)
• 2-Day Self-Regulation Certificate Course: Neurological Interventions for Multisensory Integration, Emotional Regulation and Executive Functioning – Varleisha Lyons (2024)
• Certified ADHD Professional Intensive Training Course: Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing ADHD Across the Lifespan – 30-Hour Online Course (2024)
• Brainspotting Phase One – Cynthia Schwartzberg (2023)
• Stepping Stone: 16 Week Comprehensive IFS Course Certificate – IFSCA (2023)
• Compassionate Inquiry Certificate, 240 Hour Professional Online Training – Compassionate Inquiry (2023)
• Complex PTSD and Trauma Certification Training: Interventions from EMDR, Parts Work, CPT and Polyvagal Theory – Dr. Arielle Schwartz (2022)
• Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) – Postpartum Support International (2020)
• Certified Baby-Led Sleep Specialist – Isla Grace Sleep (2020)
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – IBLCE (2018)

I see individual clients at our welcoming office in Kincardine, Ontario. I also offer virtual therapy sessions to clients throughout Ontario.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I support individuals of all ages—from children and youth to adults—in finding balance and meaning in their lives. I completed a Master of Arts in Theology – Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy from Wildred Laurier University in 2024. I am passionate about guiding individuals and families on their healing journeys, using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy, and art-inspired therapy. My client-centered approach is adaptable to meet the unique needs of each person I work with.

I find fulfillment in helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief, family conflicts and spiritual struggles. I believe in the inherent capacity for growth and transformation within each of us, and my role is to be a guide and catalyst for clients as they embark on their journey toward meaning, growth, and healing. My approach is grounded in compassion and empathy, allowing
me to build trust and respect with those I serve.

My specialized trainings include: 

• Emotion Focused Family Therapy (2024)
• Compassionate Inquiry Self-Study Short Course (2025)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2023)

I have a particular passion for working with children and youth, using art-inspired therapy to provide a safe and creative environment for emotional expression. I also recognize the importance of family dynamics in the well-being of children and youth and strive to foster resilience and confidence in young individuals. My work is informed by my own healing journey, and I seek to help my clients cultivate harmony and alignment within themselves and their world.

I specialize in supporting youth, adults, and couples who are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, and other emotional struggles. Whether you’re coping with past trauma, attachment wounds, or the impact of systemic and cultural stressors, I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward healing.

Having spent two decades as an educator in Nunavut, I bring a deep understanding of the colonial and systemic factors that affect Indigenous and marginalized communities. This experience has shaped my commitment to holding space for those who often carry unseen and unspoken burdens.

I know how overwhelming it can feel to share your story, especially when it involves pain you’ve been carrying for a long time. My role is to offer you a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where your experiences are honored and your healing process is respected.

I hold a Master of Education as well as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I am a trained EMDR therapist and draw from a variety of trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Polyvagal Theory. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, and we’ll work collaboratively to set goals and find the strategies that resonate most with you.

My specialized trainings include:

• Narcissistic Abuse Certification – Dr. Ramani (2025 – In Progress)
• EMDR – Dr. Amanda Bell (2024)
• Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy – IPSRT Institute (2024)
• Mastering the Treatment of Trauma; Working with the Pain of Abandonment; Strategies to Help Clients Navigate and Build Skills of Repair; The Vagal System as a Key to the Treatment to Trauma; Internal Family Systems; How to Target the Limbic System to Reverse Trauma’s Physiological Imprint – NICABM (2023-2024)
• Therapeutic Approaches to Working with Pornography, Working with Infidelity, and Kink, Nonmonogamy, and BDSM – ZUR Institute – Marty Klein (2024)
• Cognitive Coaching Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 – University of PEI (2014-2017)

Though you may not have chosen the experiences that brought you here, you do have the power to choose healing. You don’t have to do it alone. I would be honored to support you on your journey toward emotional clarity, connection, and self-trust.

Attuned Therapy + Wellness is located in Kincardine, Ontario, offering a warm and welcoming space for in-person therapy sessions. Our clinic serves individuals, couples, and families in Bruce County, Grey County, and Huron County, including Port Elgin, Goderich, Walkerton, Hanover, and surrounding areas.

For those outside our local area, we offer secure, convenient virtual therapy across Ontario, so you can access expert trauma-informed care from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re in Toronto, Ottawa, London, Hamilton, or a rural community, our online therapy services provide the same compassionate, effective support as in-person sessions—helping you heal, no matter where you are.