Life will always have waves. Therapy isn’t about stopping them, but about navigating what comes with clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll explore ways to help you stay steady, even when things feel unpredictable or rough.

 

Hi, I’m Cara. I’ve had the deeply rewarding privilege of serving my community as a first responder for over 22 years. During that time, I’ve most cherished the relationships I’ve had the opportunity to develop, the moments of being welcomed into people’s lives during some of their most challenging times, supporting the community members I served and the colleagues I stood beside. My experience in this role has strengthened my dedication to compassionate care and reaffirmed my commitment to supporting others.

 

I grew up on a farm in rural Alberta, where 4-H clubs, early mornings, and community sports shaped my childhood. Now, as a mom, I’m often found cheering from the sidelines and keeping up with my kids’ active lives. I cherish time with family and friends, enjoy staying active through sports, running, and hot yoga, and love spending time outdoors, especially in warm weather.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. My hope is to create a space where you feel safe to be yourself. I strive to build a collaborative relationship rooted in trust, where personal growth, self-discovery, and lasting change can unfold.

 

My practice includes work with adolescents and adults, and I’m especially drawn to supporting people in helping or high-responsibility roles, as well as those navigating life transitions or periods of change. My areas of focus include trauma, women’s mental health, parenting and reproductive experiences, grief and loss, relationships, identity, and self-esteem.

 

I bring both personal insight and professional experience to this work and am committed to walking alongside you through your unique process. I work from a trauma-informed lens, which means I’ll approach your story with empathy, care, and an understanding of how trauma can shape your inner world and day-to-day experience. My focus is on safety, choice, and empowerment, and I aim to create an environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported at your own pace.

 

I’m trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a proven approach that helps people work through trauma, as well as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which supports identifying unhelpful patterns and developing more supportive ways of thinking and responding. My therapeutic approach also draws from person-centred, emotion-focused, internal family systems (IFS), and attachment-based frameworks.

 

I believe therapy can be a powerful space to gain clarity, deepen self-awareness, nurture meaningful relationships, and reconnect with what matters most. In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to feel off balance. Taking time to pause, reflect, and realign can open the door to growth and resilience.

 

If you’re going through a tough season of life, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating change, or wanting to better understand yourself, it’s never too early or too late to take the next step.

I look forward to meeting you.