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Privacy 

Your privacy is my priority. All sessions are confidential, and any personal information shared with me will be kept secure and private. Your comfort and trust are important to me, and I follow strict guidelines to ensure your information stays protected.

Session Types

I offer in-person play therapy sessions at my Kingston, Ontario location. Play therapy is most effective when conducted in person in a fully equipped playroom environment.

Cancellation Policy 

To respect both client and therapist scheduling:

  • 48-hour notice is required for appointment cancellations or rescheduling

  • Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice will be charged the full session fee

  • Late arrivals cannot extend the scheduled session time

  • Payment is required at the time of booking to confirm your appointment (how can we set this up? I either send an invoice to be paid via e-transfer or I bill the card on file)

  • I accept credit card and secure online payment methods

  • Repeated missed appointments without proper notice may result in termination of services

Exceptions may be made for genuine emergencies at my discretion.

Inclusivity Statement 

Inclusivity and Anti-Oppressive Practice

As a registered nurse psychotherapist, I am committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and affirming therapeutic space for all children and families.

Acceptance and Respect

  • Honouring every child's unique identity and lived reality

  • Celebrating diversity in all its forms

Cultural Humility

  • Recognizing my own cultural limitations and biases

  • Continuously learning about different cultural experiences

  • Providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care

Accessibility

  • Sliding scale options available

  • Ensuring spaces are accessible to children with diverse abilities

My practice is a safe space for all families, including 2SLGBTQIA+ families, BIPOC communities, and neurodivergent children.

 

Crisis Section

Please note that I am not available for emergency support. If your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or your nearest emergency department.

Helping children find their voice - through play.

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I help children heal through play, their natural way of understanding the world. Using Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), I offer a safe, supportive space where kids can express big feelings, build confidence, and heal at their own pace.​

Registered Nurse Psychotherapist
Certified in Child-Centered Play Therapy

Free Parent Consultation
30–45 minutes. No pressure.

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We acknowledge that our therapy practice rests on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. We recognize that this land has been a place of healing and care for thousands of years. As mental health practitioners, we honour the enduring relationship between Indigenous peoples and these lands, and we commit to practices that respect this legacy while working toward reconciliation and healing.

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