My Approach

I structure treatment to meet the individual needs and goals of my clients. For the first 2-3 sessions, I will focus on getting to know you and your concerns so that we can collaboratively establish a treatment plan. For some clients, that may include filling out self-report questionnaires and establishing a diagnosis to assist with treatment planning. 

 

My approach begins with developing a safe therapeutic relationship. My goal is to guide you towards making changes that ease your suffering and enhance your well-being so that you can lead a fulfilling life. As a clinician and a researcher, I use treatments that are well supported by research, including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioural therapies, acceptance and commitment therapy, and interpersonal psychotherapy. 

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In am involved in both scholarly and clinical organizations and am currently the President of the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood. I am also a member of the Research Society on Alcoholism, the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and the Canadian Psychological Association.

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In addition to my private practice, I am an Associate Professor of Clinical and Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto, where I teach, supervise students and maintain an active program of research on substance use, mental health and well-being in emerging adulthood.