Michaela is trained as both a psychotherapist in Ontario and a Counselling Therapist in Nova Scotia. She holds a bachelors of Art in Child and Youth Care Counseling from the University of Victoria. Michaela earned her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University while working full time at a government funded mental health clinic in Northern Ontario.

Michaela's areas of experience include anxiety, depression, attachment disruptions, parenting concerns, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism. She has specialized training in areas such as dialectic behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, animal-assisted therapy and Lego therapy. Michaela brings into her practice the therapeutic aspects of animal-assisted therapy. She has two certified therapy dogs who commonly join sessions.

You can expect sessions with Michaela to be client-centered with a focus on building the therapeutic relationship. She strives to develop an environment where safety is the main priority. Michaela is dedicated to improving her professional development and continuing education.