Farming comes with unique pressures that can have a significant impact on mental health. This article looks at farmer mental health, the realities of farm stress, anxiety and burnout, and why mental health support needs to take the realities of agricultural life into account.

I’m pleased to share that I’m now an approved provider with Bigstone Health Benefits, in addition to being an approved NIHB provider. Bigstone Cree Nation clients can now access counselling services with me through Bigstone Health Benefits.

’m pleased to share that I’ve been accepted into the 2026 Alberta Ag-Informed Therapist Network. Over the coming weeks, I will be completing Agriculture Informed Therapy (AIT) training, focused on deepening understanding of the experiences, strengths, and challenges of those connected to agriculture in Alberta. This learning is part of my ongoing commitment as a psychologist in Whitecourt to better support rural and agricultural communities across the province.

Online sessions are available across Alberta, with in-person appointments offered in Edmonton and Whitecourt. I support adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and relationship challenges, using somatic therapy and other evidence-informed approaches.

With the holidays approaching, here’s my schedule for in-person and online sessions in Edmonton and Whitecourt. Plan ahead and book your appointment to rest, recharge, and take care of your well-being.

Anxiety affects both the mind and the body. Somatic therapy provides a grounded, body-based approach to calming the nervous system and easing symptoms such as tension, overwhelm, and racing thoughts.

Learn what compassion fatigue is, its symptoms, causes, and effective coping strategies. Essential guide for caregivers and helping professionals.

As November settles in across Alberta, many people begin to notice their sleep feeling a bit “off.” Shorter days, darker mornings, and winter’s changing light can disturb the natural rhythm our bodies rely on — but a simple, gentle strategy like keeping a consistent wake‑up time might help restore balance and improve your sleep, mood, and energy.

If you’re a First Nations or Inuit community member living in or near Whitecourt, you can access free, confidential counselling through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program. Sessions are available in person and online with an NIHB-approved psychologist, offering compassionate, culturally respectful support for grief, trauma, stress, and emotional wellbeing.

Indigenous clients with a Status card can now access free, confidential individual counselling through the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program. As a registered psychologist based in Whitecourt, Alberta, I offer NIHB-covered therapy for individuals in Whitecourt, Woodlands County, and surrounding communities, as well as online sessions anywhere in Alberta.

As the days grow shorter and energy dips, motivation can feel harder to find. Fall brings extra friction — darker mornings, heavier routines, and a mind wired more for alertness than action. But you don’t need more willpower; you need a gentler, smarter strategy. By focusing on small, concrete moves — micro-actions so simple they fit even on low-energy days — you can rebuild momentum without pressure. Progress in this season isn’t about doing more; it’s about making consistency effortless.

Struggling with anger? Men in Whitecourt can find compassionate, evidence-informed support through counselling. Learn how therapy can help you manage frustration, understand triggers, and build healthier emotional habits.

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected? In Alberta, many of us have learned to push through — but at a cost. This article explores what burnout, anxiety, and trauma can look like beneath the surface, and how therapy in Edmonton can help you reconnect with yourself. Learn what to look for in a psychologist and what to expect from body-centered, trauma-informed care.

Feeling overwhelmed by anger or stress? Discover how counselling in Whitecourt can help you find calm and regain control.

Discover how somatic therapy and mindfulness tools can help you manage anxiety with compassionate counselling in Whitecourt and Edmonton.

Feeling overwhelmed by burnout in Whitecourt? Discover how local, confidential therapy—offered in-person and online—can help you regain balance and energy.

Fall Into Change. Explore what is new as this season of change begins…

When life becomes too much to manage, we often see burnout and overwhelm as signs we’re failing. But what if they’re something else entirely—a signal, not of weakness, but of change? This post explores how anxiety, stress, and emotional exhaustion can be the beginning of a powerful breakthrough, not a breakdown.