About Sarah
(AS A HUMAN)
My pronouns are she/her. I’m Metis, with Cree and English lineage, and was born and raised in Alberta. Today, I live and work in Moh’kinsstis / Calgary.
My partner and I are parents to three gorgeous and hilarious creatures, one human, two dogs.
I love animals. Growing up in rural Alberta, my sisters and I were never without them. From pets like dogs and rabbits to livestock like chickens and goats, I grew up experiencing the magic that animals bring to life. While we don’t have the space in our city home for any farm animals (my partner would argue anyway), our dogs have kept me connected to that magic.
Then I became a mom, and let’s just say my world was sufficiently turned upside down. Interestingly, I learned that being a therapist and being a parent are really complimentary experiences. I like to think that being a therapist makes me a better mom — and being a mom makes me a better therapist.
When I’m not working or parenting (rarely but ok) I can usually be found doing something at home: playing video games, DIY-ing, gardening, or streaming sci-fi/horror or deadpan comedy. I’m a terrible cook, bad at math, and dislike large crowds, although I do enjoy visiting Calgary’s many breweries and city parks.
I have lived experience of mental health challenges (including postpartum) and am a counselling client.
Values
growth
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authenticity
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humour
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autonomy
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growth 〰️ authenticity 〰️ humour 〰️ autonomy 〰️
(AS A PROFESSIONAL)
I earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and a graduate degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Though my focus has always been psychology, my involvement in sociology research projects during university shaped my understanding that mental health is never just individual — it’s holistic, complex, and deeply connected to relationships, culture, and the systems we live in.
Over the next 10 years, I worked and volunteered with mental health non-profits, supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges. Through this work, I experienced supporting people navigating trauma, identity changes, and life transitions.
Over time, it became increasingly clear that relationships play a critical role in our well-being. This led me to pursue advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), which has become a central focus of my practice. I’m passionate about helping couples improve communication, rebuild trust, strengthen emotional connection, and navigate challenges together with greater understanding.
I love to learn and am passionate about continued growth, so I pursue ongoing professional development through trainings, books, workshops, and webinars focused on couples therapy, attachment, trauma, anti-racism, Indigenous healing practices, and gender-affirming care.
Today, my work supports both individuals and couples in navigating challenges, deepening self-understanding, strengthening relationships, and creating more connected, meaningful lives
“Right Brain” therapist
I like to describe my style as “right brained”. This mean I work in ways that engage the right hemisphere of the brain more than the left.
The right brain is associated with emotion and non-verbal communication. While some therapy focuses left-brain activities such as logic and analysis, I use techniques that focus on the roots of the issues rather than the surface.
In counselling, this might look like going deeper into meaning and felt experience.
This approach is especially effective for individuals and couples who have experienced trauma and relational challenges, as it fosters a more secure connection to self and others.