Compassion, non-judgement, empathy, and clarity are what you can look forward to when working with Kristin. Specializing in trauma-informed and attachment approaches, Kristin will work to support you on your journey as you become the best version of your Self—as defined by you. She believes each person’s story is unique and works collaboratively with clients to build a path forward that will create harmony within the internal system and restore a sense of balance, calm and clarity. Kristin’s approach to wellness is holistic, and is primarily informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS). She has experience working with the symptoms of trauma, attachment breaches, chronic pain, depression, grief, anxiety, personality issues, communication struggles, relationship dynamics, and a wide spectrum of other personal challenges.

Kristin’s own view on change, therapy and healing is informed by her personal healing journey after a long struggle with OCD and disordered eating. The concept that each of us has within us the capacity to heal through compassion, clarity, connection, creativity, curiosity, choice and courage is central to the work Kristin does with clients.

In addition to IFS, she integrates EMDR S.A.F.E., non-pathologizing views, and compassion-forward modalities in her work. As an EMDR S.A.F.E. (somatic/attachment) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level II trained therapist, Kristin’s approach is guided by research in attachment, mindfulness and sensorimotor fields. She also draws on therapeutic techniques from Gestalt, Feminist, Somatic Experiencing, Narrative, Person-centred and other complementary approaches as you work together to create a treatment plan that will bring the change and healing you desire in your life.

Kristin holds a Master’s in Counselling, a BA in Behavioural Science, and is registered as an RCC with BCACC, and as a CCC with the CCPA. Before making a career change to counselling, she worked as a leadership coach, change management specialist and project manager in the area of human resources for many years. Client advocacy and working to help create safe spaces for speaking truth has always been a priority throughout her career.

On a personal note, Kristin enjoys the outdoors during all the seasons Calgary offers, whether riding her motorbike, snowshoeing, kayaking, golfing or cozying up inside with a great book.

Reach out today to take the next step toward balance, calm and healing! Kristin offers complimentary consults and online therapy to work with your availability.

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Do you ever feel disconnected, as though you’re carrying more than you can name? Are you longing for greater connection, clarity, or a renewed sense of self?

I believe you are the expert in your own life. Sometimes, we all need support to untangle our emotional experiences and reconnect with ourselves. With over five years of experience supporting individuals affected by domestic violence, I offer a compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach grounded in warmth, authenticity, and emotional attunement. I work with individuals and couples experiencing complex trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and relational difficulties.

My work is rooted in psychodynamic and body-centered therapies, helping you understand how past relationships and internalized patterns may be shaping your current experiences. I will tailor therapy to your unique needs and might integrate approaches such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) while incorporating a multicultural and spiritual lens when appropriate.

Outside of therapy, I love spending time with my family, walking in nature, cooking, doing puzzles, and getting plenty of sleep. These moments help me stay energized and connected to what matters most.

If my approach resonates with you, I invite you to book a free consultation so we can explore whether we’re a good fit to work together.

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You are born with a natural capacity for clarity, presence, and aliveness. As life unfolds, you adopt beliefs, patterns, and protective reactions that help you survive and make sense of this complex world. Eventually, these mental habits get in the way of satisfying relationships and the life you want. You can’t change your history, but you can choose how you respond to it. Move from automatic, unconscious reactions to being intentional and present—from life happening to you, to creating the life you want, one step at a time.

Real, lasting change doesn’t happen at the surface. It requires going to the core; not just understanding yourself intellectually, but feeling and working with what’s actually running beneath the surface. To go through this life-changing process, I offer you guidance through a psychological map of your inner terrain so that you can release what no longer serves you, grow personally, and live the life you want.

My philosophy as a therapist is that I do my best work when I am fully present as a whole person, not hiding behind a professional role. I believe this way of being leads to more real and unfiltered conversations.

My path to psychotherapy has not been linear since university. A lot of what I know and understand has been informed by lived experiences—bumps and bruises collected through entrepreneurial and corporate lives. I’m also a husband and father of two. Outside of therapy, I enjoy playing squash, travelling through Europe, listening to electronic music, and, of course, keeping the household chaos in check with two small children around.

If you are tired of going in circles and know something needs to change but aren’t quite sure where to start, let’s connect.

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