Experience

Fika Mental Health
• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • 2023 - Present


Community Living North Halton

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Specialized Support Worker

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

  Disability support services - Housing, programs & support for people with special needs and disabilities • Become familiar with and support individuals in achieving their goals as indicated in their individual support plan • Give input to any issues that may impede the implementation process of an individual’s plan and any solutions • Communicate with families, other staff and professionals, as required, in relation to an individual’s support • Order, pick up, administer and record medications • Complete case notes, communication notes, incident reports and medication documentation as required in accordance with organizational practices and procedures • Certified Joint Health and Safety Committee representative for all front-line staff



University of Guelph-Humber

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  Working under Dr. David Danto to assist with his Indigenous mental health research • Travelled to Indigenous reserves and communities in Northern Ontario to meet with Elders, council members, community members and mental health workers • Worked alongside members of the Mushkegowuk council, representing Cree First Nations in Northern Ontario • Helped facilitate and sat in on meetings regarding conversations about traumatic experiences, addiction, domestic violence and mental illness • Recorded and transcribed all meeting data in a timely manner under strict timelines • Assisted Dr. David Danto in the qualitative analysis of the raw data from interviews, and presented findings at various conferences



ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Aiding Youth Group Facilitator

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  Internship with the leading mental health organization in Halton, Ontario ​• Early Intervention program that serves youth children who are identified as being “at-risk” of developing mental health issues • Head facilitator of the Girls only group, ages 8-12 • Lead discussions and activities covering topics such as self-esteem, stress management, bullying, etc. • Create client bio’s and help with referrals using online patient database “CaseWorks” • Track client progress and improvement on a weekly basis through observations and case notes



Christ the King Catholic Secondary School

• United States

• Teaching Assistant

  • 2018 - 2019

  • Assisted with multiple high school-level Psychology classes (e.g. Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology; Human Growth and Development) • Recommended scholarly journals and articles to be read to and by students • Assisted in designing projects and assignments for students • Lead in-class discussions and debates regarding psychological theories and principles • Assisted in grading tests and quizzes (Scantron, updating grades, etc.) • Assisted with multiple high school-level Psychology classes (e.g. Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology; Human Growth and Development) • Recommended scholarly journals and articles to be read to and by students • Assisted in designing projects and assignments for students • Lead in-class discussions and debates regarding psychological theories and principles • Assisted in grading tests and quizzes (Scantron, updating grades, etc.)



Kids Help Phone

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Crisis Responder

  • 2018 - 2019

  Texting service powered by Kids Help Phone in partnership with Crisis Text Line • Answer texts from people in crisis, bringing them from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning • Discuss topics such as suicidal thoughts, self-injury, bullying, anxiety, addiction, etc. • Ensure texters are safe by using risk assessment techniques, and respond accordingly if any additional support is needed Texting service powered by Kids Help Phone in partnership with Crisis Text Line • Answer texts from people in crisis, bringing them from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning • Discuss topics such as suicidal thoughts, self-injury, bullying, anxiety, addiction, etc. • Ensure texters are safe by using risk assessment techniques, and respond accordingly if any additional support is needed