About Leah
(she/her)
I was born and raised as an uninvited settler on the territories of the Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt and Songhees Peoples, and now live, work, and connect on these lands with deep respect and gratitude to the local Indigenous communities.
I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (#2294).
Overall, my clinical practice has consisted of working therapeutically in individual and group settings with individuals across the lifespan, including children and youth (5-19 years) and young adult and adult clients in a range of settings (e.g., day treatment program, university counselling centre, community mental health). I believe in the resilience of human beings and work to support individuals to discover meaningful connections to self, others and community. Co-creating a safe space for clients of diverse backgrounds and cultures and intersecting identities is a priority in my clinical practice. I welcome clients of all races, religions, genders, ages, abilities, and sexual orientations.
In my leisure time I enjoy spending time in nature with my family, jogging by the ocean, and reading in a cozy spot.
Education:
MA in Counselling Psychology
University of Victoria - 2005
PhD in Counselling Psychology
University of British Columbia - 2015
Additional Training:
Attachment Science in Action: Emotionally Focused Couple and Individual Therapy, Dr. Leanne T. Campbell (2021)
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The DBT Skills: A Three Day Training, Vancouver, BC, DBT Centre of Vancouver (2019)
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Assessing and Treating Complex Trauma: A Research-Informed Approach,
St. John’s, NL, Dr. Bethany Brand (2014)
Caring for Gender Non-conforming Children and Teens in the New Millennium, Safety Nets for Gender Variant Children and Youth, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Johanna Olson (2013)
The Transformation of Emotional Suffering: Neuroplasticity and Attachment in Action in AEDP, The AEDP Institute, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Diana Fosha and Benjamin Lipton (2012)
Mindfulness Based Counselling, Vancouver, BC, Justice Institute of British Columbia (2009)
Understanding Adolescent Brain Development: Suicide & Depression, Vancouver, BC, Dr. Stanley Kutcher (2009)
Diversity and Culture Matters, Vancouver, BC, Vancouver Coastal Health, Orientation Series (2009)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy – Certification, Vancouver, BC (2008)
Understanding Trauma, Vancouver, BC, Vancouver Coastal Health, Orientation Series (2008)
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Professional Affiliations:
College of Health & Care Professionals of B.C.
Registered Psychologist (#2294)
British Columbia Psychological Association Member
Canadian Association of College and
University Student Services (CACUSS) Member
