Christa has Master’s degree in Social Work and is a registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She has varied clinical experience in the areas of mental health, depression and anxiety, trauma, addictions, client advocacy, capacity building, working with adolescents, child development and attachment.  Christa has experience working with individuals, families and systems and has worked in several clinical and community settings. She also has experience working with both children and adults who are neurodiverse from a neuroaffirming framework as well as with the 2SLGBTQI+ community.  She is well versed in community resources and services.

She offers clinical social work and psychotherapy from an integrative clinical perspective informed by a number of  evidence based, theoretical approaches including psychodynamic, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral and family therapy.  She uses a strengths based and empathetic approach and is able to provide short or long term therapy based on individual need.

Working from a collaborative approach, Christa looks forward to learning more about what has brought you to seek therapy and to support you in making meaningful changes and to reach your goals.

Christa has been a Clinical Supervisor since 2023, supervising multiple Master’s level clinicians after completing the Clinical Supervision Course at the University of Ottawa.  She supervises using a structured, professional process, providing guidance, support, and oversight to other therapists. Christa focuses on developing the therapist’s clinical skills, ethical decision-making, and self-awareness while ensuring quality care for clients. Through regular discussions, case reviews, and feedback, she helps the
therapist reflect on their work, address challenges, and continue their professional growth in a safe and supportive environment.