Change how you feel, connect, and relate.

I’ll help you break through old patterns, connect deeply with your emotions, and transform yourself and your most important relationships.

My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I’ll follow your lead, gently challenge you at times, and help you set meaningful goals to move forward.

Change how you feel, connect, and relate.

I’ll help you break through old patterns, connect deeply with your emotions, and transform yourself and your most important relationships.

My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I’ll follow your lead, gently challenge you at times, and help you set meaningful goals to move forward.

Book a short, free discovery call to see if we’re a good fit.

WHO I WORK WITH

I work with clients across the lifespan, from adolescents to older adults.

MOTHER, SEEKER, ARTIST

Hi, I’m Iris

As someone who’s navigated twenty years of marriage and parenting, balancing work-life demands and major career changes, I offer lived insight, compassion and a mature perspective.

With over two decades as a creative professional, I enjoy weaving creativity and mindfulness into therapy to help clients discover new perspectives and inner resources.

I bring a calm, grounded presence and a sense of humour to help build a sincere connection with my clients.

HOW I WORK

An experiential process where we work together toward change.

INTEGRATIVE + EXPERIENTIAL

My Approach

Integrative

No two people are alike, and many benefit from a multifaceted and flexible approach to therapy. I integrate evidence-based practices, from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to mindfulness-based behavioural approaches.

Experiential

We don’t just talk – we dive in. Together, we’ll use research-backed EFT and mindfulness techniques to explore emotions as they arise in session, learning to identify, express, and transform core feelings in real time.

We'll learn to tap into deeper emotions, shift patterns, and find new ways to respond in relationships. I’ll regularly invite your feedback to make sure we’re on the right track.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help you understand how early experiences shaped your emotions and behaviours, revealing the roots of challenges you face today.

The goals of treatment include transforming unhelpful behaviours and developing greater awareness, acceptance, expression, and regulation of emotions.

This process also supports building a clearer and more authentic expression of your personal identity, along with a deeper understanding of your relationships.

Behavioural + Mindful Approaches

While EFT opens the door to deep emotional discovery, mindful and somatic approaches offer practical tools for coping and regulating our emotions and nervous systems.

We begin with mindful noticing, paying close attention to the ongoing flow of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

From there, we use mindfulness techniques to help calm and regulate emotions, alongside somatic practices that increase awareness of the mind-body connection.

Creative Approaches

Creative approaches are tailored to your unique strengths and experiences. I use narrative therapy techniques to help you reframe and reauthor personal challenges, opening the door to new possibilities and perspectives.

We also engage in role plays and dialogues that give voice to inner critics and parts of yourself that may feel disowned or unheard. Artistic practices like contemplative drawing offer a gentle, reflective way to uncover insights and reduce stress, making therapy a more personal and healing journey.

Trauma-Informed

My approach is trauma-informed, meaning safety and trust are always at the centre of our work together. I check in regularly, go at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and encourage you to share what works or doesn’t. We’ll move through the process in a collaborative way that gives you control and choice.

We’ll pay close attention to how trauma can shape your nervous system, sense of identity, and the ways you relate to others. We’ll notice these patterns together and explore new ways of responding, using compassion and care to help you build confidence and greater self-understanding.

FAQs

What issues do you help with?

I can support you in managing anxiety and low mood, building stronger relationships, and clarifying your thoughts when facing important career or life transitions. I recognize that every aspect of your identity shapes your experience, and I approach our work together with sensitivity to culture, religion, gender, and sexuality.

I have worked with clients of diverse ages, from teens to older adults, experiencing a range of challenges, including:

Anxiety
Depression
Communication challenges
Family conflict
Relationship issues
Parenting challenges
Self-esteem
Perfectionism
Grief
Life transitions
Coping with illness
Sleep problems
Trauma
Creative blocks
Career challenges
ADHD
Women’s issues

Who do you work with?

I work with individuals, couples and families.

How much will it cost?

Individual Psychotherapy:

$150 per 50-minute session

Couples/Family Psychotherapy:

$180 per 50-minute session
$250 per 80-minute session

I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for those who need financial assistance. Please reach out if this applies to you, and we can discuss options to support your access to therapy.

Insurance receipts are provided promptly after each session, allowing you to submit claims to your extended health benefits or insurance provider for reimbursement.

Do you offer virtual or in-person therapy?

I currently offer virtual sessions.

I also offer walking sessions outdoors in quiet urban green spaces in Toronto for those who enjoy the calming effect of the outdoors and who find sitting in front of a screen challenging. Contact me to discuss.

What training do you have?

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) practicing under supervision and nearing completion of my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

I have completed additional certifications in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Let’s start with a free 15-minute phone call where I can learn more about your needs and preferences. After our conversation, I’ll provide you with all the information you need to book a full session.

Let’s connect

Book a free 15-minute consultation to share what you’re looking for, ask any questions about my approach, and see if therapy with me feels like the right fit.

Get in touch – I’d love to hear your story.