Virtual Therapy Across Ontario
Hey there, I’ll take the shovel and go first. First Dig. I’m Alex, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and clinical counsellor in Ontario. I’m a parent, a partner, and a (mostly) former “hot mess.” Once the drama queen of my own soap opera, I’m now the star of a much more balanced & beautiful sitcom – one with an all-natural laugh-track.
My training as a Behaviour Analyst is informed (like, a lot) by my own life experience. Let’s call it “a talent for turning chaos into clarity!”
“Enriched” by lifelong challenges with ADHD, I’ve got a terrific tolerance for pandemonium, yet know only too well how difficult it can be to juggle the demands of adult life. Whether navigating the backroads of (co-)parenting, creating a vibrant blended-family, or rescuing forgotten dreams, I too have struggled at “adulting” – trying to find one’s way in a grown-up world that does little to encourage the curious child that we’re all still at heart.
Want help wrangling a To-Do List without losing your mind? I’ve got a spreadsheet for that. Need assistance in navigating the treacherous waters of bedtime battles & broccoli standoffs? I got you there, too. I come armed with ninja-level negotiation skills, “triple-child tactics,” and a perfectly-acceptable-yet-still-hidden stash of chocolate bribes – for the kids, and for you. And if sarcasm & swear-words are your love language? We might just be soulmates. I’m fluent in both and not afraid to sprinkle a little sass into our therapy. So what’s therapy like? And what’s therapy like with me? It’s kind-of like having your very own hype squad, cheering you on, even when you do the craziest things. Because there are clues to you in that craziness – and a lot of wisdom in following to see where they lead.
Whether you’re sharing your deepest fears or weirdest dreams, I’ll listen with a kind heart & open mind, asking the sort of questions that will help you to help yourself. I’ll sprinkle some sessions with high-fives, encouragement, and the occasional dad joke (usually about my own dad). And those other times – the harder times? When it’s pouring-down problems, and it won’t let-up? Well, I can’t stop the rain – but I can sit with you in it, and offer a listening ear. Because we can often weather strong storms if we don’t have to do it alone.
No matter what’s on the docket, the game plan’s the same – to help you feel seen, understood, supported, heard. And a little less-awkward, a little less-tired, and a lot more curious about yourself & your life.
Ready to dig a little deeper? Your turn! Here’s the shovel. Let’s get to work & see what we find.
Education | Certifications
- Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA #1-24-70563)
- Master’s Degree in Applied Disability Studies, with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis at Brock University
- Certification, Gottman Educator (Bringing Baby Home and 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work)
Affiliations
- Member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO), CPBAO #4002373
- Member of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA)
- Member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
- Member of Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Continuing Education
- CADDRA’s Introduction to ADHD for Healthcare Professionals
- Self-Reg Champion with Dr. Stuart Shanker’s Self-Reg Foundations Program & The MEHRIT Centre
- Additional training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including perinatal grief counselling
