Hi, I’m Kira.
I have a Master of Education in Applied Psychology and Human Development from OISE/University of Toronto, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology from Western University.
I love learning and I love continually improving in what I do, so a portion of my work week is spent taking courses, workshops, and consulting with other professionals.
From this training, I work from the lenses of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Systems Therapy.
Me without my therapy hat on:
I love to laugh with my husband and son (they are so truly hilarious!), lift weights, do yoga, and make my home beautiful. When out of the office, you’re most likely to find me walking my dog, Maisy, who has (no joke) an infinite amount of energy, unlike her mama.
Continuing Professional Development
Consultative
Dr. Krystle Martin, C. Psych. and Lindsay Cook, RP (ongoing)
Elina Falck, M. C., RCC (2023)
Amanda Youseff, RP (2021-2022)
Dr. Jessica Borushok, C. Psych (2021)
Psychotherapeutic Course Work
Grief Therapy with American Institute of Health Care Professionals (ongoing, 30 hours)
Somatic Parts Work (Integrative IFS) with Frances Booth, LICSW (8 hours)
Advanced Skills in Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff (4 hours)
Emotion Focused Therapy with Drs. Greenberg and Pascual-Leone (4 hours)
ACT for Depression and Anxiety Disorders with Dr. Russ Harris (15 hours)
Motivational Interviewing with Drs. Miller, Moyers, & Rollnick (10 hours)
ACT, Unpacking Perfectionism, J. Kemp, M.Psych. (8 hours)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Skills Training with Dr. Martin (13 hours)
Working with Core Beliefs of “Never Good Enough” with National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (4 hours)
Course Development
Physiology of Menopause and Perimenopause (14 hours)
Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Menopause and Perimenopause (16 hours)