Hi there,
I’m Haida, a clinician with over fifteen years of experience in mental health and education. My work has spanned therapeutic, teaching, research, and leadership roles, all with the goal of co-creating spaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported. I was born and raised on the unceded ancestral and occupied territory of the sqílxʷ Okanagan People, where I grew up exploring the quiet old-growth forests of Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park. That early connection to nature continues to influence my work today.
My educational background includes degrees in Psychology and Education, a Master's in Clinical Social Work, graduate training in Special Education, and advanced training in Trauma-Informed Practice. I’m currently pursuing certifications in EMDR, Canine-Assisted Therapy, and Nature-Based Therapy, reflecting my deep appreciation for creative expression, animals, and the outdoors. I specialize in working with young people, including neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals, and approach my work from a trauma-informed, integrative, and heartfelt perspective.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward well-being, I’d be honoured to support you.
Approved Service Provider:
BC Autism Funding
Crime Victims Assistance Program (CVAP)
Jordan’s Principle
Credentials:
Registered Social Worker (MSW) #16465 – BCCSW
Registered Clinical Counsellor #21482 – BCACC
Licensed BC Teacher #L201225 – BCTRB
Professional Member #11249392 - CCPA
Recent Continuing Education Credits:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Basic Training
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
Nature-Based Therapy - Level 1
Synergetic Play Therapy - Level 1
Trauma-Informed Practice: Healing Trauma Experientially - Levels 1 & 2
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training