Even amid challenge, loss and unexpected circumstances, we may retain an underlying resourcefulness—an intuitive knowing that can help guide us.

Learning to be mindfully present with fear, sadness and difficult thoughts can create space for healing and acceptance. From acceptance, we may become better able to recognize what matters, connect with our own truth and choose a more meaningful path forward.

Should you choose to take this journey, we will explore your inner life, values, relationships and ways of responding to stress. Our work may support greater self-awareness, clearer communication and movement toward actions aligned with the life and relationships you want to create.

For clients who are interested, psychotherapy may also include carefully chosen forms of creative expression involving art, writing, music or movement. No artistic experience is needed.

People of all cultures, races, traditions, gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome.

Psychotherapy and Coaching

Amanda provides psychotherapy as a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

Amanda is also trained as a CTI life coach. Coaching, when offered, is a separate, unregulated service and is not psychotherapy. The nature of the service, applicable consent and professional role will always be clarified before work begins.

Background and Training

Amanda is a Registered Psychotherapist with more than 35 years of professional experience in health care and mental-health practice.

Her education and professional development include training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness in Daily Living (MiDL), Emotional Brain Training (EBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP). She has also trained in arts-informed approaches involving visual art, music and movement.

Amanda was registered as an Occupational Therapist in Ontario from 1988 until September 30, 2026. Her education and 38 years of experience as an OT continue to inform her broad understanding of people, relationships, creativity and meaningful participation in life. She now practises solely as a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario.

Amanda is also a professional visual artist and singer and particularly enjoys helping others discover and develop their own creative potential.