Since 2000, I have taught 20 different courses over 180 times to over 12,000 students. My efforts earned me “Instructor of the Year” awards at Ryerson and York University (Glendon campus) in 2005/2006, as well as the semi-finalist position for TVO’s Best Lecturer competition in 2007-2008.

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Psychological/Behavioural Disorders
  • Introduction to Personality
  • Advanced Personality Psychology
  • Current Topics in Personality Psychology (4th-year seminar)
  • Social Psychology Laboratory
  • Current Topics in Social Psychology (4th-year seminar)
  • Psychology of Human Sexuality
  • Personal Growth and Positive Psychology
  • Psychology of Addictions
  • Psychology of Gender
  • Psychology of Gender (4th-year seminar)
  • Community Psychology
  • Stress and the Justice Practitioner
  • Introductory Psychology
  • Science of Behaviour
  • Perspectives in Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Research Design/Evaluation

University Committee Work:

Ryerson University

  • CUPE Instructor Assessment and Hiring Committee, 2007-2008
  • Continuing Education Committee, 2006-2008
  • Graduate Program Committee (to establish MA and PhD Psychology programs), 2006-2007

York University

  • Clinical Area Curriculum Committee Student Representative, 1999-2003
  • Clinical Area Student Representative, 1997-2002
  • Student Representative on APA Accreditation Committee, 1997-2000
  • Organizer and Host of Internship Day, 1997-1999

I am a registered member of the College of Psychologists, and I have been working with clients/patients in various hospitals and in my private clinic since 2001. I provide psychotherapy and conduct psychological, personality and intelligence assessments. I work with a diverse group of clients, ranging from late teens to seniors, one-on-one, in couples or families. I cover every theme imaginable, including issues related to school, work, relationships, family, sexuality, finances, major life transitions, depression, and anxiety, to name a few.

Professional Affiliations:
  • Ontario Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, 2015-present
  • Ontario Psychological Association, 2007-present
  • The College of Psychologists of Ontario, 2006-present
  • Ontario Psychological Association: Public Education Committee Member, 2009-2014
  • Ontario Psychological Association: Board of Directors, Toronto Area Representative, 2009-2012

I have been trained in and adopted the eight different psychological orientations listed below. I apply various tools and approaches from these different therapies depending on the client’s specific needs and circumstances.

  • cognitive-behavioural (CBT)
  • psychodynamic
  • acceptance (and commitment to change)
  • humanistic/client centered
  • emotion focused
  • interpersonal (IPT)
  • object-relations
  • process experiential
Professional Affiliations:
  • Ontario Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, 2015-present
  • Ontario Psychological Association: Public Education Committee Member, 2009-present
  • Ontario Psychological Association: Board of Directors, Toronto Area Representative, 2009-2012
  • Ontario Psychological Association, 2007-present
  • The College of Psychologists of Ontario, 2006-present