Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario · Online Worldwide
I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and am an experienced mental health professional with over 20 years of experience.
Every session is shaped entirely around your goals, your challenges, and your pace because your journey is unlike anyone else’s.
Sessions draw on CBT, DBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing to give you practical, proven tools that create real and lasting change.
Everything shared in a session stays in the session, a warm, judgment-free space where you can speak honestly and be truly heard.
20+ Years of Experience Walking Alongside People Through Change
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, I’ve spent more than two decades supporting adults through some of life’s most difficult moments — from mental health struggles and addiction recovery to grief, trauma, and major life transitions.
I’m currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University, building on an undergraduate background in psychology and years of hands-on experience in mental health and addictions. My approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing — blended into a style that is warm, direct, and deeply client-centred.
Outside of my practice, I’m an active member of Sault Ste. Marie’s arts and theatre community — a Canadian acrylic painter, actor, and writer. I believe creativity and healing go hand in hand, and I bring that philosophy into my work with every client.
Look at that. I’ve worked with Ron on three projects, and he did an outstanding job.
With his kindness and inclusivity, he embodies the essence of a true gentleman.
I highly recommend Ronald.
He is deeply compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable in many areas.
What I Can Help With
Whether you’re dealing with something specific or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help. Here are some of the areas I work with most.
If you’re navigating recovery from addiction or the emotional aftermath of major life disruption, you’ll find understanding and practical guidance here, without judgment, and at your pace.
Career changes, relationship shifts, retirement, relocation, loss, or new beginnings can feel overwhelming. Coaching helps you move through transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out? I offer grounded, practical support for stress reduction, anxiety management, and emotion regulation tailored to your specific circumstances.
Healing from trauma and loss is deeply personal. I provide a calm, steady space to explore grief, unresolved pain, and emotional wounds with patience, care, and competence.
Learn practical tools to understand and manage your emotions more effectively, so you can respond to life’s challenges with greater confidence and control.
You don’t have to be in crisis to seek support. Clients come simply ready to grow to break old patterns, clarify their direction, and step into a more empowered version of themselves.
MY APPROACH
Every client is different, and no single approach works for everyone. I draw on a range of proven, evidence-based methods and blend them together based on what you need.
How It Works
Your first session is relaxed, conversational, and completely judgment-free. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out before we talk. You just need to show up. We’ll start by getting to know each other. I’ll ask about what brought you here, what’s been going on, and what you’re hoping to get out of our work together.
ART THERAPY
Art taught me something that years of study confirmed: not every emotion has words. Some things live deeper than language: in the body, in colour, in the instinct to make a mark on a blank canvas. For many people, especially those who have spent years trying to talk their way through pain, picking up a brush can unlock something entirely new.
FAQs
Below are some of the questions I receive most often, along with my answers.
Not yet. I’m currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. I am a life coach with over 20 years of experience in mental health and addictions.
I work with people navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, addiction recovery, emotion regulation, life transitions, and personal growth. If you’re unsure whether what you’re dealing with is something I can help with, just reach out and we’ll talk it through.
We connect through a secure video link sent directly to you through the Jane App. No downloads or setup required. All you need is a quiet space and a reliable internet connection. Sessions feel just as personal and effective online as they do in person.
Yes. I work with clients across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, and beyond. Online sessions make professional support accessible no matter where you are in the world.
A free 15-minute new client consultation is available to explore your needs and see if working together feels like a good fit. Standard 50-minute sessions (online or in-person) are $100. For those ready to commit to deeper work, multi-session packages offer a discount: the 5-session Momentum Package is $425 (a savings of $75 compared to booking individually).
Payment is processed securely through Jane, which accepts all major credit cards. Booking and payment are handled directly through the online scheduling system at the time of your appointment.
A $50 late cancellation and no-show fee applies to all booked sessions, regardless of reason. This helps me honour my time and availability for every client.
Absolutely. Everything discussed in our sessions is completely confidential. Your privacy is protected and your information is never shared outside of our work together.
That’s completely fine, most people haven’t. Your first session is relaxed and conversational. There’s no pressure and no expectation. We just start talking, and go from there.