Separation & divorce
Move forward with clarity.
If your marriage is ending, you still get to choose how. With the right support, you can protect your children, your assets, and your own peace, and find a respectful way through.
A free, private, no-pressure first step.
You didn't picture this
When the path forward means apart.
You likely never imagined your marriage would take this turn, and now you're facing decisions that feel enormous, often while you're still grieving what was. Here's what I want you to know: there are many roads to a divorce, and some are far kinder than others. Whatever matters most to you right now, your kids, a respectful tone, your own footing, you don't have to navigate it alone.
You may be feeling…
Overwhelmed by decisions you never wanted to make
Worried about how the kids will cope
Angry, hurt, or grieving, sometimes all at once
Afraid of losing control of the process
Ready to move on, but unsure how
However you got here, you can move through it with more clarity and less damage than you might expect. I can help.
Where we start
You are the most important expert to consult.
Everyone will have advice for you when you separate, but no one knows your family the way you do. My role isn't to decide for you. It's to give you the information, strategies, and steady guidance to make good decisions yourself, and to keep the process respectful while you do.
Support for every part of the transition
Help across the whole journey.
Separation touches everything at once, the practical, the emotional, and the family you're reshaping. I offer support across all of it.
Mediation
With me as your mediator, you keep control of the process instead of handing it to the courts. Together we manage the emotional climate, work through parenting and property with care, and lay the foundation for a new relationship as co-parents. When you mediate, your children are the real winners, and more of your resources stay with your family.
Individual therapy
Adjusting to separation is one of the hardest tasks life asks of you. I help you build practical coping strategies for each stage of the path, and make sense of the guilt, sadness, or regret along the way. Those feelings show how much you valued the commitment, they don't have to define your future.
Children's therapy
Your child has their own way of managing the loss of the family they knew. I give them an unbiased person to talk to, help them name their worries, gently correct the untrue and painful stories they can tell themselves, and help them see their family's strengths and ask for help when they need it.
Divorce coaching
Whether you ended the relationship or are rebuilding after it ended, coaching gives you an ally in becoming your best self. I help you set tangible goals, stay accountable to them, and move past the barriers that come up along the way.
Helping your children through it
What parents ask me most.
Navigating support can feel unfamiliar. Here are answers to common questions about how we begin and what working together looks like.
What do children need from us most during a separation?
More than anything, they need parents who are managing their own emotions as well as they can, not hiding all feeling, but staying steady enough to keep parenting. Keep routines and expectations consistent, protect one-on-one time with each of you, and be thoughtful about what you share about the other parent. Children who feel their parents are still safe, dependable, and present tend to come through remarkably well. (Alberta's free Parenting After Separation resources are excellent, I'm glad to point you to them.)
How do I know if my child is struggling?
Watch for changes in their usual patterns, sleeping or eating more or less, pulling away from people and activities they used to enjoy, new irritability, moving through the day faster or slower than normal. Younger children may regress, like a toilet-trained child suddenly wetting the bed. It's the change over time that signals something's going on, and it's worth getting them support early.
What is a Parenting Coordinator, and do we need one?
A Parenting Coordinator is a trained professional who helps co-parents resolve the day-to-day issues that keep causing friction, pick-ups and drop-offs, communication, activities, discipline. Some families are ordered one by a court; others hire one voluntarily. It's one of several tools available, and we can talk about whether it fits your situation.
Can therapy help us co-parent better, even after we've separated?
Yes. Many former partners come in, together or individually, to communicate better, solve problems, and defuse the issues that repeatedly cause conflict. As a psychologist trained in mediation, I can help you broker workable agreements and, individually, work through the residual hurt so you can genuinely move on.
Fees & insurance
Simple, transparent pricing.
I keep fees clear and straightforward and I'm always happy to talk them through on our first call. Here's what to expect.
How much do sessions cost?
Couples and individual sessions are $250 each. Family sessions for three or more people are $300. A standard session runs about 50–60 minutes.
Is the first call really free?
Yes. Every couple starts with a free 20-minute phone consultation, no cost and no commitment, just a chance to talk through what's going on and see whether we're the right fit.
Do you charge GST?
No. Psychological services are GST-exempt in Alberta.
Will my insurance cover it?
Often, yes, in part or in full. Many employee benefit plans and private insurance policies cover services provided by a Registered Psychologist. It's worth checking your specific plan to see what's included. Many clients are also able to claim psychological services on their personal taxes, your accountant can advise.
How and when do I pay?
Payment is due at the time of each session, by credit card or e-transfer. I'll give you a receipt you can submit to your insurer or keep for tax purposes.
Take the first step
Move forward with clarity — and support.
Start with a free 20-minute call, no pressure, just a conversation about where you are and how I can help you through it.