Why Success in Steps Exists

Success in Steps was founded in 2016, but its roots go back further than that, to years spent in the therapy room supporting children on the autism spectrum, and in the countless conversations with their parents, helping build the tools and strategies that fit their family's unique needs and strengths. That early work taught me something that has stayed with me ever since: real change happens when support is tailored to the person in front of you, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

That belief now shapes a much broader practice. With over 25 years of combined experience as a psychotherapist, parent coach, and behaviour therapist, I've had the privilege of walking alongside individuals, parents, and families through a wide range of life's most difficult and most transformative moments, from anxiety and grief to major life transitions and everything in between. But my understanding of this work isn't only professional. As a parent myself, I know what it feels like to not have all the answers, to want to do right by the people you love, and to need somewhere safe to bring your questions without judgment. That lived experience shapes everything about how I practice and how our clinic was built.

The meaning behind our logo

If you've seen our logo, you've seen a hand holding a smaller one. That image is personal. It's my own hand, and it represents something I believe is at the very heart of this work: that healing happens in relationship, not in isolation. Whether you're 15 or 75, navigating anxiety or grief or the weight of parenting, what you need first is someone steady beside you. That's what the hand means, and it's the promise behind every session at Success in Steps.

Growing, together

What started as an individual practice has grown into a small, trusted team of clinicians, each bringing their own training, strengths, and perspective, while sharing one commitment: to meet every client with warmth, skill, and complete acceptance. Whether you work with me directly or with one of our associates, you can expect the same foundation of care.

Community and commitment

My commitment to this work extends past our clinic walls. I'm a proud counselling provider with the Ottawa Cancer Foundation, supporting individuals and families affected by cancer through their mental health programs. I also serve on CHEO's Oncology Parent and Family Advisory Council, helping guide programs that support families navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis. And as a recognized voice on parenting and mental health in Ottawa, I've had the honour of contributing to Parenting Expert Segments on CTV Morning Live Ottawa, and have been featured in the Globe and Mail, CBC, Today's Parent, and Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine.