Who Am I?

Hi! I’m Elisha and if you’re here reading this, you’re taking a brave first step on your healing journey, which was me once upon a time.

My first experience with therapy is ultimately what brought me to this work. I’ll never forget what it felt like to sit across from someone and feel completely heard and seen during a time when I was struggling. That experience changed my life and, eventually, the direction of my career as well.

If you decide to plunk down across from me, that will be my goal first and foremost: to help you know that I’m here to listen, hold space, and see you through both your strengths and your adversities. I aim to meet you where you are, through all stages and seasons of life. You can expect me to be there to laugh when you need someone to laugh with, be an anchor when you need solid ground to stand on and help you hold onto some of the many balls that might be looming over your head.

In my own life, I wear many hats—as a wife, mom, student, caregiver, and more. Those different roles have shaped the way I see people and the challenges they carry. They remind me that there is rarely just one thing happening beneath the surface.

Outside of the therapy room, you can usually find me running! Running to clear my head, running after little people, running after farm animals, and occasionally just running because there never seems to be enough time in my day. I love being outside, spending time with my family, and finding humour in the ordinary chaos of everyday life.

Working With Me

I think those parts of my own life also shape the way I show up as a therapist. I believe in looking at the whole person when someone comes to therapy because our relationships, responsibilities, histories, environments, identities, and experiences all influence how we move through the world. Understanding those different layers can help us make better sense of what is happening and what kind of support might actually be helpful.

My undergraduate background is in Child and Youth Care, which gave me the opportunity to learn about children, youth, families, development, relationships, and the systems that surround them. Being a parent myself has added another layer to that understanding and has given me a very real appreciation for both the joy and the complexity that can come with raising children. I feel that this helps me connect with both parents and kids in a genuine and practical way, while still recognizing that every family and every person brings a different experience into the room.