Hi, I’m Marla.

I’m so glad you’re here. I created this space to feel warm, supportive, and real—somewhere you can show up just as you are. I have a deep appreciation for how hard it can be to navigate life’s challenges, and I feel honoured to walk alongside people as they make sense of their experiences and reconnect with themselves.

Credentials

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University

  • Bachelor of Social Work, Carleton University

  • Social Service Worker Diploma, Algonquin College

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) CRPO #20459

Specialized Training & Continuing Education

  • Therapy Essentials for the Reproductive Years (June 2026)
    Fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, reproductive loss, couples work, and reproductive mental health.

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My Approach

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, relational, and trauma-informed. I believe that healing happens through connection, and one of the most important parts of therapy is the relationship we build together. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted—without judgment or pressure to be anything other than yourself.

Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences with curiosity and compassion. Rather than focusing on simply "fixing" problems, we'll work to understand the patterns that have shaped you, honour the ways you've learned to cope, and create opportunities for meaningful, lasting change.

I also integrate somatic, body-based practices to help you reconnect with your nervous system and develop a greater awareness of what your body is communicating. So often, we spend so much time in our heads—overthinking, analyzing, or trying to push through—that we lose touch with ourselves. Therapy can be a place to gently slow down, reconnect with your body, and build a greater sense of safety and regulation. This work is always paced thoughtfully, honouring your comfort level and capacity.

Because every person is different, I tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including relational therapy, person-centred therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and somatic approaches, creating an experience that feels flexible, collaborative, and grounded in what works best for you.

Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent over five years working with neurodivergent children in educational and community settings. This experience taught me the importance of meeting people where they are, adapting to different needs, and creating environments where individuals feel safe, understood, and supported.

I also have a background in social work, where I supported individuals navigating complex life experiences, including recovery following motor vehicle accidents. That experience strengthened my understanding of how trauma, stress, and life's challenges affect people in different ways and reinforced the importance of approaching every person with empathy, flexibility, and respect.

Above all, I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative relationship rather than something that is done to you. I hope that our work together helps you feel more connected to yourself, more confident in navigating life's challenges, and better equipped to build the life and relationships that feel meaningful to you.