Hi! I’m Shanna.

I am originally from the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga Anishinaabeg) which is currently known as Oshawa, Ontario. I moved to the beautiful unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples in 2019 after living for many years on the unceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa-Gatineau region).

For more than five years, I have had the opportunity to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support to various populations, including new Canadians and Indigenous communities through non-profit community based organizations. In my practice, I strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences, heal, and thrive. I have extensive experience working closely with clients facing a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, marital challenges, trauma, co-occurring mental health diagnoses, addiction, grief and loss, and child protection concerns.

In my free time I enjoy tending to my plants, practicing hot yoga and attending local events in the city. This work is deeply meaningful to me and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside folks during some of their most vulnerable moments.