Hello friends, my name is Michael. I am a qualifying psychotherapist. I have an
undergraduate degree in philosophy and music with a focus on performance. I play
classical and modern guitar. I am a naturopathic doctor, currently inactive. I am working
as a paramedic. I graduated from the Master of Arts Counselling Psychology program at
Yorkville University in August 2025.

I take a trauma-informed, person-centred, integrative biopsychosocial-spiritual approach
to psychotherapy. I focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as my
foundational modality when working with clients. I also include aspects of Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Existential Psychotherapy. I work
with individuals across a broad age range and with various mental health concerns. I
have experience working with first responders and trauma-related concerns.

Services

• Individual psychotherapy
• Trauma therapy and PTSD treatment
• Support for first responders and emergency personnel
• Anxiety and depression treatment
• Evidence-based treatment planning
• Psychometric testing and interpretation
• WSIB assessments and progress reports for employment-related mental health
  concerns
• Life transitions and stress management
• Supportive therapy for various mental health concerns

Therapy Modalities & Approaches

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — Primary modality
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) elements
• Existential Psychotherapy
• Trauma-Informed Care TF-CBT
• Integrative Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Approach
• Evidence-Based Practice

Areas of Focus

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• First responders and emergency personnel’s mental health
• Occupational stress and workplace mental health concerns
• Life transitions
• Stress management
• Holistic and integrative approaches to well-being
• Meaning-making and existential concerns

Credentials
Education:

• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) – Yorkville University,
  August 2025
• Naturopathic Doctor (ND) – Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
• Primary Care Paramedic (Honours) – Ontario College of Health & Technology
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Classical Music & Philosophy – University of
  Guelph

Professional Designations:

• Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) — RP(Q)
• Naturopathic Doctor (ND) — Currently Inactive
• Primary Care Paramedic (PCP)
• Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (AEMCA)