Connecting on Your Path to Wellness
Hello, I'm Kevin and I'm delighted to share a bit about myself with you.
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Working Through Play
I have always been drawn to play-based approaches. From early experiences as a camp counselor to community-based mental health programs focused on life-skills, I have seen first-hand how play is an incredible tool for healing.
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For children & families, play therapies align with non-verbal and supportive approaches for children working through challenges, such as navigating neurodivergence or experiences of trauma.
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For adults, going beyond talk therapy to integrate approaches like EMDR and experiential therapy - for example incorporating LEGO, drawing, or non-verbal work - we equally work on healing, but in a more enjoyable and playful way.
Who Am I?
I'm a registered social worker (RSW) & registered clinical counsellor (RCC) with the BC College of Social Workers and BC Association of Clinical Counsellor. I am committed to addressing the significant harm that social work has historically been part of, particularly in Black, Trans, and Indigenous communities in Canada. I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade, working alongside children, adults and families to find ways of healing, empowerment, and joy.
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Before establishing Intersection Therapy & Advocacy, I dedicated my career to community mental health and humanitarian work in different parts of the world. My therapy approach has been influenced by these experiences, as well as the wisdom of community members from various cultures. This also fuels my passion for finding joy in human connection and humor, shapes my therapeutic practice for both children and adults.
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Learn about adult therapy or child & family therapy.
A Holistic Approach:
As a trained EMDR & Play Therapy clinician, I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring them to the unique needs of both children and adults. Trauma manifests differently for each individual. In adult therapy, it can encompass experiences of isolation, shame, anxiety, fear, loss of control, anger, feeling like your 'loosing your mind' and much more. For children, it may involve feelings of feeling confused, sad, alone, and the weight of pressures like school or friends. While we can't erase trauma, we can certainly move forward.
A Space for Meaning and Joy:
Therapy is not just about addressing challenges; it's also a journey of discovering meaning, making sense of life, and finding joy. I embrace an approach that incorporates engaging activities and humor into our work. If you have any questions about my therapeutic style, please feel free to book a free consultation. I look forward to connecting with you, understanding your unique identities and experiences, and collaborating to support your well-being through therapy.
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Have questions? Check out the FAQ section or email me today.
Education
Master of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University
Master of Science, Child & Youth Mental Health & Psychological Practice
The University of Edinburgh
...plus guidance and wisdom throughout my entire life from family, friends, countless clients like you, Elders, mentors, and so many more!
Ongoing Professional Development
In addition to monthly clinical consultation for specialized approaches in EMDR & play therapy, I attend 100+ hours of professional development training each year.
2025 (so far!)
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Virtual EMDR for Kids
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Families, Family Breakdown and the Law​​
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EMDR Therapy for Caregivers & PDAers
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Yoga & EMDR Adventures: Empowering Kids to Move & Play Through Trauma
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Using Play-based EMDR to Unpack Racial Trauma in Parent-Child Attachment
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Play Therapy and Sandtray for EMDR Resourcing
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Mending Wounded Hearts: Treating Childhood Trauma with Attachment Centered Play Therapy
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Integrating Play and EMDR: Treating Complex Trauma in Children and Families
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Techniques to Integrate Parts Work and EMDR to Address Attachment Trauma
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2024​
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Decolonizing Trauma Work
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Expressive Play Therapy: A Holistic and Integrative Approach
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Internal Family Systems
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Attachment in Adolescence: The Wonky Brain that Responds to Change
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Expressive Play Therapy for Healing Complex Trauma
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EMDR & Parts Works for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing
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EMDR Interventions for Recent Trauma Recovery
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Introduction to Gestalt Therapy
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Affirming Approaches to Treating Ongoing Cultural Trauma in Queer and Trans Clients
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2023
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Innovating Approaches to Complex PTSD and Dissociation Disorders in EMDR Therapy
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Introduction to Play & History of Play Therapy
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EMDR with Children: Polyvagal Theory in Play Therapy Across 8 Phases
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Managing Countertransference Reactions Within Vulnerable Populations Impacted by Trauma
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Selecting Targets with Complex Trauma
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Translating the Play for Parents
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Positive Affect Tolerance (EMDR)
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AutPlay Therapy Certification
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Narrative Exposure Therapy
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San’yas Cultural Safety Training
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The Art of the Clinical Note​