"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded."
― Jess Lair

“Enter into children’s play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.”— Virginia Axline

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Hi, I’m Claire! I’m a mom of two, a wife, a child therapist, and an avid learner. I know firsthand how full life can feel. Between work, caring for your children, scheduling appointments, running kids to activities, and carrying the constant mental load, it’s still easy to find yourself questioning whether you’re doing enough as a parent. Seeing your child struggle is hard, especially when you’re unsure how to help. You might be noticing big emotions, worries that don’t seem to go away, difficulties with friends, anger outbursts, withdrawal, or sleep challenges. As parents, we want our children to thrive as they grow into adulthood. As a child therapist, my goal is to create a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe enough to express themselves, and where parents feel like partners in the process.

I specialize in working with children ages 3–11 and support familiesthrough challenges such as emotional regulation difficulties, transitions and life changes (including separation or divorce), social struggles, stress or trauma-related responses, and understanding what a child may be communicating through their behavior. When one family member is struggling, it often affects the whole family, and I aim to support families in finding balance, understanding, and healing together.

I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker (#21021) and am currently completing a Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD). I am a play therapy intern working toward certification with the Canadian Association of Play Therapy, a Certified AutPlay Practitioner, a Certified EMDR Therapist, and a Certified Safe and Sound Protocol Provider. I also work as a Clinical Supervisor with CASA Mental Health, where I support and mentor other therapists in providing child therapy. I live in Sherwood Park with my husband, our two children, our dog, and my dad in a multi-generational household. As both a therapist and a parent, I understand how deeply parents want their children to feel safe, connected, and confident in who they are.