Hello, I’m Kristen, a Registered Clinical and Organizational Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) and the founder of THRIVE. My approach to therapy is grounded in compassionate, evidence-based care, that is tailored to the unique challenges my clients face. Equipped with undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and counselling from the University of Ottawa, and post-graduate studies at Concordia University in psychological assessment, I assess, diagnose and treat people who seek to improve their mental wellbeing. I am keenly interested in organizational psychology. As such, I help improve employee wellbeing and performance through corporate training and consulting, assessments, coaching. A former professor of psychology at Algonquin College, Lambton College and Concordia University and current corporate trainer for the ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership, I promote exploration, self-awareness, and continuous learning as integral factors for improving and maintaining individual and organizational resilience. I have also worked extensively in disaster and emergency management; developing and delivering training to first responders and leading teams of responders during some of Canada’s worst disasters including the Wabasca Fires (2015), Horse River Fire (2016), Alberta Spring Flooding (2018), and the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021). As a result, I have firsthand insight into the workplace culture and high-stakes situations faced by first responders and frontline workers. I understand the toll these experiences can take, and I’m here to help. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with the weight of your work, or simply looking for support, I am here to help.