I believe that it is never too late to take small steps to change. With the right support and some simple tools hope can be found in some of our lowest days.

Andrea is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Andrea obtained her Masters of Social Work with a focus in health and mental health at the University of Toronto. Andrea has worked with older adults and their caregivers in both community and acute care settings, providing support to people navigating health and mental health challenges including chronic illness, dementia, depression and anxiety. Andrea has an interest in grief and loss, recognizing that loss is an inherent human experience. Andrea is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, with specialized training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia. Andrea practices from a person-centred and strengths based approach, meeting an individual where they are at.

When Andrea is not working, she is busy chasing her two littles, ideally outside. She also enjoys playing softball, going for walks and whipping up something tasty in the kitchen.