Over the past 20 years, I have worn multiple hats within the birth culture. It all started with my first pregnancy, after which I co-owned a cutting edge natural parenting and pregnancy store, taught childbirth classes and prenatal yoga (before it was a certification thing), certified as a holistic doula, studied traditional direct-entry midwifery, attended two internships, wrote two books, and now, specialize in perinatal mental health as a clinical counsellor and founder of ASK Therapy for Moms.

So, let's just say, I know something about working within the childbirth industry. And, I know what it is like to think that you have failed a family because you couldn't help them experience the birth they hoped for.

​

Feelings of insecurity or inadequacy get in the way of offering exceptional care during high stakes moments during the birth and postpartum.

​

I struggled with this often as a holistic doula. At first I thought more knowledge would fill the insecurity. So, I went down a learning rabbit hole and embarked upon a deep inner and outer investigation to learn about trauma. I studied the topic so in depth that I eventually wrote a book on it, after completing a masters in counselling psychology. 

​

Whether I am holding space for a birth or a healing process, the essence and energy is the same. That insecurity I spoke about showed up in the therapy office in a familiar way.

The common denominator - me! 

I knew that there was something I was missing. It wasn't until I learned how to master what I call 'the invisible skillset' that 'it' all finally clicked. I want to help you learn how to embody these invisible skills so you can feel confident and competent as a birth worker, especially when the stakes are high or risky. 

​

I want to help you learn how to help your families have the best birth experience possible, despite unexpected outcomes.