RCAT, TPP, BA

Tracy is an art and play-based therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families through life’s challenges. With a strong focus on early intervention, she provides counselling for children and youth aged 2 to 17 who are navigating diverse social, emotional, mental health, and behavioural concerns. Tracy has a special interest in parent-child attachment, challenging behaviours, trauma, anxiety, and grief and loss.

Throughout her career, Tracy has worked within the education and healthcare systems, First Nations communities, Victim Services, the Ministry of Social Services, adoption services, and non-profit organizations. These experiences have given her a deep understanding of the unique needs of her clients and the importance of providing a safe, supportive space for growth and healing.

Tracy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan, a graduate-level diploma in Art Therapy from the British Columbia School of Art Therapy, and a Therapeutic Play Practitioner Certificate from the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute. She has advanced training in Theraplay, Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapies, Circle of Security, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the use of various art mediums. Tracy is guided by the Canadian Art Therapy Association Code of Ethics and remains committed to ongoing professional learning.

Using art materials, play-based activities, games, books, puppets, and sandtray, Tracy helps her clients explore their experiences creatively and safely. She believes in walking alongside her clients as they build insight, express themselves, discover their strengths, and move toward healing. Tracy is known for her down-to-earth, supportive, and non-judgmental presence, and for creating spaces where children and youth feel seen, heard, and empowered.