I was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta. I earned my Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, majoring in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge. I attended Arizona State University for my Master’s in Counselling Psychology. During this time I completed my internship at Rosewood Center for Eating Disorders in Tempe, Arizona, where I was able to facilitate and co-facilitate groups with both an adult and adolescent population. During my residency at Calgary Counseling Centre, I focused on helping those with symptoms of eating disorders and symptoms OCD. I was also able to provide group therapy focusing on eating disorders and self-esteem.