Have you ever felt like one moment you knew where you stood, and the next — everything you thought was steady just wasn’t? Like you’re carrying something no one else can see — too heavy for words but too present to ignore? Maybe you’ve lost someone or something you loved. Maybe life handed you questions without easy answers. Or maybe you’re standing in the quiet ache of what is, unsure of how to move forward.

I won’t pretend I can make the ground steady again, and I won’t offer silver linings where there are none. But I can help you find your footing.

My clinical orientation is rooted in frontline care. I’ve spent years supporting individuals through crisis, deep grief, emotional rupture, and identity disruption — from hospital rooms (psychiatry, trauma, emergency, intensive care, palliative care, medical and surgical units) to counselling clinics.

My theoretical orientation is informed by meaning-centered therapy — an evidence-based integration of narrative, person-centered, and logotherapeutic techniques — and is further grounded in attachment-based and trauma-informed frameworks.

So, if you’re reading this, maybe you’ve been feeling a bit unsteady — like the ground beneath you hasn’t quite settled.

Maybe the questions you’ve carried have grown too heavy.

Maybe you’re ready to be seen — as you are, and as it is.

If that sounds like the step you’re ready for, I invite you to reach out.

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Founder of Cup of Tea Psychotherapy

Chantal believes healing is a lifelong journey of becoming. One day at a time, becoming who we were always meant to be. Inspired by the compassionate teachers who showed her the way forward, she dedicates her time and energy helping others find their way, too.

Chantal offers a non-judgmental space for you to express yourself freely. With the willingness to be vulnerable, you can peel back the layers of suffering and let your light shine through. Most importantly, Chantal hopes this sacred space can help you feel seen, heard, empowered, valued, and cared for.

She is an active practitioner, student, and teacher of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. With a holistic approach to psychotherapy, Chantal believes in working together with her clients to move towards desired goals and increase wellbeing. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma (PTSD and c-PTSD), grief, interpersonal issues, burnout, and work-related stress. She also integrates the dimensions of culture, and spirituality/religion when appropriate.

Chantal is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. In the context of her Masters degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Spirituality from Saint-Paul University, she completed a research thesis, evaluating the impacts a self-care program for trainee therapists combining yoga and journaling. She also received with the highest distinction a BA specialized in psychology from the University of Ottawa. Chantal has additional training and experience working with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). She also draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

As the saying goes, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

It would be a privilege to walk with you on your journey.

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