My ultimate wish is to see you thrive as an individual, as a couple, and as a family. I hope my personal story will inspire you, prompt you to self-reflect, and lead you to the healing and growth to step more fully into your best self.

Allison’s Story

TWENTIES

As a professional in the performing arts, my life was a mélange of excitement and opportunity, blended with the reality of hurdles and rejection. From singing on cruise ships in the Caribbean, to countless unbooked auditions in Toronto, to touring Grease: The Musical in Japan, to waiting tables at the SkyDome, to discovering the beauty of burlesque with Les Coquettes…life was an emotional rollercoaster!

DISCOVERING SELF-CARE

With the challenges of life as a performer, I found strength in understanding my inner world with the guidance of a therapist. This was the beginning of my commitment to self-care, a consistent practice that eventually led to pursuing a formal education in psychotherapy.

THIRTIES

While completing my training as a psychotherapist, I was also finding my flow as a mother. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, our first daughter was born. Becoming a parent challenged me - and my marriage - more than I could have every anticipated.

BREAKDOWN TO BREAKTHROUGH

When our second daughter was born, I entered the most difficult chapter of my life. As a recovering perfectionist, I could no longer maintain my unreachable expectations, and this sobering reality led me down the path of postpartum depression. My healing journey brought to light many big life questions, including questioning my marriage. As a couple, communicating through this challenge resulted in massive personal growth, a move to Mexico (and later - to the countryside!), and most importantly, a deeper connection with my husband, and with our kids.

FORTIES

This is the decade where I have found gentleness towards myself and the ongoing learning of being human. I continue to work with my own therapist - a relationship that has brought me consistency and support over the past 20 years. This nourishing self-care practice keeps me connected to the inner musings of my own personal growth.

PERSPECTIVE

Having sat in both seats; as a therapist AND as a client; as a mother AND as a wife; I can truly empathize with the process, while providing a safe container for my clients and students. No matter where you sit, the experience is guaranteed to be messy, humbling, and rewarding.

It brings me great purpose to empower other parents towards keeping their couple thriving. This work is such a privilege and the people who I have met along this journey inspire me, every day.

Parents are the true change-makers of the world.

How you love each other today, will live on in generations to come.

Big Love,