Isabella (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and holds a Master of Social Work
(MSW) degree from McMaster University.

Isabella has extensive experience working with young people providing academic and career support within a university environment.  She has also assisted clients with
school transitions (adjusting to high school/university/college), academic difficulties and
academic accommodations.  In the last five years, Isabella has been working in a community-based mental health agency where she supports youth and their families to overcome the impact of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, anger,
self-esteem and emotional regulation.

Isabella also enjoys supporting women with their perimenopause and menopause challenges. She helps women explore their experiences, to help them understand the impact on their own emotional health, relationships, self-confidence, and sense of identity. She assists them to
explore the impact of their fluctuating hormones on their thoughts, feelings, emotions and behaviours. She supports clients with strategies to manage difficult feelings, emotions &; anxieties, helping them to better navigate this time of change.

Isabella works with women, teens and youth from a strengths-based approach by providing them with a safe space to share their stories and by working alongside them to develop strategies to address their mental health needs.  Isabella often incorporates
modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Therapy and Solution Focused Counselling in her sessions.  She is a compassionate listener who offers a caring and empathetic approach to therapy and strives to form trusting relationships with her clients. 

In her spare time, Isabella enjoys spending time with her two children, her husband and her two cats.  She enjoys hiking, kayaking, yoga and testing out new baking recipes.  Isabella is looking forward to working in partnership with you to achieve your goals.