Professional Work and Portfolio

Louise is currently practising as a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario specializing in individuals and couples counselling using a non-pathologizing, person-centred, trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive approach.

Prior to entering this career, Louise worked as a Canadian journalist with a focus on health and science writing, health promotion, and advocacy work for non-profit organizations.

As her own family grew, Louise’s interests naturally shifted to topics related to family life and parenting, and she published on these topics in main stream media for many years.

Louise has contributed to several media platforms. Her writing can be found: The Washington Post, The Globe and Mail, Today’s Parent, Huffington Post, Toronto Star and SavvyMom. In 2017, she was honoured with a National Magazine Award for a collaborative package in Today’s Parent magazine. A list of Louise’s bylines can be found here. She also continues to contribute regularly to CBC Radio syndicated shows as an expert in mental health and parenting.

Louise holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science, a Master of Science degree in Reproductive Biology, a Master of Arts degree in Journalism, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She is currently accepting a limited number of clients in private practice.

Media Appearances

• CBC Here and Now: Parenting Teens During a Pandemic

• Parents Canada: The Pros and Cons of Extracurriculars

• CBC Marketplace: Covid-19 Pandemic

• Simple On Purpose Motherhood + Ennegrams Podcast

• Meanderings with Trudy Chapman Podcast

• Nurture Squared: Motherhood and Writing

• Interview with Jackie Collins: Back-to-school During Covid

• CBC Radio: Here’s How Parents Can Prevent Their Children From Drinking Too Much

• CBC Radio: Should Parents be on the Hook for Failing to Get Help for Their Child’s Mental Health?

• CBC Radio: Christmas Card Lovers