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Areas of Focus:

Relationships and attachment; eating disorders/disordered eating; ADHD and Autism; body image; identity exploration; LGBTQ2SAI+; grief and loss; shame and guilt; developmental trauma; anger; anxiety; depression.

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Primary Therapy Modalities:

Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT); Psychodynamic Therapy; Somatic Therapy (Polyvagal Theory informed); Internal Family Systems (IFS).​

Therapeutic Style:

Soft and Gentle

Collaborative and Curious 

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Languages:

English

French

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Location: 

1439 Woodroffe Avenue, Suite 1

Virtual or In-person

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Clientele:

Individual adults and teens 

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More about Joelle:

Joelle’s work is rooted in a deep understanding that our struggles—whether with food, our bodies, our relationships, or ourselves—are often shaped by early experiences and the ways we learned to adapt in order to feel safe, seen, and connected. Beginning her career as a Registered Dietitian supporting individuals with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns, she came to recognize that these challenges are rarely just about food—they are embodied expressions of nervous system patterns, attachment wounds, and unmet developmental needs.

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Her approach is grounded in somatic, attachment-based, and humanistic therapies, with a focus on helping clients gently reconnect with their bodies and inner emotional worlds. Joelle is especially attuned to the impact of developmental trauma, family of origin dynamics, and relational ruptures, and how these experiences can shape self-worth, identity, and patterns in relationships. She also integrates an understanding of neurodevelopmental differences, including ADHD, exploring how attention, sensory processing, and body awareness intersect with emotional regulation and intuitive eating—an area she examined in her master’s research.

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In therapy, Joelle offers a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients can slow down, notice what is happening in themselves, and begin to make sense of long-standing patterns with curiosity and compassion. Together, she supports clients in building capacity to feel, process, and integrate their experiences—fostering greater self-trust, resilience, and more authentic connections with others.

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Outside of her work, Joelle finds joy in movement, music, and moments of simple pleasure, including dancing and savoring a scoop (or two) of cookie dough ice cream.

 

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