Carolyn is a Certified Indigenous Addiction Counsellor with the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF). She attended Bible College to receive a Theology Diploma in Sacred Studies. She has several years of faith-based settings, including serving as a youth leader, women’s ministry leader, prayer lead and mentor with her local church for over 18 years. She has extensive experience working with people facing addiction and mental health, life transitions, trauma, grief and bereavement. She has experience working in residential treatment, mental health and addiction working with clients, and experience in program creation. These roles have strengthened her to develop a strong foundation in relational care, conflict resolution, teaching, and supporting individuals through difficult seasons. Carolyn works with a trauma-informed approach. She tries to create a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore their emotions and experiences at their own pace. She treats clients with a client centered approach that is tailored to each person’s unique needs with the understanding that everyone’s lives and life journeys are individual and treatment is not a “one size fits all”.

Carolyn offers one on one Inner Healing sessions (by appointment only) and also facilitates and leads the Hope Rising Recovery program at the Healing Centre. She believes working with others is about creating a safe, judgement-free space where you feel supported, understood and empowered to live your best life.