Jody earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from a Great Books college in California where she enjoyed studying philosophy, metaphysics, and theology. Jody enjoys being a life long learner. After returning to Canada, Jody married and embarked on a 25 year adventure in parenting and homeschooling her four children. Jody earned a Masters in Clinical Counselling through Divine Mercy University (Virginia) where she was immersed in the study of psychological healing with an emphasis on trauma treatment.

Jody’s own life experiences and challenges have provided a wealth of earned wisdom to enhance her professional development. In working with her clients, Jody discovered Internal Family Systems which has benefited her personally and been a powerful therapeutic modality. She has completed IFS Level 1 and will soon complete Level 2 training for couples (Intimacy from the Inside Out IFIO). Jody is EMDR trained and has completed Stepping Stones (IFSCA), IFIO Introduction, and other IFS specialities. In Canada, Jody is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and she helps people around the world with IFS coaching and parts work.