
Peer Support
Support for families and loved ones grappling with psychological manipulation and coercive control
Please Note: I am not currently accepting long-term clients for peer support. For the year of Fall and Winter of 2026/2027 I will be in full-time school and placement for psychospiritual counselling. In the meantime, you can reach out by email with any queries or concerns and I will do my best to get back to you in a timely manner. I can still offer referrals and consultations as needed.
Sometimes what we need most is not therapy, but someone who has lived through what we are facing. I am a survivor of psychological manipulation and coercive control, and my peer support work is grounded in lived experience, careful listening, and a clear understanding of how control and harm operate within relationships and groups.
I work primarily with families and loved ones who are trying to make sense of confusing dynamics or sudden shifts in belief, identity, or connection. Through non-judgmental, collaborative peer support, I help people slow things down and ask difficult questions. My work draws on years of study in psychology and philosophy, as well as my ongoing work through Counter, the organization I founded to support recovery after coercive harm.
This is not therapy. I do not diagnose or treat. My role is to walk alongside individuals and families navigating the aftermath of high-control groups, manipulative relationships, estrangement, or major life transitions. Together, we focus on restoring clarity and connection, and on finding a way forward that does not require anyone to carry their confusion alone.
How I Work
My approach to peer support is shaped by:
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Trauma-informed practice: Prioritizing emotional safety, consent, and empowerment.
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Lived experience: Drawing from my own journey through coercion, recovery, and rebuilding.
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Philosophical and psychological insight: Weaving in meaning-making, critical reflection, and compassionate questioning.
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Curiosity over judgment: I’ll help you explore what you need with curiosity and compassion.
Who I Work With
Peer support may be right for you if you:
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Have a loved one in a high-control group or relationship.
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Are leaving or have left a manipulative relationship, group, or belief system.
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Are struggling with complex relational dynamics, including polyamory or non-traditional relationships.
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Are exploring or questioning faith, spirituality, or identity.
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Are seeking community, purpose, or belonging after rupture, loss, or disconnection.
Sessions are offered virtually and in person. You set the pace, whether you’re looking for a one-time conversation or ongoing support.
If you’re feeling isolated or uncertain know this:
You’re not alone. There is space for you here.