About

I'm a Dutch Canadian writer and therapist living in Los Angeles, raising a delightful teenage son with my supportive husband and the obligatory author's cat. I love travel, theatre, chocolate, and humans. I am passionate about social justice and building a world wherein we embrace ourselves and one another in the truth of equality and inherent, immutable worth.

As a Doctor of Psychology and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I run a private practice specializing in helping individuals heal from traumatic life experiences and painful relationship dynamics. I published my first two books, Gaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide and Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens, in 2021 and 2022.

Other Works

  • Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens

    2022

Awards and Recognition

  • International Conference on Abuse International Book Awards Winner, Mental Health (2023)
  • Independent Publisher Book Awards Silver, Best First Book - Non-Fiction (2022)
  • Chanticleer International Book Awards Winner, Best in Category - Mind & Spirit (2022)
  • International Book Awards Winner – Self-Help / Relationships (2022)
  • Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist, Relationships / Non-Fiction (2022)
  • Best Book Awards Winner, Self-Help: Relationships (2021)
  • American Writing Awards Finalist (2021)
  • Readers' Favorite Book Award Silver, Non-Fiction - Self-Help (2022)
  • Chanticleer International Book Awards Winner, Best in Category - Instruction & Insight (2022)
  • Independent Publisher Book Awards Silver, Juvenile / Young Adult Non-Fiction (2022)
  • International Book Awards Finalist, Young Adult Non-Fiction (2022)
  • Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Finalist, Children's / Juvenile Non-fiction (2022)
  • Best Book Awards Winner, Young Adult: Nonfiction (2021)

Press and Media Mentions