Leanne grew up in the territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, also known as Toronto, Ontario. Growing up in a large city made it hard for her to access nature, so she found the natural world to feel uncomfortable, and even scary at times. But through sports, music and family camping trips, she discovered her unique connection with the natural world. This helped her learn how to navigate uncertainties, build confidence, and develop practical skills that she could apply to other areas of her life.
Leanne moved west in 2020, and there she finally discovered mountains! She began exploring nature in a whole new way and picked up activities like rock climbing, snowboarding and hiking. These activities helped Leanne realize that she could work through challenges and fear with authenticity, showing her she was more resilient than she thought. Now, Leanne wants to share her learning and is keen to facilitate similar growth opportunities for individuals, families and couples, using nature, movement and mindfulness.
As a proud member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Leanne is dedicated to providing inclusive and gender affirming care, welcoming the exploration and development of all gender and sexual identities within her practice.
Leanne has been in the field of Social Work for over 10 years, and holds a Masters of Social Work from the University of British Columbia. She is certified in Emotions Focused Family Therapy and Somatic & Trauma Informed practices and is a certified Top Rope Climbing Instructor. She is bilingual in French and English and loves playing her guitar, cooking and growing her own vegetables.
Leanne is a Certified Nature-based therapist, level 1.