Kyla is a Registered Social Worker, as well as a Labour/Birth and Postpartum Doula. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba in 2013 and recently became a certified doula in June 2023. Kyla has primarily worked in the field of child and family services where she worked alongside children, their families, collaterals and foster parents to create supportive environments rooted in understanding, compassion, and connection. She also gained valuable experience in the healthcare sector, primarily at Children’s Hospital, where she assisted families in overcoming barriers to medical and mental health care, facilitated connections to community resources, provided education on child development, and offered counselling during critical moments such as diagnoses, treatment, and recovery.

Kyla possesses specialized training in Emotion-Focused Therapy, as well as Internal Family Systems within the perinatal population, and frequently incorporates these modalities alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques in her work. She is deeply committed to an empowerment model, emphasizing wholistic and person-centered care. Kyla recognizes that each individual is part of a network, whether personal or community-based, and she actively explores these networks with her clients to gain a comprehensive understanding of their support systems, coping mechanisms, and relationship dynamics. She values the unique stories of every individual and collaborates with children, youth, and families to validate their experiences, help them find their voices, and embark on their healing and growth journeys. Her areas of expertise include navigating generalized worries and anxiety, family transitions (such as welcoming a new baby, navigating divorce, or adjusting to a new parental figure), and fostering healthy peer relationships.

When Kyla is not working, she can be found either spending time with her husband, three children and loved ones, or immersing herself in professional development/educational opportunities.

Kyla is a Registered Social Worker, as well as a Labour/Birth and Postpartum Doula. She earned he... Read More