Welcome to Sparrow and Lily Psychotherapy, I am so glad you are here!

My name is Kylie, and I’m the therapist at Sparrow and Lily Psychotherapy.  Taking a step toward beginning therapy is never easy. My hope is to journey alongside you, as you begin to share what has led you to seek support. Time in sessions will typically be spent exploring your fears, thoughts, emotions, experiences, hopes and wonderings.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Redeemer University, and my Masters in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier. I am a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (Registration #12338). Prior to practising psychotherapy, I spent a few years teaching ESL in South Korea, as well as mentoring young adults in a gap-year program abroad. I also worked in community settings such as L’Arche and group homes for a few years before deciding to become a psychotherapist.

These jobs allowed me to understand how presence can be healing and developed within me a love for the stories of others. Maya Angelou once said: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story within”. As I learned to sit with the stories of those in my previous communities, one thing I learned is that in sharing our stories we become more of who we were meant to be and the burdens we bear become less heavy. As we share our stories and burdens with one another we come to realize that we are not alone. When we are not alone, we are capable of far more than we ever imagined.

In my spare time, you can find me bouldering (a form of rock climbing), hiking, reading, and camping. I love exploring new terrains, bookshelves, and ideas. Community is something I am passionate about, and when I am not lost in a book, you can find me soaking up quality time in my cherished community.