Mentorship

I offer mentorship for early-career clinicians, to help you develop the skills, confidence, and judgment to make informed clinical decisions. 

I offer mentorship for clinicians who are developing their skills and confidence in Gender-Affirming Voice Care. Together, we can build your knowledge, refine your approach, and strengthen your ability to make informed, affirming clinical decisions.

Mentorship can include:

• Case discussions and feedback on assessment, goal-setting, and therapy plans
• Strategies for supporting clients’ vocal goals while honouring their identities and lived experiences
• Practical tools and resources for assessment, therapy, and documentation
• Guidance on navigating inclusive practice
• Support for professional growth — from building your caseload to advocating for affirming care in your workplace

The goal is to help you feel confident, prepared, and supported in offering high-quality, gender-affirming voice care.

I bring 30 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, working in a variety of settings with clients of all ages — from newborns to people in their 90s. This breadth of experience gives me insight into diverse client needs and clinical challenges.

I regularly supervise practicum students from McGill University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The skills I’ve developed as a Clinical Educator — providing guidance, feedback, and support — transfer directly to my mentorship practice, helping early-career SLPs build confidence and competence.

I have also offered mentorship in First Nations communities and in private practice, supporting clinicians in diverse settings and helping them navigate real-world clinical scenarios. I currently lead a weekly Canadian private practice discussion group, which has given me a broader perspective on private practice and the evolving needs of clinicians across the country.

In addition to general clinical mentorship for early-career SLPs, I offer specialized mentorship in gender-affirming voice care. This area requires both technical expertise and a deep understanding of the emotional and social dimensions of voice work. I help clinicians develop affirming, evidence-informed practices that honour each client’s goals and identity, and I provide support for building inclusive and respectful therapy environments.

I am especially proud that my former practicum student, Ethan Dziewirz (he/they/il), Speech-Language Pathologist, has sought me out specifically for mentorship in gender-affirming voice care, reflecting the trust and confidence clinicians place in my guidance.

 Ethan Dziewirz (he/they/il), Speech-Language Pathologist

Here’s what you can expect from mentorship with me:

Personalized support: Tailored to your experience, interests, and professional goals
Evidence-informed guidance: Integrates best practices, professional standards, and real-world experience — including current approaches in gender-affirming voice and communication care
Practical strategies: Concrete tools, techniques, and resources you can apply immediately in your work
Supportive, reflective space: A safe place to ask questions, explore challenges, and build confidence
Ongoing professional growth: Guidance that helps you manage your current caseload while planning for your long-term career

Mentorship is designed to empower you as a clinician — helping you provide thoughtful, effective, and affirming care across settings, client populations, and stages of your professional journey.

From your first appointment to ongoing support, here’s what to expect when you access our mentorship:

Step 1: Contact Us to Discuss Mentorship 

Fill out the contact form below to let us know you're interested in mentorship, and to share your contact information with us so we can contact you to  discuss your goals, experience level, and the areas where you’d like guidance. We will book your first mentorship session together. 

Step 2: Your First Session

Your first mentorship session is designed to feel collaborative and supportive.
We’ll:

• Talk about your current caseload or practice experiences
• Identify your goals and areas for growth
• Discuss strategies for immediate application in your clinical work

Think of this session as a safe space to ask questions and explore your professional development.

Step 3: Create Your Mentorship Plan

We can develop a tailored mentorship plan based on your needs, schedule, and professional goals. 
This may include:

• Case discussions and feedback
• Practical strategies and tools
• Goal setting and progress check-ins

If mentorship is not required for licencing, we can also set you up to book mentorship sessions as needed. 

Step 4: Ongoing Mentorship

Subsequent sessions usually include:

• A quick check-in on recent cases or challenges
• Supported problem-solving 
• Discussion of strategies to strengthen your clinical reasoning and confidence
• Sharing of tools and resources
• Support for reflection and professional growth
• Paperwork if it is required for licencing

We’ll track your progress, adjust the plan as needed, and celebrate milestones along the way — helping you grow into a confident, capable, and reflective clinician.