I’m really fortunate to have grown up and lived in the Bow Valley the majority of my life. I understand the great things and the challenges of living here, and look forward to supporting you in living your better life!
As an experienced Psychologist, I am constantly amazed at how strong and resilient people can be. You can find your way to health and happiness with the right match of tools, support, and compassion. Let’s work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals!
Career assessment/counselling to help you make an informed decision about this next phase of your life, whether you’re a young or mature adult.
Drug or alcohol assessments using the SUDDS 5 to help you determine if you have a substance use disorder.
Diagnoses to help you know whether you meet the criteria for a mild, moderate, or severe mental health or brain condition.
I am also trained in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) for individuals, groups or organizations that have been through a serious accident or event.
Please contact me by phone or email if you have any questions or would like more information.
Fees
Counselling: I charge $220 for 55 minutes for individual adults, couples, children, and teens.
The Psychological Association of Alberta currently recommends Registered Psychologists charge $220 per session for individuals, couples, and families.
At the end of our meeting, I will give you a receipt with my license number on it for reimbursement from your benefit plan. Counselling fees are wholly or partially covered by most health insurance plans.
Coaching: I charge $220 for 55 minutes for individual coaching sessions.
Please contact me in regards to group coaching.
We are a conscious business…
To give is to receive
A portion of our profits go to our chosen charities. Recent donations have included:
Jasper Wildfire Relief (through the Rocky Mountain Community Relief Fund)
Bow Valley SPCA
Plan Canada
Operation Smile
Professional Background
Current:
Working in the helping profession for over 20 years
Registered Psychologist
Past:
Assistant professor in Child Assessment (ability and achievement tests)
Family Counsellor in a Community Mental Health Clinic
Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Family School Liaison Worker
Child Welfare Worker
Family Youth Counsellor in a Group Home
Bachelor of Science in Family Studies
Professional highlights:
Supervised Master of Psychology Student practicums
Supervised Master’s in Psychology students completing ability and achievement assessments (psycho-educational assessments)
Supervised and chaired the Bow Valley Prevention and Early Intervention Drug and Alcohol Program
Created the Banff Mentoring Program as well as trained mentors and supervised them
Chaired the Society Against Family Violence Committee
Created and supervised a number of programs including the Banff Elementary School Peer Support Program
Facilitated parent, teacher and community workshops regarding topics such as discipline, child abuse, body image, and bullying
Facilitated children’s psycho-educational groups regarding social skills, bullying, divorce, and organizational skills
Member of the Rural North Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Diversity Committee
Professional Development:
Professional development has always been important to me. Beyond my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I’ve continued my professional journey to continually improve my skills and expand my service offering. Some highlights include:
General:
Improving Treatment through Proper Diagnosis
Best Practices in Record Keeping and Informed Consent
Couple’s and Family Therapy
Gottman Couple’s Therapy Training Levels 1, 2, and 3
Mental health interventions with Separated and Divorcing Families
Trauma Training
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
Somatic Interventions to Enhance EMDR Effectiveness
Critical Incident Stress Management Certificate
Sensorimotor psychotherapy level 1
Trauma and PTSD in First Responder Populations
Treating Trauma Master Series
Gender identity and Sexual Orientation:
Working with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans-identified People Training
Same Sex Domestic Violence Training
Hynotherapy
Basic introduction to clinical hypnosis
Hypnosis for trauma therapy
Hypnosis and Depression
Advanced skills in Ericksonian hypnotherapy
Child Therapy:
EMDR Child Specialist Level 1
Foundations of Play Therapy
Treatment of Trauma with Children using Play Therapy
Life and Executive Coaching:
The Art and Science of Business and Life Coaching Program (accredited program with the International Coaches Federation)
Professional Memberships
Licensed through the College of Alberta Psychologists
Member of the Psychological Association of Alberta
