I have always wanted to work in mental health. I have an undergraduate degree in Criminology and Psychology from the University of Ottawa, a diploma in Addiction Education from McMaster University and an M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I made the move from Ottawa to Calgary in 2014 where I decided to take the steps necessary to become a psychologist.

I’ve worked in the field since 2009, starting out in a shelter setting working with chronically homeless, mentally unwell, and addicted populations. For many years I worked as an addictions counsellor in intake and assessment at a detox facility in Ottawa. I also have years of experience working with troubled youth in a closed-custody detention centre. Since moving to Alberta, I’ve had the unique experience of working with street entrenched, marginalized populations, both adult and youth.

Counselling is a collaborate approach and having a strong therapeutic relationship is the key to success. I work with individuals and couples who may be struggling with an array of different issues. I utilize a client centered, non-judgmental approach to build relationships with my clients. Through the use of many different therapeutic frameworks I find what works best for the specific needs of my client. I draw from many different theoretical frameworks.

I moved to Cochrane with my husband in 2016. We now have two daughters, aged 1 and 3 and we intend to make Cochrane our forever home.

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Michelle is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a background in counselling psychology from Yorkville University. Michelle has extensive personal and professional experience in childhood neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders. Her area of specialization is children and adolescents (ages 3-17) and adults. She is a member of the College of Alberta Psychologists, Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, and the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association.

Having worked in a school-based setting for 10 years, Michelle strives to support families struggling with their child’s behaviour, implementing strength-based approaches to work through: academic concerns, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mood disorders, disruptive mood dysregulation, oppositional defiance disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attachment issues, bullying, grief and loss, trauma, sleep issues, and maladaptive thinking. Further to this, Michelle offers parental support in the form of strategy-building, life transitions, and emotional support centered around maintaining, growing, and restoring harmony in the home.

Michelle integrates various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Play-Informed Therapy, as well as Applied Behavioural Analysis and Functional Behavioural Analysis. Her goal is to provide the best level of supportive care for all clients, setting them up for success.

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Jayla has been trained to conduct assessments with children, teens, and adults to identify problems such as ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, giftedness and mental health conditions. As assessments are a significant investment into one’s time and energy, Jayla takes great pride in ensuring that the process is comfortable, enjoyable, and provides relevant answers to the questions and concerns you may have. Jayla takes a strength-based and collaborative approach to helping an individual and their family understand their unique learning and behavioural profile. She is passionate about helping her clients identify the way they learn best and in turn, provides individually tailored, evidenced-based recommendations.

Jayla also provides individual, group, and family counselling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has a particular area of interest in working with adolescents and young adults. Jayla offers clients skillful and practical strategies aimed at cultivating real change. She believes strongly in working collaboratively with support systems to promote overall positive well-being.

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Tina works with adolescents and adults in individual, couple, and family sessions, and can help with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, interpersonal relationships, communication, addictions, ADHD, and emotional regulation. She is a Registered NIHB provider with personal and professional experience in Indigenous communities.

Tina is dedicated to supporting people on a transformative path towards unlocking their full potential. Tailoring evidence-based approaches to unique needs, she provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth. Together, Tina and her clients identify challenges and build skills to reach goals

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