Counselling

I'm Debra and I am passionate about providing individual, family, parenting support, group and couples' services to clients across the lifespan, background and various diagnoses using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotio... Read More

I'm Debra and I am passionate about providing individual, family, parenting support, group and couples' services to clients across the lifespan, background and various diagnoses using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy among other modalities. My personal approach is collaborative, trauma -focused, and client centered.

I possess a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary and a Masters in Arts in Child Studies from Concordia University. I have worked in various settings including an inpatient mental health unit, an outpatient clinic, a community resource center, Alberta Child and Family services and an educational setting.

Clients have described me as "easy to talk to", "good listener", "able to hear everyone's perspective" and "cheerful" among other comments.

I’m a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists practicing since 2011. I am passionate about working with diverse populations of all ages (adults, teens, children) providing individual, family, couple, group, and parenting support therapy. I have an extensive background working in ssettings including inpatient and outpatient hospitals, private practice, educational, and community settings. I specialize in various concerns including anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting, couples’ issues, autism, ADHD, OCD, grief, PTSD, self-esteem, school related concerns, stress/burnout, life transitions, etc. I am adept in different modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Based, and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT). I have experience working with various insurances/compensation boards including AMA-PFSP (Unify), Workers Compensation Board (WCB), providing assessments and treatments for concerns including MVAs, stress leave (long-term/short term disability), and other concerns. My approach is relational, collaborative, strength-based, and I believe in empowering clients to become the best versions of themselves. I offer both in person and virtual appointments

I’m a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists practicing since 2011. I ... Read More

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