Find A Psychologist in Devon, AB.

Psychologists are required to have at least a masters degree and go through a rigorous accreditation process to ensure that you are paying for a competent professional. Psychologists are skilled at listening and have extensive training in the most effective therapeutic approaches to help you improve your life. Developing a therapeutic relationship with a trusted psychologist can change your life. You can begin to let go of destructive beliefs and patterns, and develop a more joyful way of being in the world.

I help clients by listening intently to what a client is struggling with in life. I try to formulate a complex understanding of what the problem is and then consider how best to address it. Once we have collaboratively identified the problem, we begin to strategize ideas for how to see change that is possible and sustainable for the client. There are many ways to find an adequate solution to a problem, but the point of working with a psychologist is to have these ideas tailored to your personality.

As a Registered Psychologist I have specialized training to help support you with your individual needs. I have a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, and I continue to do ongoing training to maintain my competence. As a Psychologist I answer to the Alberta College of Psychologist who hold me to a high standard of care. By working with me as a Registered Psychologist you are assured that I have the training and qualifications to help you achieve your goals.

I work with individuals and couples using therapeutic approaches versus counselling techniques. In my opinion, the difference is that therapy offers lasting changes versus quick, short fixes. My approach to therapy is long term and I believe that changes are possible by experientially experiencing something different. My attempt is to create a different experience for clients in the room with me.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta of Psychologists. I am currently in the process of studying for my licensing exam but I have a fully Registered Psychologist whom is my supervisor. I am still able to direct bill certain insurance companies and your insurance company may approve this designation, so check with your benefit company to ensure you are covered.

I help clients achieve their goals by introducing practical strategies/skills, while simultaneously working through the causes of issues so that symptoms reduce in the long term. This may involve re-evaluating your thinking, improving awareness and regulation of emotions, identifying parts of yourself that are in conflict, or making peace with past experiences. Everyone's' needs are different, so I will work with you to create a personalized treatment approach. I integrate therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

I have been registered as a psychologist for the past 11 years, and have undergone training in a variety of counselling methods with many different types of clients. I use a variety of techniques depending on a client's personality, presenting issue, and what they are experiencing from week to week. I also focus on both shorter term counselling that is directed towards resolving a particular issue, as well as longer term psychotherapy that is more focused on internal exploration and deeper change. I provide a safe, empathic environment so that clients are comfortable sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and find the strength to overcome adversity and make healthy choices.

Our psychologists are here to help you heal and grow form some of life's toughest challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions. We have experienced, caring psychologists who work with adults, couples, teens and children. We work hard to find a psychologist who is the right fit for you, in terms of specialization, approach and personality.

Our team of psychologists have extensive training in their areas of specialization. Whether you are looking for a psychologist who specializes in sex therapy, a psychologist who specializes in play therapy, or equine therapy, canine therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy or Sports Psychology, we have someone available to help you. Our psychologists work from different theoretical foundations and lived experiences. We believe the fit is the most important aspect to therapy and offer a free phone consult with any of our psychologists to give you the opportunity to ask our psychologists any questions you have before booking a full session and to get a better feel for how they practice.

As a psychologist I have been trained to understand and continue to study the relationship between the brain, the nervous system, personality and behavior. To understand the whole of the psyche in relationship to the contributing factors of society supports better mental health outcomes. As a psychologist I am rooted in the science of brain and behavior and as a human being I recognize that there is a whole lot more to this experience of being alive.

I consider myself to be a Counselling Psychologist. This means that I assist people in working through difficult circumstances and emotions such as grief, addiction, stress, depression, and anxiety. I utilize many different types of approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, person centered therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and solution focused therapy.

As a psychologist, I am specifically trained to help clients share their stories and emotions, recognize problematic behaviour patterns, teach valuable skills, and challenge negative thoughts in order to promote personal growth. I provide a professional and non-judgemental ear when clients need a outside or knowledgeable outlet. It is my pleasure to use humour, gentle guidance, thought challenges, and customized therapeutic approaches to help my clients overcome adversity and move forward in their lives.

My approach to working with clients is in the first counselling session to get a detailed understanding of the symptoms regarding mental health that you identify with, and more specifically the impacts they have on your day to day functioning. Once the symptoms have been established the goal is then to work towards developing skills and strategies to help you manage those symptoms better and to improve your overall functioning.