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Our Team Uses Holistic Approaches That Focus on the Health and Well Being of Our Clients.

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Kathleen Golosky R.Psych

Metis Registered Psychologist,

Master of Counselling 

 

ROLE:  Play Therapist, Complex Trauma therapist, NIHB Provider 

Kathleen Golosky 
Registered Metis Psychologist

Edmonton Office

 

SERVICES INCLUDE:​ Play Therapy, NIHB Provider, Parent/Child Rehabilitation, EMDR Therapy, Trauma Specialist, and Family Counselling​

 

EXPERIENCE WITH:  Trauma, Complex Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression, 

 

BIO/BACKGROUND: I am Metis from Treaty 8 territory and MNA Region 1. I have worked within Indigenous communities and non-Indigenous communities for over 15 years. I specialize in Indigenous Children whom suffer from trauma. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Complex trauma certification. Play Therapy certification, EMDR certification  and much more..... please click on learn more to see all her trainings.  

 

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: 

Telehealth Tuesday 1:00-7:00pm and Thursday 12:00-2:00pm. In-Person Thursday afternoon and Friday.

 

TO CONTACT: Cell: (587) 400-9617/Email kgindigenouspsych@gmail.com

 

Fees: $220-$170.00 Covered by FNIHB and Insurance.

TO BOOK:

https://oab.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=8 Click on Therapist, Click on Service and Click on Edmonton Calendar.  

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Leigh Sheldon R.Psych

Registered Indigenous Psychologist

Masters of Counselling, City University of Seattle

ROLE: Creator of Indigenous Psychological Services and C.E.O.

Facilitator for Indigenous Awareness Training.

Leigh Sheldon 
Registered Indigenous Psychologist

Edmonton Office 

 

SERVICES INCLUDE: Individual Counselling. Telehealth Counselling, Trauma Specialist, Family Counselling, Somatic Counselling, Couples Counselling, Group Facilitator, Trainer Facilitator, and NIHB Provider 

EXPERIENCE WITH:  Trauma, Complex Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression, OCD, Clinical Diagnosis, Addictions, Personality Disorders, Systematic Racism and Oppression, Two-Spirit Counselling.

 

BIO/BACKGROUND: I am Swan River First Nation. The focus of my practice is best practices for indigenous Counselling. Throughout my journey, I found the value of healing through my culture and how important it is to live by our Medicine Wheel.

QUALIFICATIONS: Somatic Experiencing, Somatic Attachment Practitioner, EMDR Training. 

 

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: 

Telehealth Wednesdays

In-Person: Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

 

TO CONTACT: 587-400-2516

Email leighannesh@yahoo.ca

 

Fees: $220-$170.00 Covered by FNIHB and Insurance.

 

TO BOOK:

https://oab.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=8 Click on Therapist, Click on Service and Click on Edmonton Calendar.  

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Adriana Henderson

Registered School Psychologist

Masters of Counselling, City University of Seattle

ROLE: Director of Clinical Services 

Adriana Henderson 
Registered School Psychologist

Edmonton Office 

 

SERVICES INCLUDE: Individual Counselling. Telehealth Counselling, Adolescent Counselling, and NIHB Provider 

EXPERIENCE WITH: Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression, OCD, and Clinical Diagnosis,

BIO/BACKGROUND: Adriana is a non-Indigenous Ally. She is both a high school teacher and Registered Psychologist. She began teaching Junior high/High school in 1992 and has worked exclusively with teenagers her entire career.

QUALIFICATIONS: Telehealth Training, Certification in Suicide and Assessments, Certification in Complex Trauma Level 1 & 2, Indigenous Awareness Training, Hakomi Somatic Training, Written Exposure Therapy, CBT, Solution-Focused and Narrative therapy. She is currently working on an EMDR Mastery Course.

 

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: 

Hours of availability: Outside the hours of 8:00 - 4:00pm  Monday - Friday.

 

TO CONTACT: 587-594-9855

Email adriana.henderson@outlook.com

 

Fees: $220-$170.00 Covered by FNIHB and Insurance.

TO BOOK: 

https://oab.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=8 Click on Therapist, Click on Service and Click on Telehealth Calendar.  

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Brittany Travis, R.Psych

Registered Psychologist

Masters of Counselling, City University of Seattle. 

ROLE: Director of Calgary

Brittany Travis
Registered Psychologist

Calgary Office 
 

SERVICES INCLUDE: NIHB Counselling Individual Counselling. Telehealth Counselling, Trauma Specialist, Family Counselling,  NIHB Provider 

EXPERIENCE WITH:  Trauma, Complex Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression, OCD, Clinical Diagnosis, Addictions, Personality Disorders, Identity disorders, Systematic Racism and Oppression, Two-Spirit Counselling

 

BIO/BACKGROUND:Brittany  is a non-Indigenous Ally. She has experience working in schools and health centres, and has provided counselling to all ages. Brittany specializes in working with young adults and youth. She loves working with children, youth, and young adults and has recently started working with elders and clients with a diagnosis of FASD. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

She as a M.A. in Counselling Psychology, Green Stream Foundations of Play Therapy Certification, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certification, Neurological Approaches for Self-Regulation, Level 3 American Sign Language

She is currently Enrolled In: Doctor of Psychology program. 

 

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: 

Telehealth Wednesdays

In-Person: Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

 

TO CONTACT: Email: btindigenouspsych@gmail.com

Cell: 587-400-4631

Fees: $220-$170.00 Covered by FNIHB and Insurance.

TO BOOK:

https://oab.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=8 Click on Therapist, Click on Service and Click on Telehealth of Calgary  Calendar.  

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Eric Keskin 

Registered Psychologist 

McGill University - M.A. School/Applied Child Psychology – Education &  Counselling Psychology.

Role: Assessments and Counselling 

Eric Keskin 
Registered Psychologist

Calgary Office 

 

SERVICES INCLUDE: NIHB Counselling, Individual Counselling. Telehealth Counselling, Education Assessment.

EXPERIENCE WITH:  Addiction, Anxiety, ASD, Behavioral Challenges, Depression, School, Self-Esteem, Stress, Trauma-Informed Care 

 

BIO/BACKGROUND:I had the rare opportunity to begin working with Indigenous individuals in 2014 in remote communities in Northern Quebec. Our goal was to begin to understand how ancestral cultural identity is associated with academic achievement in youth and emotional well-being across the lifespan.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training & Suicide Prevention. Indigenous Awareness Canada - Indigenous Awareness Training, Assessment Training: Psychoeducational assessment, Capacity Assessment, Court Assessment, Refugee Assessment, ADOS/ADIR Clinical Certificate.

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: 

I work with Children   (6+), Adolescents, and Adults. 

Availability: Daytime M-W-F(9am-5pm)

                   Evenings: T-T (5pm-7pm) 

 

TO CONTACT: EKindigenouspsych@gmail.com

Cell: 587-400-6823

 

Fees: $220-$170.00 Covered by FNIHB and Insurance.
 

TO BOOK:: https://oab.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=8 Click on Therapist, Click on Service and Click on Calgary  Calendar.  

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Malvern Nyamnde

Registered Clinical Social Worker

McGill University - M.A. 

Role: Family and Addictions  and Counselling 

Malvern Nyamande

Registered Clinical Social Worker Calgary Office 

SERVICES INCLUDE Individual counselling for children, adolescents, and adults, Telehealth, NIHB Counselling, Couples Counselling and Family Counselling 

 

EXPERIENCE WITH:  Addiction, Anxiety, ASD, Behavioral Challenges, Depression, School, Self-Esteem, Stress, Trauma-Informed Care, Divorce, Trauma, Parenting, and Grief and Loss. 

 

BIO/BACKGROUND: Malvern is a non Indigenous Ally. He is also a Counsellor for Siksika Health Service. He provides counselling to students, family and couples treatment for individuals history of trauma, addictions, moderate to severe mental health diagnosis. He also facilitate various 12-week psychotherapy and psychoeducation groups such as Expressive Art Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS group), DBT group and teen and parent psychotherapy groups.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Provider has an extensive  list of trainings, please click on learns more to view all his trainings. To name a few:  EMDR and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.   Understanding and Applying the DSM-5 in Healthcare Practice course (Bow Valley College) 2021; Accelerated Resolution Therapy 2021, Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy® Training 2020; EMDR certification, 2018, 

TO CONTACT: 587-400-9630

Email: NMindigenouspscyh@gmail.com

Fees: $220-$170.00 Covered by FNIHB and Insurance.

To Book:

https://portal.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=22 Click on Therapist, click on services and then click on Telehealth Calendar. 

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Jacquei Hodgson , R.Psych

Registered Psychologist

Masters of Counselling,

 

ROLE: Family, Addictions Counsellor and Mental Health Counsellor  

Jacquie Hodgson, R.Psych

Registered Psychologist

Telehealth 

 

SERVICES INCLUDE: Individual Counselling. Family Counselling, and NIHB Counselling 

 

EXPERIENCE: Counselling Specialties: anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, physical abuse, emotional abuse, domestic violence, self-esteem, stress, interpersonal relationships, parenting, grief and loss, LGBTQ+, addiction, support for family of those struggling with addictions She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, and general mental health disorders. 

 

BIO/BACKGROUND: Jacquie is a non-Indigenous ally who has been working with Indigenous and non-indigenous clients since 2007. She completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has focused her work on supporting youth and their families experiencing concurrent addiction and mental health disorders. 

 

QUALIFICATION: Provider has an extensive list of trainings, please read her profile by clicking on learn more. To name a few: Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment and Management (SPRAM), Beck Institute Essentials of CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, ACT for Beginners, ACT for Adolescents, VTRA Levels 1 and 2, Theraplay Level 1, Solution-Focused Therapy Levels 1 and 2.

 

HOURS AVAILABILITY:

Hours of Availability:  Alternating Weekly Schedule Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 PM - 8 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 PM – 7 PM, 8 PM - 9 PM, Saturdays 10 AM – 2 PM

 

CONTACT: 587-400-9333

Email jhindigenouspsych@gmail.com

 

Fees: $220-$170.00 Covered by FNIHB and Insurance.

 

TO BOOK: 

Click on Therapist, click on services and then click on Telehealth Calendar. 

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Selena Backman  R.Psych

Registered Psychologist

Masters of Counselling , 

Role: Family, Addictions  Counsellor and Mental health Counsellor  

Selena Backman 

Registered Psychologist 

Telehealth Counselling/Red Deer Office 

SERVICES INCLUDE: Individual Counselling. Telehealth Counselling, Adolescent Counselling, and NIHB Provider 

EXPERIENCE WITH: Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression, OCD, and Clinical Diagnosis,

BIO/BACKGROUND: Selena is a Registered Psychologist of Mi’kmaq and settler ancestry, who lives in Treaty 6 territory, with a passion for promoting indigenous health and culture. Selena has been engaged in the helping field since 2007, initially as a volunteer victim service advocate, then later as a youth and family counsellor, crisis counsellor, as well as a family support worker, before registering as a psychologist

QUALIFICATIONS: Provider has an extensive amount of trainings, please click on learn more to view her full profile. To name a few: Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Clinical Hypnosis, Maternal Mental Health, Prolonged Exposure Therapy,  Emotionally Focused Therapy,  and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.  Presently enrolled in Somatic Soul-based Trauma Training. Attachment.png

HOURS OF AVAILABILITY: 

Fridays 10:00-3:00 PM

 

CONTACT: Cell:587-400-6812 

Email: sbackmanpsychologicalservices@gmail.com

 

Fees: $220-$170.00 Covered by FNIHB and Insurance.

TO BOOK:

Click on Therapist, Click on Service and Click on Telehealth Calendar.  

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Danielle Newsome,

Registered Provisional Psychologist 

Master of Arts In Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University 

 

ROLE: Complex Behavioralist, Couples Counsellor,  Trauma and Grief Therapist 

Danielle Newsome 

Registered Provisional Psychologist 

Edmonton Office 

SERVICES: Individual Counselling, In-Person Counselling, Telehealth Counselling, Behavioural l Consultation, Marriage Counselling, Counselling with Disabilities and Complex Behaviours, Group Therapy and Sliding Fee Scale Services

EXPERIENCE: Complex Trauma and Grief, Complex Mental Health Diagnosis. 

BIO: Danielle is completing her Master of Arts In Counselling Psychology, She is a non-Indigenous Ally and a behavioural therapist. She has over 19 years of extensive experience working with individuals and their supports with complex behavioural support needs, developmental disabilities, mental health diagnosis, trauma, Indigenous populations and those with dual diagnosis.

 

QUALIFICATiON: Gottman's Couples Certification Level 1 and Level 2, EMDR Certification and Indigenous Awareness Training, Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine.

 

AVAILABILITY: Tuesdays 9am-12pm, Fridays 10am-3pm.

 

CONTACT:  Cell (587) 400-6718 Email: DNindigenouspsych@gmail.com 

 

FEES: $160.00 for individuals & $210.00 for couples. Clients can submit receipts to insurance for coverage. 

TO BOOK : 

https://oab.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=14  Click on Danielle , click on type of service and then Edmonton Calendar. 

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Marcus Johnstone,

Certified Canadian Counsellor  

Master of Arts In Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University 

 

ROLE: Complex Trauma and Grief Therapist 

Marcus Johnstone 

Holistic/Somatic Trauma Therapist 

Edmonton Office 

SERVICES: Individual Therapy, Adolescent therapy. Group Therapy, Sports Performance Counselling 

EXPERIENCE: Addiction disorders, Mental Health Concerns, Holistic Counselling,  Anxiety, Trauma and Grief and Somatic therapy. 

BIO: Marcus has completed his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. He also completed his internship with Indigenous Psychological Services. Marcus uses a holistic/somatic approach with his clients.

 

AVAILABILITY:  In-Person:

Wednesday 12-6PM, Thursday 12-6PM

Telehealth can be booked during in person hours

 

 

Contact: Cell (587) 760-1151/Email mjindigenouspsych@gmail.com 

FEES: $120.00. Clients can submit receipts to insurance for coverage. 

Booking Link: : https://oab.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=9 

Masters of Counselling in Process

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Kelly Hawreliak

Master of Counselling City University in process

 

ROLE: Indigenous  Trauma and Grief Therapist 

Kelly Hawreliak 

Indigenous Trauma Therapist 

Edmonton Office 

SERVICES: Individual Therapy, Child and Youth, Family Healing Circle,  Parent-Child Reunification,  Training Facilitator ,LGBTQ2S+, Identity Disorders, 

EXPERIENCE: Intergenerational trauma, grief and loss, parenting, substance use and multiple forms of abuse (sexual, family/partner violence).

BIO: Kelly has been in the human services field for over 22 years, supporting Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, including LGBTQ2S+ and other culturally diverse populations. I have experience as a Cultural Connector and Circle Keeper, including facilitating cultural competence training, cultural sensitivity, and Practise as Ceremony (Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society).

QUALIFICATION: EMDR, Research on Best Practices for Indigenous Psychological Services. 

 

AVAILABILITY: Thursdays 9-12pm and 2-5pm

 

CONTACT: 

(587) 400-6739 Email: KHindigenouspsych@gmail.com

 

FEES: $120.00 Clients can submit receipts to insurance for coverage however, not all insurance will cover fees.

TO BOOK: 

https://oab.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=10 

Click on Kelly  click on type of service and then Edmonton Calendar. 

Ruta Nuguse

Master of Arts In Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University 

 

ROLE: Complex Trauma and Grief Therapist 

Ruta Nuguse

Trauma and Grief Therapist 

Edmonton Office

 

SERVICES: Individual, youth, children and adolescents and group.

EXPERIENCE:Residential Survivors, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and Complex Mental Health symptoms. 

BIO: : I utilize a person-centered approach, attachment theory, mindfulness-based practices, trauma informed practices and cultural sensitivity. Training in EMDR certification. My goal is to work with minority groups, such as refugees and immigrants along with the indigenous community. My focus is trauma informed care and culturally aware/sensitive counselling.

QUALIFICATION: Mental health first Aid, Virtual EMDR Certification, Trauma treatment training (in progress), Conflict in couples training (in progress), Indigenous awareness training (in progress).

 

AVAILABILITY: Monday (4-8pm) in person or telehealth, Wednesday (4-8pm) in-person and telehealth, Friday (9am-5pm) in-person and telehealth, Saturday (9-5) in person or telehealth

 

CONTACT: rnindigenouspsych@gmail.com

 

FEES: $70.00-$120.00

 

BOOK: https://portal.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=21

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Jasmine Nanooche

Master of Arts In Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University 

 

ROLE: Complex Trauma and Grief Therapist 

Jasmine Nanooch

Client Case Coordinator 

Trauma and Grief Specialist 

 

SERVICES: Individual, youth, Children and adolescents

EXPERIENCE: Sexual Identity confusion, Cultural loss, Depression, Anxiety and Complex Mental Health Symptoms. 

 

BIO: I am an Indigenous student from Treaty 8 territory.My academic focus has always been on Indigenous populations with emphasis on trauma and trauma-informed approaches to therapy and research. I have a dual practicum with Saffron Sexual assault Center located in Sherwood park. 

QUALIFICATION: I am currently working on developing my knowledge and skills on Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (TF-CBT) and Somatic-based trauma therapy with attachment-based theories. 

 

AVAILABILITY: Hours of Availability in Tele-health and In-Person: Thursdays 10:00AM– 3:00PM; Telehealth only Thursdays 6-8PM

 

CONTACT: JNindigenouspsych@gmail.com 

FEES: $70.00-$120.00

BOOK: https://portal.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=20

 

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Linea Xaysana

 

Master of Counselling Athabasca University  

 

ROLE: Metis Trauma and Grief Therapist 

Linea Xaysana

Metis Trauma Therapist 

Edmonton Office 

SERVICES: Individual, Youth, Children and Adolescents, Family Counselling. 

EXPERIENCE: People who suffer from anxiety, depression, cultural identity loss and PTSD. 

BIO:  is a Metis woman with a passion for natural and land-based wellness. Linea’s approach to counselling is client centric, culturally responsive, solution focused and holistic in nature. Her theoretical foundation is based on humanistic theory by which she demonstrates genuine acceptance of all persons and works collaboratively with clients so they can live their most meaningful life.

QUALIFICATION: Indigenous Awareness Training, and EMDR Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Correctional Studies and 16 years of experience working in a variety of specialized areas in the Justice System (young offender centre, youth probation, victim services, sexual violence, child advocacy, and most recently sexual exploitation and human trafficking). Certification in Mental Health First Aid and Occupational Health & Safety. Qualifications and Trainings: 

AVAILABILITY: Friday, Saturday & every second Sunday

 

CONTACT: lxindigenouspsych@gmail.com

FEES: $70.00-$50.00

BOOK: https://portal.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=35

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Erin Leech

 

Masters of Clinical Social Work in progress at University of Calgary

 

ROLE: Specialization in Complex Trauma  

Erin Leech

Complex Trauma Therapist 

Registered Dietitian

Edmonton Office 

SERVICES: Individual, Youth, Group Therapy, Children and Adolescents, Family Counselling. 

EXPERIENCE: People who suffer from anxiety, depression, cultural identity loss and PTSD. 

BIO:  My view of trauma is that it happens inside of our bodies and wires our brains to seek protection instead of connection. This leads me to focus on a holistic, body-based, neuro-physiological approach that supports our nervous systems to slow down, build a sense of connection and safety, and create new brain pathways that help us trust our innate capacity to heal. My counselling goal is to honour the untold stories of our bodies, while listening compassionately to the stories that need to be heard, as I believe we have more than one story that resides within our whole being.

QUALIFICATION: Third year Somatic Experiencing, level 1 and 2 Emotion-Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Family Therapy core training, Level 1 and 2 Brainspotting training, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) training. Completed telehealth training, QPR suicide prevention training, Indigenous awareness trainings,  Brain Story Certification, Innovations in Trauma Treatment training, EMDR & Parts work training. 

AVAILABILITY: : Tuesdays (10-5pm), Fridays (10-5pm), Saturdays (9-5pm) 

 

CONTACT: (587) 400-4626Email: Elindigenouspsych@gmail.com, 

 

FEES: $70.00- $50.00

 

BOOK: https://portal.owlpractice.ca/indigenouspsych/booking?therapist_id=26

With our Circle of Laws guide us,  we can facilitate professional services that can create a greater wellbeing for ourselves and our clients. Circle approaches to providing services. 

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