At times, clients can find the initial stages of therapy daunting. They often feel distant from their ideal selves and are unsure of the first step to take.

In my therapeutic approach, I adopt a holistic method to assist clients in unraveling and understanding their feelings, experiences, and aspirations. My objective is to help clients deepen their self-awareness, facilitating transformations that guide them towards reaching their desired goals.

I aim to create a secure environment where clients feel at ease to express themselves and feel confident to share their concerns. A strong bond, founded on trust, allows us to collaboratively pursue beneficial outcomes throughout the therapeutic process.

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Meet Hali

Registered Provisional Psychologist

When we or someone we love are struggling with various concerns such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, big emotions, and or trauma it can be difficult to find the right support. Starting the journey toward healing and asking for help can feel overwhelming, disorientating and confusing.

Through compassion, acceptance and empathy I offer a clear line of support to help clients make sense of their symptoms in a way that empowers them to heal and create transformative shifts in their lives I work with clients to co-create a nurturing and safe space that allows them to go from surviving, coping, and “hanging in there” to blossoming, thriving, and flourishing.

Experience

Hali is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and an Athabasca University graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She has experience working with adults, children, and teens experiencing a broad range of symptoms including anxiety, depression, trauma, big emotions, substance abuse and self harm. She also has experience working with families including couples, and families experiencing divorce and separation. Hali offers behavioural and psycho educational assessments for children and adults. She volunteered at the Calgary Distress Centre for over two years providing intervention and resources for clients who are in crisis.

Client Focus Adults, families, children and teens

Types of Therapy Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT, Narrative, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Mindfulness

Issues Anxiety, depression, trauma, big emotions, life transitions and substance abuse

Specialties Parents going through divorce and separation, children of divorced parents, learning difficulties and behavioural issues in children.

More than just my work

When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my two young boys who keep me on my toes! I also love indulging in self care, like exercise, nature walks, and meditation…oh, and the occasional reality tv show…

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“Leaning into the unknown can be both daunting and fearful, yet also exciting and hopeful. Often, stepping into therapy brings up these (and many more) emotions. I’m glad you made it here.

Whether it be unexpected life events and transitions, trauma, struggling relationships and or mental health challenges, it might feel like you’re overwhelmed by the depth of what you are facing. I see therapy as finding moments of respite amidst the chaos.

Navigating therapy with me means embracing the unknown with courage and hope. My warm and light-hearted demeanor creates a welcoming space where we can explore your concerns, discover newfound resilience and clarity, and learn the tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and strength. I am passionate about empowering others to use their unique skillset to grow and find lasting change.

Experience

Tracy is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle. She has over 10 years of experience working alongside children, families, and individuals to reach their personal goals. Her focus has always been on client strengths and resiliencies, creating nurturing and helpful support networks, and instilling hope and advocacy for those who are seeking professional support and guidance. She has experience working with a variety of needs, including grief, trauma, LGBTQ2S+, life transitions, mood disorders, communication, and relationships.

Client Focus

Individuals, Older Adults (65+), Couples

Types of Therapy

Narrative, Transactional Analysis, Mindfulness, CBT

Issues

Grief, Trauma, LGBTQ2S+, Life Transitions, Anxiety

More than just my work

During my downtime, you’ll catch me cooking savory dishes to share, immersed in a good book, and constantly seeking out new knowledge – did you know the world’s oldest dog lived to be 29.5 years old? I’m also passionate about cheering on my nephews and nieces at their sports events, and indulging in slow-paced runs for the sheer childlike enjoyment it gives me.”

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Having graduated from the University of British Columbia with a major in psychology and minor in sociology, I have always been interested and passionate about the psychology behind why people do what they do. I was fortunate to begin working in the field of psychology soon after graduation as a cognitive therapist, providing treatment and therapy to clients who had suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I became fascinated by neuropsychological assessment, so I went on to pursue a career in psychometry. My role as a psychometrist included testing, measuring, and assessing the cognitive capacity of client’s who suffered from mild to severe traumatic brain injury, neurological diseases, psychological health issues and/or learning disabilities. I am currently a graduate student at Yorkville University and will soon be graduating with a master’s degree in counselling.

My greatest inspiration is to make my loved ones proud. I am a sister, daughter, partner, and friend. My fulfillment comes from making those closest to me proud of not only life achievements, but also of the person I strive to be in all of those roles. I enjoy learning from others and finding inspiration from those around me who achieve goals, set a good example, and are continually working to improve themselves. Beyond a strong desire to help others, my motivation to become a counsellor is rooted in my genuine interest in understanding a client’s challenge and helping them solve the puzzle of conquering that problem. I’ve always been the shoulder to lean on for my friends and family, so it made all the sense to pursue a career in counselling to lend my shoulder to others. Watching the progression of clients over the course of the time we spend together is so enjoyable for me to watch and is the reason that I love what I do. I am so thrilled to be joining Still Waters Psychology because it aligns with my interest in supporting clients through all of life’s seasons and the challenges they may bring. I have always gravitated towards a holistic approach to health – I believe that the mind, body, and soul are all pieces of ourselves that contribute to our well-being and happiness. Still Waters offers the space to grow my skills as a counsellor and I am excited to continue my learning in the mental health field to better serve my clients. When I’m not working, you can always find me with my four-legged best friend, Teeko. We put on a lot of miles hiking up mountains and going on adventures. In the winter months I enjoy snowboarding with friends or curling up by the fire with a good book (and Teeko). In the summer months I love going to the lake for wake surfing and family time (with Teeko). On the weekends I’m usually attending my partner’s dirt bike races, but we also love to camp and spend time with family and friends, and our dog (did I mention Teeko?).

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For many years I have enjoyed working with children and families. I have a BA in Psychology and Masters of Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University. Since becoming a Registered Psychologist, I have focused on supporting couples, parents and families using attachment and mindfulness based interventions and have been formally trained in Gottman Therapy for couples and EMDR.

My accepting and compassionate stance creates a safe place for you to explore your deepest concerns. I believe that people do the best they know how and sometimes they need a little help along the way. My unique holistic approach can combine aspects of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being to discover life in a more rich and meaningful way.

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Meet Rachel

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Finding support through our toughest times can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. Whether it is overcoming a major loss or better understanding yourself,my goal is to help relieve the burden of trying to make it through these challenges alone. I aim to empower each individual to better understand and cope with whatever it is they are facing. Together, we will explore the emotions, thoughts, actions, and relational struggles that may prevent someone from feeling their full self.

I use a variety of therapeutic tools and modalities to help inform my clients and learn ways to better live through life’s biggest challenges such as life transitions, relationship conflict/closures, anxiety, depression, lowered self-esteem, and trauma experiences. I use emotion focused/attachment based therapy and also offer EMDR therapy.

Experience

Rachel is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Trinity Western graduate with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. She has 5 years experience as a clinical counsellor in British Columbia, working with adult individuals, couples, families, children and youth aged 5-18. Rachel has worked with a variety of symptoms including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, domestic violence, substance use, self-harm, suicidality, relationship conflict, pre-marital counselling, divorce and separation, OCD, anger, and religious/faith based matters.

Rachel previously volunteered for the Sexual Abuse and Crisis centre of Edmonton prior to starting her degree, as well as volunteering for children and youth programs in Edmonton, teaching confidence and emotion regulation skills.

Specialties domestic violence, confidence/self-esteem, childhood trauma, grief and loss, relational conflict, attachment based issues.

>“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” ~Wayne W. Dyer

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