Find A Psychologist in Wellington, AB.

I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help and the vulnerable place you are coming from. I myself have gone through counselling as part of my own journey. As a Registered Psychologist, I can offer you the peace of mind that I practiced for years under extensive supervision, passed several registered exams, and demonstrated the understanding and practice of a high standard of ethics in order to achieve my current status as Registered Psychologist. Let me help you by taking your goals and giving you practical steps towards achieving those goals-- be it relational goals, emotional goals, or just a goal of generally feeling better about yourself and your life!

Are you struggling and feeling overwhelmed? Are you finding it difficult to manage stress? Hello and welcome. My name is Cherisse Kovacs, and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist. I graduated with a Master of Counselling from Athabasca University in 2020. Prior to entering into the field of psychology, I was a Social Worker and spent most of my career working directly with children, youth and families. As a therapist, I assist individuals (ages 6+) struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. I have experience helping individuals overcome challenges related to managing multiple life stressors. I also have experience working with individuals struggling with ADHD and emotional regulation issues.

I believe that you are valuable, not because of your accomplishments, skills, or traits, but simply for who you are. I will work with you to recognize your value, to overcome your challenges, and to focus on what is important to you in life. Together we will form an effective treatment plan that reflects your needs and desires. I will help you to set goals that are achievable and valuable and our work together will help you to attain your goals. Therapy is an amazing opportunity for you to grow and to thrive as an individual, and as your Psychologist I will work hard to ensure that you get the greatest benefit possible from our time together.

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.

My approach to counselling is grounded in my faith that people are intrinsically worthy, are able to make sound decisions, have successful relationships, and create the life they want. I integrate a variety of treatment methods into therapy including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, family of origin, and systems therapy. I focus on people's strenghts, and encourage people to trust themselves. As a registered psychologist I am recognized by most insurance companies.

Tamara has been a Registered Psychologist for over twenty years. She strives to put your needs first in her counselling sessions and has a broad understanding of psychology that she brings to every session. Tamara creates a safe space to explore your hopes, dreams and expectations for yourself within the context of skill development and psychoeducation. She provides warmth, authenticity and creativity in her work with you.

Everyday life presents us with different challenges, and not all challenges are easy to overcome. In order to preserve our mental and physical health, it is important to identify when the challenges we are facing are beyond the normal threshold of storm and stress. The next step in preserving your mental and physical health is making a decision to reach out and find a professional who will provide you with a safe environment; an environment where you will feel safe, comfortable, respected, listened to and understood. I want to provide you with that safe environment and give you the necessary support to deal with challenges you face. I want to give you time and space to share with me your thoughts, emotions, needs, desires, struggles, and questions.

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.

I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. I have experience working with children, youth and adults. I currently work with adults (18+) in individual and couples therapy. I use client-centered, trauma informed, and evidence-based modalities in therapy and meet you where you are at in your level of readiness. I have EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and Gottman Couples training (Level 1 and Level 2, Affairs and Trauma training).

My approach is based on multiple evidenced based theoretical perspectives. I integrate these perspectives into individualized treatments to cater to the unique circumstances of clients. The therapeutic relationship is essential for psychological change. Within this relationship the safety and security required to explore different perspectives is created. I have successfully worked with people from a variety of backgrounds to treat a variety of issues and look forward to working with you. Visit my website at www.prairieowlpsychology.ca from more details.

Sometimes life’s up’s and downs feel really hard. Relationships can be challenging, and it’s hard to understand what gets in the way of peace and happiness. As a psychologist I am trained to assist you in figuring out how to get life back on track. I incorporate faith and spirituality with psychological principle to assist you in letting go of limiting thoughts and reconnecting to your Wise/Devine Self. Why a psychologist? Psychologists generally have more extensive education and clinical training than counsellors and are able to address more complex issues.

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.

Whether you are overwhelmed, lost, or struggle to make changes in your life - you have the ability to change, grow and move forward. Mallory's counselling techniques are derived from proven methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy. Her holistic approach integrates all aspects of the person: physical, mental, and spiritual within their social and physical environment in a compassionate environment.

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.

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.