Counsellor, Director

You Matter:

I understand from personal experience that seeking help can feel daunting, so it’s important to me that you feel supported in every step of the process. I strive to create a non-judgmental, respectful, and collaborative environment in which we can work together to explore your concerns, identify the changes you’d like to see, determine how best to reach your goals, and achieve holistic wellness. This means considering the things that make you, you: the physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and cultural parts of your life.

My Values and Approach:

I work with adults, couples, and adolescents, and use an integrative, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to therapy in order to suit the needs of each unique client. This means that I am committed to using the evidence-based approach that is best-suited to you. I value your feedback and want you to feel like you have a say in the process - because you do. My approach often includes elements of Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Gestalt Therapy. I am dedicated to developing a strong therapeutic relationship with you that is built on mutual respect, honesty, cultural sensitivity, and openness. 

The Goal:

Together, we will walk towards becoming conscious of unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns that may be interfering with your wellness, towards rediscovering the person you are and who you want to be, towards discovering your strengths, and towards equipping you with the skills and tools to create lasting positive change.

Qualifications:

Cassia is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and is a member of the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada. Cassia has training and experience in areas such as Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), intercultural issues, and Circle of Security - Parenting (COS-P). Cassia will be pursuing training in EMDR to better support clients who have experienced trauma. 

Cassia offers the following areas of service:

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Burnout

Relationship Issues

Couples/Marriage Counselling

Parental coaching and support

Life transitions

Self-identity issues

Grief and loss

Fear

Self esteem 

Personal growth

Cultural issues

Spiritual/faith concerns

Child and adolescent concerns