I think everyone should have a therapist. I realize how self-serving that sounds, but if we see a medical doctor on a regular basis (yes, you should do that too!) for our physical health, why wouldn’t we have someone in our pocket for mental health as well? If there is a stigma around mental health, there is stigma of having a therapist as well. I regularly meet with people that have never accessed a mental health professional and after one session you can see the anxiety leave them as I help take away those social pressures and instead focus on you, that’s what I want, to be team YOU!

I work with most age groups, but am known professionally for my ability to connect with teens. Teens and parents often don’t see things the same way and my job is to bridge communication. I work in many areas of mental health, but specifically in the areas of managing life’s stresses, anxiety/depression, anger, grief & loss, as well as addictions.

I just want to help in the ways I know work. I understand anxiety and mental health and won’t judge anything you say, I want to be that safe person for you. I often joke in first sessions that if I’m not the professional for you, that’s okay! However, I likely know more therapists than you, so let me help you find what and who will work for you.

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Carol has 25 years of experience in private practice, working with individuals and couples who are dealing with issues such as Stress and Coping, Grief, and Loss, Mood Regulation, Trauma and Recovery, Relationship Conflict, Life -Transition, Separation, and Divorce. She has a special interest in working with those facing acute and chronic illness challenges and individuals dealing with cancer as well as those preparing for major joint replacement surgery. She focuses on psychosocial strategies to improve well-being, build mental strength and resilience and to grow from life struggles. Her primary therapeutic modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Gottman Method with Couples. Carol holds a Ph.D., and M.Sc. from the University of Calgary, and a BSc.N from the University of Saskatchewan. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 15 years in ICU/CCU, Operating Room /Recovery Room, Public Health, Clinical Instruction, and Clinical Research.

Carol Co-wrote and Co-facilitated an innovative Recovery program for the Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation to help women learn psychosocial strategies to improve their well-being and adjustment to cancer. In addition to private practice, Carol has worked as a Director for Safe-Sport and the Harassment Officer developing policy and implementation processes for keeping sport a safe venue for athletes, coaches, staff and parents. She has recently turned her research interests towards harassment and bullying in Competitive sport which lead to a presentation of research findings at the World Anti-bullying forum in Dublin Ireland in June 2019. She is the lead author of two books entitled; Bridging Self-Care with Health Care and Stress Mastery. Carol guest lectures at the University of Calgary and has recently turned her interests towards understanding how machine learning can be utilized in diagnosing and treating mental health.

Carol has 25 years of experience in private practice, working with individuals and couples who ar... Read More