About Dr. Michelle
My experience.
I have a PhD in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary. I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta (#5456) and British Columbia (#2634). I completed my residency in Los Angeles, California where I supervised doctoral students in addition to providing psychotherapy.
My expertise is with people managing: depression, anxiety, eating disorders, weight-issues, and chronic health conditions. I also specialize in couple therapy and the cross-over between individual health conditions in relationships.
Why choose me?
Who you trust to be vulnerable with is incredibly important. But, you need more than a safe person to talk to. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to share your biggest challenges and assist you in improving your well-being. I take a client centred approach in therapy, meaning you and I work as a team, with you as the team captain.
I became a therapist because wanted to make a difference in peoples lives. I chose to focus on the connection between physical and mental health issues because I know personally the struggle of chronic pain, fatigue, and digestive distress. I also know there is a way to manage these issues, with social support and guidance being crucial. I want to be that source of support for you.
About Deric
My experience.
I hold a MA in School Psychology from the University of Manitoba. I completed my practicum in various school divisions in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where I gained experience in consultation and psycho-educational assessments. I have experience in both school and private practice working with individuals and groups.
My expertise is conducting psycho-educational assessments for various needs, including: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Moreover, I am a proud French bilingual and can provide services in French and English.
Why choose me?
Every individual I work with deserves to be understood. I am dedicated to fostering the strengths of children and adolescents and address their challenges to support to the best of their abilities. Everyone has their strengths, and it is my mission to provide my clients with an understanding on how to use them to reach their goals.
Throughout my experience working with children with learning disabilities and mental health challenges, I have developed an empathetic approach. My goal is to support clients by providing a clearer understanding of their struggles and tailored recommendations for them to reach their potential.