Tara is passionate about improving the well being and quality of life of those she is supporting. She will compassionately and wholeheartedly listen to the challenges that are preventing you from living your preferred life. Over her career, Tara has worked with youth, individuals and families on challenges with unhealthy thinking and behaviors, addictions to substances, psychosis, relationships, and regulating emotions. From this experience, Tara is able to use different therapeutic approaches to best meet your needs. Tara believes in empowering clients to ultimately reach their potential. Tara has a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. She enjoys spending time with her pets, reading, and being with family.

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Dedicated to breaking the stigma for seeking and receiving mental health support, Nicki Kirlin has a diverse background in the health services field. Nicki’s career of helping others began in the non-profit field helping individuals at risk of, or involved with, the criminal justice system. Continuing her professional journey into the health services field in the areas of Indigenous health, and addictions and mental health, Nicki has always maintained a fierce passion for advocating and supporting those most in need. She believes in establishing a respectful relationship with clients, rooted in empathy, connection, and understanding.

Nicki is a Registered Provisional Psychologist. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) through Yorkville University.

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Najwa is a therapist located in Calgary/Cochrane who specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and their families. She is certified in offering Dialectical Behaviour Skills Training and facilitates adolescent dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) groups, and Circle of Security Caregivers groups.

Najwa is experienced in working with a wide range of teen mental health issues. As a result, she understands the emotional toll youth conflict can inflict on a family, particularly the caregivers, who are doing their best to support their teens. Najwa is recognized for effectively addressing ADHD, ODD, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, suicide attempts, and attachment issues in adolescents and youth, as well as trauma and personality disorders across all ages.

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Candace believes in humanizing the psychology experience by adapting her modality to fit the needs of every unique client. With experience in a variety of demographics in Canada and the United States, Candace has worked primarily with trauma, PTSD, sexual and domestic violence, and addictions. Candace holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, as well as advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This provides the opportunity to support those struggling with emotional vulnerabilities including depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and low self-esteem.

From a strength-based approach, Candace strives to foster a positive and judgment free space for all clients. Candace has experience working in both clinical inpatient and outpatient settings, which has fostered her client centered approach. This allows her to meet clients where they are at in their therapeutic journey, with a goal of guiding clients to reach their individual potential and live their best lives.

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Debra has an extensive background working in community, educational and hospital settings providing individual, family, couple and group therapy. She is strength-based, relational, and believes in empowering clients to become the best versions of themselves.

She provides treatment to adults, children and adolescents struggling with a variety of mental health challenges including those related to anxiety, mood, social and behavioral, OCD, PTSD, relationships, learning related challenges, and grief and loss.

Debra incorporates several psychotherapeutic modalities into her practice and has the required training for many different approaches. She possesses a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Calgary; a Master of Arts in Child Studies from Concordia University, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. She enjoys spending time with family, swimming and traveling.

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MC acknowledges the courage it takes to seek counselling and strives to provide a warm, empathic, and safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. She is especially mindful of the individual’s strengths and works collaboratively with her clients to encourage and facilitate personal development and achievement of their goals while using these strengths. MC is currently a Masters level MA in Counselling practicum student. She has experience working with youth, young adults, and adults in the educational system undergoing difficulties related to life transitions, academic and work-related stress, interpersonal relationships, grief, anxiety, and depression.

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Louise is a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) in Alberta with 19 years of experience. Occupational therapy focuses on both physical and mental health. OTs serve people with injury, illness, disability or psychological dysfunction and work to improve their clients’ capacity to participate in meaningful daily activities. Whether it’s personal hygiene and care, driving, working, leisure or learning, OTs help people with the skills required for the “job of living” within their community or chosen environment.

Louise’s passion is working with children and youth, with a focus on mental health. Additionally, Louise has worked with youth/families who are “super-feelers”, experiencing emotions and sensations much louder than other people which may lead to unworkable behaviours such as being a risk to self or others, including chronic isolation.

Louise is genuinely committed to engaging in a strong partnership with her clients. She provides individual, family and group assessment, as well as interventions in various settings including schools and communities for youth aged 6 to 18.

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David is committed to meeting clients where they are at and improving their mental health and well-being. We all encounter suffering and struggles. David looks to truly understand what his clients are going through and collaboratively build a better, more resilient future. His background working in educational and mental health settings has taught him to build the safe and compassionate relationships that form the foundation of effective and meaningful therapy.

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Rachel is a kind and passionate clinician that specializes in psycho-educational assessments. Her approach is client-centered, emotion focused, and attachment based. She values seeing and hearing others in their experience, while also fostering a trusting, positive, and safe space. Rachel obtained her Master’s Degree from the University of British Columbia in School and Applied Child Psychology. She has worked with a wide range of populations, including individuals with learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Although her specialty is working with younger populations, she is also eager to work with adults and couples. Her knowledge of childhood development, childhood wounds, and attachment theory may be beneficial for couples navigating triggers and challenging relationship dynamics.

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With a heart that cares deeply for others, Amanda is drawn to help people face life experiences in healthy, positive ways. Her approachable, calm demeanor helps clients feel at ease in sharing their unique memories and stories. Amanda tailors her approach to fit the particular needs of the client, which change as the client grows. She offers insight and guidance while helping clients articulate and work toward achieving their own goals. In her practice, she aims to strike a balance between showing kindness, understanding, and compassion, alongside the values of truth, integrity, and genuineness.

Amanda’s past work experience includes group and individual counselling of children, youth, and young adults, and conducting psychological assessments for students from preschool to university. Over the years, Amanda has worked alongside many professionals in mental health, and she appreciates learning from, and collaborating with, her colleagues and mentors.

Amanda is a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Amanda earned her doctoral degree in Psychology at Brock University in Ontario, with a specialization in developmental psychology. Amanda and her family recently relocated to Calgary and they are loving it! She is grateful for the opportunity to join the team at Simply Counselling, and looks forward to meeting you.

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