Cindy's Story
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
I have wanted to work in mental health for as long as I can remember. I have always loved to hear people's stories and think that it is a great privilege when people choose to share with me and allow me to support them in their journey.​In 2005 my family went through many unexpected changes in our lives. During this time, I realized that mental health is a precious balancing act between the resources and supports we have for coping versus the challenges we are experiencing. When life provides more challenges than resources for coping, I am happy to provide trauma-informed and evidence-based treatments that build on existing strengths.
Professional Background
Therapeutic Philosophy
I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to feel seen, heard and understood. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed and strength-based
perspective, recognizing the importance of each person’s life experiences, family background and the role of community in their lives. Together, we explore the circumstances that have shaped your journey, and I work alongside you to create a
treatment plan that reflects your needs and goals. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Family Systems, Somatic Interventions and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT) to support growth, healing and resilience.
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Degrees
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Professional Membership
​-Member in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists since 2021
-Psychologists' Association of Alberta since 2021
Trainings
-EMDR and Dissociation, 2021
-EMDR-Pain Protocol, 2023
-Treating Early Life Trauma From an EMDR Perspective, 2024
-EMDR- Recent and Group Traumatic Episode Protocol, 2024
-Bridging the Divide Between Clinical and Cultural Indigenous Awareness Training, 2025
-Breaking the ADHD Code, 2024
-Accelerated Resolution Therapy, 2023
-PTSD & Trauma in First Responder Populations, 2022
-Suicide Risk-Standards of Care for Assessment and Intervention, 2022
-Effective Support for People with Thoughts of Suicide, 2021
-Introduction to Internal Family Systems, 2020
-Narrative Therapy and Reauthoring Conversations, 2020
-Core Brain Story Certification, 2019
-Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), 2019
-Trauma Informed Care: Translating Trauma
-Informed Principles into Practice
-Responding to Trauma in Early Childhood
-Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
-SafeTALK: Suicide Prevention