Donna's Story
Registered Clinical Social Worker, RCSW
My journey to becoming a therapist began in my career in medical laboratory sciences. I noted the impact that life events had on the whole family. It struck me that those with supports and healthy family relationships fared significantly better. This inspired my journey to learn, explore and appreciate attachment theory and human development. Individuals are created in a context. We all need others to facilitate our understanding of our context.
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Working in day programs, schools, public agencies and in private practice facilitated my experience to work with diverse populations. I have a special interest in helping individuals with mental health and trauma. I embrace the idea that no one should struggle alone. My training in Gottman Couples Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy has afforded opportunity to work with couples. I draw from many therapies and of course am most grateful for the training and experience my clients have given me over the years.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Areas of Practice
​Populations​
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Children (6+), teens, and adults
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Couples and families
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Presenting Concerns
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Trauma
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Grief
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Depression and Anxiety
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Parenting
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Relationship concerns
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Addictions
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Schizophrenia
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OCD
Education and Credentials
Professional Membership
Donna is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Master of Clinical Social Work
Donna graduated from the University of Calgary in 2003 with a Master of Social Work.
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Post-Graduate Training
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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EMDR
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Individuals​
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Couples
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Families
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Gottman therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
Mental Health Experience
Donna has 20+ years of clinical experience working with clients in hospital settings, community care residential settings, outpatient treatment programs and in private practice.