MEET MICHELLE!
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
Meet Michelle!! Our very own Registered Psychologist!!
Michelle moved from Nova Scotia to the sunny city of Medicine Hat. She graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology and Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Her main areas of focus include building self-esteem, emotional regulation, social skills, and sibling programs.
In her spare time she loves spending time with her family, travelling, walking her dog, and watching movies.
MEET LAURA-LEE!
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she/her/hers)
Meet Laura-Lee!! Laura-Lee grew up in Medicine Hat and graduated from the University of Calgary in 2021, completing her Master of Social Work with a Specialization in Clinical Social Work. She is committed to supporting families, children, and youth by embracing trauma-informed and person-centered practices.
Laura-Lee’s main areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, social skills, self-esteem and autism. Laura-Lee previously worked at Sanare as a Sexual Trauma Therapist, the Woman’s Shelter, and Parent Link Centre. She completed the Green Stream of Therapeutic Play and invites a playful and curious approach into her therapy sessions. She has worked in the community supporting families and children since initially completing a diploma in Child & Youth Care Worker in 1995. Laura-Lee loves animals and has 3 dogs and a senegal parrot. She also enjoys gardening and spending time in nature.
MEET RACHEL!
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
Working with people has always been her passion. Rachel completed a degree in Kinesiology where she worked with individuals who had been in motor vehicle actions and/or were injured at work.
However, she felt like there was something she was missing, people she was still waiting to connect with. She headed back to school to complete a Master of Social Work program in Kelowna, BC. Rachel’s education and work journey has meant that she has worked with a variety of clients and in many different systems. She is always excited to meet new clients and start their work together.
After completing school Rachel moved to Medicine Hat where her now husband had set up camp, and they could not imagine living anywhere else! They have added a furry friend to their family, Bo. Rachel enjoys coaching with the local speed skating club, skiing, and camping with her friends and family.
Rachel believes that there are many pieces that create a person and their life, and she prides herself on learning about all aspects of someone’s life. She feels that by gathering information about family, peers, hobbies, and more allows for her and her clients to build a strong rapport and allows her to create goals that match where a client is at in their life.
Rachel believes that everyone deserves a team who will help them remember their strengths and importance. Rachel hopes that she is fortunate enough to be part of that team and cannot wait to help you in moving through the hard times, because everyone needs help sometimes!
MEET ROSE!
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
I am a doctoral-level mental health clinician, in the process of receiving my Registered Clinical Psychologist designation, undergoing the supervision process. I am dedicated to providing a warm and compassionate space for my clients to explore their emotions and experiences. Specializing in trauma, attachment issues, women's mental health, inner child work, self-compassion, burnout, and interpersonal relationships, I strive to create a supportive environment where healing can flourish.
With specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Attachment-Focused EMDR, I bring a diverse set of tools to my practice. This allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet each client’s unique needs, ensuring that our work together is both effective and personalized.
I am deeply committed to helping individuals rediscover their inner strength and develop self-compassion, empowering them to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace. In our sessions, you will find a nurturing space to heal and grow at your own pace, free from judgement.
MEET MARILYN!
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
Marilyn began her career as a Justice of the Peace, Public Complaints Director, and in the medical field as an Intake and Crisis Therapist for community mental health and as a Social Worker. She has worked with people from the ages of 5 to 93. Her modalities have included CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), Solution Focused, and now completing her training for the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy).
She obtained her Bachelor’s of Social Work Degree from the University of Calgary with Honors, followed by her Master’s Degree (with a Clinical Practice Speciality) also from the University of Calgary in 2011 and is eligible to preform Restricted Psychosocial Interventions through the Alberta College of Social Workers. Marilyn has expanded, started her own business, and now consulting with Creative Minds Consulting Inc.