Kim is accepting new clients

Kim is an RSW with a Masters in Social Work with a clinical specialty of Trauma Informed Practice from the University of Calgary. She has worked her entire career in Health Care. She is passionate about the connection between physical and mental health.

On the days she isn’t in sessions, you can find her on the lake, the golf course or on the ski hill. She is passionate about her dogs and is currently working on training her Labradoodle, Ember, to be a therapy dog. She is also the proud parent of two grown children.

Kim’s Services

Kim works from a strength’s based and trauma informed perspective. She is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies, Mindfulness and Psychosomatic approaches to counselling.

Kim’s Areas of Expertise

• Mild to Moderate Anxiety/Depression

• Post Partum Anxiety/Depression

• Trauma

• Burnout

Kim’s Areas of Service

Alberta

Saskatchewan

• Working on Registration in British Columbia

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Maria is accepting new clients

Hello, my name is Maria Bouzetos. I am a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with teens, parents and adults with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, parent-child relationship, grief and loss, infertility, interpersonal challenges, trauma, family of origin, stress management, and life transitions.

As a second-generation Greek-Canadian, I value diversity and work from a culturally sensitive perspective. I strive to create a safe, respectful and non-judgmental environment. Let’s work together to connect the pieces in your life and closer to a life you want to be living. I understand that our busy lives can be a barrier to treatment. In an effort to accommodate you, I offer flexible, evening and Saturday appointments that are available virtually. I am honored and privileged to walk beside you in your journey.

I works with a wide range of people and challenges, and specializes in the following areas:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Family of Origin
• Grief and Loss
• Infertility
• Interpersonal Challenges
• Life Transitions
• Parent-Child Relationship
• Stress Management
• Trauma

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Lisa is accepting new clients

Lisa is a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta, dedicated to creating a supportive and transformative therapeutic environment. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioural Science from Ambrose University and her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Currently, Lisa is pursuing a PhD in Social Psychology at Walden University.

Beginning her career in the not-for-profit sector, Lisa developed a profound passion for helping others. Lisa’s approach is collaborative, ensuring that each client feels heard, valued, and empowered, while drawing on strengths-based and integrated approaches to ensure your unique needs are met. Lisa is committed to supporting her clients with compassion and understanding on their journey toward well-being, self-discovery, and empowerment.

Lisa’s areas of focus include anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), self-esteem and emotional regulation. She recently completed an online course on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, offered by Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Amy is accepting new clients

Amy is a Provisional Registered Psychologist in Alberta. She obtained both her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Masters Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Regina.

Amy has been providing counselling services for 7 years. She works with her clients collaboratively from a strengths based, client centered approach. Amy aims to provide a safe space for clients to focus on their healing work and wellness goals. She welcomes clients from all backgrounds and is an LGBTQ+ ally. Amy tailors her therapeutic approaches but draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Therapies.

Amy’s therapeutic approaches are:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Solution Focused

• Person Centered

Amy’s areas of experience are:

• Addictions

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Anger Management

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Developmental Disorders

• Family Conflict

• Intellectual Disability

• Learning Disorders

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

• Parenting Skills

• Social Challenges

• Stress Management

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Tessa is currently taking on new clients

Tessa is a dedicated practicum student completing a master’s level MA in Counselling Psychology and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Alberta. She is qualified to practice at Through the Woods Psychology under the clinical supervision of an approved practicum supervisor.

Since completing her undergraduate degree, Tessa has mainly worked with children with developmental disabilities and their families. Tessa is committed to being a life-long learner and is eager to grow alongside her clients. She strives to create a collaborative relationship where we can find equal footing and create meaningful change.

Tessa has a kind, warm, and genuine presence and utilizes an integrative approach to find the path best suited to her clients. She draws from an eclectic mix of modalities, including person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. Through a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive lens, Tessa hopes to understand the complexities of your life and provide you with a supportive space to explore your experiences.

Tessa’s passion for counselling stems from a belief that mental health support should be accessible to all individuals, and she is pleased to offer sliding scale/low-cost therapy to children, youth, and adults.

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Janay is taking on new clients!

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association; as well as a Register Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia through the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (virtually). I have completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University, as I have actively worked as a social worker with children, youth, and families alongside the Coast Salish First Nation communities. I have completed my Bachelor of Social Work at Thompson Rivers University, and a Social Work Diploma through Mount Royal University, which has brought various experiences serving several sectors and populations – I express much gratitude.

As I am compassionate and dedicated to serving clients through healing, self-discovery, and reaching fulfillment, I am grateful for the gift of trust that is shared through the reciprocal learning process in the counselling relationship. I have over 12 years of experience working with children, youth, and young adults through therapeutic treatment programs and within various diverse communities and collaborative settings. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you in your healing journey through a respectful and authentic presence, person-centered, and strengths-based approach. Using a holistic and balanced approach, it is my belief that you are in the driver’s seat and are the expert of your story. Each time we meet, it is my aim to ensure you leave with something new and beneficial.

With a strengths-based approach, culturally responsive practices, and a trauma-informed lens, my focus is to develop strong therapeutic alliances with those in my care to ensure respect, collaboration, and openness through each journey. A key consideration through my experiences is the value in the integration of the family system and the importance of community connection. Further, in my work with young people, I value the critical importance of identity and belonging, as key factors in the development of children, youth, and young adults.

Janay’s areas of focus include:

• Family Transitions and Support

• Trauma

• Anxiety

• Grief and Loss

• Relationship Issues

• Stress and Burnout

• Women’s Issues

• Life Transitions

• Depression

• Body Image

• Culture and Spirituality

• Career Changes

• Family and Couples Counselling

• Child Counselling and Play Based Therapy

• Youth Support

• Sexualize Violence

Through my work with individuals (children, youth, young adults, couples and families) I draw from a number of interventions that are best for the client goals and outcomes. It is important to recognize that there is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach to healing and we will integrate flexibility and evidence-based therapeutic intervention, together.

• Gottman Method I
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Informed Approaches
• Humanistic Psychotherapy
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness Based Therapy
• Adlerian Approaches
• Narrative Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approaches
• EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) certification.

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Jenny is now taking new clients.

Jenny is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Jenny has also completed a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Regina and Bachelor of Arts at University of Saskatchewan.

During Jenny’s work in human service, Jenny has worked with children, youth, families, individuals with intellectual disabilities and seniors. This includes one-on-one counselling, school, residential care, childcare, and long-term care. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys spending time with family and friends and spending time in the mountains.

Jenny’s Services

Jenny provides services in the following areas:

• Stress

• Anxiety

• Self-Esteem and Self- Image

• Sleep

• Depression

• Behavioral Issues

• Self Harm

• Transgender Care

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Communication

• Suicidal Ideation

Jenny is committed to creating a safe space for her clients to focus on their counselling goals. She draws from a number of interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and solution focused therapy. Jenny welcomes clients from all backgrounds and is a LGBTQ+ ally.

Jenny’s therapeutic approaches include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness

She currently offers in-person and virtual sessions on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays during the day. Sunday sessions may also be available upon request – please email j.hinther@throughthewoods.ca to inquire about Sunday availability.

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Taylor is accepting new clients

Taylor is a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta. She completed both her Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience and Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Lethbridge.

Taylor entered the counselling field after working within the developmental disability support field as a behaviour specialist. She continues to offer informed support to people in the community to assist with self-exploration, skill-building, and navigating unique mental health experiences. Taylor firmly believes in the power of connection and compassion, and approaches counselling from an eclectic and relational standpoint. She draws from a variety of theoretical approaches to meet each of her individual client’s needs. Mainly, Taylor integrates Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Therapy to offer support to the following areas:

• Anger Management

• Anxiety

• Behavioral Issues

• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

• Boundary Concerns

• Depression

• Coping Skills

• Emotional Disturbance

• Life Transitions

• Relationship Issues

• Self-Esteem

• Self-Harming

• Skill-Building

• Stress Management

• Trauma and PTSD

• Values Exploration

Whether you are looking for crisis, exploration, or maintenance counselling, Taylor is able to adapt, create safety, and welcome you to this journey.

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Keelin specializes in assessments and is not currently offering counselling sessions.

Keelin has limited ability to take on new assessments.

Keelin is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mount Royal University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Calgary.

Keelin started her career supporting neurodiverse individuals with high-needs disabilities in education and residential settings. After 6 years, Keelin continued to support neurodiverse individuals in both supportive employment and post-secondary environments with a focus on breaking down barriers to successfully transition out of high school. Currently, Keelin works for a rural school district conducting psychoeducational assessments, intervention, and consultation.

In Keelin’s spare time, she can be found enjoying the mountains or Calgary’s pathways. She loves reading, music, hanging out with family, and going to movies with friends.

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Peter offers online counselling with adults 18 and older and specializes in Borderline Personality Disorder, mood disorders and instability.

Peter is passionate about helping others develop enhanced ways of understanding life problems and offering treatments for various types of recurrent pain and suffering. He is skilled in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). He is otherwise prepared to assist with understanding how various mental health disorders come about and what you can do about it. He is equipped to assist you with becoming stable, skillful, and self-confident using evidence-based approaches. He takes a compassionate approach to all treatment scenarios and is ready to support you in meeting your goals by offering a tailored treatment plan.

Most of Peter’s therapeutic experience has come through working with adults one-on-one, as well as with couples. His treatment approach typically includes elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Peter’s approach encourages ongoing self-reflection, skill practice and mastery, and the development of emotional intelligence.

Peter understands the feelings of guilt and shame that often accompanies mental health difficulties. At the same time, he knows that learning breeds compassion and that this opens the door for adjusting to life experience. He invites clients to move towards a place of improved self-awareness and functioning through learning and application of vital skill sets. Peter achieved his Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology in 2008 from the University of Calgary. He has been studying psychology since 1997 and has been honing his mental health practitioner skills since 2009. He became a Registered Psychologist in Alberta, Canada in 2012. After years of learning and gaining practical experience, he has developed a deep understanding of the internal and external dynamics of commonly experienced mental health disorders.

Peter recognizes that many of the contributing factors to mental health disorders often go unrecognized, misunderstood, and mismanaged and that this results in increasing, persisting, and worsening difficulties over time. He has an intimate understanding of mental health difficulties.

Peter’s specialties and areas of expertise are:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Anger Management

• Behavioural Issues

• Chronic Impulsivity

• Coping Skills

• Emotional Disturbance

• Mood Disorders

• Personality Disorders

• Relationship Issues

• Self-Esteem

• Self-Harming

• Stress

• Trauma and PTSD

• Thinking Disorders

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Michelle is accepting new clients.

Michelle is the Founder of Through The Woods and a Registered Psychologist in Alberta. Her journey into psychology was fueled by both her academic pursuits and personal challenges. She earned her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle’s Calgary Campus, launching her career with a heartfelt mission to make a difference.

She began her career helping children and teens with behavioral disorders in non-profit settings, eventually moving to private practice in 2019. Her vision was to create a place where therapy embodies a partnership that celebrates each individual’s victories and equips them with lasting strategies for success. Michelle and her team stand as allies, committed to listening intently and walking alongside their clients through every high and low.

Michelle provides individual, group, and family counselling to children, adolescents, and adults with a range of different challenges. She has been trained to conduct assessments with adults to identify problems such as ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. Michelle offers clients skillful and practical strategies aimed at cultivating real change.

Michelle’s has ample experience working with the following areas of challenge:

• Anger Management

• Anxiety

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Behavioral Issues

• Conduct Disorder

• Depression


• Emotional Regulation

• Grief and Loss


• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

• Parenting Skills


• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Social Skills

• Self-Esteem 


• Self-Confidence 


• Trauma

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Stephanie is currently accepting new clients for in-person, virtual, and facility dog sessions

Stephanie is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She holds a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has been providing counselling services for over nine years and has additional experience in early childhood education.

Stephanie provides a supportive and empowering space where clients can both process life’s challenges and learn new ways to navigate them. She works collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths and values and helps them to take committed action towards achieving their goals. She helps guide clients towards living their best life, while teaching effective strategies for letting go of the difficult thoughts and feelings that get in the way.

Stephanie welcomes clients from all backgrounds, provides culturally responsive and trauma-informed counselling, and is a LGBTQ+ ally.

She also works part-time with a trained facility dog, Sophie, who can provide additionally comfort and increase engagement in counselling sessions for both children and adults

Stephanie’s Services

Stephanie offers individual counselling for adults (18+) and children/youth (ages 6-17) in the following areas:

· Anxiety

· Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

· Depression

· Emotional Regulation

· Healthy Relationships & Communication Skills

· Insomnia & Sleep Difficulties

· Navigating Life Transitions

· Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

· Parenting Skills

· Self-esteem and Self-confidence

· Separation & Divorce

· Stress Management

· Values Exploration and Goal Setting

She also offers relationship counselling for couples in the following areas:

She also has experience supporting couples in the following areas:

· Pre-Marital Counselling

· Communication & Conflict Management

· Intimacy and Connection

· Navigating Parenthood and Other Life Changes

· Rebuilding Trust

Stephanie’s Training

Stephanie has formal training in the following areas:

· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and CBT for Insomnia (CBT-i)

· Gottman Method for Couples Counselling

· Facility Dog Handler Training (Canine Development and Testing)

She also draws from several other evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Art-Based and Play-Based Approaches for Children.

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