Meet The Team

Specializes in trauma and addictions 

Works with clients 18 and over

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With a background in counselling education and training at undergraduate and graduate levels, Cindy brings to her counselling a depth of knowledge and skill combined with an intense focus on cultural sensitivity. Her education obtained through the University of Lethbridge honed her skills in additional and trauma. 

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Cindy's passion lies in working with trauma/intergenerational trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, grief/loss and interpersonal violence.

Cindy works from a deeply compassionate relational approach with a focus to support client healing, growth and change.  She embraces the counselling experience as a partnership process to facilitate client independence and autonomy.

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Some of the modalities for trauma treatment include EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy and IFS (Internal Family Systems).  Other treatment modalities include EFT (Emotional Focused Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution Focused Therapy and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session

Works directly with NIHB and insurance providers.

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Cindy is a registered psychologist and can provide counselling support to folks in Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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Book in directly with Cindy HERE

Jessica is a Registered Psychologist who obtained her Masters in Psychology from Walden University. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Developmental Art and one in Education from the University of Calgary. She finished a residency program which allowed her to work with diverse populations providing individual and couples counselling for people of various ages. 

Although Jessica works in almost all areas of care, she has completed specialized training in several areas: Trauma Informed Care, Treating Depression and Anxiety, Non-suicidal Self Injury, Chronic Pain Therapy.

She also works with several Informed Modality Service Types: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution Focused, Gottman.

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Jessica grew up in Calgary Alberta Canada and remains an Alberta resident. She is a lifelong learner and enjoys engaging in research and continued education. Jessica enjoys long walks with her dogs, spending time with friends and family, and loves reading and writing. She has already self-published 3 books at this time. 
 

Fees: $200 per 50-minute session

Works with NIHB and most insurance providers.

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Jessica is a registered psychologist and can provide counselling support to folks in Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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Book in directly with Jessica click HERE

Specializes in Borderline Personality Disorder, Mood disorders and instability.

Works with adults 18 and older

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Peter is passionate about helping others develop a deeper understanding of life’s challenges and providing effective treatments for recurring pain and emotional distress. He specializes in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and is trained and certified in EMDR. With a compassionate, evidence-based approach, Peter supports clients in achieving stability, confidence, and skillfulness through tailored treatment plans.

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With extensive experience working one-on-one with adults and couples, Peter integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into his practice. His approach emphasizes self-reflection, skill development, and emotional intelligence to foster lasting change.

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Peter understands the guilt and shame that often accompany mental health struggles. He believes that learning cultivates compassion, which in turn allows for personal growth and adjustment to life’s experiences. He encourages clients to build self-awareness and resilience through the application of essential skills.

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Peter earned his Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary in 2008. He has been studying psychology since 1997, practicing as a mental health professional since 2009, and became a Registered Psychologist in Alberta in 2012. Through years of study and hands-on experience, he has gained a profound understanding of the internal and external factors influencing mental health.

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Peter recognizes that many contributing factors to mental health challenges often go unnoticed, misunderstood, or mismanaged, leading to persistent difficulties. His deep understanding of these complexities enables him to provide insightful, effective support to those in need.

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session.

Works directly with NIHB and insurance providers.

 

​Peter is a registered psychologist and can provide counselling support to folks in Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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Book in directly with Peter click HERE.

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Specializes in generational trauma and grief and loss

Works with adults​

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Lindsay has worked in the counselling field for over 15 years and has been a registered psychologist since 2013. She has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds in
several roles during this time. She lived in Slave Lake, AB, during the wildfire natural disaster in 2011 while completing her formal training to become a registered Psychologist. In this role, she
provided counselling to the surrounding Indigenous communities and residents of Slave Lake.
 

She has supported children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and grief and loss. She values the innate uniqueness and wisdom of each person and our shared needs for safety, community and connection. Her counselling approach is informed by these values and a commitment to offering a compassionate and respectful relationship in therapy. Her curiosity and appreciation for the need we each have to heal in ways that best fit for ourself has led her towards using an integrative therapy approach.
 

Her formal education consists of a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University. Her areas of special interest include grief/loss, death/dying and intergenerational trauma. Over the past few years she has been studying the the area of  transpersonal psychology which explores depth psychology, creativity, consciousnesses research and psycho-spiritual aspects of health and healing. She draws from various modalities, including Expressive Art Therapy, solution-focused therapy, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Mindfulness and CBT-based therapies. She is a registered psychologist in Alberta and Nova Scotia.

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session​

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Book in directly with Lindsay click HERE

Specializes in mood, anger/stress management

and grief and loss

Works with children, adults and couples​

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Cynthia is a Registered Psychologist with a master’s degree in counselling psychology from Yorkville University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Calgary. She brings extensive experience in providing counselling to individuals across diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and a wide range of age groups.

Her areas of specialization include depression and anxiety, anger management, chronic illness, neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, ADHD), and couples and relationship therapy. She is deeply committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered. She believes a strong therapeutic alliance is fundamental to meaningful and lasting change.

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Cynthia has experience working with children and adults. She uses an integrative therapeutic approach to support resilience, self-growth, and overall well-being drawing primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Her practice is grounded in strength-based, trauma-informed, and attachment-based principles, tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.

 

Areas of Practice: Anxiety, depression, anger management, stress management, grief and loss, executive functioning, coping with chronic illness and disability, and relationship and couples counselling.

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She is a registered psychologist and can provide counselling support to folks in Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session​

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Book in directly with Cynthia click HERE

Specializes in anxiety, sports performance, school and learning issues

Works with children and adults

 

Cia comes with over 20 years of helping children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, confidence, self-esteem, school and learning difficulties, situational crisis and sports performance. She has worked with athletes in a variety of sports, including figure skating, soccer, gymnastics and hockey. Her approach begins with a comprehensive assessment followed by a collaborative treatment plan to suit your unique needs and goals. 

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Cia employs a cognitive-developmental therapeutic approach, including CBT and solution-focused therapy.

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session

Works with NIHB and most insurance providers.

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Cia is a registered psychologist and can provide counselling support to folks in Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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Book in directly with Cia HERE

Specializes in trauma and addictions 

Works with adults 18 and over

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Revekka has been a Registered Psychologist since 2003 after completing her Masters in Applied Counseling Psychology through the University of Calgary and has honed her skills in the area of treating trauma and addictions but holds experience and skill in supporting mood disorders, anxiety, depression and grief. She uses an integrated counselling therapeutic approach, incorporating principles of Existential Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy within a trauma-informed, developmental, relational and cultural framework. This framework enables her to more thoroughly and respectfully understand one's experiences, responses/adaptation and change(s) sought and to provide responsive support accordingly.

If you are experiencing challenges and considering reaching out for counselling support, Revekka would be honoured to join you in your journey with compassionate listening, understanding and responsive support.

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session

Works directly with NIHB and insurance providers.

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Revekka is a registered psychologist and can provide counselling support to folks in Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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Book in directly with Revekka HERE

Specializes in getting unstuck and support in relationships

Works with adults and couples

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Rosie specializes in working with clients to process past negative events and to move on from them, while giving them a framework for the future. She uses psychodynamic, attachment and processing techniques to enable clients to assess what past events are driving them to help reduce their impact. Clients will find they will be less activated, be able to connect better with others and have improved moods. Her Masters from Yorkville University lays her foundation to providing these specialized supports. 

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session

Works directly with NIHB and insurance providers.

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Rosie is a registered psychologist and can provide counselling support to folks in Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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Book in directly with Rosie HERE

Specializes in mood and relationships (with self and others) 

Works with clients 12 and over

 

Lisa Lazenby has been a Registered Psychologist since 2005. She specializes in helping clients from diverse backgrounds
experience feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from modalities including family systems, cognitive-
behavioural, and solution-focused therapies. She will tailor these therapies to your unique needs and work collaboratively with you to cultivate self-awareness, relational understanding, resilience, and healthy coping strategies. Whether you’re facing a life transition, dealing with trauma, struggling with self-esteem,
managing mental health concerns, or looking to enhance your relationships, Lisa is here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration, healing and growth. As a trained Marital & Family Therapy, she also supports couples and families. 

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session

Works directly with NIHB and insurance providers.

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Book in directly with Lisa HERE

Specializes in ADHD and supporting Men

Works with all ages and couples 

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Olakunle specializes in working with men but is comfortable supporting a diverse population.  He has worked with clients who deal with mood, stress, low self-esteem, and assisted clients in learning how to live well while managing a mental illness. He has also worked with couples and families to help re-establish positive connections. Olakunle is currently taking on new clients as well as ADHD/Mood assessments. 

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session

Works directly with NIHB and insurance providers.

Assessment fee's are tailored to your needs. 

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Olakunle is a registered psychologist and can provide counselling support to folks in Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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Book in directly with Olakunle HERE

Specializes in developmental trauma, perfectionism and mood.

Works with adults

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Eileen has been a registered Psychologist in Alberta since 2012. She holds an M.ED from Memorial University in Counselling Psychology, a B.Sc. in psychology and two years of graduate studies in applied clinical psychology. She has a wealth of experience supporting adults, children, and families to navigate life challenges and transitions. She has also provided supports and counselling to adults experiencing serious and chronic mental health problems, individuals involved with the justice system, and adults who experienced childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence/exploitation. While in the role of Aboriginal Liaison Mental Health Therapist out of the Stony Plain Mental Health Clinic/Westview Hospital, Eileen provided mental health supports, counselling, and crisis intervention for Indigenous People in the Stony Plain region. From her experience with diverse populations and a broad range of mental health conditions, she has learned that we all have an inherent capacity for personal growth that can be accessed when we have the support and tools to overcome the obstacles and barriers that limit us. If you are seeking help for current life challenges or are adversely affected by past experiences, Eileen would be honoured to support you to work through these difficulties. Eileen’s therapeutic approach is integrative, client-centered, and rooted in cultural humility. She values the client’s inherent wisdom and recognizes the client as the expert in their own experience. She collaborates with the client to create a space in which the client feels safe, supported, and ready to identify the challenges to be worked through in therapy.

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session

Works with NIHB and most insurance providers.

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Eileen is a registered psychologist and can provide counselling support to folks in Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

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Book in directly with Eileen click HERE

Specializes in supporting dysfunctional sleep, relationship to food and pain management/somatic experiences.

 

Works with children and adults

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 Christine Gatzke, M.Ed. (Counselling), M.Ed. (Psych), Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta and an international/national speaker 

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Nearing 19+ years of clinical experience, Christine works with individuals, couples, and families ranging from 5-80+ years old. She obtained her first M.Ed. in Counselling from the University of Ottawa, she received post-graduate training in Gestalt Psychotherapy via the Gestalt Institute of Ottawa. In 2015, she was granted another M.Ed. (in School and Counselling Psychology) from the University of Saskatchewan. Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Christine is certified in working with Children and Families via the Hincks-Dellcrest Institute in Toronto. Christine specializes and is trained in
Adoption, Adoption Reunion and Foster Care Counselling, via The Carlini Institute and Algonquin College. In addition, Christine obtained both beginner/advanced certificates in
Dyadic Development Psychotherapy (for attachment issues and behavioural difficulties) with Dr. Daniel Hughes and Infertility Counselling Certification via Tape Educational Services. A certified Life and Career Coach via the Certified Coaches Federation, she also completed Advanced Levels of Expressive Arts Therapy with Dr. Cathy Malchiodi. Currently, she has completed two beginner module levels in Somatic Experiencing Training, as devised by Dr. Peter Levine (ongoing studies until completion in 2024). Using a collaborative and eclectic approach with clients, she specializes in (but not limited to):  mood, abuse(incl. narcissistic abuse), sleep concerns, adoption/foster care, grief & loss, pain management, and life coaching/career/school and learning concerns.

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A motto that she abides by, and assists clients to do so, in achieving their goals, is to: Live, Laugh, and Love.

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Fees: $200 per 50-minute session

Works directly with insurance providers

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Languages spoken: English and French

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Book in directly with Christine HERE

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Specializes in assessments.

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Crystal is an Alberta Registered Psychologist.  Crystal is one of Red Cedar Alberta's assessors and works in a counselling capacity primarily with youth and adults looking for support in mood, burnout, parenting and executive functioning.

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Fees: $250 per 50-minute session

Assessment fees are tailored to your needs. 

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Book with Crystal; please email admin@redcedaralberta.com to discuss assessment options and counselling availability.​

Generalist

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Jocelynne is also Red Cedar's generalist. She has over 12 years of experience as an ADAC counsellor and working with individuals across the lifespan, from youth to seniors with mental health challenges. 

Areas of practice: 

Mood, behavioural issues, abuse, grief, life transition, relationship issues, mood disorders, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and Mindfulness. 

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Fees: $180 per 50-minute session

*Sliding scale available upon request

 

Book in directly with Jocelynne HERE

Erin is an Alberta-registered Speech-Language Pathologist with years of experience. 

 

Erin works with children aged 0-18 in the areas of language, articulation, phonology, pragmatics, motor planning, and fluency and has a special passion for supporting our “late talkers”. She has worked with children with many unique gifts and challenges (childhood apraxia of speech, cleft palate, hearing loss to name a few) AND is Hanen Certified SLP (which means that she has specialized training with early language skills) AND has completed some extra training for Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  

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BOOK IN WITH ERIN please email admin@redcedaralberta.com