Zelda Kause is a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years experience in the field of mental health. Her background as a Pharmacist gives her a unique perspective on mental health.

One of her favourite quotes is: “Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass …. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.”

She welcomes the opportunity to dance in the rain with you … to explore the storms that have marred your life and prevented you from knowing joy. To help you discover the beauty in the storm, and perhaps more importantly, become empowered to weather present and future storms.

Her education and experiences have prepared her to walk with you. She has a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, is educated as a Marriage and Family Therapist and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She has worked in a variety of health care settings, including Royal Alexandra Hospital, Alberta Hospital, Riseup House for women impacted by domestic violence, and volunteered at Inner City Organizations.

However, she states that life experiences may have been her greatest education, having experienced enough personal heartache to keep her humble, and seen enough changes in life situations to keep her hopeful. Personal pain takes many forms: relationships that are a little off, and need realignment, or completely broken requiring redesign. This pain may take the form of depression, anxiety, confusion, hopelessness, discouragement, loneliness, grief, fear, night terrors, or traumatic memories that will not be stilled. Her education and experience have prepared her to explore solutions with you.

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Our workshops are a great way to connect with the community and provide an opportunity for growth and learning, in a fun group atmosphere. Each series will address relevant topics and provide participants with knowledge, strategies, and applicable skill-building opportunities!

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Denelle is a Registered Psychologist with Aspire Counselling and Psychology. Denelle provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults within the Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County area.

Denelle believes that everybody deserves to receive support, and that no problem is too small—or too large—to work through in therapy. Denelle has considerable experience working with youth, individually and in a group format, in both private and school settings. Denelle is committed to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel understood, accepted, and ready to navigate life’s challenges. She knows that every individual has the ability to create positive change in their lives.

What works for one client may not work for another. Denelle works collaboratively with each client, ensuring therapy is tailored to fit their unique needs and goals. Some of the modalities Denelle draws on are Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. In addition, Denelle utilizes play- and art-based techniques with her younger clients.

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Chrissi is a Registered Psychologist with Aspire Counselling and Psychology.

Chrissi believes in creating a comfortable, safe, and collaborative environment for clients to reflect, explore and change. She believes that clients have the strength, resiliency, and resources to work through life’s challenges and that everyone has the ability to improve their insight, awareness, and overall health. Although Chrissi uses an integrative approach to help ensure successful, fitting interventions with clients, her foundations are in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and Trauma Based Interventions.

Chrissi also provides adult and child assessments and consultation services in: - Cognitive/intellectual ability: giftedness, challenges with processing verbal and visual information, memory - Academic ability: achievement levels in reading, math and writing - Social and emotional functioning: anxiety, social concerns, depression - Behaviour: inattention, anger, impulsivity - Autism assessments

Assessments can answer a wide range of questions, including whether an adult or child has a learning disability, requires specialized learning supports, or is impacted by anxiety or sensory challenges.

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Vanessa is a Registered Psychologist with Aspire Counselling and Psychology. She completed her Masters Degree with a specialization in clinical and counselling psychology. Vanessa provides psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults within Parkland County, and surrounding areas.

Vanessa’s background experience includes working within school settings with children who have special needs and as a First Nations Metis Inuit Liaison. She has a passion for working with kids and helping them achieve their full potential. She has training in Play Therapy, Play Therapy for Trauma, EMDR for children, sandtray therapy, and Bibliotherapy to assist children in expressing their inner thoughts, feelings, and troubles in a language they understand.

Vanessa received training in basic Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, CBT for anxiety, Sandtray Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma-Related Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders, and TEAM CBT. This training allows her to assist clients in recognizing unhealthy thought patterns and working together to create more helpful and productive thought patterns.

Vanessa is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This allows her to assist clients who have experienced trauma to reprocess those memories and decrease the intensity of the emotions felt.

Vanessa practices from a client-centered perspective, meaning she works hard to create an environment where individuals feel heard, and their opinions, ideas, and goals are respected. Vanessa believes in working together to create a relationship where positive changes occur and individuals feel empowered within their own lives.

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Please note that Dawn is accepting new clients by referral only

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Melodie works well with children aged 10 and older.

Please note that Melodie is no longer working with couples.

Mélodie is a Registered Psychologist with Aspire Counselling and Psychology. Mélodie provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults within the Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County area.

Mélodie completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology at Athabasca University, with a focus on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Mélodie provides a client-centered approach in counselling sessions, and loves to work with clients to identify unhelpful thought processes, and develop helpful cognitions, behaviours, and strategies. Mélodie is very passionate about working with concerns related to depression, anxiety, grief, behaviours, emotional regulation, trauma, and psychoeducation.

Mélodie has previously worked with children with Autism, and more recently with individuals who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence. Mélodie loves to volunteer her time working with children, youth, and young adults.

Mélodie practices from a change-focused perspective, but believes that therapy must be developed to suit a client’s needs. Mélodie has experience in a variety of therapies and modalities in order to provide a specialized service to every client. Additionally, she is able to provide bilingual counselling services, in both French and English. Mélodie is passionate about journeying alongside clients to reach their desired goals!

In many ways, Mélodie is a big kid at heart, which makes relating to younger clients very easy! Mélodie strives to make therapy as engaging as possible, and this sometimes includes references to comic books and most things “geeky”. No matter your interests, Mélodie looks forward to meeting with you and collaborating on finding calm and happiness.

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Kelly is a Registered Psychologist with Aspire Counselling and Psychology. She completed her master’s degree with a specialization in Counselling Psychology. Kelly provides individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, as well as with couples and families within Parkland County and surrounding areas.

Kelly’s professional accomplishments prior to working with Aspire shaped her to become a well-rounded teacher, autism consultant, and Indigenous family liaison. She is highly skilled in building trusting connections with neurodiverse individuals and with those seeking support to improve day-to-day life for themselves and their families.

Kelly works from a positive psychology, client-centered perspective, believing that each client holds the key to become their best self. The therapist’s role is to act as a non-judgmental guide who supports clients to use their inner resources to overcome challenges, understand and recognize areas for growth and work towards building a greater sense of wellbeing. Kelly tailors sessions to meet the needs of each individual. She embeds techniques and exercises from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Somatic Based Therapy, which indicates how closely intertwined our feelings, beliefs, attitudes, and physical well-being are based on the latest biomedical research.

Kelly is a passionate advocate in breaking down the barriers and stigma around accessing mental health supports, specifically when around men and from older generations seeking counseling. She makes it no secret that her interest in psychology stems from her own experiences in the client chair and the positive impact that made in her life. Kelly’s areas of special interest include working with people with ADHD, depression, anger, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Additionally, Kelly’s focus includes working with clients with developmental differences and their loved ones, as well as intimacy and relationship concerns. Furthermore, Kelly is passionate about her work with supporting Indigenous people, their families and their communities.

If you are looking for a therapist who is honest, direct, and genuine, to walk with you through the ups and downs life throws at you and support you to reach your wellness goals Kelly may be the perfect match for you.

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Brenna McKerrall is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with Aspire Counselling and Psychology. Brenna provides psychotherapy to children, adults, and couples within the Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County area. Brenna has fifteen years of experience in teaching and progressive education management, but as her career developed so did her desire to offer practical emotional support outside of an educational setting. Using psychoeducation, she has helped with many families, cross-culturally create parenting strategies and boundaries to manage child behaviours. Brenna has worked with countless teens, parents, and trauma survivors, and truly believes that every individual has the capacity to heal. She is an active advocate for neurodiversity awareness and inclusion, an LGBTQIA2S+ ally, and a firm believer in everyone’s right to be their authentic self. Brenna’s approach to counselling is cooperative, compassion based, and person-centred, with a significant focus on self-discovery. She believes that people are experts in their own lives but regularly experience barriers to achieving their goals. Brenna employs a solution-focused perspective to counselling and uses a variety of therapeutic methods to ensure each client’s treatment plan is tailored to their individual needs. Having worked with children her whole life, she prioritizes their comfort in the process of therapy, often through play. She is passionate about giving you a voice in your treatment plan, empowering you to reach your goals, and collaboratively celebrating your successes.

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Please note that Sheila is currently accepting new clients by referral only.

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