Education Credentials:
- Master of Clinical Social Work (University of Calgary);
- Bachelor of Social Work (University of Calgary);
- Pursuing Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) designation;
- Circle of Security Parenting (COS);
- Perinatal Mood Disorders Components of Care (Postpartum Support International);
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy);
- ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy);
- Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT);
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certified) through Postpartum Support International
Philosophy:
I have worked in diverse settings over my 10 years as a Social Worker, but my focus and passion has always been on lifelong holistic family wellness. I believe that in order to heal, process, or explore oneself, a safe, compassionate, empowering, and authentic environment must be created. I strive to do this by bringing my whole perfectly imperfect self into session and want you to come as you are. This way we can work together to create a partnership where what you want, need, and believe is valued foremost. Through this partnership we work together to embrace the wholeness and fullness of who you are.
Among others, I use the theories and values listed here to inform my practice, but I aim to continually learn and bring any additional knowledge to the table in our partnership.
- Attachment-Based;
- Emotion-Focused;
- Intersectional Feminism;
- Anti-oppressive Practice;
- Person-Centered;
- Anti-Racist;
- Trauma-Informed;
- Strengths-Based Practice
Fun fact about Katie:
I am a mom to two deeply feeling kiddos and enjoy experiencing life through their eyes. I have a deep love of animals; my first baby was a dog, who is still part of my family. I enjoy gardening, crochet, cross-stitch, and generally anything an old soul would delight in.