My Professional Experience & Training

SUMMARY

I am a motivated and dynamic professional with extensive experience in clinical counselling work, human services and education. I am a registered psychologist, certified sex therapist, clinical supervisor and consultant and a registered yoga teacher. I supervise psychologists in training and master’s level practicum students and am passionate about supporting new professionals through supervision and mentorship. My mission in my clinical work is to heal, teach and empower through movement and connection. I am a knowledge seeker, an enthusiastic sharer and am inspired daily.

EDUCATION

April 2022

Certified Sex Therapist 

Sexual Health Alliance 

September 2021

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

My Vinyasa Practice

August 2020

Certificate in Nutritional Psychology

JFK University (32 credit hours) 

October 2007

M.C. (Master of Counselling, Counselling Psychology specialization)

Campus Alberta Applied Psychology Initiative (Tri-University Program: University of Lethbridge, University of Calgary & Athabasca University) 

June 2003

B.A Psychology (With Distinction)

Athabasca University

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Sex Therapist (CST)

American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT)

March 2023

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)

Yoga Alliance

September 2021

Certified EMDR Consultant

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

August 2023

Certified EMDR Therapist

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

September 2020

Advanced Clinical Supervision in Psychology Certificate

University of Calgary

November 2011

Registered Psychologist # 3685

College of Alberta Psychologists

March 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

February 2014 – present

Registered Psychologist and Practice Owner – Lethbridge Counselling Services 

January 2016 – August 2020

Clinical Supervisor – Alberta Health Services, Mental Health & Justice Program (South Zone)

July 2014-January 2016 (casual)

Mental Health Therapist – Alberta Health Services, Family Violence Services

June 2012-January 2014

Acting Chair – Counselling Services (Lethbridge College)

January 2011-June 2012 

Personal Counsellor (FNMI): Lethbridge College

January 2008-February 2013

Grouped Study Tutor: Athabasca University (HRSV 311, HSRV 322, WGST 422)

November 1, 2007-February 2013

Individualized Study Tutor: Athabasca University (PSYC 345, PSYC 347, WGST 302, WGST 303)

September 2006-June 2011

Counsellor/Educator: Lethbridge Family Services

October 2003-August 2006

Executive Director: Safe Haven Women’s Shelter, Taber, AB

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (last 3 years)

Integrating Yoga Therapy Techniques in EMDR Part 2: Meditation

The Steve Frankel Group 

August 2025 (3 hours online)

Yoga for Pelvic Health

Shannon Crow with Pelvic Health Professionals 

April 2025 (20 hours virtual)

Embodying Emotions: A New Science Backed & Body Based Approach for Improving Outcomes in all Therapies

Raja Selvam, PhD with Leading Edge Seminars

April 2025 (6 hours online)

Somatic Therapy for Treating Intimate Relationships: Healing Disconnection, Betrayal, Trauma & More Through the Body 

Deborah Fox, MSW with the Psychotherapy Networker

March 2025 (6.75 hours online)

The Truth about Assessment & Treatment of DID: Everything you “Know” about Dissociative Identity Disorder Might be Wrong!

Dr. Bethany Brand with EMDR Advanced Training & Distance Learning

February 2025 (6 hours live virtual)

Integrating Yoga Therapy Techniques in EMDR Part 1: Somatics and Breathwork

The Steve Frankel Group 

November 2024 (3 hours online)

SHA’s 2024 Annual Sexological Conference

Sexual Health Alliance, Denver, CO

October 3-6, 2024 (20 hours in person)

Being an Ethical Psychologist

Canadian Psychological Association

March 2024 (15 hours online)

201 Indigenous Awareness Certification

Indigenous Awareness Canada

March 2024 (4 hours online)

EMDR with OCD & Phobias

LK Institute

February 2024 (12 hours online)

From Pleasure to Pain – Understanding Pelvic Floor Health & Vitality

AASECT Virtual Institute 

October 2023 (6 hours live virtual)

Got Parts?: Understanding Nuances of Working with “Insiders” 

Institute for Creative Mindfulness

September 2023 (12 live virtual)

The Body Becomes the Weapon: Trauma Related Disordered Eating

Personal Transformation Institute (PTI)

June 2023 (6 hours online)

Targeting Attachment Wounds 

Personal Transformation Institute (PTI)

June 2023 (2 hours online)

Dance of Wounds in Therapeutic Relationships

Personal Transformation Institute (PTI)

June 2023 (2 hours online)