Kensington
Kensington
Lauren Hone
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
(She/Her/Hers)
I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is decide you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with individuals and couples so that they can understand themselves in a new and positive way. My approach entails creating a safe, open, and engaging space that facilitates self-discovery.
Sleah Batool
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Welcome! It’s never too late to begin your healing journey. Taking that first step can be both courageous and intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. You might even be feeling overwhelmed or unsure, and that’s completely okay. I am here to create a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with openness and understanding.
Sadia Suleman
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Each person’s life journey is full of unique experiences and challenges that shape who they are. While some circumstances are beyond our control, I believe in the power of change and growth through self-exploration. My role is to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel empowered to explore, heal, and evolve. Together, we will work towards uncovering strengths, addressing challenges, and fostering meaningful change on your path toward a more fulfilling life.
Jessa Osborne
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Whether you're seeking support for yourself, navigating different stressors as an athlete, or working through the news of your medical diagnosis or that of a loved one, I'm here to help. Working from a holistic lens, I offer an integration of spirituality and therapeutic interventions to meet your specific goals. Areas of interest include: Sports wellness & performance, sports injury, fitness competitions, genetic conditions, ARVC, life transitions, self-discovery, depression & anxiety.
Mallory Fisher
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Prioritizing a therapeutic alliance built on trust and transparency, I welcome all individuals into the counselling space with curiosity, acceptance, and an open mind. As an integrative counsellor, collaborating with clients to find an approach to therapy which best suits their needs and hopes for therapy is important to me. I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy. I provide services to individuals aged 15 years and older, and I offer both individual and couples counselling.
Liza Patapenka
Provisional Psychologist
I want to work on combatting the idea that going to therapy means that you’re “weak” or “broken”. Those suffering from severe mental disorders are not the only ones who can benefit from therapy. Many of the distressing symptoms we may experience are normal reactions to abnormal life situations; learned behaviors that previously served us well but can no longer be maintained or work as effective coping mechanisms.
Angie Ratcliff
Canadian Certified Counsellor and Counselling Therapist
I am accepting new clients across Canada (couples, families, and individuals age 12+).
My approach focuses on creating a non-judgmental, safe space where you can explore your story and life experiences with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you connect with yourself, understand your feelings, align with the values that guide your choices, and embrace new challenges so you can lead your life with confidence and belonging. Together, we’ll identify patterns, get you “unstuck,” develop effective coping skills, and build on your strengths.
Nicole Collis
Mental Health Therapist and Occupational Therapist
Over the years I have had the honour of witnessing the change that people make when they engage in various forms of therapy and can attest to the incredible amount of strength and personal knowledge people bring to this process. Life often presents us with unexpected challenges that can feel overwhelming and insurmountable. Life transitions, stress, depression and anxiety can negatively impact our coping and confidence. These difficulties often become the dominant story in people’s lives and get in the way of engaging in life in the ways that they want.
BrandonNabrotzky
Psychotherapist & Clinical Counsellor
What is the job of a counselling therapist? I believe it to be rooted in empowerment; in helping you to find within yourself and your environment the strength, knowledge, insight, hope, direction, courage, and confidence that were always there waiting to be found and tapped into, but which for whatever reason(s) evaded notice or access for a sustained period. I believe therapy is about removing those barriers that get in the way of our being able to access the truest, deepest, purest versions of ourselves – in essence, our ultimate potentials.
Jean Wirth
Counselling Therapist, RPN, ACTA, Master ART Certified
“You are one decision away from a completely different life” Mel Robbins
“I believe it is important to feel heard and respected, especially when you are trying to feel better by making changes in your life.” I have been working in a variety of settings in mental health for over 30 years in Calgary. For the last 15 years, I have worked in Calgary as a Mental Health Clinician with older adults providing assessments and treatments. I provide a holistic, client-centred approach that uses a variety of therapeutic models. I do have a special interest in helping people recover from grief, loss and trauma.
Petra Lee
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Life is a complex journey, and I’m here to help you navigate it. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re facing the challenges of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal development, I am here to offer support, strategies, and a safe space for exploration to uncover the strength and resilience you have within. Your mental health matters, and I’m here to walk this path with you.
Mary Bihnam
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Life is beautiful and unique, and it can sometimes have its challenges. It is a journey, and as one of my favourite authors, Brene Brown, would say, "The middle is messy, but it is also where the magic happens." I work from a person-centered perspective where you are the expert in your own life, and my goal is to walk alongside your journey as you navigate your path by building a trusting therapeutic relationship and holding a space for you. I do believe that strength and resilience live within each of us. Because of this, I work alongside my clients as they discover and utilize their strengths and work towards the change they want to see.
Stephanie Stevens
Registered Provisional Psychologist, Registered Dental Hygienist
Life is like a roller coaster; we never know what’s around the corner and coming our way. It can feel debilitating in the moment, but it can also open up positive opportunities. I understand the trials and tribulations that life throws our way. and would love to work with you to achieve your goals. Are you feeling unmotivated and stuck ? Do you feel like you don’t know where to begin or lack the support or resources to take your first step? Taking the first step is the hardest. I will support you through these steps in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Cristofer Chan, M.C.
Registered Psychologist
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cristofer@vividpsychology.com.
I am passionate about helping people in living their lives in the best way they can by lowering their distress, healing from the past, and piecing together as best as possible the life they want for themselves.
If you’re looking to make changes, whether it’s with thinking patterns, behaviours, or emotional experiences, or you’re wanting to work on deep rooted problems, I would love to help you on your journey!
Charis Falardeau
Registered Provisional Psychologist
“As individuals, we each have a unique set of values that guide us. We may or may not be aware of what these values are, and they may shift over time and with experience. I believe that by understanding what is most important to us we have an opportunity to use this information to manage our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviour in a way that allows peace of mind and authenticity, which in turn leads to a meaningful life. Using our values to direct our choices and ground us in who we are can allow us to overcome challenges and put us on a path to becoming our best selves..”
Tanya Tonellato
Registered Counselling Therapist & Master of Nursing
“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in” ~ Leonard Cohen~
I am honored to walk alongside you in your lived experience, offering a safe, trauma informed, and empathic space for your work toward wellness. I am committed to bringing my counselling therapy and nursing skills into an authentic, individualized, therapeutic relationship building on your resilience.
Jessica Cundy
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Embarking on therapy can be an intimidating (and courageous!) step to take as you prioritize your well-being. I strive to understand your world and life’s path through the unique experiences, insights, values, strengths and perspectives that make you who you are. You deserve to be respected, supported, and honoured within the therapeutic process that we create together. I will strive to provide you with a non-judgemental, safe space where you can come as you are, unapologetically. Together, we will work on the issues that are most important to you, at a pace that you define.
Allison Eisner, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Everybody needs help sometimes… and that’s okay! Sometimes we need somewhere to feel heard or to feel safe enough to let our guard down. Sometimes we lose sight of our inherent worth and value as a human being. And sometimes we need an avenue to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. As we develop our therapeutic relationship, I will walk beside you as you take steps toward the life you want to live. Whether you’re struggling with day-to-day stressors, a significant life event, or symptoms of a mental health diagnosis (just to name a few), I am here for you.
Cassaundra Henske
Registered Social Worker
Cassaundra is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and has over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, trauma, and addictions. She has worked with a wide range of clientele; folks from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, from teens to elderly adults, both one-on-one and with groups. Cassaundra supports her clients to connect to their personal strengths and agency, while also fostering a safe therapeutic relationship and further connections to community.
Kristin Carpenter
Registered Provisional Psychologist
“I am inspired by the immense courage shown by those who choose to seek support and take part in the intimate, emotional and beautiful journey that is therapy. “
Life can be messy, stressful, and challenging, I get it. My goal is to show you that you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Sometimes in life we feel as though we are unravelling at the seams, and we have difficulty finding hope and creating change. If you're struggling with processing your emotions, overcoming disordered eating, trauma, or relationship concerns, let me help you.
Jack Connors
Registered Psychologist
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at jack@vividpsychology.com.
" I am passionate about helping clients make peace with themselves and find a path that allows them to author their own stories with self-acceptance, courage, and resilience. I look forward to working with you."
Uma Pépin-Robbins
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Navigating the changes and transitions in childhood and adolescence can be scary. From physical changes to having different feelings about ourselves and others, this period of time is pivotal in our development and can be confusing to figure out alone. Without guidance and support, we can feel lost. I believe that with the right tools and support, anyone can begin their journey towards an improved quality of life. The goal is to find a safe environment where you can share your emotions and feel heard. My hope is to create a collaborative and culturally informed practice by valuing you as the expert in your own life. I also follow the perspective that the mind and the body are connected, therefore all the changes we make have an impact in our physical health and vice versa.
Manu Sharma
Registered Provisional Psychologist
“I believe that everyone has the ability to make positive changes in their lives. It is my privilege to support individuals on this otherwise daunting task. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on compassion and empathy, we can embark on this journey towards healing.
I strive to create a collaborative relationship with my clients and emphasize authenticity in my practice. I believe in exploring contextual factors to determine sources of psychological distress, such as factors within an individual’s environment and broader society. I believe in exploring a person’s strengths to help them develop skills that can be applied to areas of life where they are struggling.”
Dr. Anusha Kassan
Registered Psychologist
“I believe that human connection can be an extremely powerful means of healing and I have a deep respect for people who take a chance and trust the therapeutic process. My love of psychology comes from a longstanding history of supporting the people in my life and I have a natural inclination towards understanding the human condition. I feel extremely privileged that my career path has afforded me the ability to teach and practice psychology as well as conduct research in the area of diversity – Something I am extremely passionate about!”
Dr. Christine Knight, Ph.D., R.Psych
Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist
“I have found that most people are much more courageous and resilient than they give themselves credit for. As such, in both my assessment and therapy work, I focus on an individual’s strengths to help them develop skills and find resources for tackling whatever they are struggling with.”
“Do you need help managing your worry about the current state of the world? Are you dealing with grief, loss, or unresolved trauma? Do you have symptoms such as depressed mood, lethargy, tension, poor sleep, pain, panic attacks or unhealthy behaviours such as avoidance, rage or substance misuse? I can help.”