MEET KELSY Registered Psychologist
In my counselling practice, I believe that self-awareness and self-understanding are fundamental for empowerment and change. I endeavor to apply a collaborative approach with each client in order to build a shared understanding of themselves and the concerns that they bring to each session. I recognize that understanding in itself does not always result in the desired change, and work to address barriers to client goals using trauma-informed interventions.
In addition to counselling services, I offer formal psychological assessments to children, teenagers, and adults. As psychological assessment is a newer area of practice for me, I assess under the supervision of another Registered Psychologist.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
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Professional Associations
Kelsy is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, as well as a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Academic Credentials
Kelsy graduated from the University of Alberta in 2018 with a Masters of Counselling in Psychology. Post-graduation, Kelsy has received trainings in:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Kalffian Sandplay Therapy
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AREAS OF PRACTICE
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Populations
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children (psychological assessment only)
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adolescents
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adults
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Presenting Concerns
Top Specialities:
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Relationship Issues
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Stress
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Substance Use
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Other Treated Concerns:
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ADHD
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Addiction
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Anger Management
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Anxiety
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Career Guidance
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Depression
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Infidelity
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Self Esteem
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Self-Harming
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Sexual Abuse
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Sleep or Insomnia
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Suicidal Ideation
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Testing and Evaluation
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Trauma and PTSD
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Weight Loss
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Personality Disorders
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Attachment-based
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
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Compassion Focused
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EMDR
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
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Trauma Focused
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Kelsy can provide formal psychological assessment in the following areas:
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Psychodiagnostic (ADHD, personality disorders, mood disorders, etc.)
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Psychoeducational
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Psychovocational
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Treatment Approaches
Kelsy began working in the field of psychology as a school counsellor in elementary, junior high, and high schools in remote regions of Alberta. Her role entailed implementing emotion regulation programs and providing mental health education and support to parents, teachers, and students.
Upon registering as a psychologist, Kelsy entered into private practice and focused her work on counselling with adolescents and adults. Most recently Kelsy has begun to expand her scope of practice to include psychological assessment.