Angel (she/her) recently completed her Master of Counselling in Counselling Psychology through Athabasca University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from MacEwan University.
Understanding one’s experience, says Angel, requires vulnerability which can cause discomfort. Angel seeks to ensure each client feels heard and validated in the therapeutic relationship. Angel believes in each individual’s potential for healing, growing and achieving their full potential.
In addition to English, Angel speaks Filipino (Tagalog, Ilocano). Angel also works with those who have experienced trauma (e.g. MVC, WCB, or First Responders).
Angel uses the following modalities in her work with clients:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Compassion-Focused Therapy
Angel enjoys working with clients in the following areas:
- Anxiety
- Abuse
- Anger
- Attachment
- Boundaries
- Chronic Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Regulation
- Grief and Loss
- Identity
- Life Transitions
- Phobias
- Prenatal and Postpartum Concerns
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self-Esteem and Identity
- Sleep Issues
- Stress and Burnout
- Self-Harm or Suicidality
- Self-Compassion
Angel loves to snowboard, play badminton and walk her dogs.