Chantel (she/her) obtained her Master of Counselling degree at the University of Lethbridge. Additionally, Chantel completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology through the University of Alberta and earned a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment at Concordia University in Edmonton.
Chantel knows that life can be hard, and she believes everyone is doing their best! She firmly believes that using psychology as a tool can help us all on our healing journey. Chantel’s outlook is that counselling can be a way people manage the hard things life throws at them. She supports her clients in using skills they already have and supports them in developing new ones too. It is Chantel’s hope that she can help clients to see their potential, recognize their strengths, and grow.
Chantel uses a variety of therapy methods including:
- Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR)
- Solution-focused therapy (SFT)Â
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Somatic Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Chantel works with individuals who are dealing with:
- Stress & Burnout
- Anxiety
- Relationships
- Attachment
- Depression
- Live Transitions
- Divorce
- Grief & Loss
- Boundaries
- Emotional Regulation
- Anger
- Trauma
- Self-esteem
- Sleep issues
- Self-Harm/Suicidality
- Self-Compassion
- Phobias
In her free time, Chantel is learning how to use Photoshop to digitize her artwork.
Chantel’s favorite quote is “The flower that bloomed in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” (Mulan)