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Shawna Cunha has a strong foundation in teaching, having spent over 18 years as a middle school educator. Her extensive experience working with adolescents and their families has provided her with a deep understanding of developmental, social, and emotional challenges, which she now integrates into her work as a provisional psychologist. Shawna holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychotherapy from Yorkville University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Calgary. This combination of academic training and professional experience supports her client-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to therapy.

Shawna works with adolescents and adults navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and life transitions. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals during critical periods of change, such as the transition from adolescence to adulthood, from high school to university, or entering the workforce. By addressing the unique pressures of these milestones, she helps clients build resilience and develop the skills needed to thrive during life’s pivotal moments.

In her practice, Shawna incorporates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Somatic Therapy. She also draws on holistic practices like mindfulness, yoga, and breathing exercises to enhance well-being and create a sense of balance. Her collaborative and empathetic approach ensures that clients feel supported as they explore their challenges, uncover their strengths, and work toward achieving their goals.

Shawna has additional training in trauma, mindfulness practices, and holistic approaches to mental health. She values the healing power of nature and animals and integrates these elements into her work whenever possible.

In her free time, Shawna enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, exploring nature, and volunteering with animal rescue organizations.

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Emily provides counselling to children and adults.

Emily uses experiential and play-based, fostering a safe and supportive environment where children can openly express, process, and explore their emotions and experiences. Challenges include grief and loss, advanced illness, trauma, adolescence transitions, behavioural and emotional needs, and attachment-related concerns.

Emily also works with adults experiencing terminal illness, death & dying, and grief, as well as provides body-based and somatic healing. Her holistic approach thoughtfully considers mental health, family dynamics, and sociopolitical influences, ensuring tailored, individualized care.

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Valerie holds a Master of Counselling Psychology with Honours and an undergraduate degree in Social Work. She leads her work with the belief that we are better together. Valerie creates a trauma-informed space for individuals, couples, and families to cultivate courage, connection, and momentum through action.

Valerie holds a Conflict Resolution Extension Certificate from Mount Royal University and a Certificate in Parenting Capacity Assessments in Child Protection Matters from the University of Calgary. She is passionate about contributing to community through volunteer initiatives including utilizing her skills to find creative solutions in moderating family and civil disputes.

Further, she has extensive experience in the field of domestic violence, providing comprehensive assessments and offering treatment to individuals in a group setting since 2017. She has co-developed provincial level training modules to support the education and development of mental health practitioners. She has worked as a Social Worker within acute care settings as well as as a Family Counsellor in intensive outpatient settings, giving her insight into dealing with a diverse range of mental health issues. With extensive experience in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and crisis intervention, she is passionate about empowering individuals to make choices about their mental health.

Valerie specializes in interpersonal relationships, parenting, identity exploration, anxiety, addictions, and trauma. As part of her practice, she primarily uses cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) while integrating empirically supported treatments (e.g., dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy) to meet the individual needs of each client. Along with Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level I & II, she has also completed Gottman Method Trauma Treatment, Couples & Addictions, and Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting.

In her personal time, she enjoys camping and cycling in the summer and skiing in the winter with her family.

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I use a compassionate and client-centred approach to support you in navigating life’s challenges and building emotional resilience. With a background in medicine, I approach mental well-being from a holistic perspective. I offer sessions in English, Urdu, and Hindi. I specialize in trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care, with a focus on women’s mental health, parenting and perinatal support, and the unique experiences of immigrants and professionals navigating identity and transition.

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