About Angela
Specialties
My Biography
Angela is open minded and curious, taking a non- judgmental approach to counselling. She has worked with individuals and families who have been affected by addiction such as alcohol, drugs, gambling and sex. Her counselling style includes of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and creative wellness using art as a part of wellness.
Angela believes that people have the resilience to work toward healing. She has a very creative approach and works with people’s strengths in a Trauma Informed approached to partner with people on their healing journey. She has worked in the mental health and addiction field for 15 years in diverse clinical settings.
Angela has a Bachelor’s degree (BHSc) in Addictions Counselling from Lethbridge University and has been certified as a Sex Addition Therapist (CSAT) through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction (IITAP). She is also registered as a Psychotherapist, (RP) and with the Canadian Certified Addictions Counsellor (CCAC). During her work with the tobacco unit in Alberta she additionally became a certified as a Tobacco Educator (CTE).
Angela believes people can lead a healthy productive and well balanced life and counts it her privilege to take to support people during their journey.