Dena has been working with individuals and families in various settings for over 10 years. She has a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists since 2017. 

Her professional interests center around attachment-based practices and being trauma informed. Therefore, Dena has completed additional certifications and trainings in Infant Mental Health, Level 1 and Level 2 through the Trauma and Loss Centre, Neurosequential Model, Response Ability Pathways (RAP), Designing Trauma Informed Services, Play Therapy Based Treatment of Trauma from RMPTI, HeartMath, Shame, and Polyvagal Theory. She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.

Dena is a member in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists, the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, and The Grief Recovery Institute.

I strive to create an empathetic and safe space for you to explore and process your journey. By building on your own strengths, we can develop new insights and skills along the way.

As a Registered Psychologist, I have worked with clients on a variety of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, and grief and loss.

I utilize a client-centered approach as we work together to find what works best for you, moving towards a place of healing and growth. These include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), The Grief Recovery Method® (GRM), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength-based, and Somatic Experiencing approaches.