Bailee Bruins, Registered Provisional Psychologist #P7196

Bailee is a Provisional Psychologist who graduated with her M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology in 2023. She is a compassionate and empathetic therapist who believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship to help create meaningful change in her clients’ lives. Bailee’s approach is client-centered, integrating mindfulness strategies, Emotion-Focused therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and body-centered methods to meet each client’s unique needs. She has experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, OCD, trauma, grief/loss, body image, women’s issues, stress, and life transitions. Bailee emphasizes meeting her client’s where they are at and holding space for self-exploration. She also has special interest in building shame-resilience and strength through vulnerability. Bailee loves to be with friends, family, and her animals. She also enjoys travel, gardening, time in nature, and cozying up with a good book or show.

Credentials and Certifications:

• Registered Provisional Psychologist, College of Alberta Psychologists (#7196p)

• M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology) University of Lethbridge

• B.Sc. (Psychology) University of Lethbridge

• Trauma Informed Practice, 2022

• Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Training, Level 1, 2023

• Various training on shame, trauma, attachment, and sensorimotor psychotherapy.

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Sierra has been working as a Registered Provisional Psychologist since August 2022. She is an empathetic and compassionate therapist who has experience working with adults in individual therapy who are looking for support with life transitions, chronic illnesses, chronic pain, concussions, anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, relationships, communication, trauma, career, grief and loss, stress management, and self-compassion. She is passionate about working with adults of any age to assist them in achieving their goals in a safe and non- judgmental manner. Beginning counselling can be intimidating, Sierra aims to be empathetic, genuine, and authentic to make it easier to get support.

Sierra provides person-centered, strength-based therapy and draws from a variety of approaches to tailor therapy for what will work best for you. This includes Somatic/Body-centered methods, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness Strategies, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Positive Psychology, and Art Therapy.

In her spare time, Sierra enjoys walking her dog, exploring nature in any way, yoga, reading, painting, and playing cards.

Credentials and Certifications

• Registered Provisional Psychologist, College of Alberta Psychologists since 2022 (#6550p)

• M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology) University of Lethbridge, 2022

• B.Sc. (Psychology) University of Lethbridge, 2019

• A variety of training in sensorimotor and somatic interventions, Indigenous awareness, crisis work, career counselling, and attachment.

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Ashley has been working as a Registered Provisional Psychologist since April 2022. Her previous work was with the Lethbridge School Division as a Teacher Counsellor. She has a passion for working with teens, anxiety, phobias, OCD, and relationships. Ashley was born and raised in Nova Scotia. She has lived in Alberta for the last 11 years but travels often to see her family. At True Balance she provides counselling, facilitates presentations, and consults with professionals in southern Alberta. Ashley enjoys golf, off-roading in her jeep, spending time with friends, coaching basketball, working out and listening to music Credentials and Certifications: -Registered Provisional Psychologist, The College of Alberta Psychologists since 2022 (#6326P) - Master of Counselling Psychology – Athabasca University 2019 - B.Ed. (Elementary) Acadia University 2010 -B.Sc. (Psychology) Mount Saint Vincent University 2008 - Virtual Reality (VR) for Anxiety and Phobia Treatment 2022

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Damaris is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Prior to completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Damaris worked as a Registered Nurse, and then as a stay-at-home mom for two amazing kids. Her counselling practice mainly focuses on adult mental health, and she provides both individual and couples’ therapy.

Damaris is a warm, empathic, open therapist who believes that a strong connection with clients is the key to successful therapy and lasting change. She practices counselling with a focus on attachment, and can tailor therapeutic approaches to individual clients. She uses a variety of approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, emotion focused therapy, EMDR, Gottman couples’ therapy, and self-compassion techniques. Damaris has supported clients experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma, among other difficulties, and is adept at helping clients regain balance in their lives.

In her spare time, Damaris likes choral singing, travelling, working out, reading, baking, playing board games, and hanging out with her family. She also loves puzzles of any sort, including escape rooms.

Credentials and Certifications: - Registered Psychologist, The College of Alberta Psychologists (#7249) - M.A. Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, May 2020 - Bachelor of Nursing, University of Lethbridge, December 2008 - Virtual Reality (VR) for Anxiety and Phobia Treatment, 2022 - Gottman Therapy, Levels I and II, 2022 - Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy certification, 2021 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification, Levels I and II, 2020 - Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) training, Level I, December 2020

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Tanya has been working as a Registered Psychologist since 2002. She specializes in working with Anxiety, OCD, and Relationship Issues. She is compassionate in her relationships and provides strength-based therapy for individuals, couples and families of all ages utilizing approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness Strategies, Gottman Couples Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Tanya has taken many intensive OCD trainings and has specialized for many years in working with clients with OCD. She is knowledgeable about the many types of OCD (e.g., obsessions about cleanliness, sickness, things being just right, specific routines and numbers, loved ones’ safety, harm, driving, spiritual beliefs, etc.) and understands the array of compulsions that manifest from this disorder. She uses the gold standard treatment for OCD, anxiety, phobias, skin-picking, and hair pulling. Tanya is also passionate about working with individuals and couples to improve relationships and coping, decrease stress, and find balance in life.

Tanya grew up in this community and co-owns True Balance Counselling where she provides counselling, presentations, and supervises Provisional Psychologists. Tanya enjoys workouts, travelling, wine with friends, cheering her kids on at their sports, and spending time with her husband, kids, and their two pugs.

Credentials and Certifications:

-Registered Psychologist, The College of Alberta Psychologists since 2002 (#2724) - M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology) University of Saskatchewan 2001 - B.A. (Psychology) University of Lethbridge 1997 - International OCD Conference 2014, 2021, 2023 - 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader Training 2019 - Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy 2018 - Competency-Based Clinical Supervision 2018 - Intensive Therapist Training for OCD (Behavior Therapy Training Institute, Boston, MA) 2014 - OCD Intensive Group Therapy with Dr. Reid Wilson (Supporting Therapist in Los Angeles, CA) 2014 - Mindfulness and OCD Workshop 2014 - Various Trainings in Art, Sand, and Play Therapy - Gottman Level 1 & 2 2013 - EMDR Level 1 2003; EMDR Level 2 2013 - Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) 2022

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Aleigha has been working as a Registered Provisional Psychologist since March 2021 and worked as a Canadian Certified Counsellor for two years prior to that. Aleigha specializes in working with youth, anxiety, and grief and loss, but does work with individuals of all ages. Working with an open heart and open mind, Aleigha draws from a variety of approaches including CBT, Mindfulness, Play Therapy, Person-centered Therapy, Strength-based, and Solution focused. Outside of counselling, Aleigha loves to engage in creative endeavours like crocheting, dancing, and teaching herself ukulele. Aleigha loves animals and adores spending time with her dog. Aleigha has always enjoyed video games and is currently having a blast playing Zelda and Hogwarts Legacy. As a certified yoga teacher, Aleigha also likes to use yoga and meditation to bring balance into her life. Credentials and Certifications: - Registered Provisional Psychologist, The College of Alberta Psychologists since 2021 (#3455p) - M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology) University of Lethbridge 2018 B.A. (Psychology with a minor in Philosophy) University of Lethbridge 2014 - Gottman Level 1 2016 - CAPT Play Therapy Training (including Introduction, History, Models, and Process, Sandtray Therapy, Play Therapy with Abused Children and Treating Trauma) 2020 - Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) 2022 - Virtual Reality (VR) for Anxiety and Phobia Treatment 2022

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