ANDREW's psychological SERVICES

Currently Accepting NEW Clients including Children (6-12), Teens (13-17), Adults, Older Adults and Groups!

Areas of Competence & Clinical Focus:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD / Trauma
• Addictions / Substance Use
• Life Transitions
• Stress & Burnout
• ADHD
• Parenting Challenges
• Identity Development
• Self-Esteem
• Career Concerns
• Emotional Regulation
• Personal Growth & Exploration
• Suicidality / Crisis Support
  

Therapeutic Modalities & Counselling Interventions Used:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy
• Reflective Team Therapy
• Relapse Prevention
• Resilience and Strength in Therapeutic Interventions
• Existential Therapy

Formal Assessments:

• Psychological Assessments (i.e., ADHD/ PTSD)
• Forensic Risk Assessments for the Purpose of Criminal Recidivism, Violent Recidivism and Sexual Recidivism 
• Psychoeducational Assessments
• Personality Assessments
• Behavioural Assessments
• Emotional Assessments
• Giftedness Assessments

Academic, Certification & Training

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, University of Alberta 1997, Psychology Major, Sociology/Criminology Minor

Master of Counseling Psychology, University of Calgary 2010, Counseling Psychology Specialization

Specialized Certifications and Trainings:

2024 – Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Medical University of South Carolina

2008 – Personal Experience Inventory (PEI), certification to administer and interpret the PEI, an assessment for severity and risk factors associated with substance abuse in adolescents. AADAC, Edmonton Alberta.

2008 – Certification as trainer in the Youth Level of Service and Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) – Calgary, Alberta

2007 – Motivational Interviewing workshop, University of Calgary

2006 – Narrative therapy workshop with Dr. John Wislade – Calgary Alberta.

2006 – Certification in Psychopath Check List Youth Version (PCL-YR) – Regina, Saskatchewan, Adel Forth Ph.D. 

2006 – Certification in Structured Assessment of Violent Risk in Youth (SAVRY) – Regina, Saskatchewan, Adel Forth Ph.D.

2004 – Mapping Narrative Conversations – Edmonton, Alberta, Michael White Ph.D.

2004 – Therapeutic Engagement of Men who are Sexually Abusive – Vernon Processional Group, Alan Jenkins Ph.D.

2004 – Risk Prediction of Violent offenders – Alberta Hospital Edmonton, Capital Health

2003 – Resilience and Strength in Therapeutic Interventions Workshop – Larry Brendtro Ph.D.

2003 – Risk Assessment and Need Assessment Workshop – School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria, Victoria, B.C.

2002 – Small Group Development and Communication Workshop – Professional Growth Facilitators, Lorraine E. Fox, Ph.D.

2002 - Reflective Therapy Workshop – Family Therapy Approaches; Forensic and Community Assessment Services, Capital Health.

2002 - Reflective Therapy Workshop – Health Care Corporation of St. John’s, St John’s, Newfoundland

2002 – Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Workshop – Gabriella Valenzuela Ph.D.

2001 – Narrative / Solution Focused Practice Workshop – Kingsley Payne, Ph.D.

2001 – Experiential Counseling Workshop – Jack Phelan, CCYCW

1999 - Suicide Intervention Training – ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training); Alberta Mental Health Board

Personal Insights

1. What inspired you to become a psychologist?

A better question might be: What inspired me to become the kind of psychologist I am today? I was drawn in by gifted thinkers—people who didn’t just echo what others said, but who listened deeply, asked sharper questions, and pursued deeper understanding. They refused to settle for surface-level clarity, and instead engaged in thoughtful, critical exploration. That inspired me.

Over time, I came to understand that the kind of psychology I wanted to practice wasn’t about “fixing” people or offering advice. It was about helping others think more clearly about themselves and their lives. Clarity is the starting point—but what truly matters is what we do with it. My goal is to help clients move from “what’s happening” to “what now?” by developing insight, structure, and strategies they can use.

2. What is your therapy superpower?

I listen—not just to what clients say, but to what’s between the lines: the patterns, gaps, and underlying assumptions. Using a collaborative, Socratic approach, I ask purposeful questions that help clients examine their thoughts, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and arrive at insights that feel true and lasting.

My strength lies in weaving together complex threads and identifying the core issue driving distress. Clients often tell me I help them articulate things they’ve felt but couldn’t quite name—sometimes for years. Whether working through trauma, identity, ADHD, or grief, I aim to clarify the “why” so we can focus on the “now what.”

3. What values guide your clinical work?

Clarity. Autonomy. Respect for complexity.

I don’t believe in oversimplifying someone’s experience just to make treatment more convenient. I believe people are doing the best they can with the tools and circumstances they’ve been given—until something better becomes available. My job is to help uncover that “better,” whether through insight, skill-building, or a new perspective.

A good treatment plan doesn’t ignore the real-world barriers clients face; it works with them.

4. How do you define authenticity?

Authenticity isn’t about revealing everything. It’s about congruence—alignment between what you value, how you think, and how you show up.

In therapy, that means I don’t perform a version of “therapist” or follow a script. I bring my full self into the room: curious, grounded, and genuinely invested in the work we’re doing together.

5. Favourite quote, metaphor, or philosophy you bring into sessions:

“No one needs to be the victim of their biography.” – George Kelly

This quote reflects a core belief that shapes my practice: your past can inform you, but it doesn’t have to define you. I often work with clients who feel stuck in roles, narratives, or identities formed long ago.

My goal isn’t to erase those experiences, but to help people understand how their personal constructs were built—and to support them in reshaping those constructs into something new. It’s about moving from being explained by your story to becoming the author of what comes next.