Karlana 

Owner, Principal Therapist

Ages 6+

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Theoretical Approach & Areas of Special Interest

 

I believe therapy provides an opportunity for individuals to express themselves and work towards independence, personal strength, and individual goals. Each and everyone who comes to therapy has their values, beliefs, perspectives, and coping abilities, therefore, when utilizing the most ideal approaches and therapeutic modalities to support each client achieve their goals.  

 

The therapeutic modalities that I often utilize with clients include Cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.  I firmly believe in approaching therapy from a biopsychosocial approach, understanding the complex interactions of a person's biological, psychological, and social functioning and the influence and impact these factors may have on one’s overall health and well-being. Working with Country Counselling, we offer services that support the “whole person,” providing assessments and referrals as needed to provide a well-rounded treatment plan. 

 

When I am not working with Country Counselling Services and my private practice, you can find me supporting children and youth in various capacities across Alberta, Canada, and internationally, sitting on various boards advocating for Mental Health supports and services.

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With a specialist interest in Family mediation, I work with couples to create mutually beneficial parenting plans with the best interests of their children in mind, as well as amicable separation and divorce plans.

 

Currently Registered as a Child and Youth Care Counsellor (2086) AB and Counselling Therapist (2086), Registered Clinical Counsellor (19115) BC and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (10009519).

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While continuing my education and professional development, I am currently enrolled in my Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) program with a projected completion of coursework in July 2025.  Currently, I provide services to children ages 6 and up, youth, adults, and seniors, individual, couples, and family therapy. In addition to specializing in Family Mediation, Separation and Divorce, and Parenting plans focusing on the best interest of all involved.

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Professional Registrations & Areas of Practice

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Counselling Therapist, AB (2086)

Canadian Certified Counsellor (10009519)

Registered Clinical Counsellor BC (19115)

Child & Youth Care Counsellor (2086)

Qualified Mediator (Q.MED) AB/CAD

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Areas of Practice:

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Anxiety, Anger Management, Child/Adolescence, Depression, Domestic Violence, Personality Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Relationship/Couples, Grief, Intimate Partner Violence, Stress Disorders, Workplace issues, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Pain Assessment & Management, Crisis Response, Personal growth, OCD, Peer Relationships & Bullying, Self Harm & Suicidal Ideation, Sexual Assault, Stress Management, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, Child and Youth Care Counselling, Mediation for families and couples.

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Education

Doctorate of Psychology, PsyD., (candidate)

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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

2019-2021

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Bachelor of Professional Arts Human Services

2015-2016

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Early Learning & Child Care Diploma

2012-2014

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Early Learning & Child Care Certificate

2012-2014

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Post-Masters Continuing Education

Certificates :

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BASC-3 Identifying and Supporting Students' Mental Health Needs

2025

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Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct

2025

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Counselling Ethics Pet Peeves Workshop

2025

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Workplace Violence & Harassment

2025

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Conflict Resolution

2025

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WISC V-CDN Assessment Training

2025

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WIAT 4 CDN Assessment Overview

2025

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Clinical Supervision, Ethics and Regulatory Issues

2024

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Ethical Decision Making: When to, Why to, and How to

2024

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Pathway for Understanding Stoney Nakoda Tsuut’ina Health Competencies

2024

Resistance Refusal and Child’s Brain

2024

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Part 1: Understanding Farm Culture

2024

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Part 2: Delivering Mental Health in Rural Areas to Build Therapeutic Relationships

2024

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MoCA Cognitive Assessment Certified

2023

 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

2022

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Psychopharmacology Intensive Course- Dr. Buffington, Ph.D., M.S.

2020

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Certificate in Nutritional & Integrative Medicine for Mental Health

2021

 

ATMA Academy Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy Training

2021

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Mediation:                                                                                               

• Spousal Support and Division of Property                                     

• Changes to the Divorce Act                                                              

• Parenting After Separation High Conflict                                        

• Agreements to Mediate                                                                     

• Parenting Plans and Child Support

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Additional Training:

• Ambiguous Loss

• Cultural Safety

• Crisis Intervention

• Narcissistic Abuse Training

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Additional courses completed :​

Forensic Psychology

Social Psychology 

Learning through Life

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