Hey, I’m Amber.
I am a registered psychologist operating out of Grande Prairie, Alberta and accepting new clients.
Life is stressful, overwhelming, and unbalanced
You want a space to share and feel heard
You are in a state of autopilot
You have experienced or are currently experiencing abuse
There is a lack of satisfaction with your relationships
There’s poor communication with your friends, family, and loved ones
You avoid conflict and have a tendency to people-please
It is challenging to prioritize your own needs
You are unhappy and want a change
You read all these hoping something would relate
Therapy might be for you if…
Motivational Interviewing
Originally designed for substance abuse, now utilized in various settings, motivational interview aids people in resolving ambivalence and finding intrinsic reasons for change through a client-centered, directive manner. This modality is particularly useful for those with low motivation for change. This method seeks the client to become aware and utilize their own goals, values, and motivations. (APA, 2018)
Modalities
Somatic Therapy
Utilizes psychotherapy and physical techniques for holistic therapy. Rather than looking at the mind and body as two separate entities, somatic therapy sees them as connected and influencing one another. This method often includes developing internal resources to regulate emotions and physiological responses. Additionally, we increase the mind-body connection, bringing more attention to the present, rather than the past of future. (Psychology Today, 2022)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
People often avoid reminders of their trauma for temporary symptom relief, resulting in reinforcement of the fear. PE is a treatment for PTSD and C-PTSD that teaches individuals to gradually approach trauma-related memories, feelings, sensations, and situations. This promotes active learning that the memories are not dangerous and do not need to be avoided. This is a structured modality consisting of 8-15 weekly 90-minute sessions. (APA, 2025)
The Gottman Method
Integrated with research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory developed by the Gottman’s. The goals of The Gottman Method are to disarm conflicting verbal communication, increase intimacy, respect, and affection, remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy, and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the relationship. (The Gottman Institute, 2025)
Therapy right for you?
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FAQ
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I do not. I currently only work with adults.
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I do. I practice relationship therapy for those in intimate relationships, whether together or separated. This includes monogamous and non-monogamous relationships.
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You will be provided intake documents to complete before your first session. Then at the first session we will review these and get to meet each other. The first session is very introductory. Feeling it out to see if it is a good fit and setting goals and hopes for therapy.
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Either of us may notice that I am not the right for you and will result in a referral to a more appropriate provider.
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My session rate is $220 an hour.
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I currently provide direct billing to the following, plus a few additional:
Beneva | SSQ
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Chambers Plan
CINUP
Desjardins
Equitable
First Canadian Health
Group Source
Group Health
Johnson
Johnston Group
Manulife
Sunlife
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Timelines vary person to person. Some people require a few sessions, others will continue therapy for several years. There is no right or wrong duration of therapy.