Michelle holds an MA in Counselling Psychology (2016) from Yorkville University.
As a therapist and coach, she brings a world of practical experience to her practice, and specializes in helping people work through navigating their lives and careers in a way that is fulfilling for her clients.
She provides services to clients in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan
Prior to changing careers, she was a software developer and project manager, and she holds a BSc in Computer Science (1990) from the University of Calgary.
As a therapist, she brings a unique understanding of both the technical and human aspects of the workplace and the challenges individuals can face in those environments.
Michelle is a transgender woman, and she brings a supportive, non-pathologizing approach to working with members of the queer community. She specializes in helping integrate queer experiences with the rest of her clients’ lives – whether that is work or school, or adapting to new social realities.
Boring Stuff
Education
BSc Computer Science (1990) – University of Calgary
MA Counselling Psychology (2016) – Yorkville University
There is a lengthy list of continuing education courses and study that I have done since 2016, in areas ranging from gender identity and neurodivergence (ADHD, AuDHD, etc) to trauma, anxiety, depression, to behavioural issues such as compulsive behaviour.
Professional Associations
Canada Certified Counsellor (CCC) 2017 – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Counselling Therapist (CT) 2019 – Association of Counselling Therapists Alberta (ACTA)
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) – BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)
Canadian Professional Association for Transgender Health (CPATH) – CPATH