About Gemma
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Specializations: Substance use, addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns/diagnoses,
OCD, anxiety, loved one support for addiction, EMDR for trauma processing, emotion regulation (e.g., self-harm, coping skills), relationship challenges (e.g., recovering
from hurtful relationships, break-ups, improving communication, boundaries), and self-esteem.
Gemma also supports individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, and life transitions.
She works with teens (15+), adults, and couples, including couples seeking to improve
communication, conflict management, and reconnection.
Direct billing: Alberta Blue Cross, SunLife, and Greenshield
Gemma is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who holds a Bachelor of Science in
Psychology (with a minor in Sociology) and a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology from
the University of Calgary.
Gemma’s approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, along with strategies from Dialectical Behaviour-Informed Therapy and Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy. She also utilizes Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. When
working with couples, she draws from Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1). Gemma believes in adjusting her treatment approach according to your needs and preferences.
Gemma’s work is shaped by clinical, research, and lived experience. She has supported
individuals in frontline settings involving addiction, houselessness, trauma, and domestic abuse,
and has contributed to research related addiction and drug policy. These experiences inform her
belief that therapy should feel collaborative, respectful, and grounded in each person’s goals
and context. She aims to create a space where clients feel validated and comfortable being
honest about what they’re experiencing- including the parts that feel confusing, heavy, or difficult
to say out loud.
Clients often describe Gemma’s style as warm, down-to-earth, and genuine. She values humour
and lightness, while also making room for meaningful and challenging conversations. Her goal is to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward changes that feel
realistic and aligned with their values.
Gemma also brings lived experience with OCD, which informs her understanding of the stigma
and isolation that can accompany the disorder. She strives to create a space where clients feel
understood without judgement and supported in making progress at their own pace.
Gemma is currently accepting new clients for evening and daytime appointments.
She can be reached directly at gemma@sanapsychological.com
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