Alcia is a compassionate and dedicated counsellor with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families in community, hospital, and private practice settings. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in New Brunswick and is in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists, which regulates the psychology profession in Alberta. Alcia also holds a Bachelor of Science in Counselling (with an emphasis in school counselling) and a Bachelor in Business Administration. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology through California Southern University, reflecting her ongoing commitment to professional growth and excellence in practice.
Inspirational Quote:
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:12
How do you believe counselling can help?
Counselling provides a safe and supportive setting where individuals are able to reclaim their inner resilience and capacity for change. It provides the potential to be heard, listened to, and supported during life troubles and to find new avenues for change. With compassionate guidance and research-based techniques, counselling can potentially allow clients to heal from pain, become resilient, and shift towards living life with greater peace, self-confidence, and fulfillment. It is a journey of renewal—one that reminds us we are always able to grow, no matter where we begin.
Your Approach to Counselling:
Alcia enjoys working with adults and children from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and integrative — drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), mindfulness practices, and faith-based perspectives when desired by clients.
Alcia believes that challenges come to our lives in waves and affect each person differently. With the right support, she believes individuals can develop the insight, skills, and resilience needed to restore balance, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Alcia’s interaction style is gentle, formal, and direct.
Availability:
- Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Thursdays 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Primary Topics:
- Anger
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Boundaries
- Couple's challenges
- Domestic Violence
- Grief/loss
- Immigration
- Panic Attacks
- Suicidal ideation
