Vanessa Watson
Please Note:
Vanessa is not accepting new clients at this time. Sadly, this includes client's who have not been seen within the last 6 months. Please contact for further information.
Vanessa is a Registered Psychologist with Alycol Counselling Services. Vanessa provides psychotherapy primarily to adults but will see adolescents when referred by other mental health providers or general practioners. Vanessa has a special interest in working with men and has developed a reputation for working with client’s who are apprehensive or skeptical about receiving psychological services. Vanessa is collaborative in the development of therapeutic goals with a directive and authentic approach in the delivery of services.
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Vanessa has extensive experience in the mental health field prior to becoming a Registered Psychologist which spans work as a disability employment counsellor to a provincial disability support counsellor. Since becoming a Registered Psychologist Vanessa has worked within correctional settings, Primary Care Networks, and provincial CRISIS departments. Vanessa is trained in numerous modalities including cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, Gottman’s couples counselling (Level 1 and 2), and motivational interviewing. Vanessa has taken speciality training is cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia and anger management. Vanessa’s primary way of believing in client change is rooted in family of origin and attachment work. Vanessa takes a trauma informed approach to her primary areas of specialization.
Currently, Vanessa’s passions are with individuals who are struggling with high levels of trauma with a special interest in veterans and first responders. Vanessa has developed and facilitated anger management workshops for numerous agencies and with both mandated and voluntary participants. Additionally, Vanessa has specialized experience in working with individuals struggling with emotional eating and obesity related issues. Vanessa is currently working with the Primary Care Network's obesity clinic in Spruce Grove where she oversees the mental health department, works individually with patients, and develops personalized programming including workshops that are trauma informed and CBT skill-based.
On an interesting note, Vanessa was born and raised in St. Johns, Newfoundland. This experience allowed her to recognize the importance of culture and balance in her life. As such, she is looking forward to helping others find their way back to their own sense of belonging and overall wellness.
Services & prices
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A free 15-minute video consultation for potential clients, to see if we are a good fit.
Only applicable for approved Restore Program individuals.
Only to be booked by Alycol Health or City of Spruce Grove staff.
Mental health therapists are master's level clinicians. Please check with your benefit provider to determine the possibility of reimbursement.
This is only for City U students in Vanessa Watson's class.
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In-person session for family counselling
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In-person session for relationship counselling for group of 3 or more
Psychology Intern and Provisional Psychologists Group Supervision
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These appointments are only to be booked by external contractor or Alycol Health staff.
The restore program is for individuals without health benefits or the financial resources to access private psychological services. These sessions are provided by Master's level interns under the supervision of Vanessa Watson ONLY FOR THOSE PRE-APPROVED FOR RESTORE PROGRAM.
Services provided by master's level mental health therapist. Please contact insurance provider prior to booking, if insurers reimbursement is required. May not be covered by all insurance providers.
Services provided by mental health therapist. Please contact insurance provider prior to booking, if insurers reimbursement is required. May not be covered by all insurance providers.
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Please confirm your health benefit eligibility with your insurer prior to your appointment.
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1 clinical hour is 50 treatment minutes
1.5 Clinical Hours is 75 treatment minutes.
Please check with your benefit provider prior to booking to determine your eligibility for reimbursement.
Please check with your benefit provider prior to booking to determine your eligibility for reimbursement.
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In-person session for family counselling for group of 2 or more
Typical session time for most clients. 50 therapy minutes and 10 minutes for therapist to complete clinical requirements.
1.5 Clinical hours is 75 treatment minutes.
Only to be booked by City of Spruce Grove or Alycol Health staff.
Please confirm with your health benefit insurer as to the requirements for reimbursement for these services.
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Please check with your benefit provider prior to booking to determine your eligibility for reimbursement.
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