OUR Team
Every member of our team participates in the Pay What You Can program and has up to 25% of their caseload available to clients who are unable to afford their minimum fee. We keep a small number of spaces available for clients who need a session fee of $0.
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If you would like to work with a specific counsellor but are unable to meet their minimum fee you may request to be added to their waitlist, however, we are unable to estimate how long it will take you to be seen if you are on a specific counsellor’s waitlist. For the quickest access to care, please consider being open to working with anyone.
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Important information for each team member such as their minimum session fee, specialized services, and whether they offer in-person appointments is listed at the bottom of their profiles.
amanda maciver, MA (she/her) - registered provisional psychologist
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Amanda is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioural Sciences in which she majored in Psychology and Sociology.
We have all been there when the struggles in life begin to accumulate or become too much and we seek to receive the necessary support to help us through. Perhaps you need someone to connect with, hear your story, and help you make sense of your experiences. Amanda strives to build a relationship with you in therapy where you feel safe, heard, validated, accepted, and empowered. You are the centre of your counselling journey, and her approach is to focus on what is best for you and aligns with your personal values and views on health and healing.
Amanda works from a humanistic, person-centred approach that is tailored to you as an individual and your specific needs. Her areas of interest include, but are not limited to, neurodiversity, interpersonal relationships, setting healthy boundaries, attachment styles, parenting support, trauma, spirituality, depression, and anxiety. She has experience with clients with ADHD and ASD, first responder and military clients/family members, and has worked with mothers and their partners through life transitions.
Amanda is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming. She is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7, and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Session Fee: $125 | In-Person: NO
Have questions? Email Amanda.
axel cuellar, BA (he/him) - associate counsellor
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Axel is an associate counsellor and working towards becoming a registered psychologist. He completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) from Mount Royal University.
Axel has over 5 years of experience working with neurodivergent children and children who have experienced trauma. Additionally, he has experience working with police officers and offenders.
Axel works from a person-centred approach but draws from several other modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy, strength-based and solution focused therapy. He is interested in and open to exploring other approaches and techniques that are tailored to the client.
Axel is interested in working with Indigenous populations, exploring forensic psychology, and working with children, and individuals who have faced traumatic experiences. He is excited to work with people of all ages with a variety of presenting concerns.
Axel is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and culturally sensitive. He is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7, and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
Minimum Session Fee: $50 | In-Person: NO
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Have questions? Email Axel.
britta carry, MC (she/her) - associate counsellor
Britta is an associate counsellor finalizing her Master of Counselling degree. She currently holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Britta has obtained over 5 years of experience working with neurodivergent children and youth through work in home-based environments and in the field of education. Through this work, she has developed a passion for providing clients with a safe and welcoming space to explore their thoughts and feelings. She believes in accessible, affirmative care that supports individuals in living life authentically.
Britta takes an integrative, strengths-based approach to counselling, drawing from modalities such as narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), DBT, solution focused and feminist therapies. She believes that we are all experts in our own lives and stories, and possess the tools needed to make our lives more satisfying. She aims to create a collaborative therapeutic atmosphere to support each client's unique needs. Britta is currently offering counselling to adolescents (15+), and adults for a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, neurodiversity, trauma, stress and burnout.
Britta is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and culturally sensitive. She is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and will be accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7, and 8 boundaries known as Alberta in July 2024.
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Minimum Session Fee: $125 | In-Person: YES | Offers Assessments
Have questions? Email Britta.
dania saeed, MACP (she/her) - registered provisional psychologist
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Dania is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Dania’s background in mental health includes several years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals and individuals from diverse backgrounds, including behavioural work with children. Dania also has experience in neurodiversity assessments for adults and youth.
Dania works from a collaborative, person-centred, and strengths-based approach to customize therapy to each individual’s distinctive needs. She draws from various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, mindfulness, culture-infused, and solution-focused interventions. Dania is an advocate of mental health within BIPOC communities, and she believes in creating a safe and collaborative space through which individuals can gain greater self-awareness.
Her areas of interest include neurodiversity (ADHD & Autism), depression, anxiety, stress management, and spiritual and religious issues.
Dania is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $125 | In-Person: NO | Offers Assessments
Have questions? Email Dania.
denisse martinez, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
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Denisse is an associate counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. Her practice emphasizes finding and highlighting your strengths while tailoring sessions to fit your unique needs. Denisse values cultural identity and community, integrating these aspects into her mental health approach. She creates a safe, brave space surrounded by values of decolonization, anti-oppression, and accessibility for all.
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Denisse's practice is neurodiverse-affirming, trauma-focused, culturally aware, and community-focused. She supports individuals through challenging life transitions, including career changes, transitioning into adulthood, and immigration. She addresses traumatic experiences and relationship challenges and offers inclusive support for children, teens, and adults with diverse needs and abilities, as well as family counselling.
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With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality, Denisse utilizes a Person-Centered, Strength-Based, and Trauma-Informed Approach, particularly concerning intergenerational trauma.
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She is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and offers services in both English and Spanish to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 / Family Therapy $120 | In-Person: YES | Offers Assessments
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Have questions? Email Denisse.
emily deboer, BCST (she/her) - associate counsellor
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Emily is finalizing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She has a bachelor’s degree in child studies majoring in child and youth care counselling with a minor in Psychology.
Emily’s approach to counselling is strengths-based, where the client is the expert in their own experiences. She aims to create a safe, non-judgmental space that supports clients in their counselling journey. Emily believes that everyone holds the strengths and abilities required to heal and works collaboratively with the client to apply these strengths to achieve therapeutic goals. She incorporates a variety of modalities such as solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and person-centred therapy, but is flexible in exploring other options to support each client’s unique needs. Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, and trauma. Emily is offering counselling to adults 18 years of age or older.
Emily is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and culturally sensitive. She is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7, and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: NO
Have questions? Email Emily.
ghaida abosafi, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
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Ghaida is an associate counsellor wrapping up her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science. Ghaida is a passionate advocate for BIPOC and is committed to creating a safe and collaborative space for clients to develop their sense of identity and self-awareness by supporting them in reaching their therapeutic goals. She is eager to enhance the skills she has learned throughout her education to help individuals in a counselling setting.
Ghaida draws from a variety of modalities including Narrative, Mindfulness-Based CBT, and client-centered therapies. Ghaida uses an eclectic approach and believes in collaborating with her clients throughout treatment. Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, attachment, neurodiversity, and spirituality.
Ghaida offers counselling in English and Arabic.
Ghaida is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming, available to residents of Alberta and is NOT accepting new clients.
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Minimum Fee: $100 | In-Person: NO
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Have questions? Email Ghaida.
haashir zafar, BSc (he/him) - counselling intern
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Haashir is a counselling intern at Cultivate. He is currently finalizing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, and he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with an Embedded Certificate in Mental Wellbeing and Resilience. Haashir has many years of experience working with special needs children and their families.
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Haashir uses Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, and Person-Centered approaches to therapy. He is also committed to learning and adding more modalities to his skill set and tailoring his approach to individual clients.
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Haashir is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to residents of Alberta 10 years of age and older.
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Minimum Fee: $10 | In-Person: NO
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Have questions? Email Haashir.
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henna hans, BSc (she/her) - associate counsellor
Henna is an associate counsellor at Cultivate, currently finalizing her Master of Education in Counselling Psychology with the University of Lethbridge. She is committed to her (un)learning and continues to develop her skillset by seeking ongoing opportunities.
Henna uses a person-centred approach and meets her clients with empathy and respect by creating a safe, non-judgmental space. She understands that she has the privilege of working with and supporting you while you experience and navigate the journey of life.
Henna believes that each of us is unique and tailors her therapeutic approach to meet the needs of each client. She uses an integrated approach and practices from multiple modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Therapy. Through processing, acceptance, humour, self-compassion, and mindfulness, Henna works together with clients to help them recognize their unique strengths and values and create the life they envision for themselves.
Henna offers counselling for a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress management, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship issues, and trauma. Henna is also committed to supporting individuals experiencing intergenerational trauma, cultural identity struggles, newcomer/immigrant mental health, and other unique challenges faced within BIPOC communities. As a second generation Canadian, Henna empathizes with the distinct challenges these communities face and honours the bravery it takes to explore therapy for yourself.
Henna practices from a trauma- and culturally-informed lens and works with clients ages 10 and up.
Henna is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: NO
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Have questions? Email Henna.
iboro akpan, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
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Iboro is an Associate Counsellor with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. She has a strong foundation in assessment and counselling, working primarily with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her practice focuses on supporting clients navigating domestic abuse, neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship challenges.
Her approach is grounded in a strengths-based philosophy, empowering clients to build on their innate resources and resilience. She draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), narrative therapy, and she is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This integrative approach allows her to tailor her work to the unique needs and goals of each client.
At the core of her practice is a commitment to collaboration, empathy, and non-judgement. She strives to meet clients exactly where they are, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can explore challenges, uncover strengths, and work toward meaningful change.
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I am 2SLGBTQ+ affirming, available to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $100 | In-Person: NO | Offers Assessments | Offers EMDR
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Have questions? Email Iboro.
indra (she/her) - associate counsellor
Indra (aka: Indie) is a 2.5 year old, Labrador X Golden Retriever. She was born and raised in Oakville, Ontario by the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. Indie loves spending time outdoors, especially when she can follow her nose! She believes that stopping to notice the different smells reminds her to be present and breathe deeply. She also finds long walks restorative and enjoys chewing a good stick!
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Indie has spent her life training and preparing to become an accredited Facility Support Dog (FSD). FSDs, often referred to as therapy dogs, are dogs who are both trained and enjoy working with people who are struggling with difficult emotions, unsettling thoughts, or challenging life circumstances.
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Indra’s name has its roots in Hinduism; a god of rain, thunder, and storms. Indra was a protector of the people and was seen as a warrior, cherished for being a powerful presence. Her name is very fitting as many people have told her that she has a very calm, motherly presence. Intuitive Indie is wise beyond her years and seems to know what people need.
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Indie is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and works with people of all ages across Alberta. Working alongside her human co-therapist, Niki Whitefield, Indie offers in-person sessions in the Montgomery Cultivate office.
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Minimum Fee: $180 | In-Person: YES
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Have questions? Email Indra's co-therapist, Niki.
james ayodele, MD, MACP (he/him) - associate counsellor
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James is an associate counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. His rich background spans diverse realms, encompassing general medicine, psychiatry, crisis intervention, and mental health advocacy. This broad spectrum has ignited his passion for delving into the intricate behavioural facets of human health, leading him to adopt a holistic approach to aiding individuals and families on their therapeutic journeys. This multifaceted experience equips him with a profound understanding of how complex physiological and pathological processes intricately contribute to our psychological welfare.
During an illustrious 11-year professional journey, James has seamlessly navigated diverse cultures across Asia, Europe, and North America, engaging meaningfully with members of various Indigenous communities in the Canadian Arctic. Notably, his strength lies in his remarkable multicultural competence in counselling.
James brings a versatile approach, cutting across multiple treatment modalities. He eagerly anticipates collaborating with individuals addressing concerns such as grief/loss, trauma, addictions, spiritual and religious issues, stress, depression, and anxiety. He is also open to working with youth and adults on many other concerns not explicitly listed.
Located on Treaty 6 territory in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton), James proudly affirms his commitment to supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Embracing cultural diversity, he offers counselling services in English, Yoruba, and Russian. James warmly welcomes new clients across Treaties 6, 7, and 8 boundaries, known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $100 | In-Person: NO | Offers Assessments
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Have questions? Email James.
jenna dalton, MACP (she/her) - registered provisional psychologist
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Jenna has over 20 years of experience in the mental health and fitness world where she has worked in both the non-profit and private sector supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She holds a BA Honours degree in psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
Jenna provides support through a strengths-based approach where the client’s goals and desired outcomes are the driving force behind her therapeutic process. She is dedicated to providing a genuine, empathetic, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment to help her clients gain greater self-awareness and enjoy self-compassionate growth. She draws from a variety of modalities based on the client’s unique needs. These include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and internal family systems therapy (IFS).
Jenna’s areas of interest include supporting individuals and partners seeking communication, attachment, and relational support in their romantic partnerships. She is sex-positive, kink-affirming, and welcomes clients in monogamous, consensual non-monogamous, polyamorous, and open relationships. She also provides support for clients who are struggling with confidence, self-worth and self-compassion issues, anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, and concerns related to neurodiversity (ADHD and autism).
Jenna is 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming and is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7, and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $150 | In-Person: NO
Have questions? Email Jenna.
jennifer tea, BA (she/her) - associate counsellor
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Jennifer Tea is currently concluding her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Yorkville University. At the core of her personal and professional life is a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential. Her fascination with the intricacies of human behaviour and emotions has guided her to a career centred around fostering mental and emotional wellness, emphasizing her dedication to driving social change.
Her counselling philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief in the narrative power of the individual. She views each person not merely as a client but as the author of their unique story, brimming with inherent strengths and insights. Her role is to work collaboratively, unlocking these natural abilities to pave the way for not only healing but also transformative personal growth.
Embarking on a therapeutic journey with Jennifer means navigating life's complexities together with empathy, understanding, and steadfast support. Her commitment leans on a strength-based approach, acknowledging that the seeds of overcoming personal challenges are sown within an individual's resilience and inner capabilities.
Jennifer's therapeutic toolkit is both broad and adaptable, incorporating techniques from person-centred therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and more. Her flexibility in therapy stands as one of her most pronounced strengths, ensuring that sessions are meticulously tailored to meet unique needs. This adaptability also signifies her commitment to continuous learning, embracing innovative techniques and methodologies that bolster her effectiveness in addressing the diverse needs of her clients.
With a keen interest in areas such as stress management, anxiety, attachment and the support of children and youth, her practice is fundamentally inclusive and affirming. She strives to create a welcoming environment for individuals at all stages of life, whether it's adults dealing with relationship challenges or those on a path of personal development. As a fervent supporter of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, her practice is anchored in the values of safety, respect, and empathy, ensuring every client feels acknowledged, heard, and valued.
Jennifer is currently accepting new clients located in Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: NO
Have questions? Email Jennifer.
joel roos, MA (he/him) - registered psychologist/clinical director
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Joel’s background in mental health comes from a varied career with community non-profits, public healthcare settings, and various private educational institutions. Since 2013, Joel has been providing graduate and post-graduate level clinical supervision and education for learners in his areas of interest including family systems, behavioural health and chronic disability and disease management, and in neurology specific to neurodevelopment disorders and neurodiversity.
At Cultivate, Joel provides clinical support and supervision to all staff and students and oversees the day-to-day caseloads of all Cultivate clinicians providing services to the public. Joel also offers public education and professional learning opportunities when requested.
Joel’s ongoing opportunities for fun and play in his work include public education, creative problem solving with larger organizations, education and training for the Cultivate team, and finding ways to integrate his love of lego and video games into his clinical work.
Joel is 2SLBGTQ+ affirming and is NOT accepting clients.
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Have questions? Email Joel.
jonathan wiebe, MACP (he/him) - associate counsellor
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Jonathan is an associate counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Jonathan believes that people are the experts on their own lives and aims to work collaboratively with clients and their expertise to move towards their therapeutic goals together. He favours a strength-based approach and draws from a range of modalities such as solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches, but is open to exploring and incorporating other approaches and techniques to fit individual needs.
Jonathan’s areas of interest include stress management, anxiety, and working with children and youth, but he is happy to work with people of all ages with a variety of presenting concerns.
Jonathan is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to residents of Alberta 10 years of age and older.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: NO | Offers Assessments
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Have questions? Email Jonathan.
karalee colmer, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
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Karalee holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. She has spent several years supporting women, children, and youth in various settings and in crisis situations. She has experience supporting neurodiverse children and their families, vulnerable and at-risk youth, as well as women and children who have experienced domestic violence.
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Karalee believes in meeting clients where they are at in their healing journey and provides support and understanding through a trauma-informed lens. Her therapeutic approach is largely client-centered, compassion-focused, and strength-based. She is committed to creating a safe and collaborative space for clients to develop their self-awareness and be supported in reaching their therapeutic goals. She incorporates a variety of modalities into her work and tailors her approach to each client’s individual needs. Some of these modalities include DBT, EFIT, mindfulness-based CBT, attachment-based and psychodynamic approaches. Karalee is also AN EMDRIA approved EMDR therapist.
Karalee’s areas of special interest include working with individuals with self-esteem and self-compassion related issues, attachment related issues, neurodiversity, trauma, and those in need of parenting support.
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Karalee is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming, available to residents of Alberta, and is NOT accepting new clients.
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Minimum Fee: $75 | In-Person: NO | Offers EMDR
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Have questions? Email Karalee.
kathlyn higgins, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
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Kathlyn is an associate counsellor who holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is currently working on her registration. With mental health experience working with elders, adults, and youth. Kathlyn has a hopeful, grounded, and grateful attitude. Inspired by her own therapeutic path she became a counselor. In her free time, she enjoys bird watching, reading, museums, and travelling.
Kathlyn is committed to working with neurodiverse children, youths, adults, and seniors to adapt to everyday life situations. Her work with clients generally takes into account diverse backgrounds, cultures, and spirituality. She helps people through the many stages of life, including anxiety, depression, loneliness, communication, relationship attachment, pre and post-grief, and more, by using the Japanese concept of ikigai to their emotional processing, coping, and life meaning-purpose discovery. Kathlyn believes we all have the answers we need within us, but sometimes we need help knowing what to look for, how to react, and when to prepare for difficult situations. Having the know-how makes life manageable.
Kathlyn uses storytelling, mindfulness, Morita and reality therapy, somatic, laughter and humour person-centred techniques. She also guides clients who are interested in mindfulness, self-reflection, sensory, breathwork, affirmation, gratitude, imagination work, solution-focused thinking, writing expression, existentialism, humanism, DBT, and CBT, among other things.
Clients are provided with a brave and private place to conduct meaningful conversations online, in person, or on nature walks and talk sessions are available.
Kathlyn is trauma-focused, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: YES | Offers Assessments | Nature Walk & Talk: YES
Have questions? Email Kathlyn.
keira shendaruk, MACP, RSW (she/her) - associate counsellor
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Keira holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology degree from Yorkville University as well as a Bachelor of Social Work degree. She is registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Over the past several years she has worked in areas such as group care, crisis response, domestic and child abuse, and in school settings.
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In the midst of challenges, Keira offers to walk with her clients as a witness to their unique stories and as an ally on their journey forward. She strives to offer a space where clients feel seen, where they can grow in awareness and skill, and ultimately experience a sense of wholeness and healing. Keira has an eclectic style, drawing from a variety of modalities such as narrative therapy, Gottman method, inner child work, and somatic and mindfulness-based therapies. She is also trained in EMDR. She believes in building a strong therapeutic relationship and integrating the approaches that best suit her clients.
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Keira enjoys working with all ages 7 and older, as well as with couples and families. Common areas she works in include: trauma, neurodiversity, relational and communication issues, mental health, self-esteem, spirituality, and grief and loss.
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Keira is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $120 | In-Person: YES | Offers EMDR
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Have questions? Email Keira.
kim demarce patterson, BA (she/her) - associate counsellor
You are not alone. We all experience challenges and difficulties that impact our lives in unexpected ways. Through a holistic lens, we will explore these challenges, integrate culture, and celebrate unique strengths to improve overall well-being and mental clarity. My goal is to empower you to navigate life’s complexities with confidence and resilience while ensuring you feel valued and respected.
My approach is rooted in a warm, empathetic nature, and personalized counselling to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and inclusive space for all clients to openly explore their thoughts and emotions, and share their stories. With over 30 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families in the mental health field, I utilize a variety of therapies and strategies tailored to each client’s needs.
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I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Social Work and an Honours Child & Youth Counsellor Diploma. Currently, I am enhancing my skills and knowledge by completing a master’s degree in counselling psychology.
It is a privilege to reside in and support the peoples of the Treaty 7 Region of Southern Alberta, and the home of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. I am 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and I offer counselling sessions for children (10+), youth, and adults who reside in Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: NO
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Have questions? Email Kim.
malachi davis, MC (he/him) - registered provisional psychologist
Malachi is a registered provisional psychologist with a BA in psychology and an MA in counselling psychology. He has a background in working with children with over 10 years of experience in various child support roles. In these roles, Malachi has developed a passion for supporting people and creating trusting safe spaces. He has worked with various populations in a counselling and assessment setting and is enthused to continue.
Malachi takes a person-focused, strength-based approach to counselling. He believes the client is the expert of their experience and aims to collaborate with you to build a therapeutic environment to support your unique life. Building off of your strengths and skills and creating new ones. His areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress, interpersonal relationships, somatic work, and assessment.
Outside of counselling Malachi spends copious amounts of time with his family and friends, engaging in play, sports, and games any chance he gets. This interest in play finds its way into his counselling through the use of creative interventions such as drawing, playing cards, LEGO, and games, especially when working with child clients.
Malachi is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to clients of all ages who are residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $150 | In-Person: YES | Offers Assessments
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Have questions? Email Malachi.
mckenzie lukacs, MC (she/her) - registered provisional psychologist
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McKenzie firmly believes the therapeutic relationship is a partnership that learns and grows together. She aims to create a warm and safe(r) space that is focused on social justice, decolonizing, intersectionality, fat-liberation, unlearning normative values, and she is endlessly curious about new information and perspectives.
McKenzie is passionate about 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC advocacy, sexuality, kink, neurodiversity, size inclusivity, sports performance, relationships, and boundary setting. She uses various therapeutic modalities, such as narrative, systemic, humility, trauma-informed, solution-focused, somatic, and harm-reduction practices.
McKenzie is Queer, anti-diet, and has a background in high-performance sports. She is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7 and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $150 | In-Person: YES
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Have questions? Email McKenzie.
meghan reed, MACP (she/her) - registered provisional psychologist
Meghan is a Registered Provisional Psychologist working at Cultivate and holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. She is passionate about helping people of all neurotypes to understand themselves and believes in collaborating closely with her clients using a trauma-informed approach and strengths-based methods.
Meghan works with children, youth, and adults, and her areas of interest include neurodiversity, trauma, anxiety, depression, inner child healing, stress management, attachment and relationships, and self-esteem. She draws from a variety of modalities including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Meghan also enjoys supporting people to build emotional awareness to support emotional regulation and self-awareness.
Meghan has over 10 years of experience working in mental health-related fields, including over 6 years of experience working in home-based and classroom-based settings where she assisted students, young children, and their families with a variety of therapeutic needs. Through her experiences, she developed a passion for advocating for mental health initiatives in her community.
Meghan is passionate about helping people recognize their inner strengths and supporting people to develop skills that will help them thrive throughout their lives.
Meghan is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming, available to residents of Alberta and is NOT accepting new clients.
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Minimum Fee: $100 | In-Person: YES
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Have questions? Email Meghan.
natalie siu-mitton, MACP (she/her) - registered provisional psychologist & registered dietitian
Natalie has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Provisional Psychologist. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition and is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and Registered Dietitian.
Natalie has had the privilege of supporting clients from a variety of different backgrounds for over 15 years. She strives to create a safe, trauma-informed, non-judgmental, inclusive, affirming and collaborative environment for healing. Her integrative approach draws upon modalities such as Person-Centered Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy and EMDR.
Natalie provides counselling to youth (14+) and adults. Areas she is passionate about supporting others include biculturalism, life transitions, health psychology, chronic pain, neurodiversity, disordered eating, eating differences, intuitive eating, women’s health issues, trauma, grief and loss.
Natalie is culturally responsive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming, neurodiversity affirming, anti-diet and weight-inclusive.
She is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients across Treaty 6, 7, and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $220 / Dietician Services $150 | In-Person: YES | Offers EMDR
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Have questions? Email Natalie.
niki whitefield, MACP (she/her) - registered provisional psychologist
Life is a journey, with many bumps and unexpected detours along the way. Niki believes that people are the experts in their lives, possessing many strengths and resources that can be utilized in their journey. There are times in life that we may benefit from some navigation support - your journey does not need to be a solo mission! Working from this collaborative, strengths-based approach, she strives to help people increase intentionality, identify solutions, and develop mechanisms to facilitate the change that they desire. Niki is passionate about creating a safe therapeutic environment that is authentic, accepting, and supportive.
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Niki is trained in Animal Assisted Therapy and utilizes the expertise of her Facility Support Dog, Indra (see bio), in some of her sessions. Niki’s practice is rooted in family systems theory which emphasizes the important influence of patterned relationship experiences. She also utilizes cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectic behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and solution focused strategies in her practice.
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Niki has a master’s degree in counselling psychology and 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her expertise includes relationship conflict, mental illness, school related challenges, parenting difficulties, and neurodiversity. In addition to family and couples counselling, Niki works with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and other stressful life events.
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Niki is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and works with clients across Alberta. Virtual and in-person sessions are available.​
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Minimum Fee: $180 | In-Person: YES | Offers Assessments
Have questions? Email Niki.
olivia reverie, MC (she/her) - registered provisional psychologist
Olivia is a passionate human who centres herself on fostering a safe(r) space and practice for all 2SLGBTQIA+, BDSM/kinky, BIPOC, abilities, sex work, and HAES® humans and experiences.
This includes her roles in supporting community reintegration initiatives for persons with incarceration experiences, federal penitentiary support groups, non-profit organizations, early childhood education, and the public and private mental health sectors.
She engages in a holistic, humorous, and curious approach when helping others and focuses on how to reconnect individuals with their mind and body experiences from the past and in the present. Her focus entails collaboration, psycho-education, DBT, Narrative Therapy, ACT, EFT, Gottman Method, trauma-informed, harm reduction, and sex and pleasure positive based practices.
Olivia’s areas of interest include relational diversity (poly, open, ENM/CNM), sexuality, kink, 2SLGBTQIA+ concerns, neurodiversity (ADHD & Autism), assertive communication and boundary setting, life transitions, divorce/separation, addictions, and support for incarceration reintegration/criminal justice experiences. Her ongoing interests include diverse healing therapies, with certification of her foundational training in Psychedelic assisted Therapy (PaT) in 2022 and actively completing her advanced studies that will be integrated into her practice in the future.
She is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7, and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $100 / Couples $175 | In-Person: YES
Have questions? Email Olivia.
oluchi onwukwe, BHS (she/her) - counselling intern
Oluchi is a counselling intern and holistic health & wellness coach dedicated to transforming lives through empathetic and evidence-based practices. With a wealth of experience spanning roles as a youth and family counsellor, addiction support worker, and psychosocial rehabilitation worker, Oluchi has honed her skills in providing non-judgmental support and therapeutic interventions to diverse populations. Her commitment to empowering individuals impacted by mental health challenges, addiction, and homelessness is unwavering, as she integrates a holistic approach to health promotion and advocacy in all her endeavours.
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Oluchi is in the final stages of a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and holds a Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) and a diploma in Nursing/Midwifery. Certified as a Holistic Health & Wellness Coach and Master of Life Coach, Oluchi guides clients through goal setting, life purpose exploration, and behaviour change, while fostering a deep sense of empowerment and resilience. Her compassionate approach and proficiency in therapeutic techniques and crisis intervention make her an invaluable asset to her clients and the broader community.
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In her practice, Oluchi employs a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, SFBT, Psychoanalysis, DBT, Client-Centred Approach, EFT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Approaches, and Psychodynamic Techniques. Her areas of interest include Anxiety and Stress Management, Depression and Mood Disorders, Trauma Recovery and PTSD, Substance Use Disorders, Neurodiversity, Relationship and Family Dynamics, Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues, Self-esteem and Identity Development, Mindfulness and Wellness practice.
Her therapeutic approach integrates traditional psychotherapy with complementary practices such as mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and holistic lifestyle interventions, addressing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. Oluchi is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel valued, heard, respected, and understood. Her core values of empowerment and compassion guide her practice, as she believes in an individual's inherent resilience and capacity for growth. By fostering self-discovery, empowerment, and skill-building, she empowers clients to become active agents in their healing journey. Oluchi's deep sense of compassion and empathy, coupled with her commitment to cultural competence, ensures a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
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Oluchi is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming, culturally competent, and available to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $150 | In-Person: NO
Have questions? Email Oluchi.
rachel nasr, BA (she/her) - associate counsellor
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Rachel is a kind, empathetic, and dedicated associate counsellor wrapping up her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. With over four years of work experience in the field of mental health and early childhood education, she has supported clients with a wide range of concerns. Her work has deepened her passion for helping individuals overcome personal challenges, develop resilience, and improve their emotional well-being.
Rachel brings a compassionate approach to counselling, aiming to provide a supportive and safe environment where you can gain insights, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change to build your desired life. Rachel practices through an eclectic lens, meaning she draws from a range of therapeutic approaches— including person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy and humanistic methods—to create a flexible and holistic treatment plan tailored to the client's needs and desires.
Rachel is 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodivergent affirming. She is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients aged ten years and older across Treaty 6, 7, and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: NO
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Have questions? Email Rachel.
raelene denae, MC, RN (she/her) - associate counsellor
Raelene is an associate counsellor finishing up her master's degree in counselling and comes to Cultivate with over 17 years of experience working in healthcare. She is a registered nurse by background and a dedicated and compassionate counsellor. Her medical knowledge and experience working in emergency, psychiatry, naturopathic private practice, and community medicine allow her to bring a unique skill set and holistic approach to care. Raelene gets it, whether you are a healthcare provider, or have been a patient in the medical model for mental health or physical health issues, her experience will ensure that you receive the support and understanding you deserve.
She has a deep passion for helping individuals navigate their mental health and emotional well-being and brings a sense of humour and an empathetic perspective to her counselling practice. Whether you're facing challenges related to stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, trauma, grief, or simply seeking personal development and self-discovery, she is here to assist you on your journey. Her goal is to empower you with effective coping strategies, foster resilience, and help you build healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
Raelene is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and culturally sensitive. She is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new adult clients, across Treaties 6, 7, and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $150 | In-Person: YES
Have questions? Email Raelene.
ranee fallorin, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
Ranee holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree and a Bachelors degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. Ranee has worked in the social services field for 8 years with neurodivergent individuals and individuals from diverse backgrounds. She has experience working with educators, parents and children on effective behavior management strategies and is a strong advocate for inclusion by promoting the social adaption of settings and expectations to best fit the needs of the individual.
Ranee uses a holistic and collaborative approach in her practice that explores the client’s needs, strengths and values drawing from a variety of modalities including narrative, trauma-informed, solution focused, culture-infused, acceptance and commitment and dialectical behaviour therapy. Her counselling approach focuses on meeting clients where they’re at and acknowledges that they’re the expert in their life. Additionally, she has experience with various assessments and administering, scoring and interpreting neuropsychological, intelligence and personality assessments.
Ranee offers counselling sessions for children (10+), youth, and adults. She is interested in neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, ODD & FASD), behavior concerns, anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma, identity development, parenting support, self-esteem, and divorce/separation.
She is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7 and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $120 / Assessments $50 | In-Person: YES | Offers Assessments
Have questions? Email Ranee.
sacha gigliuk, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
Sacha is a graduate of the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree and has spent several years working with youth and their families as an elementary school teacher. Sacha’s passion for increasing access to mental health supports in her community is what pushed her to pivot and pursue a career as a counsellor.
Sacha works from a humanistic approach and believes that individuals are the experts on their own lives. She believes counselling should be safe and collaborative, and should provide an opportunity for clients to show up as their authentic selves. Sacha adopts a flexible, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to best address clients’ unique therapeutic goals. She draws from a variety of modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sacha’s areas of interest include neurodiversity, relationship and communication issues, stress management, identity exploration, and grief and loss.
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Sacha is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: NO
Have questions? Email Sacha.
samreen faraz, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
Samreen holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree in addition to previous degrees in Public Health and Neuroscience. With several years of experience working in health care and social justice settings, Samreen has developed a strong commitment to individuals and families affected by domestic violence and crisis situations. Samreen strongly believes in empowerment and is a passionate advocate for the BIPOC community.
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Samreen is truly invested in creating a collaborative and safe therapeutic space for her clients, where they can achieve personal growth and healing. Embracing a holistic viewpoint, she integrates psychoeducation and strength-based perspectives into her approach. With a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, Samreen is interested in working with individuals, couples, and families. She utilizes a range of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior therapy, Gottman method, and Mindfulness-based practices to best serve her clients.
Samreen is interested in neurodiversity assessments and has experience administering, scoring, and interpreting neuropsychological assessments with a focus on Autism and ADHD.
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Samreen offers counselling in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is affirming of 2SLGBTQ+ identities. She is currently accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7, and 8 boundaries, also known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: YES | Offers Assessments
Have questions? Email Samreen.
sebastian fox, MEd (he/him) - registered provisional psychologist
"The greatest illusion,” said the mole, “is that life should be perfect.”
Charlie Mackesy - The Boy, The Mole, the Fox, and the Horse
Sebastian is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) from Mount Royal University.
Sebastian is dedicated to helping you on your mental health and wellness journey, acknowledging that whatever has brought you to therapy is a valid and meaningful reason. By employing a humanistic, person-centred framework and fostering a strong therapeutic relationship, Sebastian strives to ensure you feel heard, validated, and accepted.
Recognizing the uniqueness of each individual's life, Sebastian uses flexibility and creativity to tailor each session to your specific needs. To best support you in achieving your therapeutic goals, Sebastian adopts an integrative therapeutic approach, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy techniques and frameworks. Through mindfulness and metaphors, ACT encourages acceptance of challenging emotions and emphasizes taking value-driven action, while CBT focuses on identifying and altering negative thought patterns to enhance emotional well-being and overall quality of life. Narrative Therapy aims to empower individuals by helping them reframe their life narratives, enabling them to detach from their problems and foster positive transformations, while Existential Therapy guides exploration of existence, meaning-making, and personal responsibility to encourage authentic living.
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Sebastian's areas of interest include working with LGBTQA2S+ individuals, allies, and those seeking to become allies; navigating trans-specific experiences and issues; exploring sexuality-related topics; addressing interpersonal challenges; and establishing healthy boundaries. Additionally, Sebastian is both Kink-Aware and Poly-Aware. Sebastian also works with clients on topics related to trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, stress, shame, and grief.
Masters Thesis: Accuracy of horse affect assessments: A Comparison of equine-assisted mental health professionals, non-equine-assisted mental health professionals, and laypeople.
Undergraduate Thesis: The effects of dog interactions in virtual reality for the purpose of stress reduction.
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Sebastian is accepting new clients.
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Minimum Fee: $150 | In-Person: BY REQUEST
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Have questions? Email Sebastian.
stephanie schoenberg, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
Stephanie holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Intercultural Studies and a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition. For the past 15+ years, Stephanie has worked in the social service sector supporting diverse individuals with a variety of needs. She has also spent time studying, volunteering, and working in various parts of the globe including Belize, Jamaica, Germany, China, and South Korea.
Stephanie works from a humanistic, person-centred, trauma-informed lens and takes a stance of collaboration, empathy, and non-judgement, meeting clients exactly where they are. She is passionate about helping people recognize their inner strength, resilience, and uniqueness in order to create uniquely meaningful lives.
Stephanie offers counselling sessions for adults aged 18+ who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, trauma, self-esteem struggles, grief and loss, relationship, career, spiritual and existential issues. Stephanie draws from a variety of modalities including Existential, Narrative, CBT, and ACT therapies along with Mindfulness, and Somatic-based treatments. She is also trained in and utilizes EMDR and clinical hypnosis in her practice.
Stephanie is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $120 | In-Person: YES | Offers EMDR
Have questions? Email Stephanie.
tiffany ross-fletcher, MACP (she/her) - associate counsellor
Tiffany is an associate counsellor with a strong background in community mental health, specializing in social justice and advocacy for vulnerable populations. She is finalizing her Master of Arts degree in counselling psychology at Yorkville University.
Tiffany has ten years of experience providing mental health support services, including harm reduction education, training, and peer support. She has been actively involved in harm reduction and sexual violence prevention initiatives, taking a leadership role in coordinating and facilitating peer support programs at festivals and nightlife venues across Western Canada, Germany, and Spain.
Guided by an intersectional, feminist, strength-based, and trauma-informed perspective, Tiffany's approach is rooted in creating a safe(r) and empowering therapeutic space. She embraces and affirms neurodiversity, ensuring a non-pathologizing environment for individuals with diverse cognitive profiles. Tiffany's commitment to inclusivity and non-judgmental support allows her to connect with individuals from many different walks of life. She is eager to collaborate with clients, helping them navigate their unique journeys toward healing, growth, and self-discovery.
Tiffany is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and is located on Treaty 7 territory in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) and is currently accepting new clients across Treaties 6, 7 and 8 boundaries known as Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $50 | In-Person: NO
Have questions? Email Tiffany.
veronica jackson, MC (she/her) - registered provisional psychologist
Veronica is a registered provisional psychologist at Cultivate with a BA in psychology and a Masters in counselling. Veronica began her counselling career as an intern at Cultivate and has continued practicing with a variety of clients through her first year of practice. Her work at Cultivate has included both assessment and counselling and has focused on client profiles of neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Through this work, sessions are typically focused on safety, coping, processing, and validation. Veronica acknowledges the strength and courage it takes for individuals to begin counselling and honours that in her practice.
Veronica takes a strengths-based approach with her clients and draws from various therapeutic modalities such as person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and narrative therapies. She believes that individuals receiving counselling are the experts in their experiences, and values the individuality of each person entering her practice. Veronica’s approach with her clients is non-judgemental, collaborative, responsive, and humorous. Her continued areas of interest include assessment, neurodiversity, trauma therapy, anxiety, depression, and attachment.
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Veronica is 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and available to residents of Alberta.
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Minimum Fee: $150 | In-Person: YES | Offers Assessments
Have questions? Email Veronica.