More About Alisha Thacker

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and read through my profile. The information on this page will give you a better understanding of my therapeutic approach, areas of interest, and specialties.

I understand that no single approach works for all individuals. I work with my clients to discover their unique needs and tailor my therapeutic approach to help support their journey. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques from multiple theoretical backgrounds with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also specialize in dealing with highly sensitive personalities and behavioural issues.

A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS

Alisha, what is your favourite quote?

“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever.”-Walt Disney

What do you do to keep your outlook optimistic?

Trying to keep an optimistic outlook all the time can be challenging, but there are things that I do to help myself remain optimistic. One thing that I do, is try and focus on the positives. Although not every day is going to be a great day, it is still important to find at least one thing that went right or one thing that you can feel good about. For me, it can be about focusing on how happy I feel when I get to see my dog after a day of work, how great this cup of tea I made for myself is and/or acknowledging all the wonderful and supportive people that I have in my life.

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University

Bachelors of Psychology, Mount Royal University

Affiliations

College of Alberta Psychologist (CAP)

Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA)

Certifications

ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Little Cub: Preventing Suicide in Indigeous Children

Green Stream: Foundations in Play Therapy

Yellow Stream: Certificate in Sandplay with Special Populations

Languages

• English

I specialize in:

Anxiety & Depression

• Anxiety
• Depression

Developmental Disorders

• Childhood Development Issues

Mental Health Disorders

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults

Thrive (Child & Youth)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children
• Behavioural Issues
• Child & Youth Anxiety
• Child & Youth Depression
• Childhood Development Issues
• Children's Mental Health

I have experience in:

• Child & Youth Self Esteem Issues
• Child & Youth Stress and Trauma
• Children & Youth 10 to 12 Years
• Children 3 to 5 Years
• Children 6 to 9 Years
• Grief and Loss
• Insomnia
• Issues Related to Bullying
• Parenting Issues & Support
• Self-Esteem Issues
• Self-Harming
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Stress Management
• Trauma

My treatment approaches:

• Behavioural Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Person Centered Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy

Assessment services:

• Behavioural Assessment
• Intellectually Advanced Assessment
• Personality & Behaviour Assessments
• Psychoeducational Assessment