Insight’s Psychological Therapists - Alisha Thacker

Alisha Thacker, Registered Provisional Psychologist,

My areas of specialty include highly sensitive personalities, anxiety, trauma, depression, family issues, and behavioural and developmental issues. I am also trained in parenting and psycho-educational assessments.

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More about Alisha Thacker

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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. I also specialize in dealing with Highly Sensitive Personalities and behavioural issues.

 

 

Qualifications

Bachelors of Psychology, Mount Royal University

M.A. Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University

 

 

Affiliations

Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

 

Certifications

The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques (workshop)

CSS Conference- Psychologists Insomnia Workshop

Highly Sensitive Personality

Suicide and Crisis Intervention (workshop)

 

Languages

    • English

My Areas of Specialty:

  • Adolescent & Teen Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Aspergers Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Childhood Development Issues
  • Children’s Mental Health
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Trauma

I can also help with these areas:

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety & Panic Disorders
  • Cognitive Disability
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Family Caregiver Stress
  • Family Issues
  • Grief and Loss
  • Issues Related to Bullying
  • Marriage and Relationship Concerns
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Parenting Issues & Support
  • Self Harming
  • Self-Esteem Issues
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Stress Management

My Treatment Approaches:

  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy

Assessment Services:

  • Assessments For Developmental Disabilities
  • Custody Access & Parental Assessments (PN7, PN8)
  • Gifted / Intellectually Advanced Assessments
  • Intelligence, Psycho-educational and Memory Assessments
  • Personality and Behavioural Assessments