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I believe that life happens fast, and that every person carries their own personal experiences. I understand that reaching out for support can feel extremely vulnerable, and that it takes a lot of courage. In my experience, there can be a lot of shame and stigma surrounding asking other people for help when things aren’t going well.
I also believe that everyone has strengths, and the ability to create meaningful change in their own lives. I see my role, as a therapist, as someone who can help people see this in themselves and support them in finding ways to make these positive changes happen.
Please note that Cody can work with children aged 10 and up upon request.
Hello! Welcome to Insight Psychological! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist here at Insight. I work closely with my clinical supervisors to ensure you are receiving the best mental health care possible.
In my approach to therapy, I utilize a client-centred, strengths-based approach integrating evidence-based practices. I believe that every individual is unique, and therapy should be individualized to each person depending on their unique experiences and preferences. I also believe that every person has strengths, therefore I utilize a strengths-based approach, along with helping to empower my clients in our work together.
In my work with adolescents and adults, I integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Client Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which can be useful for trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and other conditions. In my work with younger children, I have completed Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Foundations of Play Therapy Training from which I am able to engage in therapeutic play during sessions.
As for my previous experience, I completed my counselling practicum at the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch, where I was working with adolescents and children who have experienced childhood sexual abuse trauma. Additionally, I have previously worked with CASA Mental Health with children and adolescents in the mental health system. Prior to that, I worked at McMan Youth Family and Community Services in partnership with Children Services, therefore I have unique experience working directly with children, adolescents, and young adults who have involvement with the child welfare system. Through my past work, I have gained valuable skills and experience around working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
I look forward to meeting you and working collaboratively to support you in reaching your goals.
What is your favourite quote?
“Let July be July. Let August be August. And let yourself just be even in the uncertainty. You don’t have to fix everything, you don’t have to solve everything, and you can still find peace and grow in the wild of changing things.” Morgan Harper Nichols
What do you do to keep your outlook optimistic?
I find so much joy in life doing the simple things: spending time in the outdoors, being with the people I love, and enjoying delicious food.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Foundational Training
Emotionally Focused Therapy (Attachment Science in Practice) Training
Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Green Stream Foundations of Play Therapy Training
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Level One Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training (TCI)
Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) Training
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training
Master of Counselling Psychology, Athabasca University
Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, Major in Family Studies, Minor in Child and Youth Studies
College of Alberta Psychologists
Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
Adolescent and Teen Issues, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Child & Youth Anxiety, Child & Youth Depression, Child & Youth Self Esteem Issues, Child & Youth Stress and Trauma, Children's Mental Health, Self-Harming, Depression
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Emotional Regulation, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Issues Related to Bullying, Self-Esteem Issues, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety Disorder, Suicidal Thoughts, Anorexia Nervosa, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Custody Access Issues, Death or Loss of a Pet, Impulsivity in Children, Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues, Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stress Management, Trauma
