WELCOME TO MY STORY
I'm here to walk alongside you
Hi, I'm Cara. I am a mother to three handsome, busy and rambunctious little boys; so I am in the trenches with you dear moms. I grew up in Sylvan Lake, and graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Education degree. I taught and counselled children and youth (K-12) for 10 years in the Red Deer public school system. During this time I got my Masters in Psychology & Counselling.
I have my own journey through motherhood that has been tough, overwhelming and at times very isolating. This season in my life created the passion and deep caring I feel for mothers as they too adjust during motherhood. It has led me here with you. I can relate to many new and seasoned moms out there. Sometimes we need help to crawl out of a dark space, and I would be honoured to help you reframe your story.
I also have a passion for helping families. My experience in the school system has given a great understanding for children and teens. I believe that a deeper healing happens when the family unit is involved in the process of therapy.
My Training & Experience
Postpartum Action Institute Graduate - Santa Barbara, California
Somatic Experiencing level 1 - Peter Levine Institute
Accelerated Resolution Therapy - ART, Calgary
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy TEAM intensive Training - David Burns
Attachment, Mind and Brain Training - Daniel Siegel, MD
Healing After Birth Trauma Training
Children and Youth Counselling - RDPSD
Suicide Intervention - Assist Training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
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About The Clinic
Our quiet and peaceful clinic is located downtown Red Deer across from City Hall on Ross Street.
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It is an intimate space with coffee and tea and a place to ground when you walk in.
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Please remember to bring change for parking and to allow time to walk to the park to integrate after your session if you feel called to.
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