EMDR Certified Therapist
Gavalia Counselling Services
Hello! I am a dedicated Registered Social Worker and therapist who has a passion for supporting children and families. As a parent, it is so hard to see your child struggling, and I know you want to do everything possible to help your child. I want to support and help you, whether your child is experiencing anxiety, phobias, ADHD symptoms, anger/aggression, or any other difficulties self-regulating. I believe in your child’s resiliency and your family’s ability to heal from experiences you have been through and challenges you face. I want to help you understand what is driving your child’s struggles. I love to work with parents and caregivers, incorporating them into therapy and helping them to support their child to manage big feelings and behaviors. I help parents navigate through the complexities of parenting while providing compassion, respect, and positive regard in a non-judgmental manner.
I have a special interest in neurodivergence and practice from a neurodiversity affirming framework. I am certified in AutPlay Therapy, a therapy designed specifically for children and adolescents who are neurodivergent, and provide EMDR integrated AutPlay Therapy.
Lastly, I focus on working with infants, children, and adolescents who have experienced trauma and complex trauma. I have a special interest in working with attachment and dissociative processes including children and adolescents who are living with dissociative identities, also known as dissociative identity disorder (although I disagree that it is a ‘disorder’!). I am committed to continued learning and am currently completing play therapy training for certification with the Canadian Association of Play Therapy. I receive regular supervision from a Certified Play Therapist Supervisor (CPT-S). In addition, I am an EMDR Child Specialist and provide EMDR integrated play therapy. I have regularly take advanced EMDR and other trainings so I can best support you and your child. Please connect with me if you have any questions. I would be happy to answer! Claire
#136 363 Sioux Road , Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, T8A 4W7
Phone: (587) 4169623
Email: claire@gavaliacounsellingservices.com
Population Served:
Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages:
How EMDR is Offered:
Both online and in-person
Areas of Expertise:
Attachment Focussed
Birth Trauma
C-PTSD
Dissociation
PTSD
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse