Meet Karin:

Therapist, Educator, Speaker

Karin is an experienced therapist and educator and has worked with clients across the lifespan. Her practice has included supporting children, teens, families, adults and couples. Karin uses a trauma-informed approach and is passionate about helping clients develop self-understanding, connecting with others, and creating wellness. She strongly believes in allowing clients to understand their values, needs, and goals so that they can determine their own path in life. Karin was raised in the County of Lacombe and has lived and worked professionally throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. She is excited to be back home in Central Alberta. She holds a masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and a Bachelor of Education (Honors) from the University of Alberta. She is currently a Certified Canadian Counsellor and is a member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychology Association.

Karin is an avid horsewoman and an artist. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her partner, family, and walk her dog, Indie.

Areas of Expertise and Training include:

  • Trauma Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

  • Positive Psychology

  • Mindfulness and Meditation

  • Therapeutic Play

  • Parenting

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy

  • Attachment in Relationships

  • Gottman Couples Therapy

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Family Systems Therapy

  • Expressive Arts Therapy

    Karin has had extensive experience working with children and uses therapeutic play to assist them in healing. She can also support parents in their challenges with raising children, and understand how to break negative generational cycles in families. Karin is also trained in Community Trauma Based Support and Non-Violence Crisis Intervention.

My experience working with Karin has been wonderful. Karin treats all clients with dignity, respect, and care. She is highly adaptable and knowledgeable in a variety of practice areas including trauma relationships, and challenges across the lifespan. Karin’s approach feels tailor-fitted to the needs of whomever she is working with.

Arielle, MSW