Strengthening Alberta’s Men and Boys

Meet Todd

REGISTERED clinical counsellor:  TEEN & Men's COUNSELLING

 

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I’m not your typical therapist.  I skip the formal, detached approach you might expect from a typical therapy session. I come from rural Alberta, I drive a Dodge Ram, and I’ve spent my life working with my hands and exploring the outdoors. Whether I’m rock climbing or in my workshop making archery bows and leather gear, I value grit and getting real results.

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I’ve walked the path. My path to psychology wasn't a straight line. I’ve worked in the trades and travelled a lot. I played college basketball and trained as a mountain guide, so I know the intensity of high-performance environments. But I’ve also seen the other side—I’ve personally struggled with video game addiction and the anxiety that follows it. Even while I was ranked #1 in the world at two different games as a teen, I was learning how easy it is for the digital world to pull you away from real-life goals.

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I have a knack for finding common ground with almost anyone. I’ve found that the best work happens when we talk person-to-person; if the conversation doesn't feel genuine, it’s hard to make the kind of shifts that actually stick. Today, as a husband and a father to three kids, I understand the actual, daily pressure of balancing your own growth with the people who depend on you.

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At the end of the day, I’m just a guy who’s spent a lot of time figuring out how to navigate the messy parts of life. If you’re interested in something less formal and just want to get to work on the things that matter to you, let’s talk. We’ll find the common ground, have a few laughs, and figure out the path forward together.

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My Approach

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Experience & Credentials

While our sessions will feel down-to-earth, my work is backed by over 9 years of experience in the mental health field.

Certifications:​

• Trauma-Informed Care

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — Beck Institute

• Motivational Interviewing — PsychWire

• Cognitive Processing Therapy — Medical University of South Carolina

• Hypnosis Training — Alberta Hypnosis Society

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Modalities:

• CBT

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

• SuperHero Therapy

• Rock Climbing Therapy

• Hypnosis

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Outside the Office

When I’m not in a session, you’ll probably find me on a rock face, in my workshop working with leather, or gaming. I understand the lifestyle of rural Alberta and the unique pressures of the trades because I live it too.

I look forward to meeting you!