Registered Psychologist with Foothills Counselling Psychology.

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Dr. Bonnie J Sullivan is a Registered Psychologist and a PhD graduate from Palo Alto University in California. She is trained in providing multiple methods of treatment, including traditional and non-traditional therapeutic modalities. In response to the unique needs of the individual, she utilizes her experience to offer Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy techniques, Psychodynamic Therapy (the deeper meaning and understanding of the effect of patterns and history on current life), Humanistic and Feminist style, Embodied Awareness, EMDR, and other mind-body techniques.

As a Wholistic Psychotherapist, she incorporates all of the techniques she has learned to guide you in the connection of mind, body, heart, and spirit. By utilizing all four of these aspects of the human experience, you are more able to overcome obstacles and challenges in your life and thrive. She is known for her insightful and empowering therapeutic style.

Dr. Sullivan has provided therapy to adult individuals, couples, and groups since 1998 in a variety of treatment settings, including private practice, mental health clinics, outpatient and inpatient facilities, community service centres, a specialty program for people accused of sexual abuses, a skilled nursing facility for the elderly, Inner Solutions, Inc., the Operational Stress Injury clinic for veterans, veteran’s hospitals, and the National Center for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Menlo Park, California.

Dr. Sullivan specializes in the treatment of trauma and trauma-related difficulties, such as childhood trauma, violent relationships, motor-vehicle and other accidents, depression, anxiety, and sleep. She works with people healing from personal physical and sexual abuse, as well as veterans recovering from military-related trauma. She works with people going through various transitions in their lives: leaving home, entering or leaving university, marriage, becoming parents, questioning whether to stay in a marriage or leave it, children leaving home, and retirement are a few examples of the most common transitions. Her goal is to help you develop a sense of your own personal power and identity as you navigate transitions and improve relationships in your life. Dr. Bonnie works with people to translate ideas into action, so that you can create a life that is everything you dreamed it could be.

Dr. Bonnie strives to be your teacher, your guide, and your cheerleader. Sometimes she is the expert with the knowledge and experience, and other times she offers a listening ear to support you in your painful moments. At all times, she is here entirely for you and always by your side.

Dr. Bonnie J Sullivan is a Registered Psychologist and a PhD graduate from Palo Alto University i... Read More

Michelle was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She completed her Master’s of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary and is a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists as well as a member of the Psychological Association of Alberta.

Michelle’s approach to therapy is similar to her philosophy of working with horses. When things are not working well, we often need to look at ourselves and change our behaviour or approach to see the desired change. Therapy like riding horses is a process of continual learning that increases awareness, allowing us to observe our behaviours and thoughts more closely to understand how these may impact our lives.

Before becoming a psychologist, Michelle worked as a teacher for the Calgary Board of Education and various rural school divisions in southern Alberta. Working as a teacher allowed Michelle to gain insight into the diversity of students requiring support in our education system. She has dedicated her life to improving the lives of children by advocating for inclusion and building the capacity of teachers and administrators in their understanding of mental health and universal design in education.

Michelle specializes in completing psycho-educational assessments for school-aged children and has experience treating Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and Trauma. In addition to this Michelle can complete mental health, ADHD and capacity assessments (PDD/AISH) for adults.

Relevant Training

• Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary. • Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta. • Essentials of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy –Beck Institute • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Anxiety and Depression - Beck Institute • Accelerated Resolution Therapy - Rosenzweig Center for Rapid Recovery • The Neuropsychology of Mathematics: Taking the mystery out of math learning • Educational and Mental Health Resilience for Student with Mild Cognitive Disabilities: Translating Research into Practice • Advanced training in Supporting Individuals Through Valued Attachments (SIVA) • Living Well Together Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training Registration/ Membership

• College of Alberta Psychologists (Registered # 6897) • Psychologists Association of Alberta • Alberta Teacher’s Association (Certified Teacher – 294031U)

Michelle was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She completed her Master’s of Education in Scho... Read More