Therapists in Saskatchewan
Kasey Mahnic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Regina, SK S4S
Kasey is Saskatchewans first Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider which is a neurodiversity affirming play therapy framework.
Kasey is passionate about providing therapy that is trauma-informed, strengths based, anti-oppressive and neuroaffirming, with a focus on creating a therapeutic relationship that is built on safety, acceptance, and adaptability - with some humour and fun sprinkled in! Kasey believes that therapy should be accessible to all, and that every single person can benefit from a therapeutic connection where they feel empowered, affirmed, and supported. If you’re interested in beginning your counselling journey with Kasey, please book online through pathwayslearning.ca/counselling. If you are unable to book online, please email!
Kasey is Saskatchewans first Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider which is a neurodiversity affirming play therapy framework.
Kasey is passionate about providing therapy that is trauma-informed, strengths based, anti-oppressive and neuroaffirming, with a focus on creating a therapeutic relationship that is built on safety, acceptance, and adaptability - with some humour and fun sprinkled in! Kasey believes that therapy should be accessible to all, and that every single person can benefit from a therapeutic connection where they feel empowered, affirmed, and supported. If you’re interested in beginning your counselling journey with Kasey, please book online through pathwayslearning.ca/counselling. If you are unable to book online, please email!
Moose Jaw Psychology Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moose Jaw, SK S6J
Our therapists can help you through difficult experiences and offer you treatments (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, etc.
Do you feel burnt out and unfulfilled? Are you wanting to feel good and have more ease in your life? Are you a parent worried about your child who may be experiencing challenges? Are you wanting to be more present with your family? Moose Jaw Psychology Services is a private practice that offers evidence based psychological therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. All services are offered by registered mental health professionals in a supportive, and confidential environment.
Our therapists can help you through difficult experiences and offer you treatments (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, etc.
Do you feel burnt out and unfulfilled? Are you wanting to feel good and have more ease in your life? Are you a parent worried about your child who may be experiencing challenges? Are you wanting to be more present with your family? Moose Jaw Psychology Services is a private practice that offers evidence based psychological therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. All services are offered by registered mental health professionals in a supportive, and confidential environment.
Corrine McArthur Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, TPP
Verified Verified
Yorkton, SK S3N
I utilize Child Centered Play Based therapy to help children and their families heal from the traumas of interpersonal violence.
I work through a trauma informed lens with a client centered approach. I have several years of experience working with children, families and individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma and disruption in their family dynamics. I am a Therapeutic Play Practitioner (T.P.P.) and I have also studied Trauma informed play based therapy to help children and their families heal from a traumatic experience. My office/play room is a safe place for children and youth to express and process their difficult emotions. I have extensive experience working with a diverse population from diverse racial backgrounds.
I utilize Child Centered Play Based therapy to help children and their families heal from the traumas of interpersonal violence.
I work through a trauma informed lens with a client centered approach. I have several years of experience working with children, families and individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma and disruption in their family dynamics. I am a Therapeutic Play Practitioner (T.P.P.) and I have also studied Trauma informed play based therapy to help children and their families heal from a traumatic experience. My office/play room is a safe place for children and youth to express and process their difficult emotions. I have extensive experience working with a diverse population from diverse racial backgrounds.
Kelsey Doell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Saskatoon, SK S7K
I work primarily with children ages four and up through play therapy. Because we cannot expect young children to sit down and discuss their problems and feelings like adults do, allowing a child to express themselves through play is very effective. This builds on the way children naturally communicate - through play! Play also creates a safe place for children to express something that they find troubling. This means that very difficult topics can be worked through in a playful or metaphorical way which is age appropriate for the child. I completed my play therapy training through the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute.
I work primarily with children ages four and up through play therapy. Because we cannot expect young children to sit down and discuss their problems and feelings like adults do, allowing a child to express themselves through play is very effective. This builds on the way children naturally communicate - through play! Play also creates a safe place for children to express something that they find troubling. This means that very difficult topics can be worked through in a playful or metaphorical way which is age appropriate for the child. I completed my play therapy training through the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute.
Evolve Counselling & Wellness
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7K
Evolve offers, but is not limited to, the following modalities: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), accelerated resolution therapy (ART), play therapy, expressive arts, polyvagal therapy, somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and compassionate inquiry.
At Evolve Counselling & Wellness we provide a safe and welcoming environment to help individuals of all ages and demographics work through a variety of life challenges. Each counsellor at Evolves comes with great experience and desire to provide compassionate and quality care to our clients. Everyone at Evolve aims to meet people where they are at in their mental health and wellness journey. Our knowledgeable counsellors offer an assortment of therapy techniques to meet the unique needs of our clients. All clinicians are client centered and utilizes a trauma-informed care approach with everyone.
Evolve offers, but is not limited to, the following modalities: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), accelerated resolution therapy (ART), play therapy, expressive arts, polyvagal therapy, somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and compassionate inquiry.
At Evolve Counselling & Wellness we provide a safe and welcoming environment to help individuals of all ages and demographics work through a variety of life challenges. Each counsellor at Evolves comes with great experience and desire to provide compassionate and quality care to our clients. Everyone at Evolve aims to meet people where they are at in their mental health and wellness journey. Our knowledgeable counsellors offer an assortment of therapy techniques to meet the unique needs of our clients. All clinicians are client centered and utilizes a trauma-informed care approach with everyone.
Paula Kessler Professional Counselling Services
Counsellor, BA, BSW, RSW, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7S
My experience includes play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy.
You are the expert in your life and have the strength and resilience necessary to create your preferred future. I am particularly interested in stress management, anxiety, and small or big trauma that happen along the way. My work with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is beneficial for a wide range of ages and presenting concerns. I also have advanced training in play therapy, which is based on developmental principles. It is a process where the child chooses objects, symbols, or types of play to express their concerns and work through particular problems.
My experience includes play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), narrative therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy.
You are the expert in your life and have the strength and resilience necessary to create your preferred future. I am particularly interested in stress management, anxiety, and small or big trauma that happen along the way. My work with eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is beneficial for a wide range of ages and presenting concerns. I also have advanced training in play therapy, which is based on developmental principles. It is a process where the child chooses objects, symbols, or types of play to express their concerns and work through particular problems.
Bright Side Play Therapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, ECD2
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Langham, SK S0K
Play therapy requires accredited training recognized by the Canadian Association of Play Therapy.
Are you concerned about your child? Do they struggle talking about things? You have come to the right place. My name is Rhonda Stimpson and I am a Registered Social Worker working exclusively with children in the world of Play Therapy. Children experience difficulties in their lives but are often too young to work through those feelings with traditional talk therapy. Sometimes those difficulties can look like behavior problems, trouble at school and with friends or sleep problems. Often all it takes is an opportunity to express those feelings and emotions with a trained therapist.
Play therapy requires accredited training recognized by the Canadian Association of Play Therapy.
Are you concerned about your child? Do they struggle talking about things? You have come to the right place. My name is Rhonda Stimpson and I am a Registered Social Worker working exclusively with children in the world of Play Therapy. Children experience difficulties in their lives but are often too young to work through those feelings with traditional talk therapy. Sometimes those difficulties can look like behavior problems, trouble at school and with friends or sleep problems. Often all it takes is an opportunity to express those feelings and emotions with a trained therapist.
Katrina Southernwood
Registered Social Worker, MISW, RSW
Verified Verified
Regina, SK S4R
I am focused on cognitive and dialectic behaviour therapies, as well as play therapy and EMDR.
Having walked the journey myself, I am aware of how difficult the process of change can be. That's why I walk the journey with you. I meet you where you are, and collaboratively we decide what your journey to heal is. I am always excited to work with clients who know that they need to make changes to better their lives, even if they don't fully understand what those changes are. I bring in not only my formal education, but there is also room in my practice for your culture, spirituality, and anything else you need or want to use to help them on this journey of change.
I am focused on cognitive and dialectic behaviour therapies, as well as play therapy and EMDR.
Having walked the journey myself, I am aware of how difficult the process of change can be. That's why I walk the journey with you. I meet you where you are, and collaboratively we decide what your journey to heal is. I am always excited to work with clients who know that they need to make changes to better their lives, even if they don't fully understand what those changes are. I bring in not only my formal education, but there is also room in my practice for your culture, spirituality, and anything else you need or want to use to help them on this journey of change.
Zach Wall
Counsellor, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7H
I offer play-based therapy for adolescents, teens, and young adults.
Are you or your child/teen struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioural issues, bed-wetting, childhood trauma, separated parents, addictions, relationships, aggression, faith, or academics? Treehouse Child and Youth Counselling is here to support you. My name is Zach and I have over 10 years of experience working with children and youth at summer camps and local non-profit organizations. Through this, I have developed a passion for supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the often-tumultuous journeys of adolescence and emerging adulthood.
I offer play-based therapy for adolescents, teens, and young adults.
Are you or your child/teen struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioural issues, bed-wetting, childhood trauma, separated parents, addictions, relationships, aggression, faith, or academics? Treehouse Child and Youth Counselling is here to support you. My name is Zach and I have over 10 years of experience working with children and youth at summer camps and local non-profit organizations. Through this, I have developed a passion for supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the often-tumultuous journeys of adolescence and emerging adulthood.
Oksana Zbitniff
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7L
I work from a play-based, CBT, person-centred, strength-based and trauma-informed care approach.
Does your child or teenager need someone to talk to? Are you looking for someone who can best support them with various things going on in their life? I am here to help and be another support in your child or teen's life.
I work from a play-based, CBT, person-centred, strength-based and trauma-informed care approach.
Does your child or teenager need someone to talk to? Are you looking for someone who can best support them with various things going on in their life? I am here to help and be another support in your child or teen's life.
Ashlyn Higgs - Mosaic Movement And Expressions
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, EMF
Verified Verified
Regina, SK S4T
Humour, play, and curiosity are also greatly valued elements in the therapeutic process.
Many of us feel like we are stuck in a certain way of life, stuck in our bodies or minds, in our thoughts, our reactions, stuck in relationships, victim to our pasts and our traumas. Many of us have forgotten who we are, what we love, who we love, and struggle under the weight of the human experience. My goal is to help you achieve whatever it is that you want in the face of your trials and tribulations. It is a sacred responsibility to support another human in their quest. We will journey your path together, taking the time to integrate your parts, resulting in a deeper connection to yourself, your loved ones, and your environment.
Humour, play, and curiosity are also greatly valued elements in the therapeutic process.
Many of us feel like we are stuck in a certain way of life, stuck in our bodies or minds, in our thoughts, our reactions, stuck in relationships, victim to our pasts and our traumas. Many of us have forgotten who we are, what we love, who we love, and struggle under the weight of the human experience. My goal is to help you achieve whatever it is that you want in the face of your trials and tribulations. It is a sacred responsibility to support another human in their quest. We will journey your path together, taking the time to integrate your parts, resulting in a deeper connection to yourself, your loved ones, and your environment.
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Darcie Olson
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7H
I am passionate about helping individuals and families to experience life to the fullest by finding a path that moves from enduring life, to thriving in it. I believe the core of the therapeutic relationship is autonomy and partnership. Wherever you are at, I will meet you there. I have experience working with children, youth, adults, caregivers, and families in a variety of roles/settings. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions including CBT, motivational interviewing, SFT, family systems theory, play-based approached, and narrative therapy. My practice is trauma informed, person-centered, and mindfulness based.
I am passionate about helping individuals and families to experience life to the fullest by finding a path that moves from enduring life, to thriving in it. I believe the core of the therapeutic relationship is autonomy and partnership. Wherever you are at, I will meet you there. I have experience working with children, youth, adults, caregivers, and families in a variety of roles/settings. I use a variety of therapeutic interventions including CBT, motivational interviewing, SFT, family systems theory, play-based approached, and narrative therapy. My practice is trauma informed, person-centered, and mindfulness based.
Sarah Siemens
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saskatoon, SK S7H
I use play and art therapy techniques, allowing you to express yourself when words aren’t enough.
It's an honor to come alongside you as you work towards growth and healing. My goal is to provide a safe and accepting environment to process difficult experiences and relational distress. I see counselling as a collaborative and sacred process. With empathy and compassion, I want to support you as you invest in self-discovery and emotional awareness. As a counsellor, I enjoy working with children/youth, adults, couples, and families. My areas of interest include neurodiversity, trauma, family systems, and grief/loss.
I use play and art therapy techniques, allowing you to express yourself when words aren’t enough.
It's an honor to come alongside you as you work towards growth and healing. My goal is to provide a safe and accepting environment to process difficult experiences and relational distress. I see counselling as a collaborative and sacred process. With empathy and compassion, I want to support you as you invest in self-discovery and emotional awareness. As a counsellor, I enjoy working with children/youth, adults, couples, and families. My areas of interest include neurodiversity, trauma, family systems, and grief/loss.
Tiara Hogberg
Registered Social Worker, BSW, BA Psyc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Regina, SK S4S
I utilize play, art therapy, CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness and somatic practices.
I am passionate about assisting individuals in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving their communication and reaching their counselling goals. My theoretical orientation is integrative, multicultural, and client centered, with an emphasis on a strength based and trauma informed practice. I feel privileged to assist clients in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving their communication and reaching their counselling goals. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are seeking to achieve.
I utilize play, art therapy, CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness and somatic practices.
I am passionate about assisting individuals in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving their communication and reaching their counselling goals. My theoretical orientation is integrative, multicultural, and client centered, with an emphasis on a strength based and trauma informed practice. I feel privileged to assist clients in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving their communication and reaching their counselling goals. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are seeking to achieve.
Nicole Yawney
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Regina, SK S4X (Online Only)
I embrace play, laughing, and healing.
Bringing virtual mental health care to you across Saskatchewan and Ontario. I specialize in working with Indigenous populations. I work with all ages, children, youth, adults and residential school survivors. I work from a wholistic lens with a philosophy of belonging, being and doing.
I embrace play, laughing, and healing.
Bringing virtual mental health care to you across Saskatchewan and Ontario. I specialize in working with Indigenous populations. I work with all ages, children, youth, adults and residential school survivors. I work from a wholistic lens with a philosophy of belonging, being and doing.
Cayle Fiala
Counsellor, CCC, MEd, PSY, BEd
Verified Verified
Davidson, SK S0G
My therapeutic practice is grounded in Humanistic Psychology, valuing the whole person and their lived experiences. I create a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment to unpack thoughts and behaviour surrounding your personal worth and identity. Our work together is collaborative and extends along a path individualized to your goals and motives for therapy. I utilize therapeutic exercises that assist in (re)connecting to the wisdom of your body, establishing a framework that is driven by your intention for therapy, helping you visualize and secure a humbling and satisfying life style.
My therapeutic practice is grounded in Humanistic Psychology, valuing the whole person and their lived experiences. I create a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment to unpack thoughts and behaviour surrounding your personal worth and identity. Our work together is collaborative and extends along a path individualized to your goals and motives for therapy. I utilize therapeutic exercises that assist in (re)connecting to the wisdom of your body, establishing a framework that is driven by your intention for therapy, helping you visualize and secure a humbling and satisfying life style.
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Martensville, SK S0K (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Christine Gatzke
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCPCP-r, RPsych, 2570p, AB
Verified Verified
Saskatoon, SK S7K
What keeps us feeling like we are in limbo/stuck? Unresolved issues and traumas can keep us feeling and/or thinking that we are not progressing as we'd like, resulting in many feelings of being overwhelmed, burned out, and experiencing physical/emotional pains. Over 18 years of clinical experience, I can help you to discover and identify the core issues/patterns/beliefs, while inspiring hope and courage while you walk a more integrated path living life with more joy and abundance; with feelings of rejuvenation and release; and with an expanded self-awareness, emotional balance, and clearer thinking.
What keeps us feeling like we are in limbo/stuck? Unresolved issues and traumas can keep us feeling and/or thinking that we are not progressing as we'd like, resulting in many feelings of being overwhelmed, burned out, and experiencing physical/emotional pains. Over 18 years of clinical experience, I can help you to discover and identify the core issues/patterns/beliefs, while inspiring hope and courage while you walk a more integrated path living life with more joy and abundance; with feelings of rejuvenation and release; and with an expanded self-awareness, emotional balance, and clearer thinking.
Vandana D'Sena
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Regina, SK S4P
NEW: Autism Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults with minimum wait time. I am currently doing my doctorate in psychology and provide counselling and assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults. Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) licences me to assess and diagnose Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual disability, mood disorders, PTSD, and anxiety disorders.
NEW: Autism Assessments for children, adolescents, and adults with minimum wait time. I am currently doing my doctorate in psychology and provide counselling and assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults. Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) licences me to assess and diagnose Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual disability, mood disorders, PTSD, and anxiety disorders.
Chelsey Gareau
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MAMFT
Verified Verified
Saskatoon, SK S7K
Pain, heartache and suffering is not something anyone anticipates experiencing. When it comes out of no-where it may seem too unbearable to handle. Individuals may suppress what they are feeling, behave in ways they never thought they would, and/or experience secondary symptoms that mask what is truly going on! Whether it is the initial pain you are experiencing and/or years of wear and tear, please know that there is help available to you! I would be honoured to help you make sense of your experiences and take back control.
Pain, heartache and suffering is not something anyone anticipates experiencing. When it comes out of no-where it may seem too unbearable to handle. Individuals may suppress what they are feeling, behave in ways they never thought they would, and/or experience secondary symptoms that mask what is truly going on! Whether it is the initial pain you are experiencing and/or years of wear and tear, please know that there is help available to you! I would be honoured to help you make sense of your experiences and take back control.
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Play Therapy Counsellors
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.