Parenting Therapists in Lumsden, SK
Lisa obtained a Degree in Social Work (BSW) from the University of Regina in 2002 and is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW). She also holds a Degree in Physical Activity Studies (BPAS) which was granted from the University of Regina in 1993. Lisa has worked as a Registered Social Worker with children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years and prior to that worked with people with disabilities for 10 years. Lisa is continually learning and growing in therapeutic modalities.
Lisa obtained a Degree in Social Work (BSW) from the University of Regina in 2002 and is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW). She also holds a Degree in Physical Activity Studies (BPAS) which was granted from the University of Regina in 1993. Lisa has worked as a Registered Social Worker with children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years and prior to that worked with people with disabilities for 10 years. Lisa is continually learning and growing in therapeutic modalities.
The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one, but you're here, and that's a great start. Whether your goal is to address anxiety or depression, process trauma, or just to feel supported, then you are in the right place. I provide both individual and couples therapy. Together we can explore your goals, create a plan that sounds like a fit for you, and work together to make it happen.
The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one, but you're here, and that's a great start. Whether your goal is to address anxiety or depression, process trauma, or just to feel supported, then you are in the right place. I provide both individual and couples therapy. Together we can explore your goals, create a plan that sounds like a fit for you, and work together to make it happen.
For child and youth clients, the initial appointment is with parents only.
Our Mission: We are here to support you or the child you are concerned about. Our goal in providing services is to help clients find a balance between learning to cope with the elements that cause stress and encouraging the elements that bring joy through therapy and assessment.
For child and youth clients, the initial appointment is with parents only.
Our Mission: We are here to support you or the child you are concerned about. Our goal in providing services is to help clients find a balance between learning to cope with the elements that cause stress and encouraging the elements that bring joy through therapy and assessment.
I currently welcome adult clients and couples, as well as children and adolescents ages 10 and up. I am dedicated to honouring each individual's unique identity, dignity, and integrity. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion and a direct yet non-judgmental attitude, fostering emotional safety and personal growth. Through a strong therapeutic alliance, I offer responsive, insightful, and skilled support, tailoring methods to each client’s unique needs. I aim to equip clients with skills and knowledge to spark positive transformations that improve their well-being.
I currently welcome adult clients and couples, as well as children and adolescents ages 10 and up. I am dedicated to honouring each individual's unique identity, dignity, and integrity. My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion and a direct yet non-judgmental attitude, fostering emotional safety and personal growth. Through a strong therapeutic alliance, I offer responsive, insightful, and skilled support, tailoring methods to each client’s unique needs. I aim to equip clients with skills and knowledge to spark positive transformations that improve their well-being.
If this is your first time searching for a therapist, congratulations on taking this important step toward your well-being. I understand that finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but my priority is to ensure you feel comfortable from your very first visit.
My approach is rooted in authentic connection—I believe in showing up as my genuine self to create a welcoming and safe environment where you can be yourself. I value loyalty, commitment, and honesty, and I work from a client-centred, solution-focused perspective. We begin where you are and move forward with strategies that resonate with you.
If this is your first time searching for a therapist, congratulations on taking this important step toward your well-being. I understand that finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but my priority is to ensure you feel comfortable from your very first visit.
My approach is rooted in authentic connection—I believe in showing up as my genuine self to create a welcoming and safe environment where you can be yourself. I value loyalty, commitment, and honesty, and I work from a client-centred, solution-focused perspective. We begin where you are and move forward with strategies that resonate with you.
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Everyone has times they feel distressed; overwhelmed; or, stuck. Where they need support and an outside perspective. It takes strength and courage to reach out for that support. I have experience working with a large variety of issues; and with a wide demographic of people. Therefore, whatever you may be hoping to address in counselling I am sure I can support you in your healing journey; and, help you reach your counselling goals.
Everyone has times they feel distressed; overwhelmed; or, stuck. Where they need support and an outside perspective. It takes strength and courage to reach out for that support. I have experience working with a large variety of issues; and with a wide demographic of people. Therefore, whatever you may be hoping to address in counselling I am sure I can support you in your healing journey; and, help you reach your counselling goals.
You look like you’re holding it together—but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on your own. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, you overthink, struggle to follow through, or react in ways you later regret. Many of our clients are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed or burnt out internally. You are not broken—you just haven’t been given the right tools. At Wolf Willow Counselling, we help you understand your patterns, build practical skills, and feel more in control.
You look like you’re holding it together—but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to manage everything on your own. Maybe your mind won’t slow down, you overthink, struggle to follow through, or react in ways you later regret. Many of our clients are high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed or burnt out internally. You are not broken—you just haven’t been given the right tools. At Wolf Willow Counselling, we help you understand your patterns, build practical skills, and feel more in control.
You might be navigating your own neurodiversity, managing a mood or personality disorder, supporting family members with similar challenges, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose. You're not looking for a quick fix; you want to understand the root of your issues and do the work to grow.
You may be drawn to my blend of existential and humanistic approaches and my emphasis on authenticity, wisdom, and growth. My lived experience allows me to provide a space where you can feel seen. My goal is to help you find meaning as you navigate life's challenges.
You might be navigating your own neurodiversity, managing a mood or personality disorder, supporting family members with similar challenges, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose. You're not looking for a quick fix; you want to understand the root of your issues and do the work to grow.
You may be drawn to my blend of existential and humanistic approaches and my emphasis on authenticity, wisdom, and growth. My lived experience allows me to provide a space where you can feel seen. My goal is to help you find meaning as you navigate life's challenges.
You can check out her blog where she reviews books on marriage, family, parenting, anxiety, and other helpful topics.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships and wondering how to move forward? Karrie, a skilled counselor with 30 years of experience, offers support and assistance to individuals, couples, and families seeking more positive connections. Trained in family and couples therapy, she understands that relationships play a central role in people’s lives. When stress or conflict arise, it can impact your connections, sense of self, happiness and daily functioning. Karrie’s areas of focus include emotional wellness, family dynamics, couples therapy and life transitions—ranging from anxiety to trauma and divorce and bereavement.
You can check out her blog where she reviews books on marriage, family, parenting, anxiety, and other helpful topics.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships and wondering how to move forward? Karrie, a skilled counselor with 30 years of experience, offers support and assistance to individuals, couples, and families seeking more positive connections. Trained in family and couples therapy, she understands that relationships play a central role in people’s lives. When stress or conflict arise, it can impact your connections, sense of self, happiness and daily functioning. Karrie’s areas of focus include emotional wellness, family dynamics, couples therapy and life transitions—ranging from anxiety to trauma and divorce and bereavement.
Her extensive experience in these areas includes working as a Parenting Coordinator for the Ministry of Justice.
Her therapeutic toolkit includes: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Person-Centered Therapy.
Her extensive experience in these areas includes working as a Parenting Coordinator for the Ministry of Justice.
Her therapeutic toolkit includes: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Person-Centered Therapy.
EMDR Child Specialist and EMDR Parent-Child Specialist.
I use evidence-based techniques that target maladaptive thought patterns and behaviours, mental health concerns, relational and emotional problems. My practice is ideal for anyone who experienced trauma, loss or separation, or abuse in their life. I also offer parenting support, reunification support, parent-child interaction and child-sibling support.
EMDR Child Specialist and EMDR Parent-Child Specialist.
I use evidence-based techniques that target maladaptive thought patterns and behaviours, mental health concerns, relational and emotional problems. My practice is ideal for anyone who experienced trauma, loss or separation, or abuse in their life. I also offer parenting support, reunification support, parent-child interaction and child-sibling support.
Online Therapists
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, hopeless or like no one gets you? Are you stuck in a loop of unhelpful coping habits, worst-case thinking, or trying to move past a recent or past trauma? Maybe you don’t know what you’re going through or can’t find the words to express your struggles. Perhaps you’ve tried talk therapy and you’re finding it’s just not for you. If any of these sound like you, I’d love to help. I’m Kathryn, an art therapist that takes a warm, creative approach to therapy, where humour is always welcome!
Are you feeling stuck, stressed, anxious, hopeless or like no one gets you? Are you stuck in a loop of unhelpful coping habits, worst-case thinking, or trying to move past a recent or past trauma? Maybe you don’t know what you’re going through or can’t find the words to express your struggles. Perhaps you’ve tried talk therapy and you’re finding it’s just not for you. If any of these sound like you, I’d love to help. I’m Kathryn, an art therapist that takes a warm, creative approach to therapy, where humour is always welcome!
Are you a parent worried about your child who may be experiencing challenges?
Our therapists can help you through difficult experiences and offer you treatments (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, etc.) that heal the roots of your symptoms. Our psychologists can help with diagnostic psychological assessment for a variety of mental health concerns, learning and developmental challenges, ADHD, and autism.
Are you a parent worried about your child who may be experiencing challenges?
Our therapists can help you through difficult experiences and offer you treatments (CBT, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, etc.) that heal the roots of your symptoms. Our psychologists can help with diagnostic psychological assessment for a variety of mental health concerns, learning and developmental challenges, ADHD, and autism.
Specializing in trauma-informed care, I support children, adults, parents, and emergency services workers.
I am a registered Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada and a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. As descendant of residential school survivors, I integrate traditional Indigenous healing into my practice. I specialize in trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, and emotional resilience. I work with children, adults, seniors, post-partum mothers, and emergency services workers. Find Your Joy Counselling is in Moosomin, Saskatchewan and offer holistic, compassionate, non-judgmental care. To book please call/text (306) 992-5767.
Specializing in trauma-informed care, I support children, adults, parents, and emergency services workers.
I am a registered Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada and a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. As descendant of residential school survivors, I integrate traditional Indigenous healing into my practice. I specialize in trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, and emotional resilience. I work with children, adults, seniors, post-partum mothers, and emergency services workers. Find Your Joy Counselling is in Moosomin, Saskatchewan and offer holistic, compassionate, non-judgmental care. To book please call/text (306) 992-5767.
I have a special interest in OCD, parent-teen relationships, and co- parenting.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out by phone or email. We are happy to talk things over with you and help you determine whether or not we would be a good fit for you.
I have a special interest in OCD, parent-teen relationships, and co- parenting.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out by phone or email. We are happy to talk things over with you and help you determine whether or not we would be a good fit for you.
I am passionate about supporting parents of neurodivergent children and complex family dynamics.
You've carried the stress for years, you don't have to carry it alone anymore. I know healing does not happen through judgement, it happens through connection. There's no rushing -just a steady partnership as you process, heal and reclaim your sense of self. Healing does not always have to feel heavy.
I am passionate about supporting parents of neurodivergent children and complex family dynamics.
You've carried the stress for years, you don't have to carry it alone anymore. I know healing does not happen through judgement, it happens through connection. There's no rushing -just a steady partnership as you process, heal and reclaim your sense of self. Healing does not always have to feel heavy.
Special Interests: Couples Therapy, trauma recovery, anxiety (social, generalized, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias and panic attacks), Depression/Mood Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, Relationship concerns, Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation, Co- parenting and Divorce, including high conflict divorce, and Parenting Challenges.
Therapies Practiced: Gottman Level 1 & Level 2, Somatic Experiencing (level 1), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion focused, Strength Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed. I have completed 500 supervised hours of couples therapy.
Special Interests: Couples Therapy, trauma recovery, anxiety (social, generalized, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias and panic attacks), Depression/Mood Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Self-harm, Relationship concerns, Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation, Co- parenting and Divorce, including high conflict divorce, and Parenting Challenges.
Therapies Practiced: Gottman Level 1 & Level 2, Somatic Experiencing (level 1), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion focused, Strength Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed. I have completed 500 supervised hours of couples therapy.
I am currently accepting new clients from across Saskatchewan at Prairie Strength Counselling. I provide counselling to adult individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transition challenges, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, low self-esteem/worth, among others. I offer a non-judgemental, empathetic ear, and believe in full collaboration between myself and my clients. If wanted, the opportunity to create your own 'toolkit' upon which you can draw from and build upon through each life stage and experience can be integrated into your treatment plan.
I am currently accepting new clients from across Saskatchewan at Prairie Strength Counselling. I provide counselling to adult individuals navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transition challenges, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, low self-esteem/worth, among others. I offer a non-judgemental, empathetic ear, and believe in full collaboration between myself and my clients. If wanted, the opportunity to create your own 'toolkit' upon which you can draw from and build upon through each life stage and experience can be integrated into your treatment plan.
Are you a parent who wants support with navigating the many complexities of parenthood?
I can help! I seek to provide a safe space and establish a therapeutic relationship where you are heard and understood. Depending on what is helpful for you, education, worksheets, games, or videos may be utilized. Therapy is individualized to your needs and learning style and I use evidence based approaches to help you move towards the life you want.
Are you a parent who wants support with navigating the many complexities of parenthood?
I can help! I seek to provide a safe space and establish a therapeutic relationship where you are heard and understood. Depending on what is helpful for you, education, worksheets, games, or videos may be utilized. Therapy is individualized to your needs and learning style and I use evidence based approaches to help you move towards the life you want.
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.
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.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.