Solasta Counselling
Group Practice
1716 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M
Let's Connect (587) 487-7015
Hello, we're Solasta.
We’re a family-run counselling and psychology practice – small enough to feel personal, big enough to actually have the right person for you. For almost 10 years, we have been providing therapy and psychological assessments to adults, teens, children, couples, and families, in person in Calgary or online across Alberta.
Our Team
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling work, family, and personal expectations while trying to keep yourself afloat. I work with adults and parents who are navigating work-life balance struggles, mid-life transitions, grief and loss, and the stress of ongoing change. My style is steady, calm, and collaborative, offering a reliable space where you can pause, reflect, and untangle what feels too heavy to carry alone. I draw on both developmental understanding and practical strategies to help you gain clarity, build strength, and move forward with greater balance and confidence.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling work, family, and personal expectations while trying to keep yourself afloat. I work with adults and parents who are navigating work-life balance struggles, mid-life transitions, grief and loss, and the stress of ongoing change. My style is steady, calm, and collaborative, offering a reliable space where you can pause, reflect, and untangle what feels too heavy to carry alone. I draw on both developmental understanding and practical strategies to help you gain clarity, build strength, and move forward with greater balance and confidence.
Hi, I’m Melina! I completed my practicum with Solasta as part of the Master of Counselling program at City University, and I’m continuing on with the team as a Counselling Intern. I’m passionate about walking alongside people as they navigate life’s challenges. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta and years of experience working with children, families, and communities, I’ve built my career around creating safe and supportive spaces where people feel truly heard and understood.
Hi, I’m Melina! I completed my practicum with Solasta as part of the Master of Counselling program at City University, and I’m continuing on with the team as a Counselling Intern. I’m passionate about walking alongside people as they navigate life’s challenges. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta and years of experience working with children, families, and communities, I’ve built my career around creating safe and supportive spaces where people feel truly heard and understood.
My name is Sydney McKenzie-Hougestol (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychologist. I chose to go into this field because I love people and I believe in people. I have worked with people in the field of mental health, addictions, and trauma for 8 years. I think often the key to unlocking what is going on for a person is looking into the ways they have learned to judge themselves for what they feel and think and challenging those assumptions. I am passionate about working with people and empowering them find new ways of looking at themselves, their relationships, and the world.
My name is Sydney McKenzie-Hougestol (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychologist. I chose to go into this field because I love people and I believe in people. I have worked with people in the field of mental health, addictions, and trauma for 8 years. I think often the key to unlocking what is going on for a person is looking into the ways they have learned to judge themselves for what they feel and think and challenging those assumptions. I am passionate about working with people and empowering them find new ways of looking at themselves, their relationships, and the world.
Hi, I’m Sabrina! I’m dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate the unique challenges of this important stage of life. Whether you’re managing strong emotions, coping with academic or career pressures, adjusting to changes in relationships or family, or exploring your identity and goals, I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to learn, grow, and build resilience.
My approach is collaborative and practical, offering guidance and strategies to help you move forward with confidence and balance.
Hi, I’m Sabrina! I’m dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and young adults as they navigate the unique challenges of this important stage of life. Whether you’re managing strong emotions, coping with academic or career pressures, adjusting to changes in relationships or family, or exploring your identity and goals, I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for you to learn, grow, and build resilience.
My approach is collaborative and practical, offering guidance and strategies to help you move forward with confidence and balance.
I work with individuals of all ages; children, teens, adults, and families who are feeling overwhelmed and in need of clarity, stability, and direction. Whether dealing with stress, challenges, anxiety, struggling with self-esteem, or facing life transitions, I am passionate about empowering you to feel valued, strong, and equipped to create a more peaceful and fulfilling life. I deeply value growth, resilience, and meaningful relationships, and I’m here to help you take that first step toward the life you deserve.
I work with individuals of all ages; children, teens, adults, and families who are feeling overwhelmed and in need of clarity, stability, and direction. Whether dealing with stress, challenges, anxiety, struggling with self-esteem, or facing life transitions, I am passionate about empowering you to feel valued, strong, and equipped to create a more peaceful and fulfilling life. I deeply value growth, resilience, and meaningful relationships, and I’m here to help you take that first step toward the life you deserve.
Hi, I’m Caitlin (she/her). I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults. I offer a warm space where you can feel safe to be yourself. Life can be overwhelming at times, and I’m here to help you navigate those challenges. I’m inspired by the ways people grow, adapt, and heal through difficult times, which is what drew me to this work. I believe everyone has strengths, even when they’re hard to see. Together we can help you rediscover yours and build confidence as you move forward. Therapy with me is about genuine connection and meeting you where you are, as we work through difficult moments.
Hi, I’m Caitlin (she/her). I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults. I offer a warm space where you can feel safe to be yourself. Life can be overwhelming at times, and I’m here to help you navigate those challenges. I’m inspired by the ways people grow, adapt, and heal through difficult times, which is what drew me to this work. I believe everyone has strengths, even when they’re hard to see. Together we can help you rediscover yours and build confidence as you move forward. Therapy with me is about genuine connection and meeting you where you are, as we work through difficult moments.
There are seasons in life where gleaning perspective and insight are necessary to navigate diverse circumstances, pivot in the midst of challenges or find a safe space to process. My experience as a third culture kid from South East Indian decent, international living and teaching in the Philippines, being in a mixed marriage, a mother of 3, all provide a unique perspective on cultural fusion, family and life. My professional experience as a teacher provides strength in supporting school avoidance, and work stress. Anxiety, depression, grief, neurodiversity, parenting, relationships, school challenges and stress are areas of focus.
There are seasons in life where gleaning perspective and insight are necessary to navigate diverse circumstances, pivot in the midst of challenges or find a safe space to process. My experience as a third culture kid from South East Indian decent, international living and teaching in the Philippines, being in a mixed marriage, a mother of 3, all provide a unique perspective on cultural fusion, family and life. My professional experience as a teacher provides strength in supporting school avoidance, and work stress. Anxiety, depression, grief, neurodiversity, parenting, relationships, school challenges and stress are areas of focus.
I am passionate and dedicated to creating a non-judgmental and safe space to explore your emotions and to both collaborate and identify meaningful therapeutic goals. I am excited about helping the people I work alongside through practical and real strategies to experience lasting change in their lives.
I am passionate and dedicated to creating a non-judgmental and safe space to explore your emotions and to both collaborate and identify meaningful therapeutic goals. I am excited about helping the people I work alongside through practical and real strategies to experience lasting change in their lives.
Life can be a struggle and sometimes seems like it's just getting harder. I believe that feeling heard while getting useful idea and tools can make it a little easier. I try to offer a balance between compassionate understanding, helpful insight, and practical strategies to help my clients get the most out of their lives and relationships while navigating the challenges life brings. Anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, shame, trauma, pressures and expectations, all this can feel really heavy. I offer the perspective and tools you might need to lighten the load and carry that weight with more peace and contentment.
Life can be a struggle and sometimes seems like it's just getting harder. I believe that feeling heard while getting useful idea and tools can make it a little easier. I try to offer a balance between compassionate understanding, helpful insight, and practical strategies to help my clients get the most out of their lives and relationships while navigating the challenges life brings. Anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, shame, trauma, pressures and expectations, all this can feel really heavy. I offer the perspective and tools you might need to lighten the load and carry that weight with more peace and contentment.
Do you experience feelings of unworthiness, shame, anxiety or depression? Perhaps you have experienced a childhood or recent trauma that leaves you with negative thoughts, guilt, nightmares or other physical symptoms? Or are you an immigrant or child of immigrants struggling to understand where you belong? I believe in the inherent resilience and wisdom within all of us. This has been proven to me over again by courageous clients like yourself who I have the privilege of working with. Let's work together through these roadblocks so that you may live a life that aligns with your values.
Do you experience feelings of unworthiness, shame, anxiety or depression? Perhaps you have experienced a childhood or recent trauma that leaves you with negative thoughts, guilt, nightmares or other physical symptoms? Or are you an immigrant or child of immigrants struggling to understand where you belong? I believe in the inherent resilience and wisdom within all of us. This has been proven to me over again by courageous clients like yourself who I have the privilege of working with. Let's work together through these roadblocks so that you may live a life that aligns with your values.