Dr. Gabriel has a background in Canadian Criminal Law and was a student of the Osgoode Law Hall, York University Toronto. He studied Counselling/Psychology at the graduate and postgraduate levels and completed his postdoctoral research studies in Mental Health and Addictions; worked as a full time university professor of Counselling and Educational Psychology for over a decade. Gabriel is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, a member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (ccpa); as well as a member of the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (caccf). Gabriel has a membership with multiple provincial colleges and associations of mental health practitioners including New Brunswick’s cctnb, Prince Edward Island’s cctpei and Association of Counselling Therapists of Alberta (acta), among others. Gabriel provides rehabilitation, addictions and mental health services to groups and individual across all ages, gender and culture. Gabriel has a professional mastery of CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, CCT and Mindfulness/Meditation.

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As a registered Social Worker with over 30 years of experience working with individuals and families in a variety of different capacities, I am pleased to join Embark Counselling Inc. offering support and counselling services to women of all ages.

I am the proud mom to three adult children, a grandmother to two very busy young grandsons, a cancer survivor, and a strong advocate for women.

My areas of focus include support and guidance through cancer survivorship, exploring different avenues for navigating thoughts, feelings and coping strategies post cancer, processing grief and loss, as well as emotional focused and cognitive behavioral strategies in building self-esteem and assertiveness. My passion is to bring healing to women who have been through a traumatic/stressful experience.

My approach is gentle, client-driven, empowering, compassionate, non-judgmental and trauma informed, based on both my life experience and professional training. I am committed to working with women toward achieving and building healthier relationships with self and others as well as working collaboratively to reach individual goals toward improved mental health through a process of comfort, compassion, hope and progress in healing.

I offer therapy sessions in person, by phone and online, Monday - Friday and some weekends. Please see schedule for details.

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I graduated in June 2008 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree, and have 15 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have worked with children, youth and adults in several different capacities. I have extensive experience in working with children, youth and families who have experienced significant trauma, loss, mental health and addictions. I strongly believe in fostering a non-judgemental, trauma-informed, inclusive and safe environment for clients. This allows individuals to actively participate in their unique journey toward healing, vulnerability, acceptance and understanding of their experiences.

My approach utilizes several therapeutic modalities, which integrate solution-focused, strength-based and family systems theory. I’m committed to empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve change and growth within their life. I will be available for counselling services for children and youth 12+ and adult individual counselling.

I provide counselling services in the following areas:

• Self Esteem and Identity
• Grief and Loss
• Self Acceptance and Compassion
• Parent-teen Conflict
• Intergenerational Trauma
• Heathy Boundaries
• Attachment
• Depression and Anxiety
• Harm Reduction Risk Management
• Stress Management
• Postpartum, Infertility and Motherhood

I am an approved provider through Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for First Nations.

Currently accepting new clients.

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My educational experience extends itself from Toronto to Saskatoon with a background in Psychology and Social Work. My passion and draw is working with children and youth. I have many years of applicable knowledge and experience. I believe in a wrap around support to fully meet a clients needs as they embark on their personal and healing journey. I share the belief that counselling extends itself both in a clinical setting, and in the community. Both professionally and personally I have experience with navigating the health care system with a complex child. I am a strong advocate for families with complex kids with medical needs.

Personally, I have four children; three loud active boys and one passionate and strong-willed daughter. I share a love for travel, having lived in Europe, and Asia. I have been to many different countries and hope to rekindle my passion for travel with my husband and children as they grow older.

Specialization:

Self Acceptance/Boundary Setting Caregiver Burn Out Harm Reduction Intergenerational Trauma Anxiety & Depression Family Dysfunction Empowerment/Advocacy Addictions/Mental Health

Currently accepting new clients.

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HUNTER PICKERING MACP, B.A.

I was born and raised in Lanigan, Saskatchewan. I grew up on my family farm surrounded by goats, horses, dogs, and cats! At an early age I fell in love with the sport of Track and Field and competed as a sprinter for over 15 years competitively. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology at the University of Saskatchewan. I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. As a clinical counselor I am committed to my client’s wellness and put their therapeutic journey at the forefront of my practice. I love meeting clients where they are and helping them create a treatment plan suited to their goals. I use strength-based approaches founded with empirical evidence and often draw upon self-regulation strategies, CBT, and exposure and response prevention. I am passionate about using both holistic and strength-based approaches and working collaboratively with my clients to build lasting change. I am here to help you wherever you are in life. I work to offer a compassionate, empathetic, and client-centered space and am focused on building healing and wholeness. I am so excited to meet you and assist you on your journey!

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” – Brene Brown

Specializations:  OCD- Exposure and Response Prevention  Sleep & Insomnia  School issues  Trauma  Child & adolescent struggles  2SLGBTQ+ Friendly  Coping skills  Peer relationships  Spirituality  Pregnancy, Prenatal and Post Partum  Depression & Anxiety

Fun Facts I love chihuahuas! I have two  I am also a makeup artist and have SERIOUS love for fresca – my fridge is always stocked!

HUNTER PICKERING MACP, B.A. I was born and raised in Lanigan, Saskatchewan. I grew up on my fami... Read More

Hello my name is Tara Simpso. I am part of the amazing team of Embark Counselling Inc. I am passionate about youth and children. My education encompasses a bachelors of social work and early childhood development.

I have a client centered holistic approach and believe in serving the whole person at their own pace. I have worked extensively with children and youth experiencing difficulties with life changes.

I am a grandmother of two; I love spending time outdoors with my family and grandchildren. Some of my favorite pastime are hiking, fishing, and camping.

Therapeutic modalities include:

Person Centered Trauma Informed Strength Based Solution Focused

Areas of support offered:

Children and Youth Parents Support School and Academic support Teen - Parent conflict

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Shannaya Swagar, M.A.C.P., C.C.C., C.C.T.P. (pending).

(She/Her)

I was born and raised in Northern Alberta and have recently moved to Saskatoon to be closer to our village of supports! I am a proud mother to one daughter that has become my whole world and the very reason I became a counsellor. I completed my undergraduate degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology at the University of Calgary and recently graduated from Yorkville University with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. While my journey of being a counsellor has only begun, I have over 9 years of experience in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults in several different capacities regarding mental health struggles, domestic violence, addictions, and various types of trauma. I am so excited to join Embark in offering support and counselling services to adolescents (12+) and adults of all ages and identities.

The past year, I helped co-facilitate 3 different psychotherapy groups, one focused on women who have experienced domestic violence, familial dysfunction, and trauma; another on building resiliency, healthy attachment and relationships and trauma with adults diagnosed with Borderline Personality disorder, Complex PTSD/PTSD and Bipolar disorder and the same group with both parents and their children (12+). I am genuinely passionate about breaking generational patterns that no longer serve us and our relationships while allowing you to take the driver’s seat on your journey to healing. I believe that trauma, no matter how big or small, is the root to our suffering and through talking to an empathetic, non-judgemental and caring professional we can pursue accomplishing our goals and achieve lasting change. You are the driver in this journey, and I am only along for the ride.

I utilize a gentle, client-driven, empowering, non-judgemental approach which utilizes several therapeutic modalities, which integrate cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, somatic theory and trauma treatment. It is through an integration of these approaches, psychoeducation and teaching new coping skills that we will change dysfunctional thoughts and beliefs to unleash your true potential.

My areas of focus are: • Self Esteem and Identity • Intergenerational Trauma • Domestic Violence and Abuse • Healthy Boundaries and Co-dependency • Attachment • Family Dysfunction • Depression and Anxiety • Grief and Loss • Parenting and Motherhood • Suicidal Ideation and Harm Reduction • Life Transitions

Shannaya Swagar, M.A.C.P., C.C.C., C.C.T.P. (pending). (She/Her) I was born and raised in North... Read More