Kiersten Todd
BEAUMONT,ALBERTA
Summary
Trauma-informed Registered Provisional Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Compassionate and authentic; dedicated to client care and lifelong learning.
I utilize an integrated framework, drawing from attachment, psychodynamic, gestalt, trauma-processing, and cognitive behavioural therapies. I believe my true skill as a therapist is combining empathy with a gentle challenge to support clients in meeting their therapeutic goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Provisional Psychologist
BALANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
01.2023 - Current
- Providing psychological services to individuals ages 12+ through individual therapy.
- Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches and psychoeducation.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Utilizing psychological assessments to develop differential and preliminary diagnoses.
- Experience with first responder populations and collaboration with third-party providers.
- Delivering trauma and attachment-based interventions for symptoms related to negative core beliefs and events, and psychoeducation.
- Providing equine and animal-assisted therapy to clients struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma.
- Expanding professional knowledge by participating in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of psychology.
- Rebuilt company website to enhance the public's experience in searching for mental health support within the community.
- Designed and facilitated the opening of the new location.
- Created company Policy and Procedures Manual to incorporate ethical business practices and standards within the field of psychology.
- Coordinated with marketer to create social media content and blog posts in conjunction with the company's marketing plan.
Psychotherapist
CENA LIFE
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with complex depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, and registered nurses to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Applied trauma-informed interventions to intention-setting, post-ketamine therapy, and post-program treatment plans.
- Utilized psychometrics to review progress and inform treatment strategies.
Masters Level Intern
DOCHAS PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Counselled a diverse population of individuals with varying needs.
- Completed a variety of training associated with report writing, ethical decision-making, marketing, note-taking, treatment plans, differential diagnosis, and psychometrics.
- Became comfortable and passionate in assisting individuals with trauma, loss, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction symptoms, and interpersonal conflict.
- Coordinated with marketing team and created blog posts in conjunction with company's marketing plan.
Teacher
Various School Boards
05.2016 - 06.2022
- Taught in various school boards in Edmonton and area
- Secondary Education: Grades 7-9 and 10-12.
- Created and facilitated many school events and programs revolving around the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of students and staff through dramatic arts, physical strength, and community events
Education
MASTER OF ARTS COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY -
YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY
2022
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
2016
Skills
- Building long-lasting rapport
- Extremely adaptable
- Organized
- Open-minded with strong self-awareness
- Professional communication
References
Kathy Rolfe, R. Psych: Supervisor. 780-937-8109 kathy2172@gmail.com
Kim Long, R. Psych: Practicum supervisor. 780-446-5826 klong@dochaspsych.com
Elizabeth Ballie, R. Psych: Mentor. 780-975-4280 elmbaillie@gmail.com
Certification
- EMDR - Leading Edge Seminars - August 2022
- Psychedelic Assisted Therapy - ATMA - March 2023
- Equine Assisted Workshop - Balance Psychological Services - May 2023
- EFIT - Sue Johnson - September 2023
- Trauma Healing - Bessel van der Kolk - December 2023
Timeline
Registered Provisional Psychologist
BALANCE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
01.2023 - Current
Psychotherapist
CENA LIFE
01.2023 - 07.2023
Masters Level Intern
DOCHAS PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
05.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher
Various School Boards
05.2016 - 06.2022
MASTER OF ARTS COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY -
YORKVILLE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION -
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
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