Valerie Stitchman
Calgary,Canada
Summary
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist (MSc Psychology, BA Psychology) with focused training in trauma informed, attachment based, and emotion focused care. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, BPD, trauma, attachment difficulties, interpersonal challenges, grief and loss, ADHD, stress, burnout, and mood related concerns. Emotional regulation is central to my practice and guides my clinical work.
My approach is evidence based and grounded in neuroscience. I integrate CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, somatic therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic theory to target core beliefs and support sustained psychological change.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Green Leaf Psychological Services
03.2024 - Current
- Provide counselling, general assessment, and intervention.
- Administer screening tools and conduct general psychological assessments
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Prepare reports, progress summaries, and referral letters
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation via the Jane App and deliver structured, goal-oriented care
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Rewire Psychology
02.2024 - Current
- Provide trauma-informed counselling support to clients, assessing needs and developing personalized care plans.
Clinician
Kindred
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided clinical intervention from an attachment-based, trauma-informed approach.
- Delivered psychoeducation on attachment, emotional regulation, trauma, grief, and intergenerational healing.
- Completed general assessments and observations.
- Created service plans, wrote reports, and maintained client files and session notes.
- Conducted consultations with Children’s Services and other external organizations regularly.
Counsellor
Telus Health
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided single-session counselling sessions (clinical interventions included solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, DBT, CBT)
- Risk assessment, crisis containment, and provided necessary resources.
- Supported clients facing urgent or crisis situations that required immediate interventions via telephone or chat modalities.
RBT/Behavioural Interventionist
Achievements Unlimited
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided coaching and consultation services to families and their children.
- Liaised closely with parents, external and internal team members.
- Collected and analyzing behavioural data
- Ensured behavioural strategies are being taught to and implemented by families.
Research Assistant
Mount Royal University
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Researched and evaluated scientific literature relating to Emergency Evacuation Protocols for Women Fleeing Abuse.
- Identified themes, inconsistencies, and gaps in the literature.
Administration
CommunityWise Resource Centre
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted in delivering programs, administration, and peer support.
- Coordinated community projects and member outreach.
- Participated and adhered to anti-oppression theory and values-based decision making.
Early Childhood Educator
Little Explorers Dayhome
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Owned and operated a licensed, government accredited dayhome.
- Maintained full compliance with legal, health, and safety regulations.
Program Support Assistant
I'm For Kids
09.2009 - 04.2012
- Maintained accurate, compliant client accounts.
- Developed therapeutic alliance with clients.
- Contributed to development of individual program plans (IPP) in collaboration with a team of other professionals (OT, Psychologist, Speech Pathologist).
- Adhered to the strictest confidentiality when working with clients and sensitive information.
Research Assistant
McGill University
09.2006 - 04.2007
- The Effect of Maternal Depression on Infant Attachment
- Conducted semi-structured laboratory experiments with a team based on the Strange Situation.
- Obtained, managed, and maintained highly sensitive and confidential data.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology Specialization
Concordia University
Montréal, QCMaster of Science - Psychology
Capella University
08.2022
Certification
- ADHD for Healthcare Professionals Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA).
- Trauma Informed Care Certification, Alberta Health Services
- Clinical Hypnotherapy The Alberta Clinical Hypnosis Society (ACHS)
- Registered Behaviour Technician Certification, BCBA Behaviour Analyst Board
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Accreditation Level 2, APT (The Association for Psychological Therapies).
- Brain Story Certification, The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI)
- Remote Psychoeducational Assessments with Children and Adolescents, Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- Positive Behaviour Supports for Children Online Training, Mount Royal University
Timeline
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Green Leaf Psychological Services
03.2024 - Current
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Rewire Psychology
02.2024 - Current
Clinician
Kindred
03.2023 - 04.2024
Counsellor
Telus Health
10.2022 - 03.2023
RBT/Behavioural Interventionist
Achievements Unlimited
09.2017 - 11.2019
Research Assistant
Mount Royal University
02.2017 - 05.2017
Administration
CommunityWise Resource Centre
09.2016 - 05.2017
Early Childhood Educator
Little Explorers Dayhome
08.2012 - 08.2016
Program Support Assistant
I'm For Kids
09.2009 - 04.2012
Research Assistant
McGill University
09.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology Specialization
Concordia University
Master of Science - Psychology
Capella University