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Denise Nowicki, Ph.D., B.Ed., B.Sc.
For more than 30 years, I have worked as an educator across K–12 and post-secondary settings, as a teacher, principal, and registered psychologist. Throughout my career, I have been committed to supporting learning, mental health, and well-being across the lifespan.…
Tracey Whittaker-Taggart, M.A.
Tracy is a Psychologist, educator, mentor, and champion of changing the way we think about kids. She is also a wife, daughter, pet mom, and never far from the ocean. For more than 25 years she has built a career…
Samaria Nancy Cardinal, MSW, RSW
Samaria Nancy Cardinal, MSW (Clinical Practice), RSW, Candidate for RCSW, is a Blackfoot–Métis Mental Wellness therapist, educator, and the Owner/Lead Indigenous Therapy Specialist at Flower In The Wind Therapy in Calgary, Alberta. With over 20 years of experience across disability,…
Kelly Cleeve, M.Ed., B.Ed., B.A
With more than twenty years of experience in Canadian education, Kelly Cleeve is a respected educator, facilitator, and lecturer dedicated to advancing social-emotional learning, inclusion, and student well-being. She has worked with teachers, school leaders, and educational organizations across British…
Lisa Porter, DCP, CCC, CCS
Lisa Porter started her career as a high school teacher, working in the public education in both Alberta and BC. She later transitioned into high school counselling, where she spent ten years supporting student mental health and wellbeing. Upon completing…
Curtis Peeteetuce
Curtis Peeteetuce is an award-winning theatre artist from the Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation. Since 2001, he has had the honour of working with many talented people in theatre, radio, drama, music and film. He is a storyteller, actor, writer,…
Lyndon J. Linklater, BISW
Lyndon J. Linklater, BISW is a traditional knowledge keeper and powerful storyteller with an educational background in Indian Social Work, Indian Studies, and law. He is a citizen of Thunderchild First Nation (Plains Cree) in Treaty 6 and has roots…
Shanelle Brillon Bath
Shanelle Brillon-Bath is a nehiyaw iskwew (Cree woman) of mixed ancestry from Treaty 6 & 8 Territory, and also English and Norwegian settler ancestors. She is a proud member of Wapsewsipi, Swan River First Nation in Kinuso, Alberta. Her late…
Pamela Malkoff Hayes, MFT, LMHC, LPC, ATR-BC
Pamela Malkoff Hayes, MFT, LMHC, LPC, ATR-BC is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the states of California, Florida, Georgia, and Rhode Island. She is also a Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist with the American Art Therapy…
Jennifer Patterson, Psy.D., LCPC
Jennifer Patterson, Psy.D., LCPC, aims to offer evidence-based psychotherapy to help others live full and abundant lives. She is the founder of JPI Psychological Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, and specializes in treating obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, and depression. At JPI, she…
Christina Zampitella, Psy.D., FT
Christina Zampitella Psy.D., FT is a licensed clinical psychologist, Fellow of Thanatology, founder and owner of The Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy, co-owner and Director of Clinical Services of Integrative Psychology Group. She often works as an adjunct professor and professional…
Charles Jacob, Ph.D.
Jacob is a psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience conducting and overseeing the delivery of mental health services to individuals with severe mood and personality disorders as well as their families. He is past president of the Pennsylvania branch…
Leanne Campbell, Ph.D., R. Psych
Dr. Leanne Campbell is co-director of the Vancouver Island Centre for EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and Campbell & Fairweather Psychology Group. Trained by Dr. Sue Johnson in the early 1990s, she has continued to work in the EFT model since…
Daphne Fatter, Ph.D.
Daphne Fatter, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, international speaker and consultant in private practice in Dallas, Texas. Having trained under the direct supervision of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, MD., international pioneer in research on traumatic stress, Dr. Fatter is…
Tim Desmond, LMFT
Tim Desmond is a therapist, bestselling author, and Distinguished Faculty Scholar at Antioch University, teaching professional psychology rooted in self-compassion. He’s the founder of Peer Collective (https://peercollective.com) and co-founder of Morning Sun Mindfulness Center in Alstead, NH. After a troubled youth,…
Carissa Muth, Psy.D., CCC, R.Psych
Dr. Carissa Muth is a registered psychologist in Alberta and the Clinical Director at the Sunshine Coast Health Centre and Georgia Strait Women’s Clinic. She holds Doctorate of Psychology, Master of Arts in Counselling, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees…
Sara Klinkhamer MA, RCC
Sara brings a background of working on the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver for more than 10 years, which has given her much experience working with addiction and mental health issues, particularly trauma. Sara has also worked in both residential and…
Lillian Gibson, Ph.D
Dr. Lillian Gibson, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist often referred to as a “mood make-over” expert. She is a highly recommended speaker, consultant, and clinician due to her advanced assessment and treatment skills in a variety of settings: inpatient…
Patti Ashley, Ph.D., LPC
International workshop presenter, author, and psychotherapist Patti Ashley, Ph.D, LPC, has integrated 40 years of experience in special education, child development, and psychology into her wholehearted work as a psychotherapist, author, international speaker, and authenticity architect coach. She brings unique insights into the identification…
Peter H. Addy, Ph.D.
Peter H. Addy, Ph.D. earned his PhD in clinical psychology studying transcendence, wholeness, and transformation at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. As faculty at Yale University, he conducted research with atypical psychedelics including salvinorin A, THC, and ketamine. He has…
Elliott Connie, MA, LPC
Elliott Connie, MA, LPC is a psychotherapist that practices in Keller, Texas. He has worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and families applying the solution focused approach to help them move their lives from the current problems towards their desired futures.…
Caroline Buzanko, Ph.D., R. Psych
Caroline Buzanko, Ph.D., R. Psych, is a psychologist. Mother. Professor. International Speaker. Yoda of Anxiety. ADHD Superhero. And Changer of Lives. With nearly three decades of experience, she is a recognized expert in resilience and the social, emotional, and behavioural well-being…
Varleisha D. Lyons Ph.D, OTD, OTR/L
Varleisha D. Lyons Ph.D, OTD, OTR/L is a renowned occupational therapist, author, and speaker who is deeply passionate about promoting culturally intelligent and spiritually centered mental health care. As a woman of African American and Native American heritage, with ancestral ties…
Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D
Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D is a popular and influential psychologist as well as a multi-award-winning author. He is an internationally acclaimed speaker and the founder and director of Applied Psychological Services, PLLC in Texas. Dr. Fox has been a licensed, practicing…
Judith Matz, LCSW
Judith Matz, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in the field of eating problems and weight concerns for the past 30 years. She received her Master’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1980 and completed a…