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Psychologist
A psychologist studies how we think, feel and behave from a scientific viewpoint and applies this knowledge to help people understand, explain and change their behaviour.
Shawna Hrynyk (ADM)
(She/Her/Hers)
Lisa Kemp (#78097)
(She/Her/Hers)
Daya Montakhebi
Daya is a trauma-informed therapist passionate about empowering individuals to turn their challenges into stepping stones for growth. With expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-practiced methods, Daya provides a space where clients can explore their stories, heal, and reclaim their true selves. Believing that each person’s individuality is not only a gift but a powerful tool for transformation, Daya tailors therapy to honor and leverage that uniqueness. Their approach blends evidence- based techniques with mindfulness practices, encouraging clients to reconnect with the present moment, embrace self-compassion, align with their core values, and learn to trust themselves. Daya specializes in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, anxiety, and emotional regulation, offering guidance that is both practical and deeply empathetic. With every session, they aim to create a safe, collaborative environment where clients can feel seen, supported, and inspired to step boldly into their healing journey. More than just a therapist, Daya is a partner in transformation, walking alongside her clients as they rewrite their narratives and uncover a life rooted in authenticity, balance, and peace.
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Dr. Shannon Otsuka
Mr. Derek Rothe (#96159)
(he/him)
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Claude Shema
(He/Him/His)
Dr. Claude R. Shema, is a caring, inspiring, motivating, and uplifting clinician, psychotherapist, with background in tropical medicine, psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neurosurgery. He has more than 25 years of experience in mental health related issues in children, adolescents, adults, and families, including but not limited to mood disorders, trauma, traumatic brain injury, c-PTSD, Indigenous Intergenerational trauma, addictions, anxiety, stress, personality disorders, and other common mental health issues. He is an integrative clinician ( Body, Mind and Soul), and he utilizes different modalities and approaches for therapy in healing journey including cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative exposure therapy, EMDR, and he also received training in rTMS based therapy as well. motivational speaker, author/co-author, university visiting instructor, and neuropsychiatric consultant ( Europe/Africa). He enjoys traveling, camping, skiing, walking in nature, and is a mixed martial arts practitioner.
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Trina Wolansky (#62731)
(She/Her/Hers)
Hiedi Yardley (#5728)
Hiedi offers a northern strengths-based trauma-informed lens when providing therapy and assessment services. Hiedi has 18+yrs experience working with clients in therapeutic areas of justice, education, community mental health & addictions, and private practice. Hiedi specializes in working with persons impacted by trauma using a variety of modalities: AEDP, EMDR, ART, progressive exposure therapy, CBT, and Emotion Focused therapy. She is experienced working with clients impacted by residential school, 60’s scoop, and intergenerational violence and addiction. Additionally Hiedi can offer individual and group integration as well as preparation sessions for clients interested in psychedelic therapy modalities for treatment of PTSD, depression, additions, pain management, and end-of-life.
Hiedi empowers client’s strengths and resilience, while identifying the adaptive tendencies (defenses) that helped clients to survive in their lives thus far - but may not be working for them today. Collaboratively at a pace that fosters safety and transparency, Hiedi encourages growth, healing, and transformation.
Hiedi is available to see youth, adults, couples and families. She also does clinical supervision and consultation upon request. Trauma treatment intensives can be arranged.
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