Oki, hello! Allow me to introduce myself, and see if I am the right fit for you.
As an Indigenous woman, my background inspires my role as a counsellor. I recognize the disparities that exist in healthcare, and it is my goal to ensure those who seek counselling services feel heard, seen, and understood.
I am an advocate for culturally-competent care in the mental health field, and I am grateful to offer a unique perspective.
My counselling work is influenced by my Blackfoot way of life, where we emphasize story-telling that explores our experiences, promotes introspection, and collaboratively reflects on the lessons and insights of your journey, so far. I emphasize trust and rapport as a foundation of the therapeutic alliance, and I am grateful to be in the presence of my client’s stories that are often unheard.
I implement evidence-based modalities and techniques in my work where we will explore what works for you and tailor to your needs. My therapeutic perspective works to address the various parts of you that make you whole, to explore the several chapters in your narrative, and to ensure that we work collaboratively to identify the goals for your journey.
In my story, I am an auntie, a jingle dress dancer, a hockey player and an avid hockey fan (go Flames go!), a Bluejays fan, I love crafting, beading, sewing, and enjoying visits with family and friends.
I work Tuesdays and Thursdays with daytime and evening appointments available. Please feel free to contact me at kalli.counselling@gmail.com for any inquiries, to find a time that works best for you, and thank you for reading.
