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Brief Bio:

Mr. Jim Bateman is a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta. He has been registered since 1996. As a Registered Psychologist, Mr. Bateman adheres to the ethical and legal guidelines that govern the profession of psychology. Mr. Bateman has extensive experience providing assessments, diagnoses and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. Depression, anxiety, anger management, learning issues, relationship issues, young child and adolescent concerns, and family systems are Mr. Bateman’s predominate areas of expertise.
Mr. Bateman has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Alberta, and a Master of Arts in Counselling from Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington.

Primary Areas of Work:

• Play therapy
• Adolescent therapy and risk assessment
• Relationship and marital therapy
• Family therapy/blended family integration
• Assessment services
• Family restructuring therapy/high conflict
• Divorce Interventions

Professional Affiliations:

• College of Alberta Psychologists
• Registered Family Practitioner
• Canadian Psychological Association
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

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Dr. Buhr has been a Registered Psychologist since 2017. She did her Master’s in BC and obtained her PhD at the University of Alberta. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she worked in community group homes with youth, at a residential addictions program, and as a behavioural counsellor for those with health problems. Throughout her psychological training Dr. Buhr was exposed to many types of clients and modalities. As a result, she works in numerous areas of counselling and assessment. In counselling, Dr. Buhr uses a “firm but fair” style that incorporates cognitive, emotion-focused, and person-centered theories to help people confront their problems and achieve life changes. Her training helped her learn about the importance of evidence-based practice, as she conducted research on offenders and attachment style, the loss of a child, and motivation to achieve change. Dr. Buhr’s areas of specialty include trauma and high-conflict divorce.

In her trauma work, Dr. Buhr provides counselling to first responders such as paramedics, correctional officers, emergency operators, and police officers. She conducts Medical Questionnaires to assess for psychological problems with veterans and/or RCMP. Dr. Buhr also provides counselling to those who have experienced childhood trauma and/or other forms of abuse as adults. Dr. Buhr utilizes Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Judith Herman’s three stage model. She is also trained in prolonged exposure therapy. Dr. Buhr works with adults on issues such as anxiety, relaxation, anger, work-life balance, self-esteem, and gender issues (i.e., gender roles in relation to couples).

In her high-conflict divorce work, Dr. Buhr conducts PN7s which include Voice of the Child, Triage, and Reunification Therapy aimed at repairing relationships between parents and children. She does co-parent therapy with the aim of improving communication. While Dr. Buhr also works with children and teens whose parents are separated/divorced through cognitive therapy and/or play therapy, she also assists children and teens with anxiety, self-esteem, and developing growth mindsets.

In assessment, Dr. Buhr provides psychoeducational assessments and personality assessments. Under supervision, she is able to conduct unilateral parenting assessments.

Primary Areas of Work:

• Individual counselling with adults, particularly those who have experienced trauma or who need help with anxiety
• High conflict divorce
• Individual counselling with children and teens whose parents are separated/divorced
• Assessment

Professional Affiliations:

• College of Alberta Psychologists
• Newfoundland and Labrador Psychology Board
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
• Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
• Canadian Psychological Association
• Dr. Buhr is currently on the AFCC Board of Directors (Alberta Chapter)
• Dr. Buhr also supervises PhD Counselling Psychology Students at the University of Alberta

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Brief Bio:

Kristina Ingram, MSW, RCSW, is a Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta with a Master of Social Work degree specializing in Clinical Social Work Practice from the University of Calgary. Her work history includes positions as a front-line social worker, then subsequently starting her private practice in 2018. These roles have provided her with extensive experience supporting children and families through traumatic and crisis-related issues such as substance abuse, child protection, intimate partner violence, mental health concerns, relationship and parenting challenges, and social/systemic problems.

Ms. Ingram’s primary area of practice is divorce and separation, working with entire families, children/youth, and individuals navigating this challenging life experience. She provides services for high-conflict cases through Court-Ordered Interventions under the Practice Note 7 Guidelines, including Voice of the Child/Triage reports, Therapeutic Intervention with Both Parents, Both Parents and Child, and Parent-Child Reunification. Additionally, she has acted as an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team in the Collaborative Family Law Process, serving as a Family Specialist or Divorce Coach. She has supported families with various goals including initial discussions with children to establishing a healthy co-parenting relationship and communication, and developing a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate parenting plan. Ms. Ingram believes in early intervention to prevent escalating conflicts, but when disputes are entrenched, she employs a direct, future-focused, and solution-oriented approach.

In her therapeutic practice, Ms. Ingram engages individuals, couples, and families with a compassionate yet directive manner. Collaborating with clients, she tailors her approach to best support their therapeutic journey, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She aims to foster self-awareness, reflection, hope, and meaningful change. Ms. Ingram views individuals as interconnected with their relationships and environment, recognizing these connections as essential elements in addressing concerns and achieving positive outcomes.

Ms. Ingram has actively contributed to her professional community through various volunteer roles, including previously serving as a Board Member for The Association of Collaborative Professionals (Edmonton) and continues to participate in multiple committees within the Association of Collaborative Professionals (Edmonton) and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Alberta).

Primary Areas of Work:

• Post-Separation/Divorce Co-Parenting Counselling
• Divorce Coach and Family Specialist in the Collaborative Family Law process 
• Practice Note 7 Court-Ordered Evaluative and Therapeutic Interventions
• Couples and Family Counselling utilizing Emotionally-Focused Therapy
• Individual Therapy for concerns including Depression, Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Stress, and Life Transitions
• Individual therapy with School-Aged Children and Adolescents

Professional Affiliations:

• Alberta College of Social Workers
• Association of Collaborative Family Professionals (Edmonton) 
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
• International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally-Focused Therapy 
• Approved Provider under the Indian Residential School Program and Non-Insured Health Benefits Program for First Nations and Inuit individuals of Canada

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Brief Bio:

Ms. Smith has been a Registered Psychologist since 2002.  Ms. Smith has a long history in providing psychotherapeutic interventions for families, couples, individuals, youth and children experiencing interpersonal difficulties.  Ms. Smith’s direct communication style is effective with clients who have been stuck in their interpersonal conflicts.  Ms. Smith has extensive experience in providing services to high conflict couples and families in that areas of separation and divorce matters.  In addition to her clinical background, Ms. Smith taught Family Therapy for City University for several years.  Ms. Smith is a Parenting Expert in The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta with experience in Interventions including:   Practice Note 7 Evaluative Interventions (voice of the child and triage),  PN7 Therapeutic Interventions (family therapy, co-parenting counselling, counselling with children and reunification therapy).  Ms. Smith’s work with couples and individuals includes a focus on depth psychology and attachment theories with training in solution focused, emotion focused and Gottman techniques.    Ms. Smith is well versed in using cognitive behavior and dialectical behavioral therapy.  Ms. Smith has been an active community member historically volunteering as a board member for the Psychologist Association of Alberta, the Association of Family Conciliation Courts and as a community member for the Northern Alberta Appeals Committee for Legal Aid.

Primary Areas of Work:

• Family & Couple Counselling
• Post-divorce and separation   Counselling
• Mood Disorders
• Life transitions
• Trauma related issues
• Personality Disorders
• Children and Adolescents

Professional Affiliations:

• College of Alberta Psychologists
• Association of Family Conciliation
• Courts
• Approved Service Provider – First Nation Inuit Mental Health Branch

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Brief Bio:

Dr. David St. Arnault is a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta, since 2015. He has a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta (2017); a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Western Ontario (2009); a Bachelor of Education After Degree – Secondary (2007); and a Bachelor of Arts degree – Major in Psychology and Minor in Biology (2005). He has experience providing psychological counselling with school aged children, adolescents, adults, older adults, groups, couples and families. He works from a collaborative and integrative approach that is informed by the needs and preferences of his clients combined with the various therapeutic approaches that he has training and experience (listed below). Dr. St. Arnault also has experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments with children, adolescents and adults; adult capacity assessments; employment selection screening; formal adult psychological assessments; and Practice Note 7 (PN7) interventions with post separation/divorce families. Finally, Dr. St. Arnault has experience facilitating group therapy with children and adults. In addition to Dr. St. Arnault’s clinical work at Glenora Registered Psychologists, he is also an associate Faculty member of St. Stephen’s College, and an Adjunct Academic Colleague in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta.  Dr. St. Arnault continues to build on his reputation as a compassionate and dedicated professional, blending his clinical expertise with his academic passions to support the well-being of his clients and students alike.

Primary Areas of Work:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Hakomi (Mindfulness and Mindful Experiential Therapy)
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
• Structural Family Therapy

Professional Affiliations:

• College of Alberta Psychologists
• Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
• Canadian Psychological Association
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

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Brief Bio:

Dr. Stephen Carter has worked as a Registered Psychologist since 1992. He was a founding partner of Glenora Registered Psychologists and is now semi-retired, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. He is licensed to practice as a psychologist in Alberta and the North West Territories.

Dr. Carter works with children, adults and adolescents and assists individuals and their families in dealing with issues including abuse, anxiety and depression, behavioural disorders, parenting/blended families, self-injurious behaviour, relationship problems, separation/divorce, trauma/intergenerational trauma and work stress. Dr. Carter has delivered many workshops, presentations and media interviews on topics such as assessment, grief and loss, effective workplaces, conflict resolution, behavioural disorders, high conflict divorce, school violence, stress management, ethics, running a private practice and expert witness testimony.

Primary Areas of Work:

• Adolescent, child and adult counselling
• Consultation and professional supervision/training
• Personal development / professional development workshops
• Family Restructuring Therapy / High Conflict Divorce Interventions

Professional Affiliations:

• College of Alberta Psychologists
• NWT Health and Social Services Psychologist License
• Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
• Canadian Association of School Psychologists
• Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

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Brief Bio:

Nathan is a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta. He has an M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. Nathan has experience providing psychological counselling with school-aged children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and groups. Nathan has experience working with trauma & PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, parenting men’s issues, racial identity, sports performance, and life transitions.

Nathan primarily works in a style that is empathetic and practical that integrates solution-focused, cognitive-behavioural, mindful, existential, and person-centred modalities to support the co-creation of strategies to make important life changes. Nathan is passionate about finding the right approach and building tools to support client needs.

Primary Areas of Work:

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Person-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Mindfulness

Professional Affiliations:

• College of Alberta Psychologists
• Psychologists’ Association of Alberta

Email:

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Email:

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Brief Bio:

Marcus Reed has worked as a Registered Psychologist since 2012. Marcus specializes in working with children and adolescents in the areas of counselling and assessment, as well as with parents. Marcus has worked within the school system as a teacher, counsellor, consultant, and school division leader. Marcus taught at the University of Alberta as a sessional instructor and has presented at a variety of professional learning events.  

Marcus’ approaches therapy with a compassionate, action-oriented mindset, blending a range of methods including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and other human-centred approaches. Marcus’ areas of expertise include counselling support for children and youth experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulties with anger, family conflict, grief and loss, and peer conflict. Marcus works with parents who seek support in areas including their child’s behavioural challenges, learning challenges, and family conflict. Marcus provides psychoeducational assessment for children and youth experiencing learning and/or behavioural challenges.

Primary Areas of Work:

• Adolescent, child and adult / individual and family counselling
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Managing Stress 
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief and Loss
  • Anger
  • Peer Conflict
  • Challenging Behaviour
  • School-related challenges
  • Challenging Emotions 
• Academic / behavioural / intellectual assessment
• Personal development / professional development workshops

Professional Affiliations:

• College of Alberta Psychologists
• Canadian Psychological Association
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Email:

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Brief Bio:

Dr. Shirley Vandersteen is a Chartered Psychologist and Certified Mediator.  Dr. Vandersteen specializes in individual and couples counselling.  She has written extensively on a wide range of psychology and workplace topics for media, conference, and workshop presentations.

Dr. Vandersteen is a founding partner in the firm Glenora Registered Psychologists and maintains an active part-time private practice.  She brings a gentle, common sense, and goal -directed approach to her work as a therapist and mediator.  She strives to empower her clients to achieve psychological health and personal well-being, and to experience the visible results of their therapeutic efforts.

Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Vandersteen served as a training and work group consultant in Human Resources with the Alberta Government.  Her duties included providing workplace assessments, and employee/management dialogue, training, and intervention.  She offered these services in a variety of formats including resolution of workplace conflict processes, change management seminars, and organizational development interventions.

Dr. Vandersteen enjoys being actively involved with her adult children and young grandchildren, walking regularly for fun, health, and fitness, oil painting, and spending time with close friends and family

Primary Areas of Work:

• Individual, couple, and family counselling
• Therapy/assessment for clients experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms
• Therapy for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, midlife crisis, divorce and/or relationship issues
• Post separation/divorce counselling/mediation
• Change management counselling (conflict resolution, personal adjustment)

Professional Affiliations:

Dr. Vandersteen is a member in good standing in the following organizations:

• College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
• Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA)
• Canadian Psychological Association
• Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

Dr. Vandersteen has served as the Public Education Chair, President-Elect, President, and Past President of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.