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S. Wendy Kritzer BSW MSW RSW SEP – Martensville, Sask – (she/her)

I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, youth, adults, couples, and families.

I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults and helping them to move forward. I will assist clients in developing and working toward goals to fulfill their personal potential. As a clinician, I believe that each person has the answers that they seek and that as the therapist, my role is to help support self-discovery, facilitate increased personal insight and work together with you to accomplish your goals, whatever they may be.

My practice includes working individually with adults, youth and children, couples and family counselling.

Areas of interest and experience include:

• Trauma Therapy (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner/SEP)
• Anxiety (Generalized or Social)
• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Self Confidence/Self-Esteem
• Women’s Issues
• Self-Harming Behaviors
• Social Skills
• Anger Management
• Child and Adolescent Issues
• Separation/Divorce
• Parenting/Co-parenting Issues
• Parent and Teen Conflict
• Couples in Conflict
• Blended Families
• Self Growth and Empowerment
• Managing Stress
• Communication Skills for Couples or Family Members
• Self Care, Self Regulation, Boundary Setting, Trust
• Individuals challenged and crippled by a loved one who struggles with a mental health difficulty

Colette Silzer BISW MSW RSW – Saskatoon, Sask – City Park Area – (she/her)

Most importantly to me I want to support those seeking therapy to feel safe, comfortable, heard, and understood. I have practiced in the field of Social Work – Counselling since 2011. I have an undergraduate degree in Indigenous Social Work (BISW) as well as a graduate degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Regina. I have worked for non-profit agencies, Ministry of Social Services, Child and Youth Mental Health, and as an in patient Addictions Treatment facility. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am passionate in the work that I do and love supporting people through life challenges. I believe all people have the answers to their own struggles. I want to support you and your family in achieving clarity, peace, and reach your fullest potential. I utilize a strength-based approach.

My areas of interest and experience include:

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy Intermediate Level Completed
• Stress
• ADHD
• Sexual Abuse
• Anger Management
• Behavioral Issues
• Self-Harming
• Codependency
• Self Esteem
• Coping Skills
• Relationship Issues
• Depression
• Peer Relationships
• Eating Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
• Grief and Loss
• Life Transitions
• Learning Disabilities

Teresa Michayluk BISW RSW – Saskatoon, Sask – Montgomery Park Area – (she/her) – MATERNITY LEAVE

Everyone has a story, and different life experiences which make us all so unique and individual in our own ways. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents and empowering them to grow into their best versions of themselves. I enjoy helping people and guiding them to understand and utilize their own strengths. I find great honor in watching individuals enhance these strengths and move forward in positive personal growth.

I draw from many approaches to match my clients’ needs. These include solution-focused therapy, strength-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotion-focused therapy and family systems therapy. I am extensively trained in mediation and conflict resolution.  I strive to incorporate which ever approach best suits a client’s needs.

I have practiced in the field of Social Work / Counselling since 2010. I have an undergraduate degree in Indigenous Social Work (BISW) from the University of Regina, as well I have extensive training and qualifications in mediation and conflict resolution through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute( ADR SK).  My work experience is widespread around and in the areas of justice, education, counselling, and conflict

Areas of interest and experience include:

• Anxiety
• Stress
• Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy Beginner Level Completed
• Depression
• Self-Harm
• Coping Skills
• Sexual Abuse
• Trauma
• Learning Disabilities
• Behavioral Issues
• Anger Management
• ADHD
• Obsessive Compulsive (OCD)
• Relationship Issues
• Peer Relationships
• Codependency
• Self Esteem
• Eating Disorders
• Grief and Loss
• Life Transitions

Jennifer Ballantyne BSW RSW – Saskatoon, Sask – City Park Area – – (she/her)

I’m committed to listening with an open heart and mind, and walking beside you as you navigate life’s most difficult challenges. I will create a safe space that empowers you. Together, we will explore the root cause of your difficulties, and develop coping strategies to address them. 

I am a registered Social Worker with experience working directly with children, youth, adults, and families. I use a holistic, client centered approach that encourages individuals to use their personal strengths to reach their counselling goals. I’m passionate about what I do, and feel fortunate to be part of your journey.    

My areas of experience and interest are: 

• Anxiety 
• Stress
• Depression 
• Self-harming behaviours 
• Grief and Loss
• Self-Esteem 
• Self Growth and empowerment 
• Anger management 
• Parent and Teen Conflict 
• Self care, Self regulation, Boundary setting 
• Life transitions 
• Peer relationships 
• Behaviour issues

Tamara Krasowski BSW RSW – Martensville, Sask – (she/her)

I have been a Registered clinical Social Worker since 1999 and have been providing clinical counseling for over 23 years. I have a BA in Social Work, Psychology and an ACA in Sociology. I had extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples, working from a collaborative, strength based approach that is mindful of cultural, ethnic and economic concerns.

My goal is to help clients to understand the link between their emotions, thoughts and behaviours to assist them to have insight about the impact in their life and assist them in making positive changes. My focus will be on listening to individual concerns while providing the safe environment you to need to address your concerns. Therapeutic approach includes a combination of cognitive-behavioural therapy, client centered, motivational and solution focused interventions.

I utilize multiple counselling strategies applying the best approach that suits the client’s needs. These include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I am passionate in the work that I do and love supporting people throughout their most challenging times. I understand the difficulty in allowing yourself to be vulnerable while sharing your story and will hold a safe space for you to do so comfortably.

My areas of interests and experience include: 

• Couples Counseling 
• Separation and Divorce
• Relationships
• Complicated grief
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Anger Management
• Stress Management
• Workplace Stress
• Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) – group and individual debriefings 

Glenna Good BSW RSW – Saskatoon, Sask – Willowgrove Area – (she/her)

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My name is Glenna Good and I have been a Registered Social Worker since 2002. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan and my Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Regina. I continue to further my formal education with my current enrolment in Somatic Experiencing Therapy.

I bring a wealth of knowledge in working with children, preteens and teens as well as their families through my role of Family Service Worker from 2002-2009. I use a Solution Focused and Family Systems approach in my work with children, youth, individuals and families.

Most recently I have gained expertise in the area of Medical Social Work, working with those navigating our complex health system and linking individuals and their caregivers to the appropriate resources. My current role as Assessor Coordinator has given me valuable insight into working with clients where they are at and developing holistic care plans to move each client forward in their personal journey.

My areas of specialty are:

• DBT Certified
• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Parent/Teen Conflict
• Stress Management and Burnout
• Life Transitions
• Caregiver Support
• Certified in Trauma Informed Care
• Enrolled in SE and True Color’s Facilitator Training
• Able to provide group sessions on vision board making
• Self care practice
• Facilitator trained in preventing and coping with compassion fatigue/burnout

In addition to regular office appointments I also see clients via web conferencing, telephone sessions and walk and talk appointments.

I am thrilled to be a part of the team at The Counselling Corner and can’t wait to meet you!

Chantal Gelinas BSW RSW – Martensville, Sask – (she/her)

I believe in the importance of providing a safe setting where individuals are given the opportunity to share and work through any challenges they may be experiencing. I want to empower people and assist in identifying their strengths and gain perspective to move forward in their healing journey.

We will work together in exploring emotions, building insight, and developing interpersonal skills. I believe in utilizing various counselling strategies that are specific to each person’s wants and needs to best support them. I am a registered Social Worker and have worked within a social work role that assisted the needs of the clients I worked with, as well as various non-profit organizations in our community. I am passionate about continuing to expand my knowledge to best support children, youth, and adults in order to achieve healing and wellness.

My areas of experience and interest are:

• Anxiety
• Stress
• Depression
• Self-harming behaviours
• Grief and loss
• Self-esteem
• Self Growth and empowerment
• Anger management
• Parent and Teen Conflict
• Social Skills
• Coping Skills
• Learning Disabilities
• Self care, Self regulation, Boundary setting
• Life transitions
• Peer relationships
• Behaviour issues

Joleen Mallory BSW RSW – Saskatoon, Sask – Lakeview/Lakeridge – (she/her)

I am a Registered Social Worker, practicing in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I am experienced in working with children, youth, adults, and senior citizens. I am experienced in crisis counselling, solution focused-therapies, and positive psychology. I am committed to working with you to reach your wellness goals, I practice from a strength-based, client centered approach. I really enjoy the work that I do!

Areas of Experience and Interest:

• Positive Psychology
• Crisis
• Solution Focused Therapies
• Metaphysics
• Healthy Relationships – with self and others
• Boundaries
• Communication
• Social Skills
• Personal Advancement
• Stress Management
• Life Transitions
• Trauma

In person, virtual, and phone sessions available

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Individual Sessions

* Please note that the parents of children aged 12 or younger attend the first session without the child, in order for the parent to meet with the counsellor to discuss concerns and for the counsellor to gain information about the child from the parent. We require parental consent forms to be completed for all children aged 15 and younger; In cases of shared custody, both parents are required to sign the parental consent. Forms can be emailed to the parents prior to first session, please inquire with chosen counsellor. 

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GROUP SESSIONS