Michelle Richards-Thompson

CCC

therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor

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Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Self-Esteem Issues

  • Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Grief and Loss

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD

  • Anger Management

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Stress Management

  • Child & Youth Anxiety

  • Children's Mental Health

  • Trauma

Clients

  • Adults

  • Children & Youth (6-12)

  • Adolescents (13-17)

  • Seniors

  • Couples

  • Families

Training

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Mental Health First Aid

  • Anxiety in Children and Youth-Practical Intervention Strategies

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certification

  • Grief Counselling and Treatment Certification Training

  • Trauma & Shame-Informed Dual Certification

  • ADHD Certification Course

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

  • High Functioning Autism Certificate

  • Play Therapy for Enhancing Learning and Promoting Wellness in Children & Adolescents

    • Masters of Counselling, Counselling Psychology, Athabasca University

    • Bachleor of Science Guidance and Counselling, Northern Caribbean University

    • Canadian Certified Counsellor

    • Canadian Counselling of Psychotherapy Association

    • Psychology Association of Alberta

    • The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta

  • I completed my Master of Counselling Psychology Degree from Athabasca University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Guidance and Counselling from Northern Caribbean University. In addition, I have a Guidance and Counselling/ School Counselor background, having worked with children, adolescents, parents, and families for over ten years. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where we explore your story, challenges, and goals in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space. My approach is compassionate and client-centred, grounded in evidence-based practices tailored to my unique needs and experiences.

    I specialize in working with children, adolescents, parents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, trauma, and life transitions. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or your child, my goal is to help you uncover strengths, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I use play therapy, art therapy, and other creative interventions to help children express emotions and work through challenges developmentally appropriately. For teens, I integrate cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) with mindfulness strategies to address concerns like social anxiety and self-esteem.

    When working with adults, I draw from approaches such as emotionally focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma-informed care. My aim is to help my clients feel empowered in their relationships, improve communication, and process past experiences that may be holding them back. I also have extensive experience supporting families in fostering healthy communication, setting boundaries, and repairing strained relationships. I am passionate about helping clients from all walks of life, including those from marginalized or underserved communities, feel heard and understood.

    In our work together, you’ll find a warm, empathetic presence combined with a structured approach to achieving your goals. Therapy is not about fixing you—you are not broken. It’s about understanding your unique story and equipping you with tools to navigate challenges more confidently.