About Lethbridge Therapy Centre
Lethbridge Therapy Centre was born out of a genuine desire to support individuals through the challenges life throws at us.
After working in many fields within the helping profession as counsellors/therapists, the four of us came together and started the adventure of private practice. We know the value of working collaboratively and effectively within a team environment as it allows for regular consultation to ensure we are providing the best services to you and/or your loved ones.
Together, we are excited to have created a warm and inviting space where you will feel safe to explore tough topics.
We are passionate about family and community. We have all been fortunate to raise our children here in Lethbridge, and know that together, we can all be stronger.
Christina Lawrence, MSW, RCSW, RPT
Christina has a masters degree in social work and also holds the clinical designation of registered clinical social worker. She has been providing therapy and support for children, youth, and their families since 2004, giving her 20 years of direct clinical experience in the field. Christina uses the language of children: Play, to go beyond talk and get to the core of what is happening, allowing children to process and work through any unhelpful emotions or behaviors that are present in their life. She helps adolescents in the same way, with the use of expressive arts, EMDR, CBT, and DBT. She meets children and youth where they are at and creates a treatment plan that best fits with their presenting concerns, developmental age and stage, capacity, temperament, and interests.
Training:
Registered Play Therapist (American Play Therapy Association)
Certified Trauma Play Therapist.
Non-Insured Health Benefits Provider (NIHB) through Indigenous Affairs.
Level 1 Theraplay Training.
EMDR Trained Therapist.
Advanced EMDR training in children and youth.
Advanced EMDR training in pre-verbal trauma.
Areas of Specialization:
Children and youth-ages 3-18
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, behavioral concerns, emotional regulation, social skills, peer relationships, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, parent child relational problems, school refusal, panic attacks, OCD, intrusive thoughts, impacts of parental separation or divorce.
Trauma
Family violence, psychological, sexual or physical abuse, bullying, impacts of serious accidents or life threatening events, hospital/dental trauma, loss of a loved one, grief and coping.
Parenting Support
Common questions that can be answered in parent sessions: What is going on with my child? / Is this due to a diagnosable disorder or within the normal range of development? / How will therapy help? / How can I help my child?
Interventions:
Play Therapy
Theraplay
EMDR
Expressive Arts (drawing, painting, crafting, clay, sand tray)
CBT
DBT
Availability: Tuesday evenings & Saturday mornings.
Jennifer Pugh, Registered Psychologist, M.A.
I am a Registered Psychologist with ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. My practice is person-centred and strength-based. I believe that people inherently thrive when they are provided with safe and meaningful connections with others. I integrate a variety of approaches and techniques, depending on your particular needs and goals for therapy. My aim is to build a relationship that is both comfortable enough to offer a safe place to talk and be heard, but also challenging enough to support you in moving toward your goals. I may use techniques from emotionally-focused family therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, or dialectical-behavioural therapy. I am also trained in EMDR and have taken additional training in Attachment-Focused EMDR, which I have found to be helpful for many people who have experienced trauma or other adverse life events.
It has often been said that play is a child’s work, and I believe that it is one of the primary ways that children learn. As a result, I offer ways for my young clients to express themselves and learn new skills through play, art, or sand. When appropriate, I try to involve parents and family members in the therapy process.
I count it a privilege to hear and walk with my clients during the seasons in their life. I look forward to meeting you:)
Dalayna Taverner, MSW, RSW
I am honoured to have accompanied my clients on their journey towards self-healing, witnessing their resilience as they confront and overcome their struggles. With a Master's degree specializing in trauma, I am fortunate to bring a wealth of knowledge to my counselling practice.
With over a decade of experience working with individuals grappling with mental health concerns, I have come to understand the profound significance of the therapeutic relationship and collaborative approach. Meeting clients where they are and pacing therapy according to their needs are fundamental principles in my practice.
I am passionate about supporting individuals—children, teens, and adults—as they address past traumas, navigate current challenges, and strive for future growth. Grounded in a trauma-informed approach, I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, S.A.F.E. EMDR, mindfulness, expressive therapies such as art and sand, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and more.
Paula Woynarowsky, Registered Psychologist
Hello, I'm a Registered Psychologist and have worked in the addiction and mental health field for 10 years. I've had the privilege of working in diverse settings which include; inpatient treatment centres, non-profit organizations, outpatient clinics, post-secondary institutions, and small private practice offices. I prioritize building a secure therapeutic relationship with those I work with and utilize evidence-based interventions to address concerns related to mental health, substance use, relationships, problematic sexual behaviour, sexual dysfunction, and issues relating to overall sexual health.
I offer clinical counselling-psychology services for teens and adults. My therapeutic framework is an integrative humanistic approach and I utilize the following therapies; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Existential interventions, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused strategies, Mindfulness, and EMDR.
Together we can move through some of the most challenging aspects of the human experience and work towards transforming challenges into strengths and resiliency.
Brad Pienkowski, Registered Psychologist #5223, MA, BA
I am a Registered Psychologist with 15 years of experience helping individuals and families with addictions and mental health related concerns. I have been honoured to work with people in many different environments such as: non-profit, government, private practice, outpatient, and inpatient settings providing me with the opportunity to work with diverse presenting concerns and treatment management.
Throughout these experiences, I have learned that no two individual presenting concerns are the same, so I will work with you to devise a therapy plan that suits your specific needs.
To support you, I primarily draw on the following modalities: Biofeedback, EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and MBSR, I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals!
Kaleigh Rey, Registered Psychologist #7497, M.C., B.H. Sc.: Addictions Counselling
I am passionate about my work as a helping professional & feel honoured to support the individuals & families I work with!
For over ten years, I have worked with children, teens, & adults experiencing mental health concerns, trauma, & addiction in various settings such as outreach, residential, government programs, & private practice.
My work is rooted in theoretical knowledge that ensures my sessions are purposeful & intentional. My theoretical knowledge has been supplemented with more than 1,500 supervised practicum hours, and I am currently working towards my additional 1,600 supervised hours to be a psychologist.
My approach with clients explores what it means to be human in relation to all past, present, & future perceptions of experiences. I pull techniques from multiple therapies & I frequently use EMDR to build individual resources (coping skills) & process past traumatic events. I am also experienced in art therapy & sand tray therapy.
I believe that people are unique & need treatment plans specific to their presenting concerns, personality, strengths, & resources. I look forward to learning about each of you through a collaborative process that guides us towards your goals.
Supervisor: Paula Palmarchuk, Registered Psychologist #3323
Areas of Practice: Children and Adolescents Experiencing Mental Health, Trauma, and/or Addiction Concerns, Emotional Regulation and Self-Worth, PTSD, Families, as well as Parenting Support and Strategies.