Meet Dr. Crystal Dittrick (she/her), founder of CARE Psychology.

I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist, and Canadian Certified Counsellor with nearly 20 years of education and experience in working with children, youth, young adults, and families.

My education journey includes a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge. I am also a Play Therapist and EMDR trained. I consider myself to be a life-long learner and continue to update my practice based on the latest evidence of what works for the people I serve.

I have experience providing counselling and psychological services in a variety of settings including education, mental health services, community clinics, and private practice. I have presented for various schools, organizations, and parent nights, national and international conferences, and written peer reviewed articles.

I provide psychological services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, including both treatment and assessment. I believe in a strengths-based, creative approach with a focus on understanding and building relationships. I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work including Client Directed, Outcome Informed Therapy, Play Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems, and Mindfulness practice.

I believe in developing positive relationships with the individuals I work with and tailoring my approach to meet their needs. There is no one way to do therapy so it is important to me that I develop a treatment plan that works for you and your family.

Meet Dr. Crystal Dittrick (she/her), founder of CARE Psychology. I am a Registered Psychologist,... Read More

I am a registered provisional psychologist with a passion for supporting children, adolescents, and adults. Currently, I am completing my Doctoral degree at the University of Calgary where I earned my M.Sc. in School and Applied Child Psychology. I have worked in the mental health field for more than ten years. Throughout this time, I received quality training and extensive experience in psycho-educational assessments in areas of cognition, academics, behaviour, social-emotional functioning, and neurodevelopmental conditions. In therapeutic approaches, I integrate components of Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Mindfulness practice to best support each person and their unique strengths and needs. In all my work, I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach. I value building positive relationships and working together to identify concerns and highlight strengths. My goal is always to meet you where you are and help you feel empowered moving forward. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, exploring new games and books, and attempting to take my cat on walks.

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My name is Marisa, I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting children, youth, and adults. Currently, I am a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Calgary, where I also earned my Master of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology. I have been involved in the field of child and youth mental health for eight years, working within various contexts, including community-based live-in programs, education, and private practice.

I discovered my passion for psychology during high school while volunteering with youth with exceptional needs. Over the years, I have gained expertise in providing psychological assessments and consultation. This involves addressing concerns related to mood and anxiety, giftedness, and neurodevelopmental disorders (such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual Developmental Disorder, and Learning disorders). My primary goal is to meet each individual where they are in their journey and provide strengths-based care that maximizes their potential. I work collaboratively with each client to identify their concerns and identify strategies and supports moving forward.

During my leisure time, I enjoy connecting with friends and family, spending time outdoors hiking or running, and indulging in reading new books or tending to my plants.

My name is Marisa, I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting children, youth, an... Read More