Our Team
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
Our Team
– Tom Ford
Our Team
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead
Michelle Kropp, B.Ed, MACP, CCC
Michelle owns MK Psychology, she is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Teacher, and School Counselor. She has a Bachelor in Education, and a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology.
Michelle has 30 years of experience supporting individuals through various challenges in the fields of education, mental health, and social work. At MK Psychology, Michelle works with adolescents, adults, and families. Michelle is a Gottman Certified Therapist and is working toward her designation as a CCC Supervisor.
Michelle’s primary areas of focus include addictions, anxiety, burnout, career counselling, depression, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, assisting blended families, and those navigating high conflict divorces.
Michelle continues to grow her interest and education in mediation, nature assisted therapy, and issues particular to men, women, and seniors. Her professional background includes teaching, special education, work with victims of abuse, program development for First Nations communities, the homeless, and seniors in care. Additionally, Michelle founded and operated a animal guided therapy program, a horse rescue and rehabilitation program, and community and volunteer based initiatives.
Michelle believes in fostering authentic therapeutic relationships, providing a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to share, develop, heal, and evolve.
Michelle’s fee is $189/hour for an individual session. Please see the About page for more information.
Carly Martin, BA, BSW, RSW, MACP, CCC
Carly is a Registered Social Worker, with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Social Work, degree. Carly has a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree and is also a, Canadian Certified Counsellor.
Carly has 15 years of counselling experience supporting individuals through various challenges in the areas of women’s issues, community-based victim services, urgent response psychiatric assessment services, and addictions counselling. Carly has worked in Manitoba, British Columbia, Nunavut, and Alberta.
At MK Psychology, Carly’s focus is doing individual and group therapy for adults. Carly specializes in grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, stress/burn out, and navigating life transitions. Carly is trained in workplace bullying and harassment, trauma-informed counselling. Carly facilitates groups specific to grief and loss and workplace bullying/psychological safety.
Carly is passionate about helping people live life to their fullest potential, working towards ensuring individuals can heal and evolve to move forward from trauma and grief.
Carly is certified in a variety of therapeutic modalities including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), she is an advanced grief specialist in the grief recovery method (GRM), eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), patient-focused therapy (PFT), Workplace Bullying, Harassment, Violence and has her level Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (STST) certification.
Carly is an action-oriented and person-focused therapist who values meaningful connections with her clients and meets them where they are in their stage of change and healing journey. She is characterized by her compassion, understanding, non-judgmental approach, curiosity, empathy, genuineness, and unwavering commitment to showing unconditional positive regard for individuals’ health and wellbeing.
Carly’s fee is $189/hour for an individual session. Please see the About page for more information.
Leanne Jones-Bowen, RSW, BSW, MSW, DCA
Registered Social Worker, Counsellor
Leanne is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Northern British Columbia, a Bachelor of Social Work from Thompson Rivers University, and a Human Services Diploma. She has extensive experience in private practice, healthcare, government, and non-profit settings.
At MK Psychology, Leanne works with adults, seniors (65+), families, and couples, specializing in life transitions, caregiver support, and aging-related concerns, including cognitive decline and dementia. She provides therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, caregiver burnout, self-destructive behaviors, perfectionism, chronic health conditions, and workplace stress. She is also experienced in supporting individuals and families navigating family violence, emotional abuse, relationship challenges, and major life changes.
Leanne’s approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, creating a supportive space for clients from all backgrounds. She integrates evidence-based therapies such as CBT, TF-CBT, solution-focused therapy, attachment-based therapy, compassion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. Much of her work is person-centered, ensuring that therapy is tailored to each client’s unique needs. She is currently expanding her training in the Gottman Method and EMDR.
Passionate about fostering resilience, Leanne is dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate life’s challenges with dignity and confidence.
Leanne’s fee is $220/hour for an individual session. Leanne is able to see clients located in Alberta. Please see the About page for more information.
Jena Comeault, B.Ed, MACP, CCC
Teacher, Counsellor, Psychotherapist
With over 15 years of experience in education and mental health. I bring a client-centered approach to every person I aim to serve and work alongside them to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, and major life transitions. My areas of specialty include education, addiction and complex family dynamics, including but limited to divorce and/or co-parenting. I truly enjoy working with teens and am passionate about supporting immigrants and refugees new to Canada. I offer trauma-informed care and strive to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Gilene Kropp, RSW, BSW
Counsellor
Please contact Gilene directly at GMKPsychology@outlook.com or 780-819-0499 to book a session
Gilene is a Registered Social Worker.
Gilene has 22 years of experience supporting people through various challenges in education, mental health, addictions, health care and social work. At MK Psychology, Gilene works with adolescents, adults and families. With her experience working in clinical and community settings, she prioritizes trauma-informed care and cultural understanding in her approach. She is deeply committed to serving vulnerable populations and those affected by trauma, marginalization, and oppression. She has supported a wide range of individuals, including younger and older adults, who have complex needs and mental health challenges.
Gilene brings a unique perspective that accentuates social justice, attachment and solution-focused care. During her time working within public and non-profit sectors, she has witnessed significant discrimination and prejudice. Unfortunately, many marginalized groups face these challenges, especially when it comes to mental health concerns. She recognized that she could have a greater impact by working in private practice and assisting individuals in meeting their psychosocial and spiritual needs in their daily lives, beyond crisis management.
Gilene’s belief is to offer greater psychosocial support and structure to individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by multiple stressful situations without having anyone to rely on or resources to help them cope. Her goal is to help individuals overcome their obstacles by recognizing their own strengths and unique abilities while also providing tools and coping mechanisms to achieve the life they have always envisioned for themselves.
Gilene’s approach is grounded in respect, compassion, and collaboration. Gilene endeavours to create a supportive, warm non-judgemental environment for her clients to ensure they feel safe and comfortable to share their stories. Gilene has recognized how important it is to empower clients to address challenges in their lives, by using a person-centred approach and clients developing confidence in their own choices.
Gilene specializes in helping people facing challenging life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, burnout, emotional dysregulation, stress and assisting families and blended families.
Erin
Operations Manager
Erin enhances our practice’s operational procedures and business processes by applying her years of experience managing and growing teams. Erin focuses on development, operations, and providing support. Erin is integral in monitoring, projecting, and guiding our practice’s operations and needs.
Associates
– Tom Ford
Associates
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