About us
A community offering supportive services in grief and end-of-life care. Through different modalities, we offer therapeutic services that encourage hope, healing, and dignity.
Our Wellness Team
In-Person Calgary Therapists
All of our therapists that work in Calgary are highly trained to work with grief, trauma, and mental health challenges. They are able to provide sessions virtually across Alberta or at our office in Calgary Alberta.
Registered Psychologist
She/Her
Kirsten White
Areas:
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Cancer Support
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Palliative & Terminal Illness
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MAiD support for all impacted
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Suicide Loss
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Ambiguous Loss
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Spirituality and grief
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Grief (non death loss included), trauma, stress management, anticipatory grief, life transitions, ADHD
Clients: Individual, All ages 5+
over 8 years of working with people of all ages who move through grief, bereavement, and end-of-life challenges. Health professionals, caregivers, post secondary students
Specific Training: Hospice Palliative Care certificate, EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Play therapy
Office Hours: Sunday to Tuesday
Wed/Thurs (virtual only)
Rate: $220/hour
Sliding Scale can be discussed
Direct Billing to AB BlueCross & NIHB
eTelus Claims, Greenshield
Certified Canadian Counsellor
She/Her
Mikaela Insinger
Areas:
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Family, child, and teen grief support
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Traumatic losses
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Suicide Loss
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Pet Loss
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Caregiver support
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Anticipatory Grief,
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Complicated Grief,
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Life Transitions,
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Domestic Violence,
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Trauma,
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Self-Esteem, Relationships, and Communication.
Clients: Individual, Families, Caregivers, All ages 5+
Specific Training:
EMDR
Acceptance and Commitment, Expressive Art, Emotionally Focused, Narrative, and Play-Based Therapy.
Office Hours:
Evenings & Some Sundays
Rate: $200/hour
Email: mikaela@larkandravenwellness.com
Certified Canadian Counsellor
She/Her
Myla Southward
Areas:
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Bereavement support,
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Elder-friendly therapeutic care.
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caregivers support
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grief & loss (non-death loss included),
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dementia and ambiguous loss
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pet loss
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suicide loss
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oncological (cancer) support
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Infertility, pregnancy and infant loss,
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change and life transitions, parenting support,
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relationship changes,
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stress management,
Myla is passionate about helping individuals navigate grief, bereavement, life transitions, and identity. Her strengths lay in her creative energy and authentic approach to counselling.
Myla uses several therapeutic orientations, including a Family Systems approach to complex relationships and feelings, and a strength and mindfulness-based approach for grief and trauma.
Clients: Individuals, all ages 12+ - specializing in teens and 65+
Specific Training:
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training, Crisis Intervention training, Sand Table training. Certified Reiki practitioner, Theatre Arts
Office Hours:
Sunday - Tuesday & Friday
Rate: $200/hour
Email: myla@larkandravenwellness.com
Registered Marriage & Family Therapist, CCC
She/Her
Kimberley Hansen
Areas:
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Chronic illness & Chronic Pain.
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Grief (non death loss included),
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end-of-life care, families
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divorce,
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parenting support, domestic violence,
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relationship changes, palliative care (families who have a member with a life limiting illness),
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children/families with complex needs.
Kimberley has a vast knowledge in working with complex families, domestic violence, and childhood trauma. She also provides grief counselling and palliative care support.
Clients: Individual, Couples, Families, All ages 5+
Specific Training: Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Office Hours:
Kimberley will be VIRTUAL ONLY
CONTACT TO SCHEDULE
Rate: $220/hour
DIRECT BILLING TO TELUS HEALTH PROVIDERS & GREENSHIELD & MEDAVIE BC
Email: kimberley@larkandravenwellness.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Sessions in person or virtual
Some of our therapists are only virtual and those that work in person offer services at our location in the SW of Calgary. Therapists that offer in person services can also provide virtual sessions if preferred.
Psychologists and our practicum student are only able to provide services in Alberta for people residing Alberta. Psychologists can provide virtual services for those in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick (insurance coverage may not be available).
Canadian Certified Counsellors are able to provide virtual services across Canada.
OUR PARTNERSHIPS & ASSOCIATES
Heudes Child Psychology
Dr. Alethea Heudes, R.Psych
I bring a diverse professional background to my work as a psychologist. I worked as former special education teacher in Edmonton, completed my doctoral internship in two different first nations communities, and worked as the divisional psychologist for a rural school division. Currently, in addition to my private practice, I serve as a graduate studies sessional instructor in the school and applied child psychology program at the University of Calgary and the counselling program at CityU Calgary.
Panthera Counselling
Carissa Cochrane, CCC
My practice focuses on building secure, supportive relationships as the foundation for mental health. I specialize in strengthening parent-child connections and addressing anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, child development, attachment, and trauma. Using play, art, and storytelling, I create personalized strategies to empower clients with essential coping skills. I strive to provide a safe, accepting, and engaging space.
John Huston
R.Psych
John will have his office location at Lark & Raven Wellness and can help with the following areas of support.
Are you navigating the challenges of adult ADHD, post-traumatic stress disorder, bereavement, depression, or anxiety? EMDR trained.
Services Offered: Individual Therapy for ADHD and Executive Functioning Challenges, Trauma-Informed Care for PTSD Support, Strategies for Managing Depression and Anxiety, Substance Use, Addictions, Adolescent mental health, Gender affirming care, and OCD.
Gather Therapy & Wellness
Frankie Mears, CCC
She is a Registered Canadian Certified Counsellor whose practice is grounded in the belief that every person deserves a safe, supportive space to explore their inner world and reconnect with the people who matter most.
She has over 20 years’ experience working with neurodiverse children and their families, youth homelessness, and family reunification. She has a newly found love of supporting couples to rediscover themselves and each other, as well as for our Older Adult population.
Frankie specializes in trauma, anxiety/depression, addressing relationship concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
Her approach to counselling is rooted in the belief that true well-being emerges from meaningful relationships and believes working collaboratively with clients will guide them to foster deep, authentic connections with themselves and others.
Frankie loves spending time with her family and heading out camping whenever possible!
Visit our website to learn more about Frankie and to book your free 20-minute consultation with her.
Viveca Massage
Tanya Thomlinson, RMT
Grief- informed Massage for people experiencing grief and loss, stress, and anxiety. These times can be stressful, Tanya offers a safe place to support your body with this stress. Viveca Massage & Wellness is a place of refuge while in your grief. (Located in Calgary),
Better Belonging
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Traditional workplaces often overlook the diverse needs of individuals, leading to exclusion, bias, and burnout, especially for marginalized groups. We’re committed to changing that.
Through a human-centered, collaborative approach, we co-create solutions that strengthen connection, foster well-being, and drive lasting transformation.
