Hello my name is Kelly Harkema, and I am a Student Counselor at Red Deer Play Therapy under the Master of Counseling Psychology Program at City University of Seattle

As a dedicated student counselor, I bring over ten years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities. My background includes working with clients who have complex needs and various capacities, allowing me to develop a deep understanding of the unique challenges each child, teen, and adult face.

I am an advocate for the neurodivergent community and provide practical tools and psychoeducation to help navigate diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, and more. My integrative approach is grounded in a humanistic, neurodiverse-affirming framework.

Utilizing strategies and resources from a play-based model, I aim to foster mindfulness and peace for both you and your child in your home or learning environment. I am eager to partner with you on your journey, navigating challenges while fostering growth. My commitment to a strength-based therapeutic approach empowers relationships, enhances routines, builds self-confidence, cultivates identity, and nurtures harmony and mindset.

I look forward to walking alongside you as we build trust and resilience together.

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Hi, I’m Hayley (They/She), a Child Psychologist.

Hayley has been providing therapy for children and adolescents as a Registered Psychologist since 2019, and has worked in various settings with diverse populations of young people for over 20 years. Hayley completed their Psychology degree from the University of Lethbridge, and their Master of Counselling degree from Athabasca University. Hayley has a strong passion for supporting young people who are exploring their own identities, processing difficult memories, learning new skills, and navigating social systems.

Hayley’s client-centered approach to therapy is rooted in attachment and play-based supports, which can be particularly effective in supporting young people manage a number of challenges in areas including ADHD, anxiety, anger, self-harm and suicidal ideation, depression, grief, loss and identity development. Hayley is trained in Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention, and EMDR Therapy, and is practicing play therapy under the supervision of a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor.

When not working, Hayley enjoys camping, kayaking, reading, writing, playing games, listening to music, and making art. Hayley lives in Red Deer with their family and two dogs.

Hi, I’m Hayley (They/She), a Child Psychologist. Hayley has been providing therapy for children ... Read More