Danielle Newsome

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Registered Provisional Psychologist

Danielle is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the Psychologists' Association of Alberta. She has completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree through Yorkville University. Previous to that, Danielle completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies through the University of Calgary and a Rehabilitation Practitioner diploma through MacEwan University. Danielle brings with her over 20 years of experience working as a Behaviour Consultant for and with individuals and families supporting developmental disabilities, mental health diagnosis, trauma, dual diagnosis, and complex behavioural needs.

As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, Danielle understands the importance of trust, therapeutic relationship building, cultural safety, and support; and brings a strong background in the bio-psycho-social model that incorporates trauma-focused and informed care. Working through attachment lens, she utilizes a positive psychology and strengths-based approach to be person-centered and solution focussed while utilizing cognitive behavioural strategies and techniques. She is also familiar with dialectical behaviour therapy, narrative therapy, and existential therapy.

Danielle works with later adolescents, adults and couples. She has completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and uses this training in her work. Danielle also finished the Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma through the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine and completed an Intensive Trauma Treatment Certification.

CBT focuses on identifying, challenging and replacing our destructive thought patterns that have a negative influence on both our emotions and behaviors.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to treat individuals with trauma-related conditions through bilateral stimulation.