Michelle Gritter, MA, Certified Canadian Counsellor
Michelle divides time between Calgary and Revelstoke, is fluent with virtual counselling, and meets with clients in Revelstoke at least once per month. More information on Michelle's practice can be found here: https://www.ailatherapy.com/
Michelle has been a therapist for 8 years with a twin focus on families with young children and couples therapy.
When focused on families, her work with children is about connection. Michelle uses creativity and play methodologies to build trust and engagement through fun! Attachment principles are used to treat children who have experienced developmental trauma and may be suffering from symptoms such as: frequent meltdowns, anger/yelling, social difficulties in school, constipation, stomach aches, encopresis, selective mutism, separation anxiety, and bed-wetting. Michelle seeks to empower caregivers in their role to feel more confident and equipped to handle the stresses of parenting.
When working with couples, Michelle’s goal is to serve as a collaborative and restorative partner for the couple’s relationship, helping to strengthen and heal it. The couple is the expert in the therapy room, conveying their experience and their vision for their relationship. Advocating both partners, Michelle uses emotion-focused principles to help the couple better discover their needs, articulate them, and learn approaches to preserve and elevate the relationship, so they can be better satisfied.
Michelle is a passionate learner, has a Master’s degree in counselling from Providence University in Manitoba, and is well into a Doctorate degree in Psychology from California Southern University. Her Doctorate research is focused on sex and relationships. In addition, Michelle is a full-time Professor at Providence University’s Counselling Department guiding and educating Master’s-level counselling students in clinical practical learning and family and couples therapy.
With appreciation for the significance of choosing a provider, Michelle is currently accepting new clients.
Michelle has been a therapist for 8 years with a twin focus on families with young children and couples therapy.
When focused on families, her work with children is about connection. Michelle uses creativity and play methodologies to build trust and engagement through fun! Attachment principles are used to treat children who have experienced developmental trauma and may be suffering from symptoms such as: frequent meltdowns, anger/yelling, social difficulties in school, constipation, stomach aches, encopresis, selective mutism, separation anxiety, and bed-wetting. Michelle seeks to empower caregivers in their role to feel more confident and equipped to handle the stresses of parenting.
When working with couples, Michelle’s goal is to serve as a collaborative and restorative partner for the couple’s relationship, helping to strengthen and heal it. The couple is the expert in the therapy room, conveying their experience and their vision for their relationship. Advocating both partners, Michelle uses emotion-focused principles to help the couple better discover their needs, articulate them, and learn approaches to preserve and elevate the relationship, so they can be better satisfied.
Michelle is a passionate learner, has a Master’s degree in counselling from Providence University in Manitoba, and is well into a Doctorate degree in Psychology from California Southern University. Her Doctorate research is focused on sex and relationships. In addition, Michelle is a full-time Professor at Providence University’s Counselling Department guiding and educating Master’s-level counselling students in clinical practical learning and family and couples therapy.
With appreciation for the significance of choosing a provider, Michelle is currently accepting new clients.
Lauren Menzies, MA, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Lauren is based in Revelstoke and currently offers in-person and virtual counselling for teens and adults. She is passionate about making therapy accessible and meaningful. She brings a warm, grounded presence to her work.
Lauren has a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and over five years of experience in the mental health field. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as her primary counselling approach, helping clients identify what matters most to them and take steps toward building a life aligned with their values.
Lauren enjoys working with individuals who are struggling with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, social anxiety as well as those who are feeling stuck or disconnected from their sense of purpose. Her goal is to support clients in reconnecting with themselves and finding new ways to engage with life in a more authentic and fulfilling way.
Lauren has a background as a case manager and program manager in a men’s addiction recovery program, which deepened her understanding of the barriers many people face in seeking support and strengthened her commitment to creating an inclusive, non-judgmental space where all people feel seen and supported.
Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. In addition to ACT, Lauren integrates tools from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support clients in managing distress, building insight, and making sustainable change. Clients can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment where they feel safe to express themselves and explore what matters most.
Lauren is currently accepting new clients. Sessions are $160 per 50-minute session, with sliding scale rates offered to help meet varying financial needs. To begin your counselling journey, please email Lauren directly at [email protected]
Lauren has a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and over five years of experience in the mental health field. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as her primary counselling approach, helping clients identify what matters most to them and take steps toward building a life aligned with their values.
Lauren enjoys working with individuals who are struggling with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, social anxiety as well as those who are feeling stuck or disconnected from their sense of purpose. Her goal is to support clients in reconnecting with themselves and finding new ways to engage with life in a more authentic and fulfilling way.
Lauren has a background as a case manager and program manager in a men’s addiction recovery program, which deepened her understanding of the barriers many people face in seeking support and strengthened her commitment to creating an inclusive, non-judgmental space where all people feel seen and supported.
Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. In addition to ACT, Lauren integrates tools from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support clients in managing distress, building insight, and making sustainable change. Clients can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment where they feel safe to express themselves and explore what matters most.
Lauren is currently accepting new clients. Sessions are $160 per 50-minute session, with sliding scale rates offered to help meet varying financial needs. To begin your counselling journey, please email Lauren directly at [email protected]
