MICHELLE GRITTER, CANADIAN CERTIFIED 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.
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Lauren Menzies (supervised by Dr. Melanie Parkin) |
Lauren is a counseling master’s student with five years of experience in the mental health field. Currently completing her practicum under the guidance of Dr. Parkin, Lauren has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and is committed to supporting her clients in their journey toward well-being.
Lauren’s passion for counseling stems from her belief in the resilience of the human spirit and the power of personal transformation. She approaches each client with a grace-based philosophy—a concept inspired by her mentor—which centers on offering oneself grace and fostering change through self-compassion. Lauren believes that true healing begins when clients learn to be kind to themselves, allowing them to make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
Lauren is passionate about supporting the mental health of a diverse range of clients, including men, women, non-binary individuals and adolescents. She is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the community of Revelstoke. Her experience as a case manager and program manager in a men’s addiction recovery program has provided her with unique insights into the specific challenges men face in seeking help and navigating their mental health. This background has fueled her commitment to breaking down the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and creating a supportive space for men to explore their emotions and experiences.
In counselling, Lauren utilizes an integrative approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to best meet the individual needs of her clients. She has experience running Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups and frequently incorporates DBT skills, such as mindfulness and distress tolerance, into her one-on-one sessions. Additionally, she uses Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helping clients to rewrite their stories, embrace acceptance, and challenge unhelpful thought patterns.
Lauren’s clients can expect a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where they are encouraged to express themselves openly. She is deeply committed to creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, and mutual respect, where clients feel heard, valued, and supported in their journey toward personal growth.
Lauren is currently accepting new clients the rate is $80 per 60min session. Lauren offers a sliding scale to accommodate different financial situations.
Lauren’s passion for counseling stems from her belief in the resilience of the human spirit and the power of personal transformation. She approaches each client with a grace-based philosophy—a concept inspired by her mentor—which centers on offering oneself grace and fostering change through self-compassion. Lauren believes that true healing begins when clients learn to be kind to themselves, allowing them to make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives.
Lauren is passionate about supporting the mental health of a diverse range of clients, including men, women, non-binary individuals and adolescents. She is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of the community of Revelstoke. Her experience as a case manager and program manager in a men’s addiction recovery program has provided her with unique insights into the specific challenges men face in seeking help and navigating their mental health. This background has fueled her commitment to breaking down the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and creating a supportive space for men to explore their emotions and experiences.
In counselling, Lauren utilizes an integrative approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to best meet the individual needs of her clients. She has experience running Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups and frequently incorporates DBT skills, such as mindfulness and distress tolerance, into her one-on-one sessions. Additionally, she uses Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helping clients to rewrite their stories, embrace acceptance, and challenge unhelpful thought patterns.
Lauren’s clients can expect a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where they are encouraged to express themselves openly. She is deeply committed to creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, and mutual respect, where clients feel heard, valued, and supported in their journey toward personal growth.
Lauren is currently accepting new clients the rate is $80 per 60min session. Lauren offers a sliding scale to accommodate different financial situations.