Meet The Team
Olakunle Akinyode - Registered Psychologist
Specializes in ADHD and supporting Men.
Olakunle specializes in working with men but is comfortable supporting a diverse population. He has worked with clients who deal with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and secondary effects of trauma and assisted clients in learning how to live well while managing a mental illness. He has also worked with couples and families to help re-establish positive connections. Olakunle is currently taking on new clients as well as ADHD/Mood assessments.
Fees: $200 per 50-minute session
Assessment fee's are tailored to your needs.
Book in directly with Olakunle HERE
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Christine Gatzke - Registered P. Psychologist
Specializes in supporting dysfunctional sleep and pain management.
Christine Gatzke, M.Ed. (Counselling), M.Ed. (Psych), Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta and an international/national speaker
Nearing 19+ years of clinical experience, Christine works with individuals, couples, and families, ranging from 5-80+ years old. She obtained her first M.Ed. in Counselling from the University of Ottawa, she received post-graduate training in Gestalt Psychotherapy via the Gestalt Institute of Ottawa. In 2015, she was granted another M.Ed. (in School and Counselling Psychology) from the University of Saskatchewan. Trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Christine is certified in working with Children and Families via the Hincks-Dellcrest Institute in Toronto. Christine specializes and is trained in
Adoption, Adoption Reunion and Foster Care Counselling, via The Carlini Institute and Algonquin College. In addition, Christine obtained both beginner/advanced certificates in
Dyadic Development Psychotherapy (for attachment issues and behavioural difficulties) with Dr. Daniel Hughes and Infertility Counselling Certification via Tape Educational Services. A certified Life and Career Coach via the Certified Coaches Federation, she also completed Advanced Levels of Expressive Arts Therapy with Dr. Cathy Malchiodi. Currently, she has completed two beginner module levels in Somatic Experiencing Training, as devised by Dr. Peter Levine (ongoing studies until completion in 2024). Using a collaborative and eclectic approach with clients, she specializes in (but not limited to): trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, abuse/trauma (incl. narcissistic abuse), sleep concerns, adoption/foster care, grief & loss,
pain management, and life coaching/career/school and learning concerns.
A motto that she abides by, and assists clients to do so, in achieving their goals, is to: Live, Laugh, and Love.
Fees: $200 per 50-minute session
Languages spoken: English and French
Book in directly with Christine HERE
Crystal Virtanen - Registered Psychologist
Specializes in assessments.
Crystal is an Alberta Registered Psychologist. Crystal is one of Red Cedar Alberta's assessors and works in a counselling capacity primarily with youth and adults looking for support in anxiety, burnout, parenting and executive functioning.
Fees: $200 per 50-minute session
Assessment fee's are tailored to your needs.
Book in directly with Crystal HERE or email admin@redcedaralberta.com to discuss assessment options.
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Getrude Adiele Profile RSW, MSW
Specializes in Trauma and Addictions
Getrude Adiele has been in the helping profession since 2014. She received her Master's in Clinical Social work degree from the University of British Columbia, and her Bachelor of Social work from the University of Nigeria. She is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Alberta College of Social workers.
Getrude amassed clinical experience in child and family agencies, residential centers, outpatient clinics, and hospitals. She is committed to providing Individual, family and group Counselling/Therapy to individuals from diverse Backgrounds. Getrude has specialized training and experience in Trauma, abuse, and addiction, working with clients through harm reduction and sobriety. She has experience working with indigenous families and communities, facilitating family reunification, and providing a safe environment to process and understand how the different dynamics in the client's family contribute to the present situation.
Getrude's approach to treatment necessitates therapeutic alliance, which encourages the mutual development of therapy goals. She uses the family systems theory as a grounding modality based on the premise that most adult challenges are deeply rooted in childhood experiences. Getrude recognizes that no one approach is ideal for every individual. Therefore, she uses different clinical modalities like Cognitive behavioural therapy, Dialectical behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, Person-centred approach, and biopsychosocial approach.
Getrude demonstrates a non-judgemental attitude and offers an environment of compassion, empathy and support while working with individuals to maneuver life stressors and attain set goals.
Area of practice:
Addiction, Trauma & PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Counselling & Relationship Conflicts, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Sexual Health.
Languages spoken: English & Igbo
Fees: $200 per 50-minute session
Book in directly with Gertrude HERE
or email admin@redcedaralberta.com
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Karlana Noel- Registered Counsellor with ACTA
Specializes supporting children, youth, families and couples.
Psychology Services for Ages 6+
Karlana is a Registered Counsellor with ACTA and specializes in children/ youth and family support. She is a trained mediator.
Areas of Practice:
Anxiety, Anger Management, ADHD, Depression, Personality Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Relationship/Couples, Grief, Stress Disorders, Workplace issues, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Pain Assessment; Management, Crisis Response, Personal growth, OCD, Peer Relationships, Bullying, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Stress Management, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health, Child and Youth Care Counselling, Mediation for families and couples.
Fees: $160 per 50-minute session
*Sliding scale available upon request
BOOK IN WITH KARLANA HERE!
Jocelynne Deville - Registered Counsellor with ACTA
Specializes in trauma addictions.
Jocelynne is also Red Cedar's generalist. She has over 12 years of experience as an addictions counsellor and working with individuals across the lifespan from youth to seniors with mental health challenges and addictions.
Areas of practice:
Addiction, alcohol use, anxiety, behavioural issues, depression, drug abuse, grief, life transition, relationship issues, mood disorders, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, trauma/PTSD, and Mindfulness.
Fees: $160 per 50-minute session
*Sliding scale available upon request
BOOK IN WITH JOCELYNN HERE
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Radhika Dhunnoo
Radhika is Red Cedar Alberta’s board-certified behaviour analyst. She has over 12 years of experience working with children and has developed an empathetic and playful approach to supporting families. Radhika has worked both with school systems and within home services. She specializes in supporting children’s academic needs along with independence, social skills and daily living skills to name a few. Common referrals include aggression, skill acquisition and social skills. Using a strengths-based and connection approach, Radhika has been successful in creating meaningful changes in her client’s lives.
Having earned her BCBA designation, she has been able to further her knowledge in various complex diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy to name a few. Radhika earned her Masters in Psychology at the University College of London in the UK where she gained extensive knowledge in the areas of attachment theory and the importance of creating meaningful and lasting relationships between parents and children to maximize therapy progression. Through parent coaching and by incorporating family values, Radhika will help your family get through difficult and challenging times by providing you with the necessary skills to weather any challenges that you may face.
To book in with Radhika click HERE
Erin Whiteside - Speech Langauge Pathologist
Erin is an Alberta registered Speech-Language Pathologist with years of experience.
Erin works with children aged 0-18 in the areas of language, articulation, phonology, pragmatics, motor planning, and fluency and has a special passion for supporting our “late talkers”. She has worked with children with many unique gifts and challenges (autism, childhood apraxia of speech, cleft palate, hearing loss to name a few) AND is Hanen Certified SLP (which means that she has specialized training with early language skills) AND has completed some extra training for Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
BOOK IN WITH ERIN HERE!
Blair Doolaege - Speech-Language Pathologist
Blair holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership, a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and is a Registered Speech Langauge Pathologist here in Alberta!
Blair has the most experience working with young children but loves to work with people across the age span. Blair believes in life-long learning and is always taking courses and workshops whenever possible to expand upon her experience and skill set. Blair’s biggest passion is working with kids and creating a positive and inclusive environment wherever she goes.
BOOK IN WITH BLAIR HERE!