Counselling

Marriage and Family Therapist

Eric has a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Master's degree of Arts in Religion and a Bachelor's degree of Arts in Psychology. He is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, supervisor/mentor (RMFT-SM as a member of CAMFT) and a Clinical Fellow (as a member of AAMFT). He is an approved Supervisor (CAMFT and AAMFT). Eric works with couples, families and individuals providing support through various life events. Eric is trained in Family Systems Trauma to help families dealing with difficult circumstances. Eric has taken Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning Experience (DARE) for working with couples. He has done work as a behavioural consultant, and employment consultant work with individuals with developmental impairments and children and adults with Autism. Eric started working at Catholic Family Services in August 2014.

Marlene has a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor (qualifying) with the Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.  Marlene works with individuals, couples and families in the areas of: grief and complicated grief, post traumatic stress, relationships, life transitions, parenting and spirituality. Marlene has training in EMI (in working with trauma and EFT (Emotionally focused therapy). August 2022 marks 10 years that Marlene has been with CFSPA. She believes that everyone needs a "fair witness" in their journey.

David has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. He is an Associate member of the Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT) and a Student member of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT). David is pursuing certification as a Play Therapist and currently uses therapeutic play when joining with children, as young as four years old. Additionally, David has training in childhood trauma, grief and loss, relationships, and brain development. He has cross-cultural experience with children and families, promoting cultural awareness and spirituality. David enjoys connecting with people, hearing their stories, and coming alongside to empower their journey to wholeness.

Kent has a Master of Counselling and holds professional membership with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). He is the Rapid Access Counsellor on site here at Catholic Family Services Prince Albert. With training in Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Kent excels in attuning to whomever walks through his door. Kent’s adaptability is reflected in his ability to work with individuals, couples, and families in the areas of: domestic violence, relationships, moments of crisis, addictions, suicide, disordered eating, grief, trauma, life transitions and changes, and self-improvement/affirmation (derived from cognitive behavioural therapy). Kent views others through a lens of compassion and seeks to consistently provide a safe environment that cultivates growth and healing in the hearts of those around him.

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