Samantha O'Brien
CounsellingCalgary
About Samantha
Samantha O’Brien is a Registered Psychologist who holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a major in Psychology from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Masters in School/Applied Child Psychology from McGill University. She has developed a passion for working with children, adolescents, and their families collaboratively to foster resilience, mental wellness, and a positive quality of life.
Samantha has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and their families across a diverse range of settings, including school, home, and community. She completed practicum training at the McGill Psychoeducational and Counselling Clinic and a specialized school for youth with diverse needs. Samantha has worked with children and adolescents with different cognitive, learning, socio-emotional, and behavioural challenges (e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and OCD). Samantha also has extensive training working with adults of all ages and has recently began training in perinatal mental health.
Each client situation is unique, and Samantha strives to work collaboratively to support clients develop the tools they need to cope with challenges in their lives. Samantha applies evidence-based therapeutic principles and strategies to her practice and takes on a systemic, strengths based approach. Samantha draws from various approaches including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Play Therapy, Attachment Theory. Through a compassionate and caring approach, Samantha provides a safe and nonjudgmental environment to help clients reach their full potential.
Samantha offers specialized services in Brainspotting, Psychoeducational assessment, and NeurOptimal.
(/) Family Counselling Session - 1 .
1.5 hour online session.
2 options(/) Individual Counselling Session
1 hour Online session.
2 options(/) Individual Counselling Session for Child/Youth
1 hour in-person session.
2 options(/) Intake Individual Counselling Session for Child/Youth - 1 .
1.5 hour intake online session for child/youth.
2 options(/) Intake Individual Counselling Session with Samantha - 1 .
1.5 hour intake online session.
2 optionsParent Support Counselling
2 options(/) Adult Psychoeducational Assessment IntakeNew patient
1-hour online session.
2 options(/) Child/Youth Psychoeducational Assessment IntakeNew patient
1-hour online session.
2 optionsBrainspotting Session - 1.
1 and a half hour brainspotting session.
NeurOptimal Brain Training Session
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