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Ally Venturo B.A., M.A., Mental Health Clinician | McAtee Psychology

Ally Venturo
B.A., M.A., Registered Provisional Psychologist

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I am a Provisional Psychologist who has worked 5 years in the field of mental health. I graduated with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I have a strong interest in supporting teenagers and families struggling with communication, conflict, and problem solving. I am passionate about working with teenagers and families who have experienced trauma, substance use/addictions and mental health concerns including PTSD, anxiety, and attachment related concerns.

 

I have worked extensively with teenagers and families in the nonprofit sector to support them in relationship building, conflict resolution, family reunification, and systems navigation. In providing trauma-focused, person-centered therapy, I hope to provide a space for teenagers and families to share their stories at a pace they are comfortable with.

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Alberta Psychologists - License P6654
College of Alberta Psychologists

Therapy

Expertise

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Teens and Young Adults

  • Specialized experience with teens, 12-24 who have presenting concerns including substance use and addictions, self-harm, self-esteem, relationship concerns, attachment-related presentations

  • Experience with youth Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, depression, and others

  • Understanding of the youth justice system

  • Understanding of the Child and Family Services

Psychotherapy Session
Training

  • 4 years of experience working with individuals and families who have PTSD and other related traumas

  • Evidence-based approaches to counselling including CBT. I approach counselling through a trauma-based, person-centered approach.

  •  Trauma Informed Practice 

  • Applied Suicide Intervention 

  • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

  • Family Systems and Trauma

  • General Mental Health Training: Anxiety, Depression, Suicide, Crisis, Self-regulation

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Parent and Caregiver Support

  • Specialization in providing support to teenagers to enhance their natural support. This framework promotes resiliency, social integration, and positive development, thereby reducing psychological distress.

  • Experience in conflict resolution, family reunification, and enhancing communication.

  • Experience providing support to blended families and those with Child and Family Services Involvement

  • Experience with navigating local support resources, funding, and school programs

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