REDUCED RATE THERAPY WITH INTERNS

Moose Jaw Psychology Services is excited to offer reduced rate therapy sessions through our internship program.

The Internship Program was created as a “WIN-WIN!”

WIN #1 → We’ve been tackling the shortage of mental health professionals head-on by mentoring graduate students eager to get started in the field!

WIN #2 → You get options for reduced rate mental health services!

SUPPORTING EDUCATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Our internship program allows graduate students in a social work, counselling or psychology graduate program to gain experience hours required by their program to graduate. Graduation from these graduate programs is often the first step toward registration or licensing as a mental health professional. This program allows us to continue to support the development of mental health professionals in our community.

You may be a good fit to work with our student interns if you are:

Seeking general mental health support for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Available to meet every two weeks for at least 8 sessions.

This is NOT a good fit if you are:

Experiencing self-harm, suicidality, psychosis, or other significant psychiatric disorders.
Are not available to meet regularly.

How it works:

You will meet with a student intern for individual sessions. The frequency and number of sessions will be customized and discussed as part of your treatment plan.
Group sessions may be recommended, if appropriate.
In each session you will spend 75 minutes with your student therapist.
Contact us to book with an Intern. The cost of each session is $80. Please note that these spots are limited and available on for the duration of the internship period.

MEET OUR INTERNS

Alison Hildebrandt, BA

Student Intern

NOTE: Alison will start in September 2024. Contact us to be the first to know when her client sessions open! She will work with children and teens aged 6-17 and their parents.

Alison is a practicum student working towards her Master's in Educational Psychology through the University of Saskatchewan. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Ambrose University in 2022. Over the last two years, she has worked as an educational assistant alongside students with diverse mental health needs. She has training in inclusion practices and non-violent crisis intervention.

Client Focus: Adolescents, Young Adults, and Children (6+)

Types of therapy: CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy

Issues: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, LGBTQIA+2S

Favorite quote: “Never be ashamed of trying, effortlessness is a myth” - Taylor Swift

Naomi Buchanan, BA, BEd

Student Intern

NOTE: Naomi will start in September 2024. Contact us to be the first to know when her client sessions open! She will work with children and teens aged 6-17 and their parents.

Naomi holds a Professional A Teacher’s Certificate, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Education Degree. Naomi is working to complete a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology with the University of Saskatchewan. She has 12 years of experience working with children in the realm of education which informs her understanding of child and youth development and behaviour. Naomi’s status means that she works closely with a fully qualified practitioner to ensure the best outcomes for the therapeutic process.

Client Focus: Children and Adolescents

Types of Therapy: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Play Therapy

Issues: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Emotion Regulation, Behavioural Concerns, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Life transitions

Outside of work: Naomi enjoys spending time with her family and her two border collies. She enjoys being active in the form of running, cycling, and spending time outdoors hiking or camping with her family. She also enjoys spending time creating edible art in the form of cakes, cupcakes and dainties.