Meet Dason Harker
I am a Registered Psychologist with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and have been practicing for over 11 years. My focus is on being easy to talk to while also creating actionable goals to work towards. My hope is that therapy feels like talking to an old friend, but one that has a graduate degree in psychology...
My prior experience includes behavior management and life skills training with adolescents in a residential setting, rural mental health, and behavioral health consulting in numerous family physician clinics in Airdrie. I have also participated in hospital inpatient mental health consultations and have been part of a school district threat assessment team.
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Note: I am currently in the office only on Thursdays and Fridays as I have accepted a one year position at WestJet as their Program Manager for Psychological Health and Safety.
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Registered Psychologist, Owner
Counselling Statement
I think a good connection between you and your counselor is key to making real progress in therapy. My aim is to create a friendly and genuine space where you feel comfortable. Depending on what you need, I'll bring in some humor and different strategies to help you work through your specific concerns to help make life a bit better.
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I provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and integrate other approaches to help with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, and many other concerns.
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If you've struggled to connect with therapists in the past, give it one more shot!
Profile
Primary Areas of Practice
Counselling in areas of but not limited to:​​
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Depression
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Anxiety (worry, panic, phobias, OCD)
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Stress management (including work stress)
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Trauma (Accelerated Resolution Therapy/ART)
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Sexual Orientation and Gender
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Parenting
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Grief and loss
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Faith Crisis and Transitions
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Eating problems (Eating disorders, weight management)
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Any behavior that is difficult to stop
Demographics Served
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Individuals
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Teenagers
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Young Adults
Types of Services Provided
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Adult Counselling
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Youth and Teen Counselling
Primary Therapies Used
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing
Educational/ Special Training and Registrations
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Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists
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Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from The University of Lethbridge
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy/ART
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Emotionally Focused Family Therapy Level 1
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Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1