Dason Harker
M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology)
Registered Psychologist
Email: admin@airdriecounsellingcentre.com
Office: 403-948-3968
(Direct billing options available if needed)
I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important ways a counsellor can positively impact an individual’s progress in treatment. My goal is to provide a personable, authentic, and relaxed atmosphere where, based on individual needs, I’ll include humour and a variety of approaches to help you navigate through your concerns and improve your daily quality of life.
Primary Areas of Practices
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
Types of services provided
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Adult Individual Counselling
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Youth and Teen Counselling
Education/Special Training & 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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Accredited Triple P Parenting Provider
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Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training
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
History
I have been practicing as a Psychologist for nearly 10 years. 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.