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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:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety (worry, panic, phobias, OCD)

  • Stress management (including work stress)

  • Trauma (Accelerated Resolution Therapy/ART)

  • Sexual Orientation and Gender

  • Parenting

  • Grief and loss

  • Faith Crisis and Transitions

  • Eating problems (Eating disorders, weight management)

  • Any behavior that is difficult to stop 

Types of services provided

  • Adult Individual Counselling

  • Youth and Teen Counselling

    

Education/Special Training & Registrations

  • Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists

  • Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from The University of Lethbridge

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy/ART

  • Accredited Triple P Parenting Provider

  • Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training

Primary Therapies Used

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • 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.

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