Natalie holds a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy from Yorkville University and is a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. She is also a Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) with the American Association for Play Therapy (AAPT), bringing years of expertise in child-centered therapy.

Using play therapy, Natalie helps children express themselves, navigate challenges, and build resilience. Her work focuses on strengthening the parent-child relationship, enhancing trust, and emotional connection.

Every child is unique, and so is their journey. Natalie collaborates with parents to create personalized strategies that support emotional well-being and positive development. Her approach empowers families to turn struggles into growth moments while giving children the tools to thrive.

Bilingual in English and Russian, Natalie offers therapy in both languages, ensuring accessibility for diverse families.

Learn more about Natalie.

• Doctor of Counselling & Psychotherapy – Yorkville University, New Brunswick, Canada
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University, New Brunswick, Canada
• Master of Science in Counselling Psychology – Russia

• Registered Psychologist – College of Alberta Psychologists (#4709)
• Registered Play Therapist (RPT™) – Association for Play Therapy (USA, #T5767)
• Certified Play Therapist (CPT) – Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CPT-AB-2746)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Play Therapy
• Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

• Member of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT)
• Member of the Association for Play Therapy (USA)
• Member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA)
• Member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

Natalie is also the director and co-founder of Calgary Reconnect Counselling Group, a psychology practice with two specialized branches for kids, families, and couples: Kids Reconnect and Couples Reconnect.