Natalie Bergman: Calgary Child Psychologist & Play Therapist
Unicorn Psychology: where play becomes a possibility!
If you step into Natalie’s therapy room, you won’t find just a desk and a chair — you’ll find a world built for children. A world where stories unfold through puppets, where big emotions are shaped out of clay, and where worries are whispered to stuffed animals before being set free.
With a Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Yorkville University, Natalie doesn’t just talk to children — she connects with them in the language they know best: PLAY. As a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy and a Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) with the American Association for Play Therapy, she helps kids explore their feelings, navigate life’s ups and downs, and build the confidence they need to take on the world.
She understands that sometimes, a child’s emotions don’t fit into words. And that’s okay. Whether it’s acting out a story, painting their worries away, or knocking down a block tower to talk about what feels out of control, Natalie meets them where they are — in a safe space to feel, express, and grow.
And she doesn’t just work with kids — she works with families. Because healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Natalie helps parents decode the “why” behind behaviours, strengthen connection, and find new ways to support their child’s emotional world.
Her approach? Creative, intuitive, and deeply personal. There’s no script, no one-size-fits-all. Natalie believes that every child deserves to be seen, heard, and understood.
Fluent in English and Russian, Natalie ensures that language is never a barrier to healing, making therapy an accessible and welcoming space for diverse families.
Natalie loves helping parents understand and support their child’s emotional world. Learn more about Natalie.
Education
- 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
Licences
- 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)
Certificates & Trainings
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Play Therapy
- Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Memberships
- 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)
Affiliate Psychology Clinics
Natalie is also the director and co-founder of Calgary Reconnect Counselling Group, a psychology practice in Calgary with two specialized branches for kids, families, and couples: Kids Reconnect and Couples Reconnect.
