Nicole Collis
Mental Health Therapist
Over the years I have had the honour of witnessing the change that people make when they engage in various forms of therapy and can attest to the incredible amount of strength and personal knowledge people bring to this process. Life often presents us with unexpected challenges that can feel overwhelming and insurmountable. Life transitions, stress, depression and anxiety can negatively impact our coping and confidence. These difficulties often become the dominant story in people’s lives and get in the way of engaging in life in the ways that they want.
I am passionate about partnering with clients to overcome the challenges that life often presents. My therapy practice comes from a holistic, strength-based, person-centered perspective that is trauma-informed. I draw from a number of therapeutic modalities that include cognitive behavioural therapy, (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy, (DBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and behavioural activation. Formally trained as an occupational therapist, I have almost 20 years of experience working as a mental health therapist with adult and geriatric clients. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, stress management, caregiver strain, life changes, adjustment to physical illness, cognitive impairment and dementia.
Nicole received a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta. She is currently an assistant lecturer at the University of Alberta satellite campus for the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program and is actively involved in mental health training for occupational therapist students.