She has a Masters Degree in Education with a major in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Athabasca University and is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). Kirsten possesses clinical training in cognitive therapies, trauma therapies, therapeutic play and Gottman method couples therapy. Kirsten has specific interest with working with couples where one or both partners have experienced trauma, there has been an extra-marital affair or when one or both partners struggle with addiction. She has worked with individuals who have experienced a number of life challenges including domestic violence, trauma and abuse, and a variety of mental health concerns.