I’m so glad you’re here…
Hello, I’m Deanna!
Are you ready to build resilience and emerge stronger from life’s challenges?
At Rosewood Counselling and Facilitation, I provide a safe, compassionate space for you to reflect, heal, and grow. With over 25 years of experience in the Canadian healthcare sector, I specialize in supporting adults across Alberta through Virtual and In-Person therapy.
Whether you’re facing life’s difficulties or seeking meaningful change, I offer tools and strategies to help you move forward with confidence and hope. Together, we’ll work toward creating the fulfilling life you deserve.
Let’s begin your journey toward healing and growth—contact me today.
About
My approach takes inspiration from the Rosewood Tree, which produces a rare and beautiful wood that has calming and healing properties. These qualities come from within, developing as the tree grows year by year.
I believe we are all like the Rosewood Tree: we intrinsically have the answers we need, but sometimes just need the time, space and encouragement to realize them and continue growing. Everyone is on a unique trajectory, navigating the twists and turns of life. By creating the right conditions, we can use our experiences to help shape a life of meaning, joy and self-compassion.
I have a background in working with adults with a wide array of concerns including trauma, grief and bereavement, serious and chronic illness, death and dying, as well as general life transitions, caregiver issues, occupational burnout, anxiety, and depression.
I’m committed to providing high-quality care and support, genuinely focusing on each client’s unique needs, practicing from a strengths-based perspective, combining evidence-based practices such as:
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Various Trauma-Focused and Resiliency-Based modalities
While I am trained in several types of therapy, one of my specializations is using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). It is a well-researched and effective psychotherapy approach that helps individuals recover from trauma and other challenging life experiences, including anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.
Education and Experience
I am licensed through the Alberta College of Social Workers (www.acsw.ab.ca) and governed by the Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Ethical Practice.
I have always loved to learn and grow, and have completed the following degrees and certifications:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from McGill University
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from McGill University
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the University of Fredericton
- Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Psychology (BA) from Brandon University
- Certificate in Conflict Resolution from the Justice Institute of British Columbia
- Certificate in Public Engagement through the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2)
Investment
The investment you make in therapy is an investment you are making in yourself. Participating in therapy can give you skills, strategies, and tools to take forward into the rest of your life.
What are my current fees?
My current rate is $220 per hourly session.
Credit card information is taken at the first session, or
payment can also be made by e-transfer.
Am I covered by Insurance?
As a Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), you can claim therapy under most private health insurance companies. Please check with your company’s or your personal insurance policy to verify your coverage under “psychology &/or counselling,” and ensure you are covered for therapy provided by a Master of Social Work (MSW) counsellor. In addition, therapy services are a tax-deductible medical expense in Alberta. I will always provide you with a receipt for both purposes
at the time of your session.
Social Impact
A portion of all profits will be donated to the CURE Foundation in the Philippines, a remarkable organization providing aftercare shelter, care and education to child survivors of online exploitation.
I am deeply moved by the courage, resilience, and strength of these children, as well as the compassion and dedication of the caregivers who support them.
To learn more about this incredible cause, visit: CURE Foundation Philippines.
Did you know?
The Rosewood Tree is one of the largest and most iconic indigenous tree species in the Philippines. It stands as a proud symbol of the country’s rich natural heritage.
Ready to reach out for support?
403-971-5499 | deanna@rosewoodservices.ca
In-person sessions located at
Bow Trail Medical Centre
4620 Bow Trail SW | Calgary, AB | T3C 2G6
In the spirit of reconciliation, I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the îethka Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, Goodstoney), the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (Districts 5 & 6),
and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
I live and practice close to the beautiful Edworthy Park, an urban green space along the Bow River. The park’s history is intertwined with the Plains Indigenous Peoples, who lived in the area for thousands of years and followed the migration of buffalo to its steep cliffs and ravines.
Today, Edworthy Park stands as a powerful reminder of the enduring connection between the land and its original stewards.
It’s a place where natural beauty and cultural heritage are celebrated in harmony.