Katharine Heimbigner-Tenor
MA
Registered Provisional Psychologist
EnglishHello: Taking this step to explore therapy can be both courageous and vulnerable, and I want you to know you’re not alone in it. Whether you are navigating trauma, grief, neurodiversity, relationship challenges, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help you find clarity, hope, and new ways forward. My role is to walk alongside you at your pace—creating a safe enough, supportive space where all parts of you are welcome.
Parcours
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with almost 25 years of lived and career experiences supporting people through diverse life experiences, including complex trauma, dissociation, grief, neurodiversity, and relationship challenges. My professional journey has taken me through work in private practice, spiritual health care, community mental health initiatives, and interfaith and multicultural settings. I take an integrative, holistic approach—drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, DBT, CBT, and polyvagal-informed music therapies. My work is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that each person has the inner resources to heal.
Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi
In therapy with me, you can expect warmth, respect, and collaboration. I listen deeply to understand your story and help you feel truly seen. My IFS-informed approach is non-pathological—meaning there are good reasons for what you do, even if they are not obvious right now. Together, we explore these reasons with curiosity and compassion, not judgment. We may laugh at times, shed tears at others, and always hold space for what feels most important in the moment. Whether we’re untangling old patterns, building new skills, or reconnecting you with your strengths, my goal is for you to leave each session feeling heard, supported, and more connected to yourself.
Domaines d’expertise
Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.
PTSD
Complex Trauma
Neurodiversity (autism, ADHD, Audhd)
Grief, Loss, And Bereavement
Couples With Trauma
Nervous System Regulation
J’offre également un accompagnement compétent dans ces domaines et j’accueille les client·e·s qui souhaitent du soutien sur ces enjeux.
ADHD
Autism
ADHD
Sensory Differences
Dissociation
Depression
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Spirtuality
Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness - Diabetes
Chronic Illness - Long COVID
Relationship Issues
Approches thérapeutiques
Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
A gentle, non-judgmental approach that helps you understand the different “parts” of yourself, why they do what they do, and how they can work together so you feel more balanced, confident, and at peace.
Polyvagal-informed Therapy
Polyvagal-informed listening music therapies (Safe and Sound Protocol, Rest and Restore Protocol) are gentle, nervous-system-based interventions to promote emotional regulation and resilience. Individuals who have experienced trauma and those with sensory differences often benefit.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness with a focus on accommodating for neurodivergence.
Gottman Couples Therapy
Evidence-based techniques to improve communication, connection, and conflict management in relationships. It can supportive of working through issues such as infidelity, and for those where one or both partners have mental health concerns such trauma, PTSD and other concerns.
J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Somatic Therapy
Communautés desservies et expertise culturelle
Voici les populations et communautés culturelles que je suis particulièrement qualifié·e à soutenir.
Populations que je dessers
Adults
Young Adults
Older Adults
Neurodiverse Clients
Couples
Communautés culturelles que je comprends
Christian
Multi-faith
Canadian
Titres professionnels
Registered Provisional Psychologist
- No de permis P7737
College of Alberta Psychologists
Parcours académique
Master of Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Formation spécialisée
Internal Family Systems Level 1
Internal Family Systems Institute
Safe and Sound Protocol
Unyte
Rest and Restore Protocol
Unyte
Level 1 & Level 2 Gottman Method
Gottman Institute
Advanced Grief Counselling Specialist Training
Pesi
Indigenous Awareness Course
Indigenous Awareness Canada
Emplacements et services offerts
FAQ
Le saviez-vous?
I am a big believer in the healing power of pets. So, I love it when my client's pets make an appearance online. Pictured here is my "Reina".
The name of Healing Paths Psychology evolved from an understanding that there are many paths to healing. Counselling is one path with many branches.
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