My Story: Canmore Therapist

Kate Rive, (she/her)

Canadian Certified Counsellor, MACP

I believe that healing happens in relationships; I have helped individuals, couples, and families gain greater insight into their emotions and patterns of interaction. Together, we work to solve problems, leading to increased ease, joy, and connection.

My Approach

I am an integrative therapist, offering in-person sessions and virtual counselling across Alberta. I draw upon multiple modalities to tailor the best approach for each client:

Family Systems
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Attachment-Based Theories and Modalities

Additionally, I am a trained Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) facilitator. I incorporate present-moment awareness and somatic wisdom into my work to promote healing and resilience. Clients describe me as calm, compassionate, a skilled listener, genuine, present and supportive. I work in partnership with clients to co-construct goals and solutions that foster positive change.

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Why Choose Kate Rive Counselling?

I create a safe space to deepen your connection to yourself and to those you care about most.

Non-Judgemental

I have a calm and empathetic approach, honouring that each person's experience is unique. This is a space you can show up as yourself, imperfectly human, and I will meet you where you are at. My practice is open to all - you are welcome here!

Rooted in Science

My practice is rooted in science and grounded in presence. I support you with evidence-based modalities while attuning to each client's unique story, energy and needs in the moment.

Strength-Based

I support you in recognizing and building upon the resources you already have. By highlighting what is working well, rather than simply where you are stuck, I help you navigate challenges with confidence and clarity.

I look forward to supporting you in creating meaningful shifts in your relationships and well-being.

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My Experience

I have completed my master’s degree in counselling psychology with additional studies in Systemic Family Therapy. I have a wide range of experience providing therapeutic support to children, adults, couples, and families. This work includes over a decade of contributions promoting positive mental health in the public school system, as well as internships with Carya Family Counselling and the Calgary Family Therapy Centre.

Qualifications & Professional Learning

Master's of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) #10010760
Alberta College of Counselling Therapists # 2862
EMDRIA EMDR Basic Training
Interventions to Prepare Dysregulated,
Dissociative, Attachment-Wounded Clients for EMDR
Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
Emotion Focused Family Therapy
Sex and Relational Life Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Youth

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