About Keisha Doucette

Registered Provisional Psychologist

I am a therapist who specializes in treating adults who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other life challenges.

“I did not ask for the things I’ve been through. And I certainly didn’t ask my mind to paint and repaint the pictures back in flashback form.” – Michelle Groth.

Life can be contradictory as it’s where we find our passion, meaning, and joy, yet through living we also experience our greatest sorrows. Early in my life, I was touched by trauma that is still felt to this day. Unfortunately, this is not unique as we all experience negative events that echo through our lives. Family bonds, friendships, relationships, and most importantly feelings towards oneself are often tested. Dealing with these feelings on our own may give us a sense of strength, however, true strength is facing and overcoming the feelings that are causing pain, anger, hurt, etc.

Let’s work together to help you reach your goals and create an environment that empowers you to reclaim your life.

If we are sick, we take steps to heal ourselves. If we break a bone, we take steps to heal ourselves. If we scrape a knee, we take steps to heal ourselves. However, too often we don’t address the pain others can’t see. Let’s take the first step together in learning how to heal. Depending on your needs we may use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and more to facilitate your healing journey.

I strongly believe that the connection I build with my clients allows them to be able to flourish what they already have within.

Beyond therapeutic approaches, the relationship between you and your therapist is crucial. When thinking of this relationship, empathy, trust, and compassion come to mind. You are the expert on your own life and only through a safe and open environment can we identify and develop the strengths you’ll need to re-claim your confidence, optimism, and resilience.

Professional Background

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Grant MacEwan University
• Masters of Counselling, City University of Seattle

Issues or Concerns

• Abuse
• Affair Recovery
• Aggression
• ADHD
• Autism (ASD)
• Agoraphobia
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Attachment Issues
• Body Image
• Breakups
• Bullying
• Boundaries
• Caregiver Stress
• Consent
• Chronic Pain
• Chronic Illness
• Codependency
• Commitment Issues
• Communication
• Complex Trauma/PTSD
• Coping Skills
• Power/Control Issues
• Life Changes/Challenges
• Domestic Violence
• Depression
• Dysregulation
• Eating Disorder and Food Issues
• Emotional Regulation
• Feeling of Emptiness
• Executive Functioning/Dysfunction
• Family Issues
• Fears
• Financial Stress
• Forgiveness
• Grief, Loss & Bereavement
• Guilt
• Health/Medical Issues, Stress or Anxiety
• Helplessness
• Identity
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Isolation
• Mood Disorders
• Overwhelm
• OCD (Obsessions & Compoulsions)
• Perfectionism
• Personal Development
• Relational Challenges
• Stress
• Self-Esteem; Self-Love; Self-Worth
• Self-Care
• Separation
• Sensitivity to Criticism or Rejection
• Sexual Assault
• Shame
• Sibling Challenges
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Life Transitions
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Trust Issues
• Worry

Approaches Used

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Somatic Experiencing (SE)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Skills
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Hakomi
• Mindfulness/Mindfully Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Emotionally Focussed Individual Therapy (EFIT)
• Gottman Method (Level 1)
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focussed Therapy (SFT)
• Strengths-Based
• Trauma Focussed & Trauma Informed

Professional Associations/Regulatory Board

• College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
• Psychologist’s Association of Alberta (PAA)

Contact Us to Book Your Appointment

Find support and healing in your life, cope with difficult emotions, and find your inner strength. Reach out for a consultation and find out if I am the right fit for you.

When you reach out, you’ll talk to our administrative staff, and you can share what’s going on for you, ask any questions you may have, and get scheduled for your first session with me.

Email us today at info@onyxtherapy.ca  or, fill out the form below and our office will contact you to schedule your session.