Miss Vanessa McConnell, MC, Registered Psychologist
(she/her)
About Me
My name is Vanessa and I am Registered Psychologist who specializes in sex and trauma. I provided counselling across the spectrum of supports related to sex and sexuality, including experiences of sexual violence and consent violations, pain and anxiety related to sex, as well as how to explore a healthy relationship to yourself as a sexual being. I also support other areas related to trauma including historical abuse and neglect, traumatic events, and issues related to self-esteem.
Education & Experience
I hold a Master's in counselling and have been practicing since 2017. I engage in regular ongoing professional development including basic and advanced training in EMDR therapy, intensive training in sex therapy, as well as basic and advanced training in narrative therapy. I have worked with individuals, couples, other relationship systems across the lifespan. I am LGBTQ2S+ affirming and also have a passion for supporting those exploring consensual non-monogamy.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am registered in Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. I volunteer on the Practice Advisory Committee for the College of Alberta Psychologists as well as hold a Treasurer position for the Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Couples
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- English
