Ramona Kotke Gapp, M.A.
About Me
As a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, Ramona Kotke Gapp has been helping people identify strengths, meet goals, and reach their full potential for many years, in business and in life. Through years of work in the corporate world as a trainer, volunteering in schools and with children`s organizations, and from her rich internship experience providing counselling and group therapy for survivors of domestic violence, she has developed a unique and broad set of skills. Ramona has provided individual therapy and group counselling for clients of all ages, all walks of life and from many different cultural backgrounds. Ramona specializes in the needs of children and their families. She utilizes a client-centered, strength-based approach and employs evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy, art therapy, play therapy, and social skills training. She believes Parents are a child`s first best teacher, so she strongly encourages Parents to grow with their child, and she draws from her own experiences as a Mother to add authenticity to her sessions. She meets the client where they are, and is passionate about empowering them to attain their therapeutic goals.
Education & Experience
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University 2012 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Lethbridge, Alberta 2004 September 2020: Ego State Interventions Workshop with Robin Shapiro March 2020: How to do EMDR Online with Sue Genest October 2019: Kristen Neff Self Compassion March 2018: Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Alberta Chapter Conference December 2017: Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Supervisor Training, Edmonton, AB December 2015: Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Training, Edmonton, AB October 2015: Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training, San Francisco, CA July 2015: Advanced Applications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with David Burns, Red Deer, AB June 2015: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training, Lethbridge, AB October 2012: St. John Standard First Aid Level C CPR + AED November 2011: Domestic Violence 11 Conference, Edmonton, AB December 2011: Delivering Dynamic Presentations, Edmonton, AB
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
CAP, College of Alberta Psychologists, Registered Psychologist 4932 PAA, Psychologists Association of Alberta, Member 16793 CPA, Canadian Psychological Association, Member 32191 AFCC, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts EMDR Canada EMDR International Association 43254296 CACPT, Canadian Association for Child Play Therapy, Member 1277 STA, Sandplay Therapists of America, Associate Member CAST, Canadian Association of Sandplay Therapy APCC, Alberta Psychologists Competence Cooperative
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Sliding Scale