Ramona Kotke Gapp, M.A.

Online Therapy

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 utilizes a client-centered, strength-based approach and employs evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy, gottman couples therapy, EMDR, and EFT. Ramona is passionate about helping people heal, cope better, and realize their full potential. She can help you initiate desired changes by providing relevant and appropriate treatment. Ramona will work diligently to assist you with establishing realistic and achievable goals, and I will support your progress in the change journey.

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
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Sliding Scale