Mrs. Sonita Goehring, Masters of Counselling Psychology, RSW

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EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

Education & Experience

I have a Yorkville University Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology (2018). In addition I am a Registered Social Worker authorized to perform restricted psycho-social interventions with the Alberta College of Social Workers(2000) and a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I am a Therapeutic Play Practitioner. I have worked in my own private practice at Sonita Goehring Counselling Services since 2018. Prior to this I worked for Alberta Health Services, Mental Health for 19 years. I began my career in 1999 and worked as a Group Facilitator, Mental Health Consultant, and a Mental Health Therapist. During this time I have had the opportunity to work with children, youth, adults and families. Workplace settings have included Alberta Health Services Mental Health and Addiction, Medicine Hat Public School District 76, the Catholic Board of Education, Alberta Health Services PAS program and private practice. I have experience in both group and individual settings. I look forward to working with you!

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Alberta College of Social Workers Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Self-Harm
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Families
  • Group
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance


Telus e-claims, Blue Cross, Green Shield, ASEBP, RBC Insurance. I am a approved provider for Family Services with Children with Disabilities, and Alberta Children Services