More About Megan Oviatt

I come into this work with a Master of Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Education. I have a deep passion for understanding the human mind and why people do what they do. I have a special interest in working with men and young people (ages 12+).

Throughout my career, I have gained significant experience in crisis intervention, providing vital support to individuals navigating challenging times. My goal is to create a collaborative environment where people can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

My therapeutic approach is rooted in humanistic and client-centred principles. That means I believe that counselling is about you and your unique experiences and needs. My focus lies in helping people unearth their authenticity and courage, enabling them to craft lives filled with empowerment and peace. I strive to create a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and work toward positive change.

I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a powerful approach that encourages psychological flexibility and resilience. Additionally, my work includes Narrative Therapy, a method that emphasizes the importance of personal narratives in shaping our lives. I am also a Level 1 Gottman Therapist, equipped with the skills to support couples in building strong, healthy relationships.

A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS:

What quick advice do you have for people who are really struggling?

You are one decision away from change. If you can- step back, take a moment to look around, and then do one small thing to get you closer to where you want to be.

What was a defining moment in your life?

When I realized that I could let go of everything I had been told about myself and what my life “should” look like and create a life and identity that align with my values and goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education, Master of Counselling Psychology, Registered Provisional Psychologist

Affiliations

College of Alberta Psychologists, Psychologist Association of Alberta

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)

Association for the Treatment & Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA)

Certifications

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Level 1 Gottman Training

LGBTQ2S Foundations

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Indigenous Canada

BrainStory Certification

Languages

• English

My areas of focus:

Amare (Sex, Intimacy, & Gender)

• Parenting LGBTQ+ Youth
• Pornography Issues
• Sexual Arousal Issues
• Sexuality and Intimacy Issues

Anxiety & Depression

• Anxiety
• Self-Harming
• Suicidal Thoughts

Couples

• Becoming a Parent or the Addition of Children
• Divorce or Separation
• Marriage and Relationship Concerns

Grief & Loss Care

• Divorce or Separation
• Grief and Loss

Other Areas

• Men's Mental Health
• Stress Management

Thrive (Child & Youth)

• Adolescent and Teen Issues
• Behavioural Issues
• Blended Family Adjustment
• Parenting Issues & Support
• Parenting LGBTQ+ Youth

Trauma Care

• Trauma

Uniformed Personnel & First Responders

• First Responders Trauma or PTSD

I have experience in:

• Abuse
• Adoption Issues
• Aging Parents
• Alternative Sex Behaviours
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety Disorders
• Arts Performance
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults
• Changes in Health
• Child & Youth Self Esteem Issues
• Child & Youth Stress and Trauma
• Coming Out
• Compassion Fatigue
• Couples Counselling
• Custody Access Issues
• Dealing with Infidelity
• Dealing with Physical Health Issues
• Death or Loss of a Pet
• Depression
• Divorce or Separation
• Emotional Abuse
• Emotional Regulation
• Empty Nest Syndrome
• FASD
• Family Caregiver Stress
• Family Issues
• Family Violence
• Female Sexual Issues
• Fetishes and Philias
• First Responders Trauma or PTSD
• Food or Eating Issues
• Gender Identity
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Grief and Loss
• Impulsivity in Children
• Insomnia
• Issues Related to Bullying
• LGBTQ2S+ Issues
• Learning Disorders
• Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues
• Losing Someone to Suicide
• Loss of Employment
• Loss of a Loved One
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Male Sexual Issues
• Military Related Trauma
• Out of Control Shopping
• Physical Abuse
• Pornography Issues
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postpartum Depression
• Pregnancy
• Premarital Counselling
• Problem Gambling
• Problematic Sexual Behaviours in Children and Youth
• Relationship Dependence
• Religious or Spiritual Trauma
• Retirement
• Self-Esteem Issues
• Seniors and the Elderly Issues
• Sex Compulsion/Out of Control Sexual Behaviours
• Sexual Arousal Issues
• Sexual Assault and Abuse
• Sexual Offending Behaviours
• Sports Performance
• Trans Counselling
• Weight Management
• Workplace Stress
• Workplace Trauma

My treatment approaches:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Gottman Couples Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Person Centered Therapy

Assessment services:

• Forensic Assessment (Sex Offending & Violence Risk)
• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Mental Health Assessments
• Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work After Mental Health Injury