More About Terri Mulveney

I am a Registered Psychologist at Insight Psychological and have been practicing here for over three years now. I have extensively strengthened my training in therapeutic play skills, helping children through separation and divorce, EMDR therapy, ADHD/Mental Health Assessments and more. While a large part of my practice involves working with children, I also see clients of any age on an individual basis and incorporate many other therapeutic modalities into my practice as needed. I remain client-centered, strengths-based, and am wholly focused on what your goals are as a client.

Prior to working with Insight, I completed my practicum through the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) and therefore have extensive experience working with sexual assault survivors and their families. Not only did I have the opportunity to receive excellent training in trauma-informed care through my close relationship with CASASC, I also worked as a front line support for those who had been affected by sexual assault/abuse, providing immediate mental health support and care as required.

While I completed my Master’s degree, I worked as an Educational Assistant within a classroom for students with a diverse range of needs. This position allowed me to work with a plethora of children who lived with various developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, and more. This position provided me the opportunity to be flexible in my approach with children and work with each child from an individualized approach. This is something I still take into my therapeutic practice today.

I am a therapeutic practitioner that sees the potential in every one of my clients. My hope is to empower clients to also see their life from this perspective and begin to make steps towards positive change.

A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS:

Terri, what is your favourite quote?

“The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know” – Albert Einstein

This quote reminds me every day to remain curious in my practice, but also as a person. Curiosity provides a client openness to be true to their story and not conform to an idea that I have placed before them as being acceptable. We are all unique, our perspectives and narratives are individual, and your experience is truly your own. As a person, I can remain curious with my family, friends, and others I come into contact with. This creates opportunity to learn from others, improve relationships, and continue to grow.

What has been the most satisfying part of being a psychologist?

I have to say, throughout my experience, there have been moments where I am in awe of my clients. How they have grown through some of the toughest challenges and become a version of themselves that they can truly be proud of. A lot of times, when clients are feeling stuck, I try to remind them of their growth, and it is generally in these times that I am truly in awe. As I go through all of the trials they have overcome and remind them of how much they have accomplished. These are some of the moments I truly cherish.

Qualifications

Master of Counselling Psychology

Bachelor of Arts Degree: Major – Psychology, Minor – Sociology

Affiliations

College of Alberta Psychologists

Canadian Psychological Association

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Alberta Chapter; Canadian Association for Play Therapy

Certifications

Specialized Play Therapy Training for Children of Separation and Divorce

Foundational Play Therapy Training

EMDR Basic Training

Structured Analysis Family Evaluation Training

Level II Accredited CBT Training

Counselling Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence

Languages

• English

My Areas of Focus/Specialty Training:

Couples

• Divorce or Separation

Developmental Disorders

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Childhood Development Issues

Grief & Loss Care

• Divorce or Separation

Mental Health Disorders

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults

Thrive (Child & Youth)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children
• Child & Youth Stress and Trauma
• Childhood Development Issues
• Children's Mental Health
• Teen's Mental Health

Trauma Care

• Sexual Assault and Abuse
• Trauma

I have experience in:

• Abuse
• Adolescent and Teen Issues
• Anger Management
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Anxiety
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Adults
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioural Issues
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Child & Youth Anxiety
• Child & Youth Depression
• Child & Youth Self Esteem Issues
• Child & Youth Stress and Trauma
• Childhood Development Issues
• Children & Youth 10 to 12 Years
• Children 3 to 5 Years
• Children 6 to 9 Years
• Children's Mental Health
• Cognitive Disability
• Coming Out
• Common Mental Health Disorders
• Communication and Negotiation
• Cross Cultural Issues
• Custody Access Issues
• Dealing with Infidelity
• Dealing with Physical Health Issues
• Death or Loss of a Pet
• Depression
• Difficult People
• Divorce or Separation
• Dyslexia
• Emotional Abuse
• Emotional Regulation
• Empty Nest Syndrome
• Expressive & Receptive Language Disorder
• FASD
• First Responders Trauma or PTSD
• Gender Identity
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Grief and Loss
• Impulsivity in Children
• Issues Related to Bullying
• LGBTQ2S+ Issues
• Learning Disorders
• Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues
• Loss of a Loved One
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Motor Vehicle Accident Trauma
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Parenting Issues & Support
• Parents & Caregivers
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Preparing Children for Therapy
• Problem Gambling
• Problematic Sexual Behaviours in Children and Youth
• Relationship Dependence
• Religious or Spiritual Trauma
• Retirement
• Self-Esteem Issues
• Self-Harming
• Sexual Assault and Abuse
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Stress Management
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Supporting Someone who is Grieving
• Teen's Mental Health
• Tourette Syndrome
• Trans Counselling
• Trauma
• Workplace Stress
• Youth 13 to 15 Years
• Youth 16 to 17 Years

My treatment approaches:

• Art Therapy
• Behavioural Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Positive Psychotherapy
• Solution Focused Therapy

Assessment services:

• ADHD Assessments
• Anxiety Assessment
• Behavioural Assessment
• Functional Capacity Assessment
• Intellectually Advanced Assessment
• Mental Health Assessments
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Assessment
• Personality & Behaviour Assessments
• Psychoeducational Assessment
• SAFE Assessment