MEET OUR TEAM

We Are Kindred Roots

A team of devoted, relatable therapists serving clients in Alberta, Saskatchewan & Ontario

Our Leadership & client care Team

  • FOUNDER & CLINIC DIRECTOR

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta & Saskatchewan

    Therapy Style: Relatable, Humorous, Intuitive, Direct

    Areas of Expertise: ADHD, Trauma, Familial Boundaries, Perfectionism, Infidelity, Life Fulfillment, Communication

    Go-To Therapy Models: EMDR, CBT, ACT, Shadow Work

    Business Coaching Sessions also available.

    Location & Offerings:
    Okotoks, AB — In-Person and Virtual

kerri ann colby

  • BUSINESS MANAGER

    Communication Style: Approachable, Accepting, Welcoming, Direct


    Areas of Expertise: Client Services, Business Strategy, Marketing & Public Relations, Clinic ‘Mom’


    Community Ties: Okotokian since 2008, former small business owner, active volunteer and community member. Mom to two adult kids, and wife to Chris.

    Relatable Perspectives: ADHD, parenting, divorce, blended families, health crisis, work/life balance, childhood trauma

    Location: Okotoks, AB — In-Person 8 am - 6 pm M-TH

  • CLIENT CARE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

    Communication Style: Warm, Friendly, Accepting, Welcoming.

    Areas of Expertise: Client Services, Child and Youth Counselling, Gottman level one certified, Life Coach.

    Community Ties: Okotokian since 2004, former small business owner, active volunteer and community member. Partner of Doug, Mom of four adult kids, and Grammy to one sweet little grand daughter.

    Relatable Perspectives: Parenting, personal development, unconventional spiritual practices, work/life balance, childhood trauma.

    Location: Okotoks, AB — In-Person 12 pm - 8 pm Tuesday & Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm Wednesday, and 9am - 5pm Friday

Fully Licensed Therapists

currently Accepting New Clients

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Compassionate, Humorous, Relatable, Reflective, Supportive

    Areas of Expertise: Trauma, C-PTSD/PTSD, LGBTQ2S+ Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Shame Based Family Systems, Self-Care and Burnout. Offering Affordable Subsidized Sessions.

    Go-To Therapy Models: Internal Family Systems Parts Work, Attachment Theory, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person and Virtual)

    Hours:
    Tuesday 9:00 – 6:30
    Wednesday 1:45 – 8:00
    Thursday 3:00 – 9:30
    Friday 9:00 – 4:30
    Saturday 12:00 – 5:00

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Curious, Adaptive, Compassionate & Reflective

    Areas of Expertise: Perinatal Mental Health, Pregnancy Loss, Infertility, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, Communication & Boundaries

    Go-To Therapy Models: ACT, CBT, EFT, Mindfulness

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person and Virtual)

    Hours: Monday (5PM-9PM), Saturday (9AM-1PM)

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta and Yukon

    Therapy Style: Warm, Humorous, Playful, Flexible, and Relational 

    Areas of Expertise: Children/Kids/Teens, Parent Coaching, Family Navigation, Autism and ADHD, Eldest Daughter Challenges, Sensitive Temperament, Perfectionism, People Pleasing

    Go-To Therapy Models: EFT, Narrative Therapy & Existential Therapy

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks - In-Person & Online

    Hours: Tues (12AM-8PM), Thurs (12-8PM)

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta and Yukon

    Therapy Style: Relaxed, Relational, Sassy, Flexible & Direct 

    Areas of Expertise: Teens (12+), 2SLGBTQIA+, ADHD, First Responders, Psychosis, Anxiety, Families

    Go-To Therapy Models: EFT, Narrative Therapy & Existential Therapy

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks - In-Person & Online

    Hours: Tues (12AM-8PM), Wed (9AM-12PM online only), Thurs (12-8PM), Occasional Saturdays/Sundays

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Supportive, Collaborative, Genuine

    Areas of Expertise: Child and Adolescent Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Child-Parent Relationships and Parenting

    Go-To Therapy Models: CBT, ACT, Thera-play, Mindfulness

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person and Virtual)

    Hours: Mon (12-7), Tues (3-7), Wed (10-5), Thurs (10-5 / virtual only)

  • REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Intuitive, Humorous, Challenging, Flexible, Creative

    Areas of Expertise: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Minority / BIPOC Mental Health, Personality Disorders

    Go-To Therapy Models: EMDR, ACT, CBT, EFT

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person and Virtual)

    Hours: Mon (12-8), Wed (4-8), Thurs (10-6)

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario

    Therapy Style: Compassionate, Calm, Understanding, Fun, Inquisitive, Direct

    Areas of Expertise: Pregnancy, Motherhood, Parenting, Anxiety, Illness Adjustment, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Chronic Pain, First Responders and Healthcare

    Go-To Therapy Models: EMDR, ACT, CBT, Mindfulness

    Location & Offerings:
    Okotoks, AB — In-Person and Virtual

    Hours: Mon (9-12), Tues (9-3), Thurs (9-3), Fri (9-3)

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Curious, Sympathetic, Supportive, Humorous, Direct

    Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Burnout, Motherhood, Pregnancy and Parenting

    Go-To Therapy Models: ACT, CBT, EFT

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person and Virtual)

    Hours: Tues (6PM-9PM)

kristy thackeray

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta

    Therapy Style: Kind, Empathetic, Flexible, Curious, Fun

    Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Aging, Older-Child Parenting, Chronic/Terminal Illness, Self-Awareness, Burnout, Confidence, Boundaries, and Self-Worth

    Go-To Therapy Models: EMDR, ACT, CBT, Mindfulness

    Location & Offerings:
    Okotoks, AB — In-Person and Virtual

    Hours: Mon (12-7), Tues (8-4), Wed (12-8), Thurs (9-5), Fri (9-5)

junior therapists

Registered Social Workers offering Reduced Fee Sessions ($100/hr); Accepting New Clients

  • JUNIOR THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta

    Therapy Style: Compassionate, Collaborative, Empowering, Solution-Focused

    Areas of Expertise: Chronic Illness & Pain, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges, Self-Compassion and Confidence

    Go-To Therapy Models: CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused

    Hours: Monday - Friday (5:00PM - 9:00PM)

    Location & Offerings:
    Okotoks, AB — Virtual & In-Person (by request)

  • JUNIOR THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta

    Therapy Style: Genuine, Warm, Empathetic, Relational & Curious

    Areas of Expertise: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Aging, Caregiving, Illness Adjustment, Grief & Loss

    Go-To Therapy Models: CBT, ACT, Trauma-Informed Therapy

    Hours: Tuesday & Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM)

    Location & Offerings:
    Okotoks, AB — In-Person & Virtual

Intern Therapist

Offering Affordable Therapy Options ($50/hr)
Currently Accepting New Clients!

  • INTERN THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Warm, Safe, Fun, Somatic and Challenging.

    Areas of Expertise: Addictions & Addicted Family Systems, Indigenous Populations, LGBTQIA2S+ Issues, Queer Relationships, Anxiety, Depression and Perpetrators or Survivors of Abuse (FREE Therapy for Indigenous Identifying Folks until April 2025)

    Go-To Therapy Models: Somatic, Trauma-Informed and Parts Work.

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person) and Virtual (Alberta).

    Hours: Tues (11 -7), Thurs (11-7), Sunday (10-2)

life & Business Coaching

Currently Accepting New Clients

  • PATH & PURPOSE COACH

    Licensed to Serve: Across Canada (no restrictions)

    Coaching Style: Intuitive, Empowering, Supportive, Direct, Open-Minded

    Areas of Expertise: Life Fulfillment, Human Design Assessment and Integration, Intuitive Life Purpose Exploration, Interpersonal Communication Enhancement

    Go-To Techniques: Energy work, Tarot, Human Design

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person & Virtual)

    Hours: Tues (12-3) & Wed (10-3), Fluctuating Virtual Availability by Request