https://www.sanfordpsychological.com/home daily 1.0 2021-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61294833b444e61413810aa7/1630184514147-SD4V7B8JFKZRYEPY6P6G/IMG_8836.JPG Home - Welcome Water – from the power and strength seen in an ocean’s ability to crash waves against the shore, to the calming, meditative effects of ripples on lakes and the flowing movements of streams, water is restorative and transformative. Water is also, quite literally, a significant part of who we are. And I believe that similar to water, we share the capacity to restore, generate, and transform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61294833b444e61413810aa7/1630135485447-U0AAZR8PIFJ0SAVN5PCE/IMG_6646.jpeg Home As a Registered Psychologist, I work with individuals, couples, and families addressing a wide range of topics, from anxiety and depression to life transitions, sex therapy, sexuality, healthy relationships, grief and loss, issues related to abuse, and wellness. By keeping the client at the centre of my therapeutic approach, I strive to meet the unique needs of the individual and support them in identifying and maximizing their potential. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61294833b444e61413810aa7/1630135121914-VA0XBEARLMM72XT0XICH/76401432-6156-4BDE-B967-72A65A327212.jpeg Home Whether dealing with issues big or small, I work with my clients to build insight, identify the obstacles that are keeping them from moving forward, and support them in harnessing the power they require to navigate towards the life they want to live. We all encounter turbulence in life and psychological counselling offers a dedicated space to work on what is important to you, building skills and an understanding that will lead to a better way of being. https://www.sanfordpsychological.com/about daily 0.75 2021-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61294833b444e61413810aa7/1630127821465-QES0B83KNCCYD4JXEH90/7DDC8473-55DA-4FC2-AC0C-472BDF5CB3DA.jpeg About - Melodie Sanford, MA, MSc, Registered Psychologist & Certified Sex Therapist To my therapeutic practice, I bring over 20 years of experience working in mental health and have been a Registered Psychologist since 2009. I have a Master of Arts in Professional Counselling, a Master of Science in Public Health, and have completed the Sex Therapist Certification training through the Sex Therapy Training Institute (STTI), and am an AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors, and Therapists) Certified Sex Therapist. I also hold extensive experience in psychological assessments and have been qualified to provide Expert Witness testimony in court proceedings. ABOUT ME I have often been asked what drew me to psychology. My answer, while not particularly unique among others in my profession, is that I have a genuine desire to help people. My early experience in counselling clients of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment was a major source of inspiration. Throughout this work, combined with the myriad of complex issues I have worked on with my clients since that time, I have seen firsthand the capacity not only for survival, but one’s ability to overcome, transform, and thrive. I find value in supporting others in finding the best direction for where they want to be in their lives, engaging new patterns of thinking, alleviating suffering, and shoring up my clients as they lift the burdens that are holding them down. I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of difficulties. Over the years I have been afforded the opportunity to work with clients who come from a diverse span of cultures, abilities, religions, and identities, fostering my ongoing commitment to holding a space for my clients that is inclusive and safe. I hold a profound respect for meeting my clients where they are at and customize my therapeutic approach according to the needs of the individual. Embracing an eclectic approach, I draw on a number of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural, Emotionally-Focused, Solution-Focused, Family Systems, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. In addition, I have specified training and am very experienced working with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the Gottman Couples Therapy model, Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples . I am also heavily committed to ongoing education and certifications in the pursuit of expanding my knowledge to best help my clients. Outside of my professional practice, I spend time connecting with friends and loved ones, am an avid reader, can spend hours puzzling, and enjoy time in the mountains. Travelling internationally is a passion and something that I never tire of – exploring new cities and cultures has created opportunities for understanding others in ways that enlighten me as a person and that I also bring to my practice. CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL TRAININGS AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Sex Therapist Certification Training (through STTI) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (Level 1) Gottman Couples Therapy Level I and II Clinical Training Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples (Externship and Core Skills) Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Suicide and Crisis Intervention Family Violence Intervention Self-Injury Intervention Dealing with Manipulative People Intervention ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) Canadian Register for Health Service Providers in Psychology (CRHSPP) American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors, and Therapists (AASECT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Canada https://www.sanfordpsychological.com/services daily 0.75 2021-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61294833b444e61413810aa7/1630129570927-XX5B3S2C4DOYKDF0SWC7/84CDD8C8-71CC-49EC-AAA9-AAB70A37EBEF.jpeg Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sanfordpsychological.com/fees daily 0.75 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61294833b444e61413810aa7/1630130376505-JFMZ0ZJRB2OGW4YMJYLH/14B36175-0268-4125-9A18-5035238519F7.jpeg Fees - Fees RATES The standard rate is $235 per 50 minute session (as recommend by PAA https://psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/resources/recommended-fee-schedule/) COVERAGE Services may be covered in full or in part by your insurance company, employee health benefit plan, or extended health care coverage (i.e. Alberta Blue Cross, Manulife Financial, Sun Life Financial, Great West Life). Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions: Do I have mental health insurance benefits? What is my deductible and has it been met? How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover? What is the coverage amount per therapy session? Is approval required from my primary care physician? Additionally, fees for psychological services may be tax deductible if claimed on your personal income tax. PAYMENT Payment is taken at the beginning of each session. Cash, Debit, Visa, and Mastercard are accepted for payment. CANCELLATION & MISSED APPOINTMENTS POLICY Cancellations or changes to scheduled appointments are permitted up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. Unexcused late cancellations (less than 48 hours) and missed appointments will result in a full-session fee charge. QUESTIONS? 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