OUR TEAM
Dr. Denise Mannell
To introduce myself professionally, I am a Registered Psychologist here in Alberta and I have been in private practice in Fort
McMurray since 2003. My skills and competency level allow me to provide counselling and assessment services in a wide
range of areas, since I am a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and an Educational/School Psychologist. I also have specific
training in the area of trauma and am qualified to deliver Self-Regulation Therapy, as well as EMDR Therapy. Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy is also a significant component of my approach, along with many other supplemental modalities.
On a more personal note, I am originally from Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. I grew up, went to school, and began my
career there as a teacher/guidance counsellor, until I relocated to Fort McMurray in 2001. I now consider Fort McMurray
to be my home and I am committed to providing therapeutic support and assessment services to the people in this
community. My main focus in the therapeutic relationship is to provide a safe, comfortable, and connected environment
where people can explore, heal, and move forward in their lives. Along with a counselling practice, I have extensive experience
conducting psycho-educational assessments for children to support learning, as well as completing adult assessments for
ADHD. A variety of other assessments can also be conducted, depending on what your specific need is.
Here, at Mannell Psychological Consulting, we have a compassionate team that is dedicated to the delivery of a high-quality,
evidenced based service for your mental health needs. Our hope is that you will feel right at home here with us.
We look forward to meeting you!
Wanda Chaulk
Originally from Newfoundland, Fort McMurray has been my home since 2001. This community offers an abundance of
space to enjoy my favorite outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and skiing.
Currently a Registered Psychologist, I studied at Memorial University (Newfoundland) and University of Calgary. Along
with a Master in Education (School and Applied Psychology), my vast experiences in working with children and families
provides a strong foundation in understanding and supporting others on their mental health journey.
I strive to work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families in a relaxed, person-centered, non-judgemental
environment. Modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Accelerated Resolution
Therapy will guide you on your journey to better understand your personal strengths, and to foster courage and hope
in taking those first steps in restoring and/or achieving positive mental health.
My psychological services include therapy for areas such as significant life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD,
and Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder. Psychological testing for children and adults is also available to explore diagnoses such
as ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, and Intellectual Disabilities.
Tyler Chaisson
My name is Tyler Chaisson and I am a registered psychologist. I am originally from Prince Edward Island and made the trek
across Canada in 2007 to start my teaching career. In 2020, I completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
I use an integrative approach to counselling and I am informed by a number of orientations including Cognitive Behaviour
Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitizing Reprocessing (EMDR), and Person-Centered (Rogerian) therapy. Some areas of
focus include anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, self-esteem, and other mental health issues.
I aim to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment to help instill hope and empowerment in clients. I
encourage clients to guide the sessions and work on collaboratively designed goals, all while integrating their strengths.
“Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change.” - Jim Rohn
Kellie Bosch
Kellie (she/her) is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). She earned a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor
of Arts with a major in psychology. She is also a certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula.
Kellie specializes in supporting individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, overwhelming feelings of guilt, shame,
anger, and those who don’t feel like themselves. Kellie will meet you where you are and tailor her approach to suit your needs.
She draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, trauma-informed and trauma-focused
therapy, attachment-based approaches, mindfulness-based, compassion-focused therapy, and culturally sensitive perspectives.
She is certified in Hakomi Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Imaginal Nurturing, all of which help us connect with our inner selves.
Additionally, she holds a certificate in Reproductive Mental Health and a Behaviour Interventionist Certificate from Douglas College
in British Columbia. She can assist in developing goal documents and implementing behaviour support plans for neurodivergent children.
She moved to Fort McMurray from Cape Breton in 2006 and resides with her husband, two children, and dog. Kellie is deeply passionate
about helping individuals, parents, and children navigate life's challenges. She sincerely aims to be a voice in the perinatal mental health
space, inspired by her own experiences adjusting to motherhood. Kellie wants you to know that she believes the therapeutic relationship
is extremely important.
Ways I can help: depression and low mood or motivation, anxiety or panic, process experiences of trauma, intrusive or scary thoughts,
relationship changes or difficulties, navigating boundaries with family, not feeling like yourself anymore, fertility challenges, pregnancy
loss and stillbirth, feeling unprepared for how life has changed, managing life stress, cultural differences in parenting, grief and loss,
postpartum and pregnancy anxiety, sharing the load of parenting, and unexpected anger or resentment.
“The pain you feel today is the strength you'll feel tomorrow”
Anonymous
