Louisa Clapper, Registered Provisional Psychologist Medicine Hat, AB & Virtual Across Alberta Welcome to Sturdy Ground. If you are feeling overwhelmed, navigating a major life transition, or looking for a professional, steady space to catch your breath—you do not have to carry everything alone. As a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Medicine Hat, I provide client-centered, strength-based counselling tailored to adults, families, and caregivers looking for sustainable resilience. My practice is built on a foundation of empathetic, active listening, helping you move from a narrative of deficit to one of inherent capability and confidence.

Specialized Areas of Focus:

• Caregiver Stress & Burnout: Dedicated, specialized support addressing the unique emotional exhaustion, stress, and loneliness experienced by caregivers. • Neurodevelopmental Support: Neuroaffirming counselling for individuals and families navigating ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and developmental disabilities. • Life Transitions & Mental Health: Therapeutic support for managing anxiety, chronic stress, and complex life changes.

Clinical Framework & Modalities:

My therapeutic approach is deeply trauma-informed and disability-informed. Recognizing that no single methodology fits everyone, I draw from a diverse range of evidence-based practices to fit your life and goals: • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Mindfulness-Based Practices • Somatic & Body-Based Approaches • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) • Motivational Interviewing

Advanced Specialized Training:

• Pediatric Mental Health Literacy: Completed a 10-month mini-fellowship through CanREACH tailored for primary care providers. • Sensory Self-Regulation: Completed 3 months of ALERT® training focused on sensory-based behavioural strategies.

Service Options:

• In-Person Sessions: Available at our practice location in Medicine Hat, Alberta. • Virtual Online Counselling: Secure, confidential telehealth sessions available to residents province-wide across Alberta. No referral is required to begin. Please select an available time below to secure your consultation or counseling session, or reach out directly at LClapper@sturdygroundcounselling.com.

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