Karen M. Lemke, M.A.C.P., R.Psych
I am a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta, Canada. I completed an Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology at the University of Alberta in 2006, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.A.C.P.) at Yorkville University in 2008. I have gained valuable experience working in a variety of mental health settings, including 24-hour crisis support, private practice, provincial and federal corrections, and forensic psychiatry.
I am currently registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member in good standing of the Canadian Psychological Association.
My Approach
My counselling style is person-centered, and largely based on your individual needs as a client. Your thoughts and feelings are affected by what you do. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a way of looking at how you think about yourself, the world, and other people, and is an approach that I incorporate often into my work with clients. The goal of CBT is to focus on negative thoughts, learn to challenge them, and learn to change unhelpful behaviours so that you can be more effective in your life and relationships with other people.
I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and capable of identifying the solutions that are going to work best for you. I see my role in the therapy relationship as that of a supporter, facilitator, and collaborator as you embark upon your personal journey of self-discovery.
My Interest in Online Therapy
I have completed Level 1 (2011) and Level 2 (2012) Certificate Programs in Cybercounselling through the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, the University of Toronto, and Worldwide Therapy Online Inc. I am passionate about mental health, and I love technology... so it was very exciting for me to learn about the ways I could combine these two interests in a creative way to help other people achieve their goals.
Services Provided
I am currently registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member in good standing of the Canadian Psychological Association.
My Approach
My counselling style is person-centered, and largely based on your individual needs as a client. Your thoughts and feelings are affected by what you do. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a way of looking at how you think about yourself, the world, and other people, and is an approach that I incorporate often into my work with clients. The goal of CBT is to focus on negative thoughts, learn to challenge them, and learn to change unhelpful behaviours so that you can be more effective in your life and relationships with other people.
I believe that you are the expert of your own experience, and capable of identifying the solutions that are going to work best for you. I see my role in the therapy relationship as that of a supporter, facilitator, and collaborator as you embark upon your personal journey of self-discovery.
My Interest in Online Therapy
I have completed Level 1 (2011) and Level 2 (2012) Certificate Programs in Cybercounselling through the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, the University of Toronto, and Worldwide Therapy Online Inc. I am passionate about mental health, and I love technology... so it was very exciting for me to learn about the ways I could combine these two interests in a creative way to help other people achieve their goals.
Services Provided
- Online counselling via email
- Online counselling via live chat
- Telephone counselling
Thank you for your interest in KML Counselling & Psychological Services!
"The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself."
Deepak Chopra
