Meet Our Team
Many of our clinicians are accepting new clients!
We are here to support you!
Book your appointment with one of our practitioners below!
As helping professionals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and training, we strive to provide our clients with the highest level of care.
Core Values: Empathy, transformation, connection, curiosity, and acceptance
Please be mindful of our 24-hour cancellation policy.
Missed appointments will be charged the full session amount.
We understand that there are times when appointments may be missed, but please do your best to call ahead so we can fill the spot for someone in need of our services.
Let's Meet Our Practitioners!
Keys To Hope is proud to employ staff that are LGBTQI+ Ally & Culturally Inclusive.
Travis
Funk
Canadian Certified Counsellor; MA Master of Counselling Psychology
Families & Individuals: Adolescents, Adults
*Accepting new clients on a case-by-case decision.
Travis is compassionate and curious and his calm presence puts everyone at ease! He will help you to discover your strengths that you need to overcome the adversities of life.
Jeremy
Fonteyne
Registered Provisional Psychologist; Master of Counselling Psychology
Families & Individuals: Adolescents, Adults
*Accepting new clients
Jeremy is supportive and passionate in helping individuals to re-author their personal narratives and to explore new stories that are empowering. Jeremy has extensive experience with teens and families and is building his specialization to support adults who have struggled with medical issues, with not feeling supported or believed in the medical field.
Ben
Coxson
Registered Psychologist; Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC); MA Counselling Psychology
Adults, Youth, & Children Ages 10+
Ben has a love for learning and is very inquisitive. He is also incredibly creative and has the best sense of humor that lights up the office! One of Ben's specialized areas is in clinical hypnotherapy, which supports a variety of concerns such as anxiety, sleep issues, trauma, and more.
Dr. Trent
Leighton
Registered Psychologist
Adults & Youth
Individuals, Couples, Families
Accepting new clients virtually
Trent creates an environment for growth and healing. He will support and guide you to achieve positive long-term change.
Angela
Batista
Master of Arts Counselling Psychology; RSW
Individuals: Children Ages 5+, Youth, Adolescents, Adults, and Families
*Accepting new clients
Angela has a passion for animals and the emotional well-being of people. She loves her dogs, horses, and all critters! Angela's main area of focus is with children and their families to help them thrive in home and other domains. Using horses, gerbils, and birds as co-therapists, Angela helps her clients overcome difficult emotions, to self-regulate, and to connect with themselves. Angela provides sessions at our Dunmore Rd. location and equine-assisted therapy at Healing Grounds, just outside of Redcliff, AB.
Kenzie
Gogolinski
Master of Counselling in Applied Psychology; RSW
Individuals (Adults and Youth) and Families
*Accepting new clients.
Kenzie’s curiosity and understanding of interconnections will help you gain awareness of yourself, which will help guide you towards your goals. She is a farm girl at heart and loves the opportunity to integrate this into her work with you by offering equine assisted therapy and nature-assisted therapy as well as talk therapy. Kenzie also provides Perinatal Mental Health Support.
Hope
Hamerston
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Individual Adults
*Accepting new clients
Hope will work with you collaboratively on your journey, assisting you to identify your goals and move toward your goals with purpose and intention. Hope assists clients with exploration of their values and life purpose and together helps you to work toward the life you want to live.
Minota
Kennell
Registered Social Worker (RSW), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Counselling in Applied Psychology
Families & Individuals: Adolescents, Adults
Minota has a zest and passion to support her clients to reach for the stars. Her kind and empathic support will help you to feel at ease and encourage you to meet your goals.
Chris
Shorrock
Registered Psychologist; MA, Counselling Psychology
Individuals: Adults
Chris has a high sense of integrity in his work. By using a humanistic orientation, he strives to understand others' perspectives. Chris is determined to help his clients learn and evolve their strengths in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Chris provides traditional talk therapy at our Dunmore Rd. location and animal-assisted therapy just outside of Redcliff.
Kyle
Graham
Registered Psychologist; MA, Counselling; BA, Psychology
Adults: Individuals & Couples
Kyle is passionate about helping others grow, develop, and discover their unique abilities to overcome adversity. Kyle believes in you and will help you to believe in yourself by challenging the belief systems that are keeping you stuck. Kyle offers weekly in-person appointments in Calgary, monthly in-person appointments in Medicine Hat, and integrates this with weekly available online sessions.
Melisha
Franks
Registered Psychologist; Master of Education in Counselling Psychology
Individuals, Couples, Groups, & Families
Melisha invests in her clients! With empathy and non-judgement, she provides a safe environment for you to uncover the strengths you already have and will help empower you to reach and meet your goals. Melisha won’t give up on you and will help you to step into the life you deserve! Melisha provides traditional talk therapy at our Dunmore Rd. location and equine-assisted therapy at Healing Grounds.
Deena
West
Registered Psychologist; Master of Counselling Psychology
Individuals, Couples, Groups, & Families
Deena is the one you want on your team as she will advocate for the things you didn't even realize you needed! She will collaborate with you to meet your goals and to overcome the struggles in your life that are holding you back from the life you want! Deena provides traditional talk therapy at our Dunmore Rd. location and animal-assisted therapy in an indoor arena.
Practicum Students
Keys to Hope welcomes the opportunity to support and mentor practicum students during their learning journey.
Ask about our Financial Barrier Rates!
Since 2020, Keys to Hope has offered placements from diploma level to master’s level students in disciplines such as psychology and social work.
The Keys to Hope team looks forward to continuing this partnership with colleges and universities to support our up-and-coming future practitioners.
Mike
Grisonich
Practicum Student working toward a Master of Arts Counselling Psychology
Adults & Youth
*Accepting new clients
Michael believes that while the foundations of psychological well-being – authenticity, connection, responsibility – might be the same for most people, no two clients are ever the same. By listening carefully and collaborating on a unique treatment plan, Michael helps each person with whom he works to develop a future aligned with their goals and values.
Noelle
Paterson
4th-year Addictions Counselling Student
Adults & Youth
Individuals, Couples, Families
Providing support for clients at the Keys to Hope main office and at Healing Grounds with horses.
With a passion for integrating animal assistance into therapy, Noelle believes in using horses to support individuals in their journey toward emotional well-being.
Our Intervention Approaches:
Adlerian Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Art Therapy, Attachment Theory, Acceptance And Commitment Therapy, Client Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Equine-Assisted Therapy, Existential Therapy, Family Systems (Bowenian) Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (Emdr), Feminist Approach, Gestalt Therapy, Gottman Relationship Checkup, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Psychoanalytical Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Experiential And Existential Approaches, Trauma Informed, Motivational Interviewing, Transactional Analysis, Therapeutic Play, Expressive Arts, and Sandplay
Have questions about Keys to Hope Services?
Need further assistance with booking?
For assistance, please contact our Administrative Support at
403-487-1607 or by email admin@keystohopecounselling.com
Linda Roth
Administrative Management
Linda is the hub of our wheel at Keys! Her efficiency and amazing administration keeps us all organized and working smoothly.
Contact Linda at 403-487-1607 or by email admin@keystohopecounselling.com
Alberta is located on Treaty territory traditional lands – a traditional gathering place for diverse indigenous peoples whose histories, languages, & cultures are an influential aspect of our community in Medicine Hat and area.
Keys to Hope Counselling Services is committed to ensuring that the spirit of all Treaties are honoured and respected.
CONTACT US
#104, 1865 Dunmore Rd.
SE Medicine Hat, Alberta
Phone: (403)-487-1607
Fax: (403)-487-1707
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