Meet Our Team
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, Transparency, Safety, & Non-Judgment
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.
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!
Samantha Stewart
Registered Social Worker (RSW);
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Adults, Youth, & Children Ages 12+
Samantha's compassion and kindness creates an environment for growth and healing. She will support and guide you to achieve positive long-term change.
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!
Nicole Dodd
Ph. D. Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Individuals: Children Ages 5+, Youth, Adolescents, Adults, and Families
Nicole has a passion for horses and helping people. She has combined both of her passions and runs all of our Equine Assisted Experiences. Using horses as a co-therapist, Nicole helps her clients overcome anxieties, sadness, and anger by replacing these feelings with confidence, self-efficacy, and courage.
Kim Mendenhall
Registered Social Worker (RSW); Master of Social Work (MSW)
Individuals & Families: Adults, Youth, & Children (10+)
* Immediate availability. Kim is very warmhearted and caring. She believes that all people have the means within themselves to fulfill the purpose of their lives and access the strength inherent within each of us.
Chris Shorrock
Registered Psychologist; MA, Counselling Psychology
Individuals: Adults
Chris has a high sense of integrity for 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.
Ben Coxson
Registered Psychologist; Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC); MA Counselling Psychology
Adults, Youth, & Children Ages 10+
*Immediate availability. 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!
Kyle Graham
Registered Psychologist; MA, Counselling; BA, Psychology
Individuals, Couples, & Groups
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.
Travis Funk
Canadian Certified Counsellor; MA Master of Counselling Psychology
Families & Individuals: Adolescents, Adults
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.
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.
Practicum Students
Hope Hamerston
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Student
Individual Adults
Joining us from May to December.
Hope will work with you openly and honestly. She will work with you actively and collaboratively, as you move toward your goals and to understand your values and purpose.
Kenzie Gogolinski
Master of Counselling in Applied Psychology Student
Individuals (Children 10+, and Adults) and Families
Joining us September to May
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.
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.
Our Intervention Approaches:
Adlerian Therapy, Art Therapy, Attachment Theory, Acceptance And Commitment Therapy, Client Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused 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
Kassidy Bosch
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Kassidy is passionate and determined to share the message of our practice with our local community. Through her marketing background and eye for photography, she is eager to build a welcoming environment through social media.
Contact Kassidy at marketing@keystohopecounselling.com
There’s no hiding,
we're also a bit quirky!
We strive to provide a team atmosphere that is not only kind and supportive, but also a lot of fun!
We believe that laughter is an essential part of our day and we love the unique (and pretty awesome) personalities that each team member brings to Keys to Hope!
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.
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#104, 1865 Dunmore Rd.
SE Medicine Hat, Alberta
Phone: (403)-487-1607
Fax: (403)-487-1707
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