return to your medicines
connect in with your personal, collective & intergenerational wisdoms through counselling & psychotherapy that is spirit-led, client-centered, and therapist-guided.
offering culturally neutral, iyiniwak best practices in counselling and psychotherapy.
at ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy wellness, all of our clinicians are trained in Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy. we honour and appreciate the diversity of the manitowak (spirit beings, i.e., people) who we serve, and offer iyiniwak (Indigenous peoples') approaches to psychotherapy in a culturally neutral way that honours your intersecting identities, your beliefs, your cultural practices, and your vision for living well. our clinicians guide a therapeutic process that supports you in (re)connecting with the medicines & wisdoms that already live in & around you as a whole, interconnected being. our work is client-centered, and will always prioritize what you wish to get out of therapy. our clinicians are also trained in conventional approaches to therapy through their formal clinical training, and may draw on these approaches as requested by you, or as it best fits the therapeutic process.
all peoples
while ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy was founded from a need for genocide-informed, culturally relevant, historically sensitive services by & for iyiniwak (Indigenous peoples) of Turtle Island, we recognize that conventional therapeutic approaches do not work for many people of many backgrounds & communities. we provide counselling & services for peoples of all ancestral & ethnocultural backgrounds.
individual & collective
we serve all ages across the lifespan, working with individuals, people in relationships, families, groups, communities, & organizations through our therapeutic work. we welcome communities & organizations who are seeking collective wellness to see our healing retreats, workshops, consultation & other programming options.
clinical onîsôhkâmakêwak:
our therapy team
meet the dedicated professionals committed to your wellness.
Dr. Fellner offers counselling, consulting, training, and other wellness services rooted in iyiniwak best practices. nation: Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta
Lisa offers land-based and genocide-informed approaches to wellness, counselling, consulting, and training. Métis Nation of Alberta & Papaschase First Nation
Samaria offers genocide-informed individual, couples, and family counselling for trauma, grief, relationships, anger and substance use recovery. nation: Blackfoot-Métis, Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta
Shelby offers virtual counselling to adults and seniors, with a passion for working with members of the LGTBQ2S+ community. nation: Métis Nation of Alberta.
Kara offers virtual counselling to youth, adults, couples, families and Elders based on Indigenous wise practise. nation: Manitoba Metis Federation
Stephanie offers land-based and genocide-informed approaches towellness, counselling, consulting, and training. nation: Qalipu Mi''kmaq First Nation
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Indigenous focusing-oriented therapy: the 7 R's framework
FAQs
find answers to your questions about our counselling and psychotherapy services. questions you don't see here? reach out!
yes, you can reschedule your appointment. we request at least 24 hours' notice when possible. we also understand that life can be unpredictable, and we aim to accommodate your needs. please contact your therapist to make changes.
if you need immediate assistance, please reach out to 9-8-8 (suicide crisis line) or Hope for Wellness at https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/ or 1-855-242-3310. you can find local, provincial, and territorial crisis supports at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html . we are here to help you navigate your journey.
we strive to keep our services accessible while maintaining high-quality care. our fees vary based on the type of service provided & the recommended fee schedules through clinicians' professional associations. we also understand that therapy can be expensive for those with limited or no insurance coverage. if this is you, please discuss options for sliding-scale fees with your therapist in your first session.
yes, we accept various insurance plans, including Non-Insured Health Benefits. those with health insurance/benefits, check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage for counselling/mental health services and to confirm options for billing (e.g., direct-billing, reimbursement, etc.), and we can take it from there!
booking a session is easy! you can schedule an appointment directly through our website or contact us at info@maskihkiy.com or 1-844-477-WELL (9355). we recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred time. if you'd like a free 15-minute consult prior to booking with us, please contact info@maskihkiy.com.
tend to your wellness today
our team is here to support you in your wellness through personalized counselling and psychotherapy. reach out to learn how our unique services can help you thrive.
