Dr. Natashya Stronach

PhD, Registered Psychologist

Virtual and In-Person Sessions Available

Natashya is a registered psychologist with 18 years of experience in assessment and treatment. She sees children (5+), teens, and adults struggling with anxiety (Separation Anxiety, Phobias, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder), depression, grief, transitions, and trauma (acute, chronic, and complex). Natashya uses evidenced-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (eye movement therapy).  Natashya also offers psychoeducational assessments, gifted assessments, and ADHD assessments.

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 Natashya’s Main Specializations

Natashya's equine therapy certification for mental health professionals is through Pro-EFW Canada, the leading association in the country for equine-facilitated wellness.

Trauma Specialist

Natashya provides compassionate and non-judgemental counselling services to children, teens and adults. While Natashya treats anxiety, depression, and a variety of other mental health concerns, she has specialized training in trauma treatment.  Childhood trauma, a recent and historical traumatic events, or cumulative trauma are areas she focuses on using one or more treatment modalities. She uses accelerated resolution therapy (ART) which involves memory reconsolidation and smooth-pursuit eye-movements which helps individuals process feelings associated with trauma, anxiety, depression, or sleep problems.

  • ADHD

    Natashya works with her clients to assess their needs and set effective goals and strategies to help manage the symptoms and challenges that come with having ADHD.

  • Anxiety Disorder

    Anxiety Disorders

    Natashya works with children, teens and adults to develop the skills to cope with and overcome generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, and panic disorders.

  • Assessments

    Natashya performs standardized assessments for children, teens and adults including psycho-educational assessments, giftedness (IQ) assessments, and ADHD assessments.

  • Depression

    By understanding the thoughts behind your depression, Natashya can help you identify triggers, and develop healthy strategies to set boundaries, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and promote positive self-talk.

  • Grief and Loss

    When you're grieving the loss of a loved one, it can help to know that you're not alone. Natashya can help you work through your emotions, find comfort in the process of acceptance, and begin to move on.

  • Learning Disorders

    Natashya works with children, teens and adults to diagnose and manage learning disorders such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

  • Life Transitions

    Sometimes it's hard to navigate transitions in life such as having a child or going through a divorce. Natashya can help you or your child develop the resilience to withstand any hurdle - no matter what happens.

  • Trauma

    It's common to feel confused, overwhelmed, and even numb after trauma. Natashya is trained to help individuals learn to understand, process, accept and heal from their traumatic experiences.

Assessments for Kids, Teens, and Adults

With 18 years of experience completing psycho-educational assessments and working with three school boards over her career, Natashya is an expert in her field. She offers psycho-educational assessments to identify learning disorders and diagnose ADHD.  She also completes assessments to identify giftedness in students.  Recommendations are made to support children and teens in school and at home. For adults, recommendations are made to support training and post-secondary accommodations as well as improve overall functioning. 

Natashya’s Therapeutic Approaches

Natashya has a fun and relaxed approach when working with children and teens but still utilizes evidence-based treatments to promote adaptive coping skills. Parents are always part of planning when discussing recommendations for home and school. With adults, she  works with her clients to understand expectations and identify goals.  Taking a client-centred approach is key. Having realistic therapy homework in between sessions is always considered. 

She has completed the Basic, Advanced, and Enhanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy training. She has also completed Prolonged Exposure Therapy training. DBT Skills is another type of evidence-based therapy she uses to compliment trauma treatment.

More About Natashya

Originally from beautiful Saskatchewan, this prairie gal, can’t get enough of awesome Alberta! When she’s not working, Natashya enjoys spending time with her rescue horse (Lucky), her cats, and husband. She’s in the mountains every weekend for camping and a hike, bike, or ski.