CARMEN SCHUTZ, REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

  I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with almost 10 years of experience working with substance use and working alongside first responders. 

I hold a unique understanding of the distinct work environment, operational and organizational stress, and trauma associated with the responsibilities of a first responder. 

I hold a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Calgary, a Master’s degree (MCP) in Counselling Psychology from Adler University, and additional training in Trauma, Suicide Intervention, Couples Therapy, and Addiction Treatment.

 Meeting people where they’re at has been my central focus as a clinician. I emphasize the importance of the mind-body connection by incorporating how our body’s nervous system reacts to its environment. 

I specialize in helping clients assess the relationship to substances they may have in their lives and facilitate space for clients to process trauma and how it impacts their day-to-day. 

I utilize a client-centred approach to create a safe, non-judgmental environment to facilitate the process of healing. I highly value walking alongside individual clients and couples as they strive for growth, healing, and connection. 

• Trauma Therapy – EMDR practitioner (booking EMDR clients starting mid-June 2025)
• Polyvagal-Informed Therapy (PVT) – body-based techniques for nervous-system regulation
• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – structured skill-building for mood, anxiety, and stress
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1) – research-based tools to strengthen relationships
• Motivational Interviewing (Level 2) – collaborative goal-setting and behaviour change
   

Additional Training & Certifications:

• Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment & Management (SPRAM) – evidence-based safety planning
   
• Brain Story Certification – Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, linking neuroscience to practice