Quality Counselling Care at an Affordable Rate
Meet Alyssa Fontain!
BA (Psych)., Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology Student
Hello! My name is Alyssa (She/Her), and I am a graduate intern therapist working with Hopeful Horizons.
My passion for counselling comes from my natural empathy and compassion. I have always been a go-to support person for friends and family. They would often joke that I should become a therapist... maybe they were onto something.
But my passion for counselling goes much deeper. I experienced my father being repeatedly misdiagnosed until his late 40s. When he was finally able to understand himself and begin his healing journey, it impacted me and my family in such positive ways. This was so profound for me that I felt pulled into this fulfilling career.
I want to help other people make similar positive shifts in their lives.
Beginning counselling can feel scary and vulnerable but I want you to know I strive to provide a warm and safe environment. I will not judge you. With compassion and empathy, I want to understand you, but more importantly, I want to help you understand you. All of you - your story, history, struggles, insecurities, strengths, dreams, values...
Together we will explore what healing and moving forward look like for you.
Alyssa works under the supervision of Ashley Bishop Lapierre, Registered Psychologist.
Start your healing journey today!
About the Low-Cost Counselling Program
Everyone deserves quality mental health care
Mental health services are not accessible to many people. Everyone should have access to quality mental health services when they need it. I am happy to partner with graduate students to offer low-cost counselling appointments to those in need.
How does this program work?
Psychology/counselling graduate students require supervised practice as part of their degree requirements. Students are very interested in learning and developing their clinical skills. Because they are still in training, we are able to offer their services at reduced rates
All graduate interns at Hopeful Horizons are under the direct supervision of Ashley Bishop Lapierre, Registered Psychologist, and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C).
Graduate interns have a special interest in women's mental health and train in this specialty area as part of their internship. I only take on students with whom I feel confident about their therapeutic knowledge and skills.
Quality Counselling Care
Graduate intern therapists can offer ethical and effective counselling services. The quality of your counselling experience is not jeopardized by working with a student. In fact, many students are eager to learn and spend a lot of time reflecting and preparing for client sessions.
Furthermore, all client work is overseen by a Registered Psychologist. You get the two of us on your team.
Low-cost Counselling for Alberta Residents 18+
Low-cost counseling appointments are available to Alberta residents (18+) for a fee of $25 per session (or less if needed - just ask and we will accommodate)
Book a Low-Cost Counselling Appointment
Schedule an appointment with Alyssa today!
If you have any questions about the Low-Cost Counselling Program, email ashley@hopefulforizons.ca or CONTACT through this website.