Our team / Caitlin Josey
REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER
Caitlin Josey
Child counselling in Sherwood Park
SEES
Children, ages 3-11
SESSIONS
In person in Sherwood Park - Virtual across Alberta
HOURS
Weekday mornings, afternoons & evenings
ABOUT CAITLIN
A space to be
yourself
"Toys are children's words, and play is their language"
-Gary Landreth
​Caitlin works with children ages 3 to 11 who are navigating big feelings, anxiety, grief, attachment difficulties, school struggles or changes at home such as separation and divorce. She has over nine years of experience in community mental health and brings a warm, safe and non-judgmental presence to every session.
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Children often say through play what they can’t yet put into words. Caitlin’s approach is attachment-based, child-centred and trauma-informed, drawing on play therapy, sand tray, art, music and animal-assisted therapy, as well as EMDR with specialized training for children and adolescents.
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Born and raised in St. Albert, Caitlin is a proud Métis citizen who weaves nature, animals and culture into her work. Outside the office, she spends time with her husband, their gentle giant of a pitbull, Marvin, and cats Oscar and Georgia, or at the family cottage over a good board game.
GET TO KNOW CAITLIN
A few quick facts
HAPPY PLACE
At my cabin, enjoying nature and slowing down with my family.
ALWAYS ORDERING
Movie theatre popcorn!
COMFORT SHOW
Any and all Real Housewives.
BEST ADVICE I'VE RECEIVED...
Fresh air and sunshine are good for the soul.
ABOUT CAITLIN
How Caitlin can help
ADHD
Anxiety & worries
Attachment
Attention & Focus
Behavioural Challenges
Depression
Divorce/Separation
Emotional Regulation
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions​
Neurodivergence
School Struggles
Trauma
Social Skills
Identity exploration
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APPROACH
How Caitlin works
My approach is warm, collaborative, and child-centred, creating a safe space where children can express themselves, build confidence, and explore their experiences through play.
I support caregivers in looking beneath the surface of their child’s feelings and behaviours to better understand their underlying needs and find meaningful ways to support them.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Registered Social Worker
M.A. Social Work
Additional Training
Alberta College of Social Workers
University of Calgary
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Foundation Play Therapy Training, Maritime Play Therapy Centre, Canadian Association for Play Therapy
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Sandtray Therapy Training, Maritime Play Therapy Centre, Canadian Association for Play Therapy
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EMDR Therapy - Treatment with Children & Adolescents, EMDR Institute Inc.
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DBT for Children & Adolescents Training, PsychWire
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CBT with Children, Institute of Child Psychology
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Child-Centred Animal-Assisted Therapy Training, Child-Centred Animal-Assisted Therapy Association
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Divorce & Separation in Play Therapy, Institute of Child Psychology
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Play Therapy Techniques to Tame Anxiety, Institute of Child Psychology
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Integrating Art Therapy, Institute of Child Psychology
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Raising Self-Esteem in Play Therapy, Institute of Child Psychology
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Incorporating Caregivers in Play Therapy, Institute of Child Psychology