Hello. My name is Saowanee Srisuriyamart. I am a registered psychologist in the province of Alberta. I received my Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University and have been practicing in the field since the year 2018. I am also in the process of obtaining my Doctor of Psychology degree from California Southern University. 

My professional journey began at Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, where I was a helpline counsellor. I was then employed by the Alberta Health Services (AHS) as a children and adolescent mental health therapist. I enjoyed my role working for AHS in two rural hospitals for almost five years before transitioning back to Calgary. In my current role, I work with children (as young as two years old), adolescents, adults, and seniors. I also offer trauma-focused treatments to survivors of trauma and abuse through a not-for-profit organization since the year 2019. 

My areas of focus are Psychological Trauma, Abuse, Domestic Violence, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Phobias, Anxiety, and Depression. 

My primary modalities include Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Play-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. In addition, I integrate Theraplay techniques, Culture-Infused Counselling, the Polyvagal Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology framework, and lifestyle psychology into my clinical work. I also utilize HeartMath for stress and anxiety management. Moreover, I am a certified practitioner of the Safe and Sound Protocol. It is a listening therapy that works directly at the polyvagus nerve.

I am a member of College of Alberta Psychologists, Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, American Psychological Association, Canadian Association for Play Therapy, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and International Consortium Play Therapy Associations. 

A fun bit about me. I immigrated to Canada from Thailand over two decades ago. With my Thai cultural background and my Canadian influences, I value an integrative approach where the Eastern and Western philosophies meet harmoniously. I view health from a mind-body-spirit perspective and integrate different therapeutic approaches for individualized services for my clients. I was also trained as a certified yoga and meditation teacher at the world’s capital of yoga and meditation- Rishikesh, India. My typical daily routine involves praying, practicing meditation and yoga, practicing pranayama (breathing to reach a higher level of consciousness), yoga nidra, and following a set rules of Ayurvedic medicine. In my free time, I hike, nature walk, sing, and dance. 

My goal as a therapist for my young clients is to help them to live a more adaptive life by working intensively with their parents so that the parents can help them in their natural environments. For adult and senior clients, my goal as your therapist is to help you to find your own path of self-reflection and self-healing. This work typically involves diving into your childhood experiences as well as the different aspects of you- the good, the bad, the ugly, and the things in between.

Are you ready to invest in your health? Then, let’s work hard together to achieve where you want to be.