Psychology

Lesley King

Lesley is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. Working alongside clients is essential to her practice. She believes that everyone is capable of achieving change, and commits to working inclusively with adults helping them identify goals, implement change, and feel better.

Lesley brings a special interest in chronic pain and stress to The Calgary Pain Management Centre as well as specialized training in mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for chronic pain and stress. Additionally, she provides psychotherapy to adults and couples at Viewpoint Calgary Psychological Services.

When not with clients, Lesley enjoys spending time with her loved ones and adventuring with her dogs in the mountains. Lesley works consistently to incorporate therapeutic approaches and continual learning with her goal of living a balanced and fulfilled life.

Areas of Expertise
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Young Adults / University students
Life transitions
Chronic pain & Stress
Interpersonal issues
Relationship difficulties

Modalities
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

EFT (Emotion Focussed Therapy)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 3

Certification & Training
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Level 3

Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT Fundamentals)
University of Calgary

Level 1 TEAM-CBT Certification
The Feeling Good Institute by Dr. David Burns

Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM™) Facilitator
University of Toronto – Neuro Nova Centre for Mindfulness Solutions

Emotion-Focused Therapy – Level 1
Alberta Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy
Transforming Anger: A Certified Specialist in Anger Management (CSAM) Training Course
Empowered Relief Instructor Certification
EMDR: A Rapid, Safe, and Proven Treatment for Trauma

Professional Associations
CAP (College of Alberta Psychologists)
PAA (Psychologists Association of Alberta)
CCPA (Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association)