Psychologists & Clinical Social Workers in Saskatoon

Maureen Walker joined the partnership at Crossroads Therapeutic Solutions in May 2016.  She is a Registered Psychologist and has a Master's degree in Educational Psychology (obtained in 2003) from the University of Saskatchewan.  Maureen has experience working with individuals, couples, and families since 2001 and she works with children, adolescents, and adults.  Previously, Maureen was employed with Family Service Saskatoon, Saskatoon Interval House and the Crisis Shelter at the YWCA.

Maureen has an integrative approach to therapy, using a variety of counselling theories, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR & EMI Therapy, Feminist and Strength-Based Approaches, Systems Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Maureen’s professional experience is in the areas of healthy relationships, couple counselling (including same-sex couples), workplace issues, stress, anger, conflict resolution, trauma, grief, life transition, anxiety and depression, parenting, domestic violence, separation, and divorce.

Maureen has advanced training in:

• EMDR Therapy
• Attachment-Focused EMDR Therapy
• Children and Attachment
• EMI (Eye Movement Integration) Level 1 and Level 2

Memberships/Interests:

• Saskatchewan College of Psychologists,
• Saskatchewan Association of Psychologists
• EMDR Canada
• EMDR International

Jai Richards joined the partnership at Crossroads Therapeutic Solutions in April 2017. He is a Registered Psychologist and has a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (2010) from Goddard College in Vermont, USA and obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Western Ontario in London. Jai has experience working with adult individuals, couples and families. Previously Jai was employed with the Saskatchewan Health Authority and his own private practice.

Jai uses an eclectic and integrative approach to therapy, using a variety of counselling theories and modalities tailored to each client. These approaches could include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative therapy, EMDR, SE, Strengths-based and Solution Focussed Therapy. Jai’s aim is to work in partnership with clients in a safe therapeutic, non-judgmental environment to explore aspects of your life that you may wish to clarify, understand or change. He also works to help you accept yourself and/or change your behaviour to one which is more productive for you and to help you move towards becoming the person you want to be.

Jai’s professional experience is in the areas of healthy relationships (including same sex couples), gender identity issues, anger and/or violence in relationships (with both victims and aggressors), trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, and grief/loss.

Jai has many years of experience in facilitating both educational and therapeutic groups such as: intimate partner violence, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, anger in relationships and moving on from trauma.

Jai’s advanced training includes:

• Refugee Mental Health Course
• Looking Through the Eyes of Trauma and Dissociation: EMDR and Ego State Therapy Across the Dissociative Continuum
• WPATH: Transgender Health: Best Practices in Medical and Mental Health Care
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training – Saskatoon, SK
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Dissociative Disorders – Standard Course Part 1 – Online
• Somatic Experiencing (SE) Advanced Level – Saskatoon, SK

Jennifer Clarke has a Master of Social Work and is a member in good standing with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers. She has been providing evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and groups for nearly twenty years. Jennifer believes wellness is a shared human experience and fostering connection is a key component of healing.  Jennifer draws from integrated theories including cognitive-behavioural, strength-based, social learning, solution-focused, and transtheoretical model of change to support clients to develop personalized, practical, therapeutic strategies.  Her practice focusses on behaviour change, emotion regulation, stress management, academic concerns, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, forensic services for justice-involved clients, and domestic violence.

Jennifer offers consultation, program evaluation, training, and public education to community based organizations, Indigenous agencies and political structures, government ministries, faith-based organizations, and academic institutions.  She has expert knowledge and advanced training in:

• Evidence-based assessment, forensic treatment, and rehabilitative program services for adult and young offenders
• Integrated responses to domestic violence offending and victimization
• Behavior management and emotional regulation with children, adolescents, and adults
• Collaborative practice
• Quantitative and qualitative research, information and statistics gathering, database development, data analysis, data reporting, and program evaluation
• Crisis intervention, mediation, and conflict resolution
• Workplace wellness
• Organizational change

Julie (she/her) has worked in the counselling field for close to 30 years. She has a Master’s in Marriage, Family and Child counselling. While she has worked in the nonprofit sector for much of her career with organizations like KidsFirst and Family Service Saskatoon, she has spent the last 5 years at Penney Murphy and Associates. Julie uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to support clients in addressing their concerns and utilizing the modalities that match the client need. Julie values a strengths based and client centred approach. It is important that clients are provided a safe and judgment free space to explore the issues that bring them to seek support. She focuses on the strengths that clients already possess while partnering with the client to achieve personal reflection and growth. Julie works with individuals, couples (including same sex couples), parents, families, youth and children.

Julie specializes in:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress/Work Related Stress
• Panic Attacks
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Trauma
• Relationships
• Grief & Loss
• Anger
• Attachment
• Separation & Divorce
• Parenting, Co-Parenting & Blended Family Issues
• Behavioural Issues with Children
• Art & Play Therapy with Children Ages 3+

When booking a session for your child, please note that Julie requires that the first session be parents/caregivers only. This session will focus on gathering background information, understanding your concerns and making a plan to introduce your child into the session.

Kim is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Kim holds an undergraduate (Honours) degree from the University of Saskatchewan, majoring in Psychology, as well as a Masters of Counselling with a specialization in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University. Kim provides individual, couples, and family counseling. She has over 15 years of experience, offering group counselling and individual support to those impacted by addictions, domestic violence, trauma, grief, anger, relationship issues, anxiety, and stress.

Kim approaches each session from a holistic viewpoint, focusing on the entire person and their life experiences. With a strong foundation in cognitive behavioural, solution-focused, and person-centered talk therapies, as well as EFT (Tapping) training, Kim supports each client to reach their goals and feel the best they can mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Kim’s areas of practice include:

• stress-management
• anxiety support/therapy
• self-image and self-worth
• body image & eating concerns
• work/life balance
• communication
• assertiveness
• anger
• boundaries
• couples support
• healthy relationships.

Jenna began her career as a Registered Psychologist in 2019 after completing a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Alberta and earning a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary. Jenna enjoys work with clients of all ages to create a safe and trusting environment. Jenna uses an eclectic approach by utilizing elements of solution focused brief therapy, client- centered, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Jenna believes in the importance of meeting clients where they are at, hearing and understanding their perspective, providing genuine care and empathy, and moving forward in a collaborative manner. Jenna believes that every individual is doing the best they can with the skills that they have, and there is always room for growth and development. Jenna enjoys helping clients move from a sense of surviving a situation, to thriving and making individualized decisions based upon one’s own unique values. Jenna enjoys working with adults, youth, and children.
Connect with Jenna if you need support in navigating one of the following areas:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• ADHD
• Self-esteem
• Resiliency
• Emotional literacy and regulation
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Social skills and relationship building
• Stress management
• Life transitions

*When booking a session for a minor with Jenna, please note that she requires meeting with the parent(s)/caregiver first to gather as much understanding about the child to create a trusting connection and to help Jenna create a successful plan for supporting the child.
**Jenna does not provide counselling services for custody agreements or court related custody issues.

Bev Digout is a Master-level Registered Social Worker who has been practicing for over 30 years. Bev's therapeutic orientation starts with a client-centered focus, blending a variety of models to suit the unique needs of each client. She has training in Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, as well as Narrative and Brief Solution-focused models. Bev enjoys working with individuals, families and couples navigating life transitions, parenting, family, and marital concerns. She also works with individuals working through addiction related concerns, anxiety, and depression.

Crystal Skjerven is a compassionate and experienced registered clinical social worker with over 18 years of experience in the counselling field. Crystal’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree. She is also certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through Wilfred Laurier University. Crystal utilizes a holistic and client-centered approach, integrating various evidence-based techniques to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs. Crystal believes in the power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She primarily employes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Crystal strives to empower clients with the skills and insights needed to overcome their challenges and achieve personal growth.
Areas of Practice

• chronic pain and chronic disease management
• grief and loss
• anxiety/health anxiety/panic disorder
• depression
• trauma
• anger management
• stress (including caregiver stress)
• self-esteem
• life transitions (including retirement, divorce/separation, menopause/peri-menopause).

Advanced Training/Continuing Professional Education

• CBT Certification – Wilfred Laurier University (2024)
• Pallium Leap Core Palliative Care Training (2024)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy – CTRI (2023)
• Motivational Interviewing Strategies – CTRI (2022)
• Solution Focused Counselling Strategies CTRI (2022)
• Mindfulness Counselling Strategies CTRI (2019)
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (2009)
• Responding to Trauma CTRI (2009)

Personal Statement: “I am passionate about helping individuals navigate through their difficulties and find a path to a more fulfilling life. I strive to create a warm and empathetic environment where clients feel heard and understood. Together, we can work towards achieving your personal goals and improving your overall well-being.”

Crystal is presently accepting new clients 18 years and older for individual and couples counselling.

Blessing is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Guidance and Counselling from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and has over seven years of experience supporting diverse individuals and groups through life's challenges.

She specializes in assisting adolescents, adults, individuals, and groups in navigating emotional struggles, trauma, mental health challenges, and career-related barriers. With a warm and compassionate approach, she tailors evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address the unique needs of each client.
Areas of Expertise:

• Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
• Anxiety, Stress Management and Emotional Regulation
• Depression
• Life Transitions and Workplace Challenges
• Self-Esteem and personal growth
• Grief and Loss
• Career and Academic Counseling
• Migration-Related Stress and Anxiety
• Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health

Blessing employs a variety of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, and psychoeducational strategies. She is skilled in group facilitation and psychoeducation, creating safe, supportive spaces for clients to connect, learn, grow, and feel empowered to achieve their goals and wellbeing.
Her approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and a culturally responsive framework, ensuring that each client’s unique cultural, social, and personal experiences are recognized and respected.