Kim Silverthorn is a registered Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling (M.P.C.C.) through the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (C.P.C.A.).   She is also a registered Counselling Therapist with ACTA – the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta.  Kim has an Honours B.A. in Sociology and Crime and Deviance from the University of Toronto; and a Diploma of Applied Counselling and Psychology from Kelowna College.  She comes to Beaumont by way of central Ontario, the Northwest Territories and northern Alberta.
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Kim has worked for more than 30 years providing therapeutic supports for individuals and for families. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, self harm, eating disorders, low esteem, stress, sleep disturbance issues, grief/loss issues and relationship support/couples counselling (this also includes co-parenting support, for couples who do not want to stay together, but who want to provide their children with the best family dynamic possible).

Kim also offers Neurofeedback Training/Therapy to clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, eating disorders, addictions, sleep issues, migraines, work/sports performance needs, low motivation, self-esteem issues and stress.

And Kim offers a broad range of Professional Development Training opportunities (CEC approved) for various community groups and agencies, throughout Alberta.  She facilitates Support Groups and community based Workshops (online and in-person) which address a wide variety of mental health issues.  And Kim writes the  weekly “Dear Tacit” mental wellness articles that are published in newspapers (hard copies and online) all across Canada.

Kim’s Availability: Kim works out of the Beaumont office, and sees clients in-person and via Zoom, on Mondays to Thursdays (afternoons and evenings, from 1pm to 8:30pm); and on Saturdays (afternoons, from 12 noon to 6pm).  

Teagan has her Masters of Counselling Degree.  She is registered as a C.C.C. (Canadian Certified Counsellor) with the C.C.P.A .(Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association).  She is also registered as a therapist through ACTA (The Association of Counselling Therapists of Alberta).  Teagan has had more than 10 years of clinical experience, and specializes in marginalized populations and complex cases. Her areas of expertise include clients who struggle with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, sexuality, domestic violence and relationship issues. Teagan offers EMDR therapy in addition to her diverse Talk Therapy modalities, as an option for her clients.

Teagan considers herself to be a holistic practitioner.  She explores the connections between the body, mind, heart, and spirit, helping clients heal by taking the entire human being and their life experiences into consideration, while creating a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment. In her spare time, Teagan can often be found tending to her garden, biking with her kitten, or kayaking with her dog. She is as bright, cheery, and playful, as she is also calming, non-judgmental, and understanding. She loves The Lord of The Rings, slurpees, and tacos, but not necessarily in that order!

Teagan’s Availability: Teagan works out of her office in Edmonton at 17214 60 Ave (about 30 min away from Beaumont) – she sees clients in-person and via Zoom, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4pm to 8pm.

Larisa is registered as a counselling therapist through A.C.T.A. (The Association of Counselling Therapists of Alberta) and will soon be registered as a R.P.C. (Registered Professional Counsellor) with the C.P.C.A (Canadian Professional Counsellors Association). She has more than 22 years of therapy experience in the mental health field; and also has a Child and Youth Care Degree. Larisa specializes in working with Indigenous populations, with high risk teens and families, and with 4th trimester work (which includes support for new parents, for the first few years of a child’s life). Her areas of expertise include addictions, sexual abuse and exploitation, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, domestic violence and relationship issues. She works with individuals and with families.  And she provides support to teens and adults.

Larisa brings her own unique style to the counselling support that she provides to her clients.  She offers the opportunity to use nature as a learning environment (and will provide nature-assisted therapy sessions with her clients, outside of an office setting, if they wish).  She has her certification as a SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) and is also a certified Reiki practitioner and a Yoga Instructor.  Larisa specializes in trauma and mindfulness therapy modalities.  She believes all people have a unique story, and her passion to assist each one realize the beauty and strength in theirs.  Larisa’s work guides her clients through an experience of reconnection to themselves (emotionally, physically and mentally), because this essential foundation often gets lost when a person experiences trauma.

Larisa lives in Edmonton with her 2 sons, her husband and a dog named Ned. She loves most practices that are connected to nature, synchronized swimming, yoga, qigong and spending time with her friends and family.  Larisa will soon be training a new puppy as an animal-assisted therapy support dog, for clients who feel this would be helpful and calming.

Larisa’s Availability: Larisa works out of her office in Edmonton, in the Roots on Whyte building (at 8135 102 Street), about 20 min away from Beaumont.  She is available to see clients in-person or via Zoom, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (from 11am to 4:30pm). She also sees clients in-person, in the Beaumont office (on Wednesdays, from 12 noon to 6pm), and in various outdoor locations (for the Nature-Assisted Therapy option she offers).

Helen joins Tacit after having worked in the human services field for more than 30 years.  Helen has a Human Resources and Labour Relations Degree (from Athabasca University); a Career Development Practitioners Diploma (from Concordia University of Edmonton); and a Human Resources Management Certificate (from the University of Alberta).  She has primarily worked in the areas of career counselling, human resources management and life skills coaching.  Helen also has had a great deal of experience facilitating personal and professional development workshops on a variety of topics (including teamwork and collaboration, embracing change, personal accountability, career planning/transition, study skills, employment preparation, self esteem, and parenting skills).  She has spent her career working closely with students, teachers, children, youth, staff members, and community members, in general.

Helen has Scottish roots but has called Canada home for many years – she has lived with her family in Beaumont for the last 20 of those years. Helen believes life is a growth journey of endeavoring to understand ourselves and others while celebrating differences!

Helen’s Availability: Helen works with Neurofeedback clients only, and provides in-person support during their regular sensor sessions – she does not provide Intake support or offer any counselling to our clients.  Neurofeedback Sessions are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (or at other times, upon special request).

Lindsay is Tacit’s newest Neurofeedback Associate.  After receiving an Honours Degree in History from the University of Victoria, Lindsay and his wife Danielle moved to Beaumont to pursue careers in the health care industry. Lindsay has dreams of becoming a physician and has been studying science, in addition to his undergraduate work, for nearly ten years.

Along with his pursuit of medical school, Lindsay brings 20 years of experience in the Canadian Film/Television/Theatre industries. As a seasoned performer, writer, director, producer, and musician, he is eager to draw upon his interpersonal skills to facilitate the most enjoyable and helpful Neurofeedback Training sessions at Tacit.

Lindsay and Danielle have just started their own little family, and welcomed their first child this year.

Lindsay’s Availability: Lindsay works with Neurofeedback clients only, and provides in-person support during their regular sensor sessions – he does not provide Intake support or offer any counselling to our clients.  Neurofeedback Sessions are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (or at other times, upon special request).