The Team
Tanya Mah
Founder of Peaceful Mind Psychology Registered Psychologist
Welcome! I’m Tanya Mah, the owner and founder of Peaceful Mind Psychology. I am an experienced Registered Psychologist on a mission to empower individuals and promote mental well-being. With 25 years of expertise in the field, I have dedicated my life to helping people overcome challenges, find their inner strength, and live more peaceful lives.
My passion for psychology stems from a deep belief in the power of human resilience and the potential for growth and healing. I offer a warm and nonjudgmental space where individuals can feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through evidence-based therapies, tailored to each person's unique needs, I guide my clients on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
My areas of specialization include anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence and relationships. I firmly believe in the power of a holistic approach, integrating various therapeutic techniques and tools to address not only the symptoms but also the underlying causes of distress. I believe in the importance of ongoing professional development and stay up to date on the latest research and therapeutic modalities. We are all unique and complex and require individual plans to facilitate change. I will work with you as a team to develop coping strategies, build resilience, and foster positive change using therapy techniques that are tailored to your needs.
Outside of my practice, I am an advocate for mental health awareness and de-stigmatization. I have contributed to community through workshops, speaking at conferences, and networking with professionals in my area of expertise from around the world on a consistent basis. I am certified in EMDR, Theraplay, as a Trauma Specialist, Positive Parenting and in Integrative Medicine for Mental Health. I am also a LENS neurofeedback provider. In my spare time I am spending time with my family and friends, walking my dog, doing yoga or hiking.
If you're seeking a compassionate and experienced psychologist who will support you on your journey towards well-being, I'm here to help. Let's work together to uncover your inner strength and create a life filled with purpose and fulfillment.
Michelle Wallace
Provisional Psychologist and LENS Nuerofeedback Provider
Hi my name is Michelle Wallace and I am a Provisional Registered Psychologist who fosters a passion of helping others work through life’s challenges. I believes that answers are rooted within each individual and I am dedicated to asking the proper questions and using various therapeutic techniques to help clients discover their healing capabilities. I have a strong understanding of anxiety, depression, ADHD and the autism spectrum (ASD), I look forward to helping clients who are in search of guidance towards a deeper understanding of themselves and those around them.
I am trained in several modes of therapeutic interventions and incorporate mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Brief therapy and I’m also a LENS Neurofeedback provider. I believe in being proactive in maintaining my training so that I can provide the most up to date service for all clients.
I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to be vulnerable and I’m dedicated to working with clients as a team. Together we will develop strategies that help to overcome challenges and enhance new skills. I specializes in working with children and adolescents but I accept clients of all ages
Michelle is not currently accepting clients.
Jenica Wilson
Mental Health Therapist B.A.,MAC
Hi my name is Jenica Wilson and I am a Mental Health Therapist. I believe that humans have the capacity to self-heal in many ways. I am enthusiastic to ask the right questions to facilitate this. In counselling sessions, I take a client-centered approach, valuing the uniqueness of each individual's experiences and needs. I strive to help clients find practical solutions and support them in committing to actions that foster personal growth. I’m also a LENS Neurofeedback provider. Mindfulness, breathing exercises, and light somatic movements are some of the powerful interventions I incorporate into my practice to promote overall well-being. Humour is another vital tool I incorporate into my counselling style. Laughter can be a powerful healer. In appropriate moments, it helps create a comfortable environment to express oneself with ease. Additionally, a lighthearted approach allows us to address difficult topics while maintaining a positive outlook, fostering resilience, and promoting emotional release. I am eager to continue learning and expanding my therapeutic toolbox through ongoing professional development. I have experience working in the school system and private practice with all ages addressing life adversity challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma and neuro divergence.
In my spare time you’ll find me enjoying a long walk, baking, or playing video games. However, I do enjoy a good movie and TV show. I’m looking forward to providing a safe and supportive space for your healing journey. Let's work together towards a more peaceful mind and a value-based future.I am currently accepting clients of all ages; and specialize in adolescent and adult counselling.
Modalities used:
● Cognitive behavioural therapy
● Acceptance and commitment therapy
● Dialectal behavioural therapy
● Internal family systems
● Hakomi
● Attachment-based
● Solution-focused
● Art based therapy
● Play based therapy
Areas of speciality:
● Anxiety
● Depression
● ADHD
● Chronic pain and illness
● Boundaries
● Work/life balance
● Stress
● Burn-out
● Life transitions
● LGBTQIA concerns and support
● Trauma/PTSD
Academic Credentials Masters of Counselling, City University of Seattle. Bachelors of Arts majoring in psychology, University of Alberta
Danielle Abel
Master of Counselling Psychology Student Intern
Hi! My name is Danielle Abel and I am excited to be working with the team at Peaceful Mind Psychology as the Student Intern. Through my years of experience mentoring and teaching people of all ages, I have developed a client-centred, collaborative approach that focuses on building authentic relationships and considering each client's unique needs. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or working through experiences of trauma or grief, I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment to help you move towards your goals.
My passion for counselling is based on the belief that every individual is worthy of support, understanding and compassion. I believe in the capacity of each individual I meet to overcome struggles, experience personal growth and develop resilience, regardless of age or background.
In addition to nearing the completion of my Master of Counselling degree, I have completed the Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies through the Trauma Research Foundation, the Level 1 Certificate in Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy and additional training in Internal Family Systems Therapy and various somatic approaches. My goal is to provide compassionate and creative counselling tailored to the needs of each client utilizing interventions from each of these modalities. Additionally, I believe that exploring interventions that incorporate mindfulness, creative expression and movement can bring powerful healing in addition to talk therapy.
Outside of the counselling room, I enjoy creating music, playing hockey and slo-pitch, indoor rock climbing and taking my dog for adventures in our neighbourhood.