Cornerstone currently employs a team of Psychologists who are selected on the basis of their

Languages
In addition to English
  • one of our psychologists is qualified to counsel in French and Arabic: Mary Fahmy
  • and one of our psychologists can counsel in German: John Hoedl

    Counselling Staff

     

     

    Administrative Staff

  • Marjorie Zelent, Executive Director
  • Jim Chalmers, Clinical Director, Registered Psychologist
  • Vacant, Development Coordinator
  • Peggy Ward, Bookkeeper

    Receptionists/Intake Workers

  • Ghadir Haddadin
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  • Keely Cronin
  • Sheila Wray , Supervising Receptionist
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    Ken Boschman

    M.Ed.
    Registered Psychologist

    Areas of Focus

    Individual assessment (cognitive, emotional-behavioral, educational), interventions, and consultation (for children, adolescents and adults).
        Counselling interventions (for children and adolescents).

    Hours

    Tuesdays: 5 pm - 8 pm

    Education

    1995 M.Ed. (Psychology)
    University of Alberta
    1986 M.Ed. (Administration)
    University of Alberta
    1977 B.A.
    University of Lethbridge
    1977 B.Ed. (Elementary-Secondary)
    University of Lethbridge

    Professional Work Experience

    2000 - Director of Student Services (ECS - 12)
    Black Gold Regional Schools
    1999 - 2000 Instructional Specialist/Psychologist (ECS - 12)
    Black Gold Regional Schools
    1995 - 1999 Principal - Corinthia Park School (ECS - 8)
    Black Gold Regional Schools
    1990 -1995 Principal - East Elementary School (ECS - 6)
    Leduc School District No. 297
    1984-1990 Principal - Greely Road School (ECS - 9)
    Fort McMurray Public School District
    1981-1984 Assistant Principal - Dr. Clark School (ECS - 6)
    Fort McMurray Public School District
    1979 - 1981 Guidance Counsellor/Classroom Teacher (7 - 9)
    Fort McMurray Catholic Schools
    1977 - 1979 Special Education Teacher (EMH)
    Fort McMurray Catholic Schools


    Professional Affiliation

    College of Alberta Psychologists
        Psychologists' Association of Alberta
        Alberta Teachers' Association

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    NancyHurst

    Marcia Buhler

    M.A., Certified Canadian Counsellor

    Areas of Focus

    Individual, couple, and family counselling with a special interest in child therapy. Other areas of focus include family of origin issues, parenting, education, anxiety, depression and trauma.

    Hours

    Tuesdays: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Education

    2004 Masters in Marriage, Family and Child Therapy
    Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary

    Professional Work Experience

    2003 - 2005 Child and Adolescent Therapist
    Fresno Unified School District, Fresno, California
    2004 - 2005 Marriage and Family Therapist
    Onsite Counselling Agency, Fresno, California
    2003 - 2004 Therapist
    Psychological Service Centre, Alliant University, Fresno, California

    Professional Affiliation

    Canadian Counselling Association
        Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

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    Marcus Busch

    MSW, RSW
    Clinical Social Worker

    Areas of Focus

    Relationship and couple counselling, family counselling (family of origin work, reconciliation conferences), adolescent counselling, individual counselling (grief, anxiety, depression), men's issues.

    Hours

    Thursdays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Education

    1978 M.S.W. Family Therapy
    University of British Columbia
    1975 B.S.W.
    University of Calgary
    1971 B.A.
    University of Alberta

    Professional Work Experience

    1983 - Social Work Consultant
    Edmonton Public Schools
    1982 - 1984 Private Practice
    1978 - 1982 Family Therapist
    Family Services Association of Edmonton
    1975 - 1977 Medical Social Worker
    University of Alberta Hospital
    1971 - 1974 Child Welfare Worker
    Government of Alberta

    Professional Affiliation

    Alberta College of Social Workers


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     Jim Chalmers

      Jim Chalmers M.A.

       Registered Psychologist

     

    Areas of Focus

    Individual, couple, family and group therapy. Extensive experience and interest in issues of depression, self-defeating behaviors, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, the effects of family of origin on current relationships (including self), spiritual development, dream work..

    Certified EMDR practitioner.

    Hours

    Mondays: 11 am - 5pm
        Wednesdays: 1 pm - 4 pm
        Thursdays: 10 am - 5 pm

    Education

    1985 M. A. Clinical Psychology
    Antioch University, San Francisco, California
    1983 B. A. (Special) Psychology
    University of Alberta

    Professional Work Experience

    2003 - 2004 Chartered Psychologist
    Centre for Change & Wellness
    1996 - 2003 Chartered Psychologist
    Alberta Bosco Homes
    1995 - 1996 Chartered Psychologist
    The Psychology Centre
    1991 - 2004 Chartered Psychologist
    Edmonton Centre for Group Psychotherapy
    1989 - 1995 Chartered Psychologist
    University of Alberta, Department of Psychiatry
    1986 - 1991 Associate Staff
    Pastoral Institute of Edmonton
    1987 - 1989 Treatment Coordinator & Psychotherapist
    Edmonton Integrated Services
    1985 - 1987 Chartered Psychologist
    Maple Ridge Residential Treatment Centre

    Professional Affiliation

    College of Alberta Psychologists

        Psychologists' Association of Alberta


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    Tamara Dorn

    M.Ed.
    Registered Psychologist

    Areas of Focus

    Individual, couple and family therapy. Special interest in therapy with children and giftedness. Other areas include working with individuals wanting to address issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma and abuse.

    Hours

    Tuesdays: 10 am - 8 pm
    Wednesdays: 1 pm - 8 pm

    Education

    1998 M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology
    University of Alberta
    1995 B.A. Honors Psychology
    University of Alberta

    Professional Work Experience

    1999 - 2003 Provisional and Chartered Psychologist
    ECSS Psychological Services
    1997 - 1999 Provisional Psychologist
    DGP Glendale & Associates
    1993 - 1997 Research Assistant
    University of Alberta Hospital, Department of Psychiatry

    Professional Affiliations

    Psychologists' Association of Alberta
    College of Alberta Psychologists

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    MaryFahmy

    Mary Nicolas Fahmy

    M.A. Registered Psycho-Social Worker
    Certified Canadian Counsellor

    Areas of Focus

    Individuals, youth, couples and family therapy. Special interests include marital relationships, anger management and communications. Other areas of focus include depression, trauma, self-esteem, boundaries and marriage preparation. Extensive experience on prevention of family violence, immigrants and family of origin issues. Conducts therapy in English, Arabic and French.

    Hours

    Tuesdays: 9 am - 5 pm
    Thursdays: 1 pm - 7 pm

    Education

    2000 M. A. Counselling
    Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, USA
    2000 Marriage and Family Therapy
    Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, USA
    1997 Counselling courses
    Athabasca University
    1976 B.A. Psychology
    Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

    Professional Work Experience

    2007 Co-Facilitator, University of Alberta
    2007 Wilson Banwell EAP provider
    2005 Instructor, City University, Edmonton Campus
    2005 Warren Sheppel Consultant Group EAP provider
    2001 Provisional Psychologist
    Cornerstone Counselling Centre
    2001 Provisional Psychologist
    Mill Creek Psychology Center
    1998-2001 Family Services Coordinator
    Changing Together, Edmonton, Alberta
    1997-1998 Community Worker, Family Services Assistant
    1997-1998 Support Group for victims of Family Violence

    Professional Affiliations

    Psychologists' Association of Alberta
    College of Alberta Psychologists/Pro. C. Psych.
    Canadian Counselling Association
    Alberta College of Social Workers/RSW


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    John Hoedl

    M.A., Registered Canadian Counsellor, Certified Jungian Analyst

    Areas of Focus

    Areas of Focus: Individual, youth, couple/marriage and family therapy. Special interests include depression, anxiety, compulsive behaviours, issues relating to mid-life transitions and finding meaning and purpose in life.

    Can conduct counselling in the German language.

    Hours

    Tuesdays: 2:15 pm - 7:15 pm
    Wednesdays: 12:15 pm - 7:15 pm
    Thursdays: 2:15 pm - 7:15 pm
    Saturdays: 9 am - 5 pm

    Education

    2006 Diploma - Analytical Psychology
    C. G. Jung Institute, Zurich, Switzerland
    1987 Masters in Counselling
    Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, USA

    Professional Work Experience

    October, 2006 - Psychotherapeutic Analyst
    Cornerstone Counselling Centre
    1998 - 2002 Family Counsellor/In-Home Support Worker
    Creating Solutions, Inc.
    Edmonton, AB
    1995 - 1997 Family Counsellor/In-home Support Worker
    Catholic Social Services
    Edmonton, AB
    1990 - 1992 Residential Youth Worker
    Alberta Bosco Homes
    Sherwood Park, AB
    1985 - 1989 Group Home Youth Care Worker
    Resources for Community Living
    Edmonton, AB
    1983 - 1984 Support Worker
    Catholic Social Services
    Edmonton, AB

    Professional Affiliation

    Canadian Counselling Association
    Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy
    International Association of Analytical Psychologists

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    Alice Joosse

    Alice Joosse

    Ph. D.
    Registered Psychologist

    Areas of Focus

    Individual therapy with adolescents and adults. Special interests include working with individuals wishing to address issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, recovery from trauma, recovery from childhood physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse, family of origin issues, addictions, stress management, workplace conflict, anger management, relationship difficulties.

    Hours

    Tuesdays: 5:45 pm - 8:45 pm

    Education

    2004 Ph. D. Educational Psychology
    University of Alberta
    1982 M. Ed. Counselling Psychology
    University of Alberta
    1974 B.A. Psychology with Teacher Certification
    Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Professional Work Experience

    2006 - Consulting Psychologist
    Edmonton Public Schools
    2002 - 2006 Counsellor/Psychologist
    Ross Sheppard High School, Edmonton, AB
    1997 - 2001 Counsellor/Psychologist
    Centre High and Braemar School, Edmonton, AB
    1994 - 1997 Counsellor/Coordinator
    Concordia University College, Edmonton, AB
    1984 - 1994 Counsellor/Psychologist
    Continuing Education Centre, Edmonton, AB
    1983 - 1984 Workshop Facilitator, Family Life Educational Council of St. Albert
    Family and Community Services
    1976 - 1983 Special Education Teacher
    Institutional Services School, Edmonton, AB

    Professional Affiliation

    College of Alberta Psychologists
    Psychologists' Association of Alberta
    Alberta Teachers' Association


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    Stephen Jukes

    Stephen Jukes

    M. Sc. Marital and Family Therapy
    Registered Psychologist

    Areas of Focus

    Individual, couple, family and group therapy; parent-teen conflict resolution; adolescent issues; crisis intervention. Interest in narrative approaches to therapy and       communications theory.

    Hours

    Mondays: 10 am - 4 pm
        Tuesdays: 10 am - 4 pm
        Wednesday: 1 pm - 7 pm

    Education

    2005 M.Sc. in Marital and Family Therapy
    Loma Linda University
    1999 Graduate Diploma in Counselling
    Christian Heritage College
    Brisbane, Australia
    1994 B.A. in Psychology
    University of Alberta

    Professional Work Experience

    2003 - 2005 Master's internship
    Cornerstone Counselling Centre
    2001 - 2003 Family Support Worker/Group Home Program Supervisor
    McMan Youth, Family and Community Services
    1997 - 1999 Care Home Team Leader
    Quality Care Individualized Services
    1996 - 1997 Child Treatment Home Shift Leader
    Bosco Homes
    1994 - 1996 Youth/Crisis Worker
    Alta-Care Resources

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    LandorLiddell

    Landor Liddell

    M.Sc., Ph.D. (Education)
        Registered Psychologist

    Areas of Focus

    Individual and relationship counselling; career, personal development, leadership assessment and consultation.

    Hours

    Mondays: 10 am - 4 pm
    Tuesdays: 1 pm - 7 pm
    Wednesdays: 1 pm - 8 pm
    Fridays: 10 am - 4 pm

    Education

    Ph.D. (Education) - Leadership Development
    University of Alberta
      M.Sc. Human Ecology
    University of Alberta
      M.Div. Pastoral Theology
    Bethel Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN
      B.A. University of Alberta

    Professional Work Experience

    Current:           Counselling Psychologist, Cornerstone Counselling Centre

         Educator, University of Alberta - education, graduate courses in leadership and organizational behavior

         Seminars on leadership, coaching, and emotional intelligence, University of Alberta, Dept. of

         Extension, Business Programs 

    Professional Affiliation

    Registered Psychologist, Province of Alberta
    Member, Canadian Association of Psychologists
    Member, Canadian Association of Psychologist
    (Organizational Behavior section and Counselling Psychologists section)
    Certified - Values Technology, Santa Cruz


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    Marliss Meyer

    Marliss Meyer

    Ph.D. Educational Psychology.
        Registered Psychologist

    Areas of Focus

    Individuals, couples and families. Attention deficit disorder, adolescent and childhood behavior problems, academic learning difficulties, stress management, self-esteem enhancement, managing change, addictions, work place difficulties, depression/anxiety, grief, career change, marriage and relationship problems, parenting issues, personality style.

    Hours

    Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5 pm - 9 pm
        Saturdays: 9:15 am - 4:15 pm

    Education

    1988 Ph. D. Educational Psychology
    University of Alberta
    1975 Masters of Education, Educational Psychology
    University of Alberta
    1970 Bachelor of Education
    University of Alberta

    Professional Work Experience

    2000 - Chartered Psychologist
    Cornerstone Counselling Centre
    2004 - Education Manager
    Alberta Education
    2000 - 2004 Consultant, Leadership Services, Superintendent's Office
    Edmonton Public Schools
    1993 - 2004 Chartered Psychologist
    Priority One Human Resources, Edmonton
    1986 - 2000 Chartered Psychologist
    Edmonton Public Schools
    1992 - 1993 Counselling Psychologist
    Certified Counselling Services, Edmonton
    1990 - 1992 Lecturer, Educational Psychology
    University of Alberta
    1978 - 1986 Research Clinician, Neo-natal Follow-up Clinic
    Glenrose Hospital, Edmonton
    1976 - 1980 Lecturer, Educational Psychology
    University of Alberta
    1973 - 1978 Teacher and Remedial Specialist
    Glenrose School Hospital
    1972 Teacher, Bridge Road School, NSW, Australia
    1971 Teacher, Rockland School, Campbell River, BC

    Professional Affiliation

    College of Alberta Psychologists
        Psychologists' Association of Alberta Alberta Teachers' Association


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    Sean Rogers
    M.A. Registered Psychologist

     

    Areas of focus

    Individual, couple, child and family counselling, as well as group work and seminars. Special interests include adoption, attachment and bonding, relationships, personal growth and potential, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, as well as childhood and adult development. Extensive experience with assessment.

    Hours

    Monday, Wednesday, Fridays            10 am to 4 pm

    Tuesdays and Thursdays                     9 am to 5 pm

    Alternate Saturdays                           10 am to 4 pm

     

    Education

    1991 - 1993     Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of Minnesota at Duluth.

    1986 - 1991     Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Alberta, Minor in Sociology

     

    Professional Work Experience

    1996 ongoing     MSR Counselling
            Sole Proprietor, contracting with a variety of agencies

    2004 ongoing Canadian Forces, Army Reserves Commissioned Member

    2003 - 2008  Sessional Instructor at Concordia, The King’s and Grant MacEwan University Colleges

    1997 - 2006   Insight Psychological and Family Support Services
                        Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director

     

    1996     Calgary Family Service Bureau
                Adoptions Counsellor and Play Therapist

     

    1995 - 1996     Calgary Family Service Bureau
                            Adoption, Attachment and Play Therapy Counselling Intern

     

    1993 - 1995     University of Alberta
                            Co-facilitator, Counsellor training weekend retreats for Student Help

     

    Professional Affiliations

    College of Alberta Psychologists

    Psychological Association of Alberta

    Arvin S. Simon

    M.Ed. Registered Provisional Psychologist

     

    Areas of Focus

    Individual, couple, family and group therapy. Interested in attachment influences, anxiety, depression, positive psychology, anger management, spiritual/existential issues, and abusive behaviors. Trained in process-experiential therapy, hypnosis and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

     

    Hours

    Monday: 10am, 11, 1, 2 & 4pm

    Wednesday: 3pm, 4, 6, 7 & 8pm

    Saturday: 9am, 10, 11, 1 & 2pm

     

    Education

    2008

    M.Ed. (Psychology)
    University of Alberta

    2006

    B.A. Honours with Distinction (Psychology Co-Op)
    University of Alberta

    Professional Work Experience

     

     

    2008 -

    Provisional Psychologist
    Cornerstone Counselling Inc.

    2008 -

    Provisional Psychologist
    YWCA of Edmonton

    2007 - 2008

    Practicum Intern

    The Family Centre

    2006 - 2007

    Clinical Intern
    Education Clinic (University of Alberta)

    2007

    Program Coordinator/Group Facilitator
    Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region

    2006

    Summer Camp Coordinator
    Family Linkages Foundation of Alberta

    2004-2005

    Psychology Intern (Undergraduate)
    Edmonton Young Offender Centre

     

    Professional Affiliation

    College of Alberta Psychologists
    Psychologists' Association of Alberta
    Canadian Federation of Clinical Hypnosis

     

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    Emily Snihurowych

    Ph.D., Registered Psychologist

     

    Areas of Focus

    Individual, couple, family and group therapy. General counselling with special interests that include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, communication, marital and relational difficulties, stress management, pain management, family of origin issues, and faith-based counselling.

    Hours

    Thursdays: 2:15 pm - 8:45 pm

    Saturdays: 9:30 am - 4 pm

    Education

    2006 Ph.D. Counselling Psychology
    University of Alberta
    2002 M.Ed. Counselling Psychology
    University of Alberta
    1999 B.Ed. with Distinction
    University of Alberta

    Professional Work Experience

    2006 - Chartered and Provisional Psychologist
    Adult Mental Health
    Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB
    1998- 2003 University Facilitator for the Faculty of Education
    University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    2000-2001 Provisional Psychologist
    Doctoral Internship
    Millard Centre of the Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
    1996-1997 Graduate Teaching Assistant
    University of Alberta

    Professional Affiliation

    College of Alberta Psychologists   
        Psychologists' Association of Alberta   
        American Association of Suicidology

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    Michelle Vandegriend

    Ph.D.
       Registered Psychologist

    Areas of Focus

    Individual, couple, and family counselling. Areas of special interest include working with adolescents and issues of offending behavior, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief/loss, phobias, stress and anger management and trauma. Training in clinical hypnotherapy.

    Hours

    Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1 pm - 6 pm
        Saturdays (alternating): 9 am - 4 pm
       

    Education

    2007 Ph.D. Counselling Psychology
    University of Alberta
    2002 M.Ed. Counselling Psychology
    University of Alberta
    1999 B.A. Psychology
    Concordia University College of Alberta

    Professional Work Experience

    2006 - Psychologist
    Lousage Institute, Edmonton
    2005 - 2006 Doctoral Internship, Senior Associate Clinician
    University of Alberta, Education Clinic Edmonton
    2006 Sessional Lecturer, Educational Psychology
    University of Alberta, Edmonton
    2004 - 2005 Provisional Psychologist
    Student Counselling Services, University of Alberta, Edmonton

    Professional Affiliation

    College of Alberta Psychologists
        Psychologists' Association of Alberta


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    Brian Welling

                        B.A. Graduate Psychology Student Intern

    Areas of Focus

    Individuals, youth, couples and family therapy, issues concerning finding meaning and purpose in life, religious and spiritual quests, aboriginal and multicultural counselling, addictions, abuse. Special interests include Jungian and Adlerian approaches, family systems theory, transpersonal and existential psychology.

    Hours

    Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1 pm - 8 pm

    Education

    In Progress M.A. in Counselling Psychology
    Adler School of Professional Psychology, Vancouver, B.C.
    2006 B.A. in Religious Studies, minor in Anthropology
    University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
     
       

    Professional Work Experience

    2007 Community Service Practicum: Spirit of the Heart Program
    (Native Spirituality and Addictions Recovery)
    2002-2007 Support Worker
    Bissell Centre

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