I’m Sarah, a registered social worker based in Calgary, Alberta. I’m currently completing my Master of Social Work practicum at Kindred Roots.

I became a social worker because I believe deeply in the power of healing relationships. Supporting people during times of change, vulnerability, grief and hardship has shown me the resilience of the human spirit and the value of a safe space to simply be.

My husband and I live in a character-filled home built in 1912, complete with charming quirks like original light switches and sugar glass windows. We have two dogs, Archie, a long-haired dachshund, and Indy, a Lab/Bully mix… as well as a backyard pond filled with koi and goldfish.

I’ve flown a plane before (my dad is a pilot and even built one in our garage), and a dream of mine is to one day earn my private pilot’s license. I love to travel and have been lucky to explore Vietnam, Peru, Australia, Spain, Italy — and most recently, Thailand.

Staying active has always been important to me. I grew up skiing and playing soccer, and now I prioritize daily movement, whether that’s walking the dogs or taking a spin class. I’m also an avid reader and usually get through over 50 books a year, ranging from professional development titles to romance and fantasy.

My Therapy Style is compassionate, genuine and growth-oriented!

Sarah tatz (she/her)

intern Therapist, BSW rsw MSW(c)

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Couples / Relationship Concerns
Anxiety
Parenting
Grief & Loss

Specialities:

Life Transitions
Women’s Mental Health
Perinatal, Postpartum, Preconception & Birth Trauma
Stress Management
Burnout

Office Hours:

Monday 12pm -6 pm

Tuesday 9 am-3 pm

Wednesday 2pm-8 pm

Thursday 9am-3 pm

Friday 9 am - 5 pm

Location: Okotoks, AB — In-Person & Online

FREE sessions for couples pre-parenthood. All other sessions $50 per hour during practicum Sept-December.

sarah@kindredroots.ca

Other Ways To Get To Know Me:

Podcast

Blog

Instagram

@kindredrootstherapyintern

My “Go-To” Therapy Models

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

a holistic approach that integrates the mind and body by exploring internal "parts" or sub-personalities, helping individuals access their core Self to foster healing, balance, and emotional well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Focuses on transforming negative thoughts and behaviors into positive outcomes for better emotional well-being.
Narrative Therapy

Helps individuals reshape their identities by exploring and reauthoring the stories they tell about their lives, emphasizing autonomy and meaning-making.
Self-Compassion Based Therapy

an approach that helps individuals relate to themselves with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, to foster emotional healing and resilience.

I currently work on the Maternal Wellness Support Team at South Health Campus, providing counselling to individuals and couples navigating perinatal and postpartum mental health, as well as pregnancy and infant loss.

Previously, I’ve held roles across Labour and Delivery units, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, psychiatric units, medical units, and women’s health services, providing crisis support, counselling, and case management.

My Professional Background

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 Gottman Level 1 Training – 2025
 An Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), PACES 2, 2025
 Schwartz Rounds Facilitator – The Schwartz Centre for Compassionate Healthcare, 2024
 Pediatric Grief and Loss - How to Care What to Say, Alberta Health Services, 2023
 Perinatal Virtual Conference – Luna Child Advocacy Centre, 2022
 Parental Capacity Assessment Certification – University of Calgary, 2021
 Developmental Pathways of Addiction and Mental Health: Executive Functioning and
Self-Regulation, Alberta Health Services, 2020
 Suicide Assessment, Intervention, and Response – Alberta Health Services, 2020
 Crisis Management Training – Alberta Health Services, 2020
 Developmental Pathways of Addiction and Mental Health: Executive Functioning and
Self-Regulation – Alberta Health Services, 2020
 Developmental Pathways of Addiction and Mental Health: Being Attachment Informed
–Alberta Health Services, 2020
 Developmental Pathways of Addiction and Mental Health: Motivational Interviewing and
Stages of Change - Alberta Health Services, 2020
 Psychological First Aid for a Pandemic – Alberta Health Services, 2020
 Being Trauma Aware – Canada Public Health / Luna Child Advocacy Centre, 2020
 Brain Story Certification – Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, 2019
 Master of Social Work, University of Calgary, Current
 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice - Advanced Social Work Practice,
University of Calgary, 2025
 Graduate Certificate in Clinical Social Work Practice - Trauma-Informed Practice,
University of Calgary, 2024
 Bachelor of Social Work, Thompson Rivers University, 2019
 Diploma of Social Work, Mount Royal University, 2017
Alberta College of Social Workers