The reception area and waiting room at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks featuring green curved sectional sofa, wooden coffee table with plants, decorative pillows, wall art with geometric shapes, hanging pendant lights, and plants near windows.

MEET OUR TEAM

We Are Kindred Roots

A team of devoted, relatable therapists serving clients in Alberta, Saskatchewan & Ontario.

Canโ€™t decide? Please reach out to our Admin Team and theyโ€™ll help you find your best therapist match based on availability, specialty, and more.

Our Leadership & client care Team

Allegra Taylor, RCSW, MSW, BSW is the founder and a senior therapist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks, Alberta.
  • FOUNDER & CLINIC DIRECTOR

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta & Saskatchewan

    Therapy Style: Relatable, Humorous, Intuitive, Direct

    Areas of Expertise: ADHD, Trauma, Familial Boundaries, Perfectionism, Infidelity, Life Fulfillment, Communication

    Go-To Therapy Models: EMDR, CBT, ACT, Shadow Work

    Business Coaching Sessions also available.

    Location & Offerings:
    Okotoks, AB โ€” In-Person and Virtual

kerri ann colby
  • BUSINESS MANAGER

    Communication Style: Approachable, Accepting, Welcoming, Direct


    Areas of Expertise: Client Services, Business Strategy, Marketing & Public Relations, Clinic โ€˜Momโ€™, Coaching special interest in midlife transitions.


    Community Ties: Okotokian since 2008, former small business owner, active volunteer and community member. Mom to two adult kids, and wife to Chris.

    Relatable Perspectives: ADHD, parenting, divorce, blended families, health crisis, work/life balance, childhood trauma

    Location: Okotoks, AB โ€” In-Person 8 am - 6 pm M-TH

Jessica Hood is the Client Care Coordinator at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks Alberta. Jess handles intake, therapist matching, and billing inquiries.
  • CLIENT CARE AND ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

    Communication Style: Warm, Friendly, Accepting, Welcoming.

    Areas of Expertise: Client Services, Child and Youth Counselling, Gottman level one certified, Life Coach.

    Community Ties: Okotokian since 2004, former small business owner, active volunteer and community member. Partner of Doug, Mom of four adult kids, and Grammy to one sweet little grand daughter.

    Relatable Perspectives: Parenting, personal development, unconventional spiritual practices, work/life balance, childhood trauma.

    Location: Okotoks, AB โ€” In-Person 12 pm - 8 pm Tuesday & Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm Wednesday, and 9am - 5pm Friday

Fully Licensed Therapists

Ali Evans, MSW is a therapist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks Alberta. Ali offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy to any residents of Alberta. Ali has a special interest in men's mental health, 2SLGTBQIA+ issues, and relationships
  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Compassionate, Humorous, Relatable, Reflective, Supportive

    Areas of Expertise: Trauma, C-PTSD/PTSD, LGBTQ2S+ Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Shame Based Family Systems, Self-Care and Burnout. Offering Affordable Subsidized Sessions.

    Go-To Therapy Models: Internal Family Systems Parts Work, Attachment Theory, CBT, ACT, Mindfulness

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person and Virtual)

    Hours:
    Tuesday 9:00 โ€“ 6:30
    Wednesday 1:45 โ€“ 8:00
    Thursday 3:00 โ€“ 9:30
    Friday 9:00 โ€“ 4:30
    Saturday 12:00 โ€“ 5:00

Katie Musgrove is a Registered Psychologist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks, Alberta. Katie is a certified play therapist who offers therapy sessions to kids aged 3 and up.
Dom Bonneville is a provisional registered psychologist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks, Alberta. Dom offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy to any residents of Alberta or the Yukon. She has a specialty in serving 2SLGTBQIA+ teens
  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta and Yukon

    Therapy Style: Warm, Humorous, Playful, Flexible, and Relational 

    Areas of Expertise: Children/Kids/Teens, Parent Coaching, Family Navigation, Autism and ADHD, Eldest Daughter Challenges, Sensitive Temperament, Perfectionism, People Pleasing

    Go-To Therapy Models: Synergetic Play Therapy, EFT, Narrative Therapy & Existential Therapy

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks - In-Person & Online

    Hours: Mon (10AM-6PM), Tues (12AM-8PM), Wed (10AM-6PM), Thurs (12-8PM), Fri (10AM-5PM)

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta and Yukon

    Therapy Style: Relaxed, Relational, Sassy, Flexible & Direct 

    Areas of Expertise: Teens (12+), 2SLGBTQIA+, ADHD, First Responders, Psychosis, Anxiety, Families

    Go-To Therapy Models: EFT, Narrative Therapy & Existential Therapy

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks & Inglewood - In-Person & Online

    Hours: Mon (10AM-4:30PM), Tues (12AM-7PM), Wed (12:45PM-7PM), Thurs (12-7PM)

Jessica Donovan, MSW is a therapist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks, Alberta. Jessica offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy to any residents of Alberta. She sees kids aged 12 and up and adults.
  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Supportive, Collaborative, Genuine

    Areas of Expertise: Child and Adolescent Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Child-Parent Relationships and Parenting

    Go-To Therapy Models: EMDR, CBT, ACT, Thera-play, Mindfulness

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person and Virtual)

    Hours: Mon (12-7), Tues (3-7), Wed (10-5), Thurs (10-5 / virtual only)

Nicole Mullen, MSW is a therapist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks, Alberta. Nicole offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy to any residents of Alberta, Saskachewan, and Ontario.
  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario

    Therapy Style: Compassionate, Calm, Understanding, Fun, Inquisitive, Direct

    Areas of Expertise: Pregnancy, Motherhood, Parenting, Anxiety, Illness Adjustment, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Chronic Pain, First Responders and Healthcare

    Go-To Therapy Models: EMDR, ACT, CBT, Mindfulness

    Location & Offerings:
    Okotoks, AB โ€” In-Person and Virtual

    Hours: Mon (9-12), Tues (9-3), Thurs (9-3), Fri (9-3)

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta, British Columbia

    Therapy Style: Warm, Safe, Fun, Somatic and Challenging.

    Areas of Expertise: Addictions & Addicted Family Systems, Indigenous Populations, LGBTQIA2S+ Issues, Queer Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, and Perpetrators or Survivors of Abuse

    Go-To Therapy Models: Somatic, Trauma-Informed and Parts Work.

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks and Inglewood Calgary (In-Person) and Virtual (Alberta & BC).

    Hours: In-person or virtual Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sundays every other week. Thursdays (virtual only).

Daphne Wornovitzky, MSW is a therapist in Okotoks, Alberta.  Daphne offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy to any residents of Alberta. Daphne has a special interest in eating disorders and body image issues, and mens mental health.
  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Languages: English & Spanish

    Therapy Style: Direct, Human-Centered, Insightful, Playful, and Non-Judgmental.

    Areas of Expertise: Disordered Eating, Body Image/Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Couples/Relationship Concerns, Menโ€™s Mental Health, ADHD, Complex Trauma & PTSD, Spirituality / Culture, Neurodivergence, Stress Management, First Responders, Infidelity, Children 14+

    Go-To Therapy Models: EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks & Inglewood Calgary, AB (In-Person) and Virtual (Alberta).

    Hours:
    Monday 3-8, Tuesday 10-5:45, Wednesday 12:30-8, Thursday 3:30-8, Friday 9:30-5:30

Mariah Braun, MSW is a therapist in Okotoks, Alberta.  Mariah is trained in couples counselling, play therapy, and has a special interest in ADHD and neurodivergence. She offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy.
  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Relational, Insightful, Compassionate and Practical.

    Areas of Speciality: Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Complex Trauma, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Suicide, Self-harm, OCD, Perfectionism, People-pleasing , Grief & Loss, Couples, Children Aged 3+

    Go-To Therapy Models: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapies, Play Therapy, Internal Family Systems.

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks & Inglewood Calgary, AB (In-Person) and Virtual (Alberta).

    Hours:
    Monday 11-7, Tuesday 12-8, Wednesday 11-7, Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-5.

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Action-oriented, warm, creative, inclusive

    Areas of Expertise: Substance abuse, sex & sexuality, perfectionism, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship concerns

    Go-To Therapy Models: ACT, CBT, DBTT

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person and Virtual)

    Hours: Mon-Friday

junior therapists

Registered Social Workers offering Reduced Fee Sessions ($100/hr); Accepting New Clients

Belle Balog, RSW is a therapist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks Alberta.  Balle offers virtual therapy sessions to residents of Alberta.
  • INTERN THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta

    Therapy Style: compassionate, genuine and growth-oriented

    Areas of Expertise: Couples / Relationship Concerns, Anxiety, Parenting, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Womenโ€™s Mental Health, Perinatal, Postpartum, Preconception & Birth Trauma, Stress Management, Burnout

    Go-To Therapy Models: EMDR, CBT, IFS, Narrative Therapy

    Hours: Monday 12-8 pm, Tuesday 9 am-5 pm, Wednesday 12-8 pm, Thursday 12-8 pm, Friday 9 am - 5 pm

    Location & Offerings:
    Okotoks, AB โ€” Virtual & In-Person (by request)

  • JUNIOR THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta

    Therapy Style: Compassionate, Collaborative, Empowering, Solution-Focused

    Areas of Expertise: Chronic Illness & Pain, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges, Self-Compassion and Confidence

    Go-To Therapy Models: CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused

    Hours: Monday - Friday (5:00PM - 9:00PM)

    Location & Offerings:
    Okotoks, AB โ€” Virtual & In-Person (by request)

life & Business Coaching

Currently Accepting New Clients

Jaime McClintock is a life coach at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks Alberta. Jaime uses human design among other modalities to help clients find their path and purpose. Jaime offers in-person sessions in Okotoks or virtual sessions to anyone.
  • PATH & PURPOSE COACH

    Licensed to Serve: Across Canada (no restrictions)

    Coaching Style: Intuitive, Empowering, Supportive, Direct, Open-Minded

    Areas of Expertise: Life Fulfillment, Human Design Assessment and Integration, Intuitive Life Purpose Exploration, Interpersonal Communication Enhancement

    Go-To Techniques: Energy work, Tarot, Human Design

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person & Virtual)

    Hours: Tues (12-3) & Wed (10-3), Fluctuating Virtual Availability by Request

Kerri Ann Colby is a certified life coach in Okotoks at Kindred Roots Therapy.  Kerri Ann has a special interest in supporting women with midlife transitions.
  • Jay Shetty Certified Coach

    Licensed to Serve: Across Canada (no restrictions)

    Coaching Style: Direct, Empathetic, Humorous, Accepting

    Areas of Expertise: Re-evaluating Identity & Purpose, Marital/Partnership Shifts, Redefining โ€˜Parentingโ€™ Relationships, Empty Nest Syndrome, Career Fulfillment, Work-Life Balance, Physical & Hormonal Changes, Aging Parents. Adult Friendships, Navigating divorce and blended families

    Go-To Techniques: Active Listening, Jay Shetty Coaching Framework, Motivational Interviewing

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks, AB (In-Person & Virtual)

    Hours: Monday to Friday 8 -6, Saturdays and Sundays by request