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.
The team at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks posing cheerfully in a cozy indoor setting, some making peace signs, others smiling and laughing.

MEET OUR TEAM

We Are Kindred Roots

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

Can’t decide? please reach out to our Admin Team and they’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 — 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 ‘Mom’, 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 — 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 — In-Person 12 pm - 8 pm Tuesday & Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm Wednesday, and 9am - 5pm Friday

Fully Licensed Therapists

currently Accepting New Clients

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
Laura Mueller, MSW is a therapist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks Alberta. Laura offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy to any residents of Alberta.

  • 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 – 6:30
    Wednesday 1:45 – 8:00
    Thursday 3:00 – 9:30
    Friday 9:00 – 4:30
    Saturday 12:00 – 5:00

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Curious, Adaptive, Compassionate & Reflective

    Areas of Expertise: Perinatal Mental Health, Pregnancy Loss, Infertility, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, Communication & Boundaries

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

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

    Hours: Monday (5PM-9PM), Saturday (9AM-1PM)

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: EFT, Narrative Therapy & Existential Therapy

    Location & Offerings: Okotoks - In-Person & Online

    Hours: Tues (12AM-8PM), Thurs (12-8PM)

  • 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 - In-Person & Online

    Hours: Tues (12AM-8PM), Wed (9AM-12PM online only), Thurs (12-8PM), Occasional Saturdays/Sundays

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: 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 — In-Person and Virtual

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

Jed Stein, MSW is a therapist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks, Alberta. Jed offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy to any residents of Alberta. Jed has a special interest in 2SLGTBQIA+ communities and somatic therapy.

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    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, AB (In-Person) and Virtual (Alberta).

    Hours: Not accepting new clients until June. Contact to be added to waitlist.

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: Eating Disorders; Body Image; Self-Esteem; Present, Intergenerational, Historic and Collective Trauma; Anxiety; Stress Management; Couples / Relationship Concerns; Spirituality / Culture; Neurodivergence; Men's Mental Health

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

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

    Hours: Hours: Not accepting new clients until May 26
    Monday 12-8, Tuesday 9-5, Wednesday 12-8, Thursday 12-8, Friday 9-5

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: Practical, Empathetic and Warm.

    Areas of Expertise: Autism (Adults & Kids), ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Children Aged 3+, Couples, Caregiver Burnout, Stress Management, Grief & Loss.

    Go-To Therapy Models: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapies.

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

    Hours: Not accepting new clients until June 12
    Monday 11-7, Tuesday 11-7, Wednesday 11-7, Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-5.

Rayan Zaza is a registered psychologist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks, Alberta.

  • REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Intuitive, Humorous, Challenging, Flexible, Creative

    Areas of Expertise: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Minority / BIPOC Mental Health, Personality Disorders

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

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

    Hours: Mon (12-8), Wed (4-8), Thurs (10-6)

Kelly McMillan MSW is a therapist at Kindred Roots Therapy in Okotoks, Alberta. Kelly offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy to any residents of Alberta.

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Curious, Sympathetic, Supportive, Humorous, Direct

    Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Burnout, Motherhood, Pregnancy and Parenting

    Go-To Therapy Models: ACT, CBT, EFT

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

    Hours: Tues (6PM-9PM)

Kristy Thackeray, MSW is a therapist in Okotoks at Kindred Roots Therapy. Kristy offers in-person therapy in Okotoks or virtual therapy to any residents of Alberta.

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve:
    Alberta

    Therapy Style: Kind, Empathetic, Flexible, Curious, Fun

    Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Aging, Older-Child Parenting, Chronic/Terminal Illness, Self-Awareness, Burnout, Confidence, Boundaries, and Self-Worth

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

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

    Hours: Mon (12-7), Tues (8-4), Wed (12-8), Thurs (9-5), Fri (9-5)

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.

  • 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 — 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.
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 ‘Parenting’ 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

  • 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