MEET OUR TEAM

We Are Kindred Roots

A team of devoted, relatable therapists serving clients in Alberta, British Columbia & Saskatchewan and Ontario

Our Leadership & client care Team

allegra taylor

  • 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

    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’


    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 9 am - 5 pm M-F

  • 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 11 am - 7 pm Wednesday and 9am - 5pm Friday

Fully Licensed Therapists

currently Accepting New Clients

kristy thackeray

  • 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)

nicole mullen

  • 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)

jessica donovan

  • 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)

rayan zaza

  • 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)

claire mcmillan

  • THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta and British Columbia

    Therapy Style: Calm, Curious, Warm, Light Hearted

    Areas of Expertise: Adolescent Trauma, Anxiety, De-Intellectualization, Burnout, Perfectionism, Self-Esteem, Boundaries and Internal Validation

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

    Location & Offerings: Virtual Only for BC and AB Residents

    Hours: Mon (8AM-8PM), Wed (7-8PM), Thurs (7-8PM), Fri (8AM-8PM)

kelly mcmillan

  • 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)

Junior & Intern Therapists

Offering Affordable Therapy Options.
Currently Accepting New Clients

ali evans

  • JUNIOR THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

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

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

    Go-To Therapy Models: CBT, ACT, Mindfulness

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

    Hours:
    Tuesday 9am - 6pm
    Saturday 10am - 5pm
    Other Evenings by Request

hannah barrett

  • INTERN THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta

    Therapy Style: Humorous, Empowering, Creative, Empathetic, Warm

    Areas of Expertise: School Aged Youth, Addictions, Parenting, Pregnancy, Motherhood, Family Conflict, People Pleasing and Perfectionism (FREE Therapy for Students in Alberta until August 2024)

    Go-To Therapy Models: CBT, ACT, Mindfulness

    Location & Offerings: Ponoka, AB (Virtual Only)

    Hours: Mon (12-1 & 7-9), Wed (12-1 & 7-9), Fri (12-1 & 7-9), Sat (10-4)

Guest Therapists &

Alternative Practitioners

Currently Accepting New Clients

chanda mcfadden

  • GUEST THERAPIST

    Licensed to Serve: Alberta and Saskatchewan

    Therapy Style: Curious, Compassionate, Warm, Humorous, Relatable

    Areas of Expertise: Couples, Families, Interpersonal Challenges, Women’s Health, Post Partum Depression and Emotional Dysregulation

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

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

    Hours: Saturdays (9-5) Available until August 2024

jaime mcclintock

  • 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