Our Team

Natashia has worked with Ranch Ehrlo Society for over 20 years.  She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Regina in 2001 and a Master’s in Educational Psychology from the University of Regina in 2006.  She has over 17 years of direct experience in providing services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in the areas of counselling and assessment.  She is a registered psychologist with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) and is a mental health approved therapist working with Indigenous individuals. 

Natashia operates from a person-centered collaborative approach appreciating the importance of an authentic therapeutic relationship when working with clients.  She practices from a trauma-informed lens and has worked with a variety of different issues including mood and anxiety disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, grief, trauma, and behavioral difficulties. 

Natashia is currently the Clinical Director at Ehrlo Counselling Services where she has opportunities to supervise provisional psychologists, practicum students, and the team of clinicians working at Ehrlo Counselling.  She is a member-at-large for the Psychological Association of Saskatchewan

Outside of the office, Natashia enjoys spending time with her family, backpacking in the mountains with her family, and running.

Sherry has worked at Ehrlo Counselling since 2013.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from the University of Regina and went on to receive her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from McGill University. She is a Registered Psychologist in Saskatchewan, with Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE) in Clinical and Counselling Psychology. She has experience providing services to adults, adolescents, and children; working in both clinical and academic settings.

Sherry provides culturally sensitive counselling in the areas of trauma, sexual abuse, 2SLGBTQIA+ issues including sexual orientation and gender identity concerns, mood disorders, anxiety, self-harm, life transitions, and grief.

As a trained Birth and Post-Partum Doula, Sherry also provides counselling to individuals and families who are expecting babies, as well as those who have experienced birth trauma and/or post-partum depression and anxiety.

Sherry works from a Relational Psychodynamic approach to therapy, with a belief that powerful healing and change can occur within the context of the genuine, safe, and supportive therapeutic relationship formed between therapist and client. She also integrates components of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Compassion-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Sherry is also a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner in training (see below for more information).

She is an approved Mental Health Therapist with Indigenous Services Canada

She offers comprehensive cognitive, behavioural, and psychological assessment services.

She periodically supervises practicum students and provisionally registered psychologists.

*Sherry has completed two years out of a three-year program in Somatic Experiencing®. Originally developed by Dr. Peter Levine, Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented approach to the healing of trauma and other stress disorders. Within this approach there is a focus on emotional regulation, arousal modulation, and the physiological discharge, release, and completion of self-protective responses (including orienting, fight, flight, and freeze). This release of traumatic shock is key to transforming PTSD and the wounds of early developmental and attachment trauma. SE uses focused awareness of bodily sensations to engage the client’s innate self-regulation and healing. Unlike traditional ‘talk therapy’, SE helps the individual develop body awareness to ‘renegotiate’ and heal trauma, rather than to relive or re-enact trauma.

Outside of work, Sherry is a loving wife and a mom to two young daughters. She loves singing, exercising, attending several Saskatchewan summer festivals, and travelling. She is also currently working to learn Swahili!

Ian is a Registered Psychologist who has worked at Ranch Ehrlo Society for over 15 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology in 2002 and a Master’s in educational psychology in 2021. He is passionate about helping marginalized and at-risk populations.    

Ian operates from a person-centred approach, believing that each individual is unique, and counselling should be tailored to their specific needs. An integrative approach is utilized that incorporates modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).   

Outside of work, Ian enjoys spending his time outdoors at the beach with his family, hiking with his dogs or sitting by a campfire. He also spends time coaching or volunteering at his kids’ activities.            

Amanda is a master's prepared social worker registered in Saskatchewan. She has over 10 years of experience in the human services field and is deeply passionate about her work. She specializes in the areas of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as trauma. She also has experience in the areas of grief and loss, depression, self-harm, suicidality, emotion regulation, self-esteem, and relationships. She provides counselling to all ages and is also an approved mental health therapist with Indigenous Services Canada.

Amanda practices from a holistic, collaborative, and person-centered approach. She greatly values authenticity in the therapeutic relationship. She believes in the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals and seeks to draw on their strengths and resources to promote healing and well-being. 

When not working, Amanda enjoys being with her family, engaging in fitness and nutrition activities, learning, being outdoors, and travelling..

Kristie is a master's prepared, registered social worker with over 10 years of experience in the human service profession.  She has a specialized focus on trauma recovery, group counselling, domestic violence, intergenerational trauma, and couples counselling. She is experienced in working with issues related to grief, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, anxiety, suicidality, difficulties with life transitions, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. Kristie works from a client-centred, holistic approach that promotes the inherent strength and dignity of all people.

Her counselling approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). She is also a mental health-approved therapist for working with Indigenous populations and recently completed her certificate in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). 

When not working, Kristie enjoys volunteering as a patient and family advisor for the Regina General Hospital, sitting on the Quality Care Council for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), sessional lecturing for the University of Regina, Faculty of Social Work, and spending time with her family. 

Taylor is a master’s prepared social worker with 10 years of experience in the human services profession. She has recently completed the supervision hours to become a Canadian-Certified Birth and Reproductive Trauma Therapist and focuses on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, fertility, and trauma. Taylor has also worked extensively with youth and has experience in areas such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, self-esteem, and relationships. She is an approved mental health therapist working with Indigenous individuals and provides counselling to all ages.

Taylor is a client-centered, holistic practitioner who believes that everyone has inherent strengths and values to help guide and facilitate growth and resilience in the healing journey. Her counselling approaches include Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (T-ACT), Birth and Reproductive Trauma Training, and the Zentangle™ Approach to the Flash Technique for trauma reprocessing, as well as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).

When not working, Taylor enjoys spending time with her family and chasing her young daughter around the park. She loves Ukrainian dancing, playing softball, and camping.

Dave has been with the Ranch Ehrlo Society for over 20 years. He holds undergraduate degrees in Native Studies and Human Justice, as well as a Master of Education (Educational Psychology).  He is a Canadian Certified Counselor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Dave provides counselling for adults, teens, and seniors, as well as individuals with cognitive disabilities. He also provides adult training sessions in a variety of mental health-related fields, as well as crisis debriefing sessions.

Dave’s counselling philosophy is holistic, eclectic, and client-centred, and incorporates elements of several counselling models. He has a particular interest, and training, in the field of grief and loss, but also provides counselling in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and self-esteem.

Dave believes that it is important to destigmatize mental health services, and seeks to normalize the process so that individuals feel comfortable reaching out for help. He feels it is an honour to work with those encountering difficulty, and who have the courage to confront and address their challenges in order to work toward healing.

Dave’s primary self-care activities are travelling, photography, and playing music.

Jelaina is a Registered Occupational Therapist who has worked with Ranch Ehrlo Society’s group living, treatment foster care, and family treatment programs for four years. She received a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Sciences from the University of British Columbia in 2017 and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Dalhousie University in 2020. She is registered with the Saskatchewan College of Occupational Therapists.

Jelaina takes a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and holistic approach in her practice. She works collaboratively to promote strengths and address barriers to participating in everyday life. As an Occupational Therapist, she believes in the value of meaningful occupation: in other words, the idea that engaging in daily activities which hold meaning and purpose is essential for health and wellbeing. She works with youth and their families to determine what daily activities they want to do, need to do, or are expected to do, then supports them in achieving this.

As for Jelaina’s meaningful occupations outside of work, she enjoys travelling and is often planning her next trip. While awaiting her next flight, she can be found coaching youth soccer, volunteering with various community groups, or playing board games.

Hollie is a Registered Psychologist with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists and has 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced a range of emotional, behavioural, mental health, and cognitive and/or developmental challenges. Hollie’s practice includes counselling and comprehensive cognitive, behavioural, and psychological assessment of children, adolescents, and adults utilizing a holistic approach that includes clinical interviewing and standardized assessment. Hollie operates from a client-centered and humanistic approach and practices within a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. Hollie values the importance of an authentic and collaborative relationship with the individuals she works with and recognizes the importance of adapting her clinical work to meet the needs of each individual client.

Outside of work, Hollie enjoys spending time with her family and watching her children play sports.  

Randine is a Registered Psychologist with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists. She has more than five years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health concerns. Her current practice includes individual counselling as well as psychological assessment. Randine is an approved mental health therapist with Indigenous Services Canada and is able to provide services for Veteran’s Affairs. She practices from a person-centered, trauma informed, and evidence-based approach, focused on prioritizing the client’s individual needs and creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship. When not at work Randine enjoys spending time with her family, watching sports, and being outdoors.

Sarah is a Registered Psychologist with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists. She has her Authorized Practice Endorsement (APE), which allows her to diagnose mental health disorders. She is also an approved mental health therapist with Indigenous Services Canada. Sarah has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her current practice includes a focus on individual counselling and psychological assessment. Sarah operates from a strengths-based, client-centred framework and is grounded in attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practice. Through the development of a supportive therapeutic relationship, she strives to prioritize and honour the unique needs and interests of her clients. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.

Alanna O’Quinn is a Registered Psychologist with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists. Alanna received a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in 2013 from the University of Saskatchewan and a Master of Education (Educational Psychology) degree from the University of Regina in 2017. Alanna works with children, adolescents, and adults to address emotional, behavioural, and mental health concerns. Alanna has competencies in clinical psychology as well as educational/school psychology, allowing her to provide both psychological and psychoeducational assessments tailored to the individual’s needs. Alanna practices from a client-centered and humanistic approach and strives to practice using a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective. Alanna views collaboration prior to, during, and after assessment as an integral part of adapting recommendations to meet the needs of clients and provide opportunities for growth.

In her free time, Alanna enjoys spending time with her family, including her two cats, Phoebe and Ursula, reading and listening to audiobooks, traveling, and watching movies and limited series with her husband.

Cindy is a practicum student from the University of Regina, completing her final requirement for a master's of educational psychology in counselling. She earned her Bachelor of Education in 2015, followed by a certificate of extended studies in inclusive education in 2017. Alongside the 400 practicum hours required for her master’s program, Cindy is completing the 150 direct contact hours necessary to register with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) to become a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC).

During her practicum, Cindy plans to use a holistic, person-centred approach, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness. She is open to integrating various therapies and alternative healing approaches and welcomes working with diverse populations from all backgrounds.

Outside the office, Cindy enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, relaxing at the lake, and cheering on multiple hockey games during the winter months.

Stella has worked as a youth care worker in multiple positions at Ranch Ehrlo Society throughout the past six years. She has rich experience working with children, youth, and adults with intellectual disabilities. Currently, she is completing her practicum for her master’s in counselling psychology through Athabasca University, gaining hands-on experience at Ehrlo Counselling.

Stella seeks to operate from a person-centred approach in both her practicum and future practice as a counsellor. She believes humans are inherently good, growth-oriented, and have an intrinsic ability to change. She has chosen an integrative approach that utilizes Narrative Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) as her base counselling models and will also integrate tools from other approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy(SFBT), Play Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.

Stella immigrated from Athens, Greece, eight years ago, where she completed her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in humanistic studies. She is fluent in three languages (English, Greek, and Albanian). Before moving to Canada, she created the non-profit initiative "History as a Fairy Tale," in which volunteers taught history to children in refugee camps and orphanages in Athens.

When she is not working or studying, Stella enjoys traveling, listening to audiobooks, taking walks around the lake with friends, and making origami flowers.

Marie has been working as a consultant for ECS since October 2017. She completed her bachelor’s degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work from the University of Regina and has been working with individuals and families for over ten years. Marie works closely with government systems and community based organizations to reduce gaps for individuals with cognitive disabilities, and provides advocacy, consultation, and behavioural support plans for individuals and their families who are living with cognitive disabilities.

Marie chose social work because she wanted to make a difference in peoples lives. A fun fact about Marie is that she loves penguins.

Janelle holds a Bachelor of Human Justice degree and has been working as a cognitive disability consultant since 2018. During her time in this role, and in her previous role as a probation officer, Janelle has developed a great working knowledge of government services and non-governmental organizations and what they have to offer to people in need of support. Additionally, she feels she has gained a strong understanding of a variety of cognitive disabilities, as well as evidence-based strategies to support those impacted by cognitive disabilities. As a cognitive disability consultant, Janelle’s role is to work collaboratively with government systems and community agencies to ensure the needs of those impacted by cognitive disabilities are being met. 

Janelle enjoys working directly with people as she appreciates hearing their stories and doing what she can to help them reach their full potential. She feels this career of human services challenges her in ways few other careers could as she is always learning from both her clients and other professionals

Outside of work, Janelle enjoys spending time outdoors with her two young children and her husband.  She also enjoys fitness and running.

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Dayna is a recent graduate of the University of Regina, where she completed an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and a diploma in Business Administration. Her academic journey also included a USports women’s basketball career with the Cougars. With over two years of administrative experience, Dayna now serves as the Office Assistant at Ehrlo Counselling. She is interested in various programs and software, appreciates learning new tasks and skills, and enjoys interacting with clients and guests. In her role, she is dedicated to managing billing arrangements for the ECS team. Outside of work, Dayna spends time with friends and family, plays recreational sports, and enjoys walks with her German Shepherd.

Jelesy joined Ranch Ehrlo in 2022, bringing valuable experience from her previous roles and a project management certificate from Red River College. She started at Ranch Ehrlo working on the front line before transitioning to the office assistant float position.

In this role, Jelesy has the opportunity to meet various teams and visit different offices, continually expanding her knowledge of Ranch Ehrlo and its many programs and services.

Outside of work, Jelesy enjoys staying physically active and baking delicious cheesecakes.