Meet our Clinicians

Present Mind Wellness is a community-based collective promoting mental wellness in St. Albert, Alberta.
We are passionate about helping people connect with themselves and those in their lives in a more meaningful and healthy way. We would be honoured if you would welcome us on your journey.

Allison Rowsell, M.A., Registered Psychologist

My therapeutic approach draws mainly from cognitive behaviour therapy, positive psychology, solution-focused, and dialectical behavioural modalities.

I am a certified provider of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and general psychological assessment.

I am an approved provider for Workers’ Compensation Board – Alberta, Medavie Blue Cross including Veterans Affairs Canada, and, Government of Canada Non-insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB) for First Nations and Inuit.

I Teach skills to manage:

• Emotional Dysregulation • Process (behavioural) Addictions • Maintaining Sobriety • Interpersonal and Family Dysfunction/Family-of-Origin Issues • Depression • Anxiety • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Personality Disorders • Chronic Pain

Brittany Compo a Registered Provisional Psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity. I use evidenced based approaches to tailor to my client’s unique needs. My approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Trauma Informed care.

Whether you’re facing a difficult transition, seeking personal growth, or looking for support in overcoming obstacles, I’m here to help by creating a safe and judgement free space. Let’s work together to build a path towards greater well-being and fulfillment.

Vanessa J. Akello, MSW/RCWA, is an experienced Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Ontario, a clinical supervisor, and a 4th-year Doctoral Candidate in clinical psychology. I have been helping individuals, couples, and families access tools and skills to change their lives for over 15 years. My expertise is in attachment and neurodiversity, where I work with those struggling with trauma (acute stress and PTSD), depression, anxiety, anger problems, substance use difficulties, relationship and communication issues, and life transition challenges.

My approach is conversational and empathic, but when needed, I am not afraid to be direct to deal with a challenging topic, make progress to the next stage of healing, or when there is more than one person in the room.

My trainings include Emotionally Focused Therapy (couples, individuals, families); Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Solutions-Focused Therapy. I also have experience working with teens and children using play therapy (Therapy, Sand tray, Synergetic Play Therapy, EFFT), depending on their complexity and needs.