Our Team

Solution Focused Psychology wants to help you explore your feelings and experiences in a safe environment, without fear of judgement, as there is no reason to be ashamed or embarrassed. They are there to listen to you and offer education, guidance, support and diagnosis if necessary. 

Fortunately, we have seen a rising awareness of the importance of mental health in our community and the positive impact that talking about our mental health can have. It’s ok to not be ok!  Then once you have taken the brave step to contact one of our therapists, it is ok to feel nervous. For so many years, society has made it hard to talk openly about our struggles, and that it makes us appear weak. Importantly, everyone has a role in diffusing mental health stigma. People should educate themselves about mental health issues, and better comprehend what life is like for those living with these conditions.  It is necessary to become better informed when realizing that yourself, a friend, family member, or coworker is living with a mental illness. We are all in this together.

“Owning our STORY and loving ourselves  through that process is the BRAVEST thing that we will ever do.” 

by Brené Brown, from the Gifts of Imperfection

Amanda Muryn

Credentials: B.Sc., B.Sc. OT, MACP, Registered Psychologist & Owner of Solution

Focused Psychology

Specialty: Children/Adolescents/Adults

I  was born and raised in Medicine Hat, and for the past fourteen years, Amanda has been practicing in Medicine Hat in various settings to assess and counsel children, families and adults.  She uses a holistic and relationally-based approach when treating clients and families. 


Areas of specialty are: Trauma, Attachment Disorders, Return to Work Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Play Therapy, Psychoeducational Assessments, Psychological Assessments,  Trauma Assessments, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, Shame Resiliency, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Tonia Bogart

Credentials: BHSc., R.S.W., MACP. 

Specialty: Children/Teens/Adults/Families

I have resided in Medicine Hat for just over ten years now. I enjoy travelling and spending time with friends and family. I enjoy reading and belong to a couple of book clubs. I am a big dog lover.  I am a dog trainer in my spare time and enjoy spending time with my own dogs, including therapy dog work.

 

I have an undergrad in Health Sciences. I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), and I recently completed my Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University.

 

Areas of specialty are: I work with children, teens, adults and families in a counselling setting.  I have a background in addiction counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), family systems, and solution-focused approaches.