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).

Sonya Procter

Credentials: BA, MACP (q), Practicum Student 

Specialty: Children/Adolescents/Adults

I have resided in various rural communities in Alberta for over 30 years and have lived in Medicine Hat for just over a year. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a recreational capacity. I am working toward my master's in counselling psychology with a focus on working with children, adolescents and adults with solution-focused therapy. In my free time, I enjoy travelling, walking, reading, attending Powwows and other cultural events, and spending quality time with my puppy. Observing her swim is a pure delight!

 

Besides my master’s in counselling psychology, I have started taking my play therapy certification training, which fits in well with my recreation background and experience working with kids and adults! Another certification I am working on is walk-and-talk therapy, which is such a great way to enjoy nature and feel good too!

 

Areas of specialty are: Indigenous peoples, ablism, play therapy, walk-and-talk therapy, and working with children, teens, and adults.