Contact InformationYou may reach Nathalie in the following ways:
📞 by calling our clinic number at 780-466-0027 📱 by sending a secure and private text message using Signal, a messaging app that uses end-to-end encryption (download here or at signal.org) and text 587-982-7082. Please note: text messages will only be responded to on Signal. Crisis ResourcesFor a list of Crisis Resources please click here.
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Nathalie Mercier, MA
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Areas of Practice & Specializations
Abuse, Adjustment, Alcohol problems, Anxiety, Career, Communication problems, Cultural safety, Dating and relationship issues, Depression, Discrimination, Distress related to medical conditions, Drug or substance use problems, Gender-based identity and issues, Grief and Loss, Life balance, Life transition (young adulthood, mid-life, retirement), Loneliness, Parenting, Personal growth and exploration, Relationships, School stress, Self-confidence, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Self identity, Sleep problems, Spiritual health, Stress, Substance use problems, Trauma, Trouble focusing, Workplace related stress.
Therapy & Approaches
Guided by your goals, belief systems and way of being in the world, Nathalie will work with you to optimize mental health and wellness and together you will select the best suited approaches and treatment plan.
You are the utmost expert on yourself. Nathalie is also conscious of and interested in her clients' connections to their relations and community. She is here to respect what you come with, to assist you with connecting with your inner wisdom and expertise, and to help you clarify for yourself who you are and what you need. Collaborating creatively with you, she will determine and engage in approaches which are most conducive towards change, healing, adaptability, life satisfaction, and transformation, to help you flourish in your personal life, social life and professional life.
Nathalie's integrated approach includes:
You are the utmost expert on yourself. Nathalie is also conscious of and interested in her clients' connections to their relations and community. She is here to respect what you come with, to assist you with connecting with your inner wisdom and expertise, and to help you clarify for yourself who you are and what you need. Collaborating creatively with you, she will determine and engage in approaches which are most conducive towards change, healing, adaptability, life satisfaction, and transformation, to help you flourish in your personal life, social life and professional life.
Nathalie's integrated approach includes:
- Cultural Safety, social and at work
- Emotion Focused
- Cognitive Behavioural-Emotive
- Mindfulness
- Dialectical behavioural
- Gottman Method
- Positive Psychology
- Internal Family Systems
- Narrative-based
- Spirituality and Faith-based
- Buddhist Psychology-based
- Feminist Psychology-based
- Humanistic Psychology
- Mind-Body and Yoga
- Solution-focused
- Fanfiction
- Creative expression
Professional Licensing & Affiliations
- Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists
- Member of the Canadian Psychological Association
- Member of the Psychologists Association of Alberta
- Member of the Society of Clinical Psychology, Division of the American Psychological Association
- Member with the Global Network of Psychologists for Human Rights
- Instructor and Life Member of the Yoga Association of Alberta
Education & Training
- Master of Counselling, Gonzaga University
- Bachelières es Sciences, Faculté St. Jean, University of Alberta
- Cultural Safety and Inclusiveness, including implicit bias
- Emotion Focused Therapy Level I & II
- Gottman Method Level I
- Motivational Interviewing
- Radical Exposure Tapping
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Telehealth Practice and Cybercounselling
- Trauma-Informed Care
FAQs About Psychotherapy
What techniques do you use?
Nathalie believes effective therapy is a combination of the therapist's training, experience and intuition weaved in with care and understanding alongside having a good fit and relationship with the client. The therapeutic alliance (the relationship between therapist and client) has been researched and shown to be a significant key in clients feeling when they find therapy helpful or not. With over 20 years of continuing competence training and experience in therapeutic counselling, Nathalie uses an Integrated approach using methods tailored to the client's needs and issues, along with consistent measurable client feedback to ensure a working relationship and progression towards her client's goals.
How long will therapy take?
For each person the length of time they spend in therapy is different. Some attend one or two sessions, others may have ongoing sessions, and some come when they need it throughout their lifetime. Every individual has different needs, and there is no right, wrong or prescribed length of time. People come with a variety of issues, backgrounds, personalities and mindsets which are all part of the complexity of being human. All are carefully, professionally considered and addressed during the course of therapy.
How do fees work?
Fees are based on the type of session you need. Mental health and psychological services provided by a licensed psychologist are a healthcare service, and rates are set based on the Recommended Fee Schedule by the Psychologists' Association of Alberta. Clients with personal or employer provided health benefit insurance and/or health spending accounts are normally eligible to receive reimbursement. Contact your employer or employee assistance program or your insurance provider and find out about your coverage. At Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective, we offer direct billing to several insurance plans, although not all individual policies may permit direct billing.
Advocacy for accessible mental health services is recognized as important and vital. Advocacy happens in multiple arenas. Visibility of mental health, especially during the pandemic time, has instilled hope for progress. Visit the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Mental Health Commission of Canada to learn more.
How does an "online" or "virtual" appointment work?
Nathalie uses a secure video calling and client communication platform which affirms compliancy with security and privacy requirements by the legislation in Alberta and federally. Your confidentiality is of the highest importance and all data is encrypted, your sessions are anonymous, and none of your information is stored. There is no need to download software or create an account. Secure platform access is simply through a browser on a computer or device with a camera and microphone. Step by step instructions are provided before your first appointment.
There are differences between in-person and virtual appointments which are included in the Informed Consent for Services and reviewed with you. Nathalie is currently only authorized to provide therapy services in Alberta.
How is my personal information protected?
All personal information gathered by Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective is collected, used, stored and disclosed in accordance with the Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other laws when applicable. The information collected by Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective is for the provision of treatment, facilitation of payment for service and follow-up on service and it's collection, use, storage, and disclosure is in accordance with Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective’s Privacy Statement. You may review this policy here.
We use every reasonable means to protect the security and confidentiality of client data. Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective uses secure, HIPPA/PIPEDA compliant client management systems to book/invoice appointments, facilitate intake forms/consents and store demographic data. Further information can be found in our Privacy Statement.
Protecting your privacy is of the utmost importance and in keeping with best standards of ethical practice. Back be Nimble Wellness Collective is a multidisciplinary clinic where basic client information is shared by multiple authorized staff and practitioners, including your name, contact information, demographics, appointments and insurance information as part of administering streamlined treatment. Your psychological records (chart) will be stored on a separate encrypted drive which is only accessible by Nathalie Mercier, MA, Registered Psychologist.
Do you have more questions?
If you have questions about our Counselling services and would like to learn more about how Nathalie can help you, please book a free 15-minute phone consultation. This can be booked online or you can call the clinic for more info. Once your consult appointment is booked, Nathalie will call you at the scheduled time to discuss your questions, concerns, needs, and options available.
Nathalie believes effective therapy is a combination of the therapist's training, experience and intuition weaved in with care and understanding alongside having a good fit and relationship with the client. The therapeutic alliance (the relationship between therapist and client) has been researched and shown to be a significant key in clients feeling when they find therapy helpful or not. With over 20 years of continuing competence training and experience in therapeutic counselling, Nathalie uses an Integrated approach using methods tailored to the client's needs and issues, along with consistent measurable client feedback to ensure a working relationship and progression towards her client's goals.
How long will therapy take?
For each person the length of time they spend in therapy is different. Some attend one or two sessions, others may have ongoing sessions, and some come when they need it throughout their lifetime. Every individual has different needs, and there is no right, wrong or prescribed length of time. People come with a variety of issues, backgrounds, personalities and mindsets which are all part of the complexity of being human. All are carefully, professionally considered and addressed during the course of therapy.
How do fees work?
Fees are based on the type of session you need. Mental health and psychological services provided by a licensed psychologist are a healthcare service, and rates are set based on the Recommended Fee Schedule by the Psychologists' Association of Alberta. Clients with personal or employer provided health benefit insurance and/or health spending accounts are normally eligible to receive reimbursement. Contact your employer or employee assistance program or your insurance provider and find out about your coverage. At Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective, we offer direct billing to several insurance plans, although not all individual policies may permit direct billing.
Advocacy for accessible mental health services is recognized as important and vital. Advocacy happens in multiple arenas. Visibility of mental health, especially during the pandemic time, has instilled hope for progress. Visit the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Mental Health Commission of Canada to learn more.
How does an "online" or "virtual" appointment work?
Nathalie uses a secure video calling and client communication platform which affirms compliancy with security and privacy requirements by the legislation in Alberta and federally. Your confidentiality is of the highest importance and all data is encrypted, your sessions are anonymous, and none of your information is stored. There is no need to download software or create an account. Secure platform access is simply through a browser on a computer or device with a camera and microphone. Step by step instructions are provided before your first appointment.
There are differences between in-person and virtual appointments which are included in the Informed Consent for Services and reviewed with you. Nathalie is currently only authorized to provide therapy services in Alberta.
How is my personal information protected?
All personal information gathered by Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective is collected, used, stored and disclosed in accordance with the Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA), the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other laws when applicable. The information collected by Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective is for the provision of treatment, facilitation of payment for service and follow-up on service and it's collection, use, storage, and disclosure is in accordance with Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective’s Privacy Statement. You may review this policy here.
We use every reasonable means to protect the security and confidentiality of client data. Back Be Nimble Wellness Collective uses secure, HIPPA/PIPEDA compliant client management systems to book/invoice appointments, facilitate intake forms/consents and store demographic data. Further information can be found in our Privacy Statement.
Protecting your privacy is of the utmost importance and in keeping with best standards of ethical practice. Back be Nimble Wellness Collective is a multidisciplinary clinic where basic client information is shared by multiple authorized staff and practitioners, including your name, contact information, demographics, appointments and insurance information as part of administering streamlined treatment. Your psychological records (chart) will be stored on a separate encrypted drive which is only accessible by Nathalie Mercier, MA, Registered Psychologist.
Do you have more questions?
If you have questions about our Counselling services and would like to learn more about how Nathalie can help you, please book a free 15-minute phone consultation. This can be booked online or you can call the clinic for more info. Once your consult appointment is booked, Nathalie will call you at the scheduled time to discuss your questions, concerns, needs, and options available.
