Hi, I’m Elicia!
If I’m not playing with my daughter, you’ll likely find me walking in the woods and playing with my dog. I love gardening and making art of any kind, but lately I’m obsessed with stained glass. I enjoy laughter and play and trying to find the lightheartedness of life.
I’m also a Registered Psychologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (#1016395) as well as the College of Alberta Psychologists (#3963). In therapy, I am passionate about helping others resolve ongoing personal blocks so that they can pursue apassionate, healthy, vibrant life. As a client, you will find yourself in an empathetic and comfortable space to discuss your deepest hurts and emotions. I’ll then join you in exploring what you need to heal and release these long-standing difficulties.
I have extensive experience providing therapy and exceptional assessments for difficulties including: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma, Infertility and Pregnancy Loss, Birthing Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Relationships, Sleep Difficulties, Stress, and Self-Esteem. I use only those therapy techniques proven to be effective by research and strive to give my clients the best treatment possible, including EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). These techniques result in shifts in emotions, thoughts, or physical reactions sooner rather than later - and whether the shifts are large or small, there should always be a sense of growth. Therapy can be intense and challenging, but we also often laugh and have fun as well.
I provide assessments designed to provide comprehensive insight into an individuals strengths and challenges. I strive to make the results easily understandable and to provide recommendations that are directly applicable to moving my clients towards their desired outcomes. I see the assessment process itself as helpful as self-insight is powerful, and then this objective information can directly inform confident interventions.
My favourite therapy is the deepest version where we rebuild and heal on the most fundamental levels of injury. I find this results in the most resilience and gives you the ability to live the life you were meant to live. Often, my clients make gains in areas they didn’t even realize were being impacted. The best part is these shifts can occur quickly, are lasting and broad reaching in many areas of their lives - all without the never ending grind of endless homework and battling with yourself to change habits, you just are able to move through your goals and behave or feel differently.
I am also passionate about providing engaging, thought provoking and effective public presentations. I draw from the current literature and particularly enjoy breaking through barriers created by stigma and misunderstandings of others. I strive to ensure that there are experiential components to keep participants engaged and ensure memorable personal growth and insight.
Positive perspective and healthy mindset emerges naturally out of the resilience and strength found in understanding and defeating our greatest struggles.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in your adventure towards your best life!
Elicia’s Experience
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M.Sc. Clinical Psychology 2010 University of Calgary
B.A. Maj. Psychology 2008 University of Calgary
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November 2015 to December 2025 Serenity Psychology Inc., Private Practice Psychologist
October 2015 to June 2016 Red Deer Primary Care Network, Program Manager Mental Health Team
May 2015-October 2015 Red Deer Primary Care Network, Mental Health Consult
May 2015-September 2015 Red Deer Mental Health 49th Street Clinic, Alberta Health Services, Mental Health Clinician
June 2013-May 2015 Red Deer Primary Care Network, Psychologist
November 1st, 2011 – July 13th, 2013 Insight Psychological, Provisional Psychologist
August 15th, 2011 – January 25th, 2012, Calgary Counselling Centre
November 18th, 2010 – July 26th, 2011, Foothills Academy Community Services, Assessor and Program Developer
Sept 2006 – December 2007, Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, Calgary Chapter, Social Skills Counsellor
Volunteer Experience:
Sept 2006 – 2010, Canadian Mental Health Association, Calgary Chapter.
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2010 University of Calgary Outpatient Treatment Program
2009 Hearing Clinic Alberta Children’s Hospital
2009 Child Abuse Service, Child Development Centre
2008 Geriatric Unit, Rockyview General Hospital
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May 2025 EMDR Documentation in the 8 Phase Protocol, Presented by Kathy Couch
May 2025 EMDR Strategies for Treating Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and Dissociation, Presented by Ad de Jongh, PhD and Suzy Matthijssen, PhD
May 2025 Level Up Your EMDR with Somatic Interventions, Presented by: Angie Heath, LCSW & Pegah Moghaddam, PsyD
April - July 2024 Certificate in Intiatic Art Therapy, Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy
May 2024 Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing Online Course, Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy
Jan 2023 Indigenous Awareness Certification, Indigenous Awareness Canada
Nov 2022 PESI Online Military and Vet Summit Conference
Sept 2022 Professional Development Event Suicide Risk: Standard of Care for Assessment and Intervention, College of Alberta Psychologists
Jan - Feb, 2022 Explorations Training, Equine Facilitated Wellness, Healing Hooves
March - May, 2022 Foundation Training, Equine Facilitated Wellness, Healing Hooves
May - Aug 2022 Focus Training, Equine Facilitated Wellness, Healing Hooves
May 2021 The PTSD Family: Healing the PTSD Family with EMDR Therapy by E.C. Hurley Soldier Center
Feb 2021 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Groups (2 Plus) Online Training with Bonnie Goldstein and Pat Ogden
March 2020 APA Telepsychology Best Practices 101 Course, 4 Part Series, Online
Jan – Feb 2021 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 2 Training, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, Calgary AB
Feb – June 2019 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 Training, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, Calgary AB
Sept 2018- 2019 Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy Online Cours
July 2018 Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy Week Intensive Training
2016 Certified Clinical Traumatologist, Traumatology Institute, Dr. Anna Baranowsky
Nov 2014 Emotion Focused Therapy Four Day Intensive Training. Presented by Dr. Leslie Greenberg at the EFT Institute, York University, Toronto, ON.
Nov 2014 Treating Depression in Children and Adolescents. By Dr. Michael Yapko. Two Day workshop Calgary, AB.
July 2014 Creative Tips and Techniques for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Problems. Home Study DVD by Jenny Craig.
July 2014 Advanced Applications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: 4 Day Intensive Training. Dr. David Burns. Saskatoon, SK.
June 2014 Straight Talk; Youth Suicide Prevention Workshop. One Day Workshop from the Centre for Suicide Prevention.
June 2014 10 Brain-Based Strategies to Help Children Handle Their Emotions, by Tina Payne Bryson. Home Study DVD.
June 2014 “The Adolescent Brain and the Impact of Early Adversity” Frontiers of Innovation Webinar by Dr. Nim Tottenham and Dr. Katie McLaughlin,
May 2014 2 Day Workshop; Self-Injury Behaviour in Youth; Issues and Strategies. Presented by Kimberly Enns through the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute.
March 2014 2 Day Workshop; EMPATHY Project Training presented by Dr. Peter Silverstone & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depressed Adolescents presented by Dr. T.C.R. Wilkes
Feb 2014 Health Change Approach Workshop, Level 1 & 2, Alberta Health Services, Calgary
Nov 2013 Best Practices: CBT for Depression & Suicide; A Two Day Workshop presented by Dr. Christine Padesky
Oct 2013 St. John Ambulance CPR- Health Care Provider (HCP) Protocol Training
July 2013 The Johnson-Gottman Summit, Seattle, Presented by Drs. John & Julie Gottman and Sue Johnson.
March 2012 Eye-Movemnet Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training (Level 1 and 2), Calgary
Feb 2012 Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1 Training, 2 Day Workshop, Home Study
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Miller, E. (2024) Understanding Trauma and Behavior; Revolutionizing Trauma Informed Care for Self and Others, Overdose Prevention Site Community Addiction and Mental Health, Red Deer, Alberta, March 13th.
Miller, E. (2024) Understanding Trauma and Behavior; Revolutionizing Trauma Informed Care for Self and Others, Safe Harbour Staff and Management presentations, Red Deer, Alberta, January.
Miller, E. (2023). Understanding Trauma and Behavior; Revolutionizing Trauma Informed Care for Self and Others, Turning Point, Red Deer, AB, December.
Miller, E. (2023). Understanding Trauma and Behavior; Revolutionizing Trauma Informed Care for Self and Others, Recovery Summit, Red Deer, AB, October 4th.
Miller, E. (2022). Red Deer Primary Care Network Fall Staff Retreat. September.
Miller, E. (2016). Suicide Screening and Intervention Training. Red Deer Primary Care Network Nursing, Pharmacology, Mental Health and Health Basics Team. November 22nd.
Miller, E. (2016). Depression and Anxiety Stigma Busting. Stephen Ministers Meeting, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Red Deer, November 15th.
Miller, E. (2016). Depression and Anxiety: Breaking The Silence… And Then What To Do About It. Central Alberta Dental Association Meeting, Red Deer. October15th.
Miller, E. (2014). CBT for Smoking Cessation Training. Red Deer Primary Care Network Nursing, and Pharmacology Staff. September 3rd.
Miller, E. (2014). Suicide Screening and Intervention Training. Red Deer Primary Care Network Nursing, Pharmacology, and Health Basics Team. February 26th.
Miller, E. & Radtke, L. (2010). Mothering in the context of intimate partner abuse: A discourse analysis. Presentation by E. Miller at the annual RESOLVE Research Day, Calgary, AB, Nov 17th, 2010.
Miller, E. (2010). At the crossroads of ethical decisions and legal mandates; Duty to report and children’s exposure to domestic violence in a Canadian context. Paper presented at the Joining Together: Issues and Initiatives in Child Maltreatment, CISCA Conference, Calgary, AB, May 3-5th, 2010.
- MAYA ANGELOU