Meet our Therapists
To accommodate demanding student schedules our therapist’s offer virtual or in-person, lunch hour, evening and weekend appointment times
Indigenous students in search of wellness support or Indigenous counselling can also connect with the Writing Symbol Lodge for additional resources and support
MA, CCC
Keisha is a Registered Counsellor with a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. Originally from Fort McMurray, Alberta, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology before advancing her expertise in counselling.
Keisha has extensive experience in providing therapeutic services, having worked at the Calgary Counselling Centre where she offered individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. She has also facilitated anger management and addictions support groups. Her diverse therapeutic approach includes modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and more.
In addition to her counselling work, Keisha collaborates with medical students enrolled in the three-year medical program at the University of Calgary. In this role, she assists students in navigating challenges such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and career choices related to residency programs. Her unique perspective on the medical school journey enhances her ability to provide empathetic support and guidance.
During her internship focused on the criminal justice system, Keisha gained invaluable experience working within a juvenile detention center, providing comprehensive support to youth and their families, addressing issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidality, community transition, and financial stability.
In her clinical practice, Keisha has successfully assisted individuals facing challenges related to work-life balance, addictions, self-harm, and psychosis. Her role as a Family Counsellor within the Eating Disorder Inpatient Program at Alberta Health Services has further equipped her with a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding eating disorders and family dynamics.
Keisha’s commitment to fostering mental well-being and resilience reflects her dedication to empowering individuals on their journey towards personal growth and recovery.
Graham Wills
MA. CCC. P.R. Psych
Graham's (He/Him) career began working in childcare while pursuing a diploma in Community Rehabilitation (renamed Disability Studies) at Mt. Royal College. Sparking an interest in teaching, Graham subsequently spent over a decade employed in Calgary public schools and in community-based youth programs. During this time, Graham also completed a degree in Child Studies (Mt. Royal), and in Professional Arts with a Human Services focus (Athabasca University).
Upon working with families for the first time Graham decided to pursue clinical counselling and psychology, completing a Counselling Psychology master’s degree (Yorkville University). Graham honed his clinical skills providing counselling to children, adolescents, and families in the non-profit sector for several years before moving to the private sector with a focus on individual and couples. Graham has been with SAWH since 2022.
Characteristic of Graham’s approach is a commitment to collaboration, non-judgement, compassion, and learning. He prioritizes research-evidenced modalities to address a wide range of concern relating to how we think, feel, and behave. Common presenting issues may include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, parenting, and neurodivergence.
Graham looks forward to partnering with you to actualize the changes you envision.
Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Counselling-Therapist
Hours: in-person Mon-Thur (9am, 10am, 12pm) and Fri (11am, 12pm)
Katherine N Prosper
MSW, RSW
Katherine N. Prosper (she/her) Registered Social Worker, Master of Social Work (RSW,MSW)
Katherine is a Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). Katherine was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and has 10 plus years of experience in therapy, counselling and clinical work. Katherine also has her own private practice, Amara Wellness Collective, that continues to support individuals in the community. She obtained her undergraduate social work degree from the University of Victoria and completed her graduate studies at Dalhousie University, both institutions emphasizing an anti-oppressive framework. With a deep understanding of the impact of oppression and its intersectionality on mental health, Katherine prioritizes addressing these issues for holistic well-being. Passionate about advocating for women's autonomy and reproductive rights, Katherine has dedicated years to supporting and empowering women. Katherine has also spent six years as a Family Counselor with the Calgary Eating Disorders Program(CEDP), offering psycho-educational support, individual, family, and group therapy. Katherine's expertise encompasses impulsivity management, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to address trauma, Suicide Prevention, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychotherapy, Trans-Theoretical Model of Change, and Solution-Based Therapy. Katherine firmly believes in fostering connections and providing a person-centered approach to wellness journeys in a non-judgmental and supportive environment.
Generalists in Mental Health
Generalists in Mental Health are medical doctors that have completed Family Medicine training and have an interest and focused practice in mental health care. They can provide patients with mental health education, psychiatric assessment, and psychiatric treatment including counselling, some forms of psychotherapy, and medication prescriptions.
Dr. Sanjeev Bhatla
Dr. Sanjeev Bhatla (he/him) is a family physician who has been in practice since 1989. He was born in Montreal and has practiced family medicine in Newfoundland, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, and Alberta. He has a diverse professional background that includes leadership roles with the University of Calgary Family Medicine Program and mental health initiatives with the Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network. His passion for mental health counselling developed early on in his family medicine career. He provides therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and stressful family dynamics. He developed a special interest in providing counseling for medical students, residents, and physicians as they made up a significant part of his family practice.
Since July 2022 Dr Bhatla’s practice is focused exclusively on mental health counseling. He appreciates the stresses of medical education; one of his sons is a medical student and his daughter is a resident.
Dr. Bhatla uses an integrative therapy approach. He believes that the foundation of therapy is in achieving a trusting relationship with an individual and tailoring a combination of modalities such as psychoeducation, CBT, DBT, IPT and Mindfulness. He also prescribes medication when indicated.
Dr. Bhatla is an outdoors enthusiast who loves to mountain bike, hike, and ski J
Dr. Brendan Miles
Dr. Miles is a family physician and clinical assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary. Dr. Miles started full-scope family medicine in Calgary in 2013 and has always had a passion for mental health care. He completed Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Administration, and Doctor of Medicine degrees at Queen's University in Ontario before residency training in family medicine at the University of Calgary. Dr. Miles has held several educational and administrative roles within the CSM and AHS. He is passionate about teaching and supporting medical learners. In clinical practice, Dr. Miles advocates for patient- and relationship-centred care. He believes patients are experts in their own lives. He uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and psychoeducation to help patients make decisions and changes to improve their mental wellness and overall well-being. Outside of work, he loves spending time outdoors with his family.
Dr. Alexandra Kirvan
Dr. Alexandra Kirvan (she/her) is a family physician in Calgary and a clinical lecturer at the Cumming School of Medicine. Mental health care has always been a passion for Alex and a key focus of her family medicine practice. She appreciates the unique demands on learners in the health sciences and the need for access to holistic mental healthcare. Alex is thrilled to be joining the inspiring SAWH team. She uses an integrated therapeutic approach to support her patients, drawing upon mindfulness, cognitive behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Outside of medicine, Alex loves spending time with family and friends and tries to get to the mountains whenever possible - skiing in the winter and paddling, biking, and hiking in the summer.