ABOUT BRITTANY
Hi, I’m Brittany Williams, a Registered Psychologist in Alberta.
My passion for the helping profession began when I was 15, while volunteering on a project in a rural village in Costa Rica. Living with a host family there, I experienced firsthand how powerful it can be to support others and be part of a connected community. That experience stayed with me and ultimately shaped my path toward becoming a psychologist.
In 2023, more than 20 years later, I returned to that same village and had the opportunity to reconnect with my host family. Finding them still living in the same home and sharing that reunion with them was incredibly special. It reminded me how deeply relationships can stay with us over time, and how acts of care and connection can have a lasting impact across a lifetime.
Today, I’m a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. I hold a master’s degree in counselling psychology, along with an undergraduate degree in psychology and a diploma in behavioural science.
Professional Experience
I have worked in psychology and mental health for nearly two decades. In addition to my private practice, I also work for Alberta Health Services in the Early Psychosis Intervention Program.
Earlier in my career with Alberta Health Services, I worked in mental health and behavioural health programs providing individual and group therapy, psychological assessment, behavioural consultation, and support to individuals with a range of mental health and developmental concerns. I have also worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supported people in group-home settings, and worked in community settings including homeless and domestic violence shelters.
Education and professional training have also been an important part of my work. I have designed and delivered education for Alberta Health Services staff and other professionals on mental health and behavioural health topics. My experience also includes providing education related to sexual abuse prevention and awareness and teaching master’s-level psychology courses at City University.
Across these roles, I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances and collaborated with professionals across healthcare and community settings.
Education & Professional Credentials
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology — Yorkville University, 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — Carleton University, 2009
Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology — St. Lawrence College, 2006
Registered Psychologist — College of Alberta Psychologists
Member — Psychologists’ Association of Alberta
Specialized Training
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — EMDR Consulting
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD — Training with Dr. Jonathan S. Abramowitz
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional – Level 2 (CCTP-II)
Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology — 200-hour training
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Training
Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training — University of California
Integrated Treatment for Concurrent Disorders — Canadian Mental Health Association
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Education & Professional Training
Beyond The Therapy Room
Outside of my work, I’m a mom to two young sons and a very enthusiastic dog mom. I’m originally from Ontario, but Calgary has become home. I love being outdoors and spending time with my family.
I take my work seriously, but I don’t take myself too seriously. I want therapy to feel comfortable, genuine, and human — a place where you can be yourself, talk openly, and even laugh along the way.
