Connect. Accept. Reframe. Empower.
At CARE Psychology, we believe that relationships, understanding, and a strengths-based, client-directed approach build strong foundations for the work we do. Our goal is to develop positive relationships with the children, youth, and adults we work with by meeting them "where they’re at" and tailoring our approach to fit their needs. It is important to us that they see themselves as the heroes of their own stories so they can take ownership over their healing and wellness.
Our Mission
We seek to Connect with children, youth, adults, and families. For us, it’s essential to care about who they are. Together, we can work to help them better understand and Accept themselves as people. We Reframe understanding to gain a more positive outlook and way of being in the world. By developing the adaptive coping skills and strategies they need to overcome challenges, we can then Empower them to grow, flourish, and shine.
Meet Dr. Crystal Dittrick
Owner & registered Psychologist
Hi, I’m Crystal (she/her/hers)! Thank you so much for visiting CARE Psychology.
I am a Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Canadian Certified Counsellor with nearly 20 years of education and experience in working with children, youth, adults, and families.
From a young age I have always loved helping people and watching them grow. I knew I wanted to be a psychologist after my very first psychology course in high school. My education journey in psychology includes a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Calgary, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge.
I am also a Registered Play Therapist and a Certified EMDR Therapist. I consider myself to be a life-long learner and continue to update my practice based on the latest evidence of what works for the people I serve.
I have experience providing counselling and psychological services in a variety of settings including schools, mental health services, community clinics, and private practice. I have presented for various schools, organizations, and parent nights, national and international conferences, and written peer reviewed articles on the topics of child and adolescent mental health, bullying, peer relationships, social emotional learning, and mindfulness. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring upcoming psychologists through supervising graduate students in their clinical practice.
I am a mom of two incredible boys and grew up in a family with three sisters. I spend much of my free time with my family. A creative person at heart, I enjoy crafting, hosting family events, baking, watching movies, and playing with my kids.
"Don't confuse your path with your destination. Just because it's stormy now doesn't mean that you aren't headed for sunshine."
-Unknown
My Approach
I provide psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families, including both treatment and assessment. I believe in a strengths-based, creative approach with a focus on understanding and building relationships.
I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches in my work including Client Directed, Outcome Informed Therapy, Play Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems, and Mindfulness practice.
I believe in developing positive relationships with the individuals I work with and tailoring my approach to meet their needs. There is no one way to do therapy so it is important to me that I develop a treatment plan that works for you and your family.
I look forward to helping your family flourish,
Crystal
"After the rain, the sun will reappear. There is life. After the pain, the joy will still be here."
Walt Disney
Our Space
At CARE Psychology, we offer child, adolescent, adult, and family psychology services in an accessible, welcoming, and caring space. Our office features both a warm and comfy seated area for counselling, therapy, and assessment, as well as a play therapy area with a wide array of toys and art materials.
