Marcia Shelstad

M.Ed., C.C.C., B.Ed, Cert Special Ed.

Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
#11245582
Member of STF(Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation)

Marcia is a Certified Counsellor who also holds a Masters of Educational Psychology/Counselling, as well as a Bachelor of Education Degree, with a specialty in Special Education. She has worked as a Middle years/Jr. high teacher for 25 years and continues to do so. Her counselling experience ranges from middle years kids to teens, as well as young adults and adults.

As a therapist, Marcia’s style is down to earth, strength-based, collaborative and non-judgmental. She adheres to empowering clients through inclusivity, through trauma-informed and culturally sensitive therapies. Her goal is to offer a warm, welcoming environment in which clients can feel safe and work towards self-compassion and resilience.

Marcia grew up in the country and has been working in the Regina area for most of her adult life. She is the mother of two grown children, who have provided her with experience with children through all stages of growth. She is very passionate about animals and continues to be involved in rescues and the welfare of all animals.

Ages: Youth 10 and up, adults and seniors.

Marcia’s areas of Interest: Stress and Coping Skills, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm, Grief and Loss, Trauma Recovery, Parenting Support

Some of the therapies practiced are: Trauma Informed, Strengths Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Art Therapies, Growth Mindset