Nadine Hynd
Nadine is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Calgary, and a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, with Distinction.
Nadine has over 7 years of experience counselling adolescents, adults, couples, families, and in group counselling. She is also able to provide formal psychological assessments for adults in a variety of areas.
About Nadine
Nadine loves being able to journey with clients toward healing and restoration. She loves getting to the root of issues for clients and seeing transformative changes in their lives as a result. People are Nadine’s biggest passion. She is an extrovert and enjoys understanding people in a deeper way and to see what makes them who they are.
Nadine has been married to her husband for over 10 years and they have an adopted daughter from Thailand. She loves her family and spending time together. They live in the Northeast part of Calgary in order to live and work alongside the diverse community represented there. Nadine is also passionate about faith and spirituality and answering the deeper questions in life, which led her to study religious studies in university.
In her spare time Nadine’s favourite place to be is the mountains. She also enjoys weight lifting at the gym, walks, playing piano and guitar, drinking tea and coffee.
Fun fact: Nadine is also an avid rap fan. Her favourite artist is NF because he is raw and real about his experiences in his music. His album “Hope” was part of the inspiration for the name Hope Restored. Check out his music!
"Living in my agony, watching my self-esteem
Go up in flames, acting like I don't
Care what anyone else thinks, when I know truthfully
That that's the furthest thing from how I
Feel, but I'm too proud to open up and ask ya
To pick me up and pull me out this hole I'm trapped in
The truth is, I need help, but I just can't imagine who,
Who I'd be if I was happy"
- NF, Happy
Counselling
Nadine excels in fostering collaborative relationships with her clients, taking a personalized approach to understand their struggles and individual needs. Her counselling style is feedback-based and collaborative, emphasizing personal connection and understanding.
As a skilled psychologist, Nadine specializes in trauma and personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder. With extensive experience in working with clients who have experienced traumatic psychological injuries and PTSD, Nadine focuses on facilitating deep healing and understanding of trauma. Her approach is rooted in years of experience and a comprehensive understanding of the complex nature of these conditions.
Nadine possesses a unique strength in working with individuals from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds. Her nearly completed minor in religious studies at UofC reflects her commitment to understanding others’ worldviews and beliefs. She values the importance of incorporating these beliefs into the therapeutic process and customizes her approach to align with her clients’ values and perspectives. Nadine is deeply interested in exploring the deeper aspects of life and integrating faith and spirituality into her practice, recognizing their significance in promoting holistic healing and growth.
One of Nadine’s passions is exercise and physical movement. She took multiple courses on sport and exercise psychology and strives to incorporate movement in her personal life and in the lives of her clients. Nadine offers walking sessions for her clients to provide more holistic care and to alleviate mental health struggles through physical exercise. Research has found incorporating movement and contracting muscles can foster a sense of hope for clients and alleviates symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and more. If you’re interested in walking sessions feel free to ask Nadine!
Nadine employs an eclectic therapeutic approach to provide comprehensive care to her clients. Drawing from a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and Existential Therapy, she tailors her practice to meet the unique needs and issues of each client. Nadine is committed to guiding you through your journey towards healing and growth.
What Issues Does Nadine Help With?
Faith & Spirituality
Self Esteem
Eating Disorders
Trauma
Personality Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Loss
Couples Counselling
Domestic Violence
Stress
Psychological Assessments
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Mental Health Assessments
A mental health assessment offers insight into your emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and relational challenges, as well as an evaluation of your strengths and difficulties.
This process can lead to a diagnosis, which enhances your understanding of yourself and enables psychologists to develop an appropriate treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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Executive Function & ADHD Assessments
Are you experiencing challenges with attention, focus, memory, impulsivity, organization, or behavioral issues at work, school, or home?
A professional Executive Functioning or ADHD assessment can provide valuable insights into how your brain functions, helping you better understand yourself, and gain access to additional resources that can improve your quality of life and ability to function.
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Adoption Assessments
Most adoption processes require a Psychological Assessment. Nadine is deeply passionate about adoption and supporting individuals on their journey to grow their families. Her personal experience with the adoption process inspired her to pursue additional training in Psychological Assessments. Nadine is committed to being a part of your adoption process and providing the support and expertise you need.
Supervision
Nadine brings extensive experience in supervision, having supervised four groups of interns completing their Masters practicum requirements. She also participated in a Supervision Project with Michael Ellis, which further enhanced her skills and development as a supervisor. Nadine is passionate about training upcoming psychologists on their journey to effectively help clients.
If you are interested in receiving supervision from her, she would love to hear from you! Currently, Nadine can provide supervision for interns completing their Masters programs, Provisional Psychologists registering with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and Registered Psychologists.
Let's Get Started!
Nadine looks forward to getting to know you and helping you on your mental health journey!