Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

2 Endorsed

132 1 Avenue Northwest, 101, Airdrie, AB T4B

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I am deeply committed and passionate about providing a safe, compassionate, and inclusive environment for healing within my private practice. With a prideful dedication, I offer clients a sanctuary—a space where safety, warmth, and nurturing abound, fostering growth and resilience. Grounded in my belief is the transformative power of therapy, I employ a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused therapy, and recovery-oriented practices.

My areas of expertise include working with adult trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, illness adjustment, family dynamics and relationship issues. I utilize a range of flexible and inclusive approaches that are individually centered.

My journey as a black immigrant woman, having navigated through numerous life challenges, fuels my empathy and understanding of the struggles faced by others. My priorities are building rapport, creating a safe space and ensuring you feel heard.

Call or Email Faith Makgatu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 804-7124

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

132 1 Avenue Northwest

101

Airdrie, AB T4B

(587) 804-7124

I offer therapy sessions in-person, online via video and over the phone. I'm available weekdays evenings and weekends by appointment only.

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (587) 804-7124

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

132 1 Avenue Northwest

101

Airdrie, AB T4B

(587) 804-7124

I offer therapy sessions in-person, online via video and over the phone. I'm available weekdays evenings and weekends by appointment only.

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Alberta Blue Cross
Beneva | SSQ
Chambers Plan
Desjardins
Equitable Life of Canada
iA Financial Group
Johnson
Manulife

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Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (587) 804-7124

Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Alberta College of Social Workers Faith Makgatu
Degree/Diploma from York University Gender and Women's Studies / 2016
Attended University of Toronto, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2020

I have over 10 years of experience helping individuals and families to navigate difficult situations. I am a certified Solution Brief Focused therapist.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 804-7124

Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

I have over 10 years of experience helping individuals and families to navigate difficult situations. I am a certified Solution Brief Focused therapist.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 804-7124

Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bisexual
Coping Skills
Culture shock and isolation
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Family separation due to migration
Grief
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans

I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family and or migration. During our sessions we will collaborate to create a plan that will address your needs. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 804-7124

Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 804-7124

Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

2 Endorsements

Sandy Gramlich Counselling and Consulting

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW

Faith is a skilled, non-judgemental therapist who has positively impacted the lives of many clients.

Fran Hamilton

Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Siswati, Ndebele and Zulu

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Siswati, Ndebele and Zulu

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Feminist
Interpersonal
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 804-7124

Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 804-7124

Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

Location

Primary Location

132 1 Avenue Northwest

101

Airdrie, AB T4B

(587) 804-7124

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Airdrie

Postal Codes

I offer therapy sessions in-person, online via video and over the phone. I'm available weekdays evenings and weekends by appointment only.

Call for a free consultation now - (587) 804-7124

Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW

I offer therapy sessions in-person, online via video and over the phone. I'm available weekdays evenings and weekends by appointment only.

Call for a free consultation now - (587) 804-7124

Faith Makgatu

Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW