Maribela Arruda-Block
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych, CCC, AB/NWT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
4808 Ross Street, Suite 103, Red Deer, AB T4N
Let's Connect (855) 748-1944
I believe individuals have the ability to reach their goals through a supportive, caring, collaborative, and responsive therapeutic relationship. Healthy coping and mental health are critical to overcoming life's stressors and obstacles. Working with a mental health professional can assist you to deal with these stressors and move your life forward in a healthy and positive direction. I believe in using an integrated model of therapy that is client directed and culturally appropriate. I use the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to inform assessment and practice. I base treatment on client's neurodevelopmental functioning and response.
I am a Registered Psychologist, Certified Play Therapist, and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I offer a variety of services including therapy and assessment that can assist you to achieve your goals. I provide services to children as young as 3 years old, adolescents, adults, and families (Attachment based - Theraplay). I am registered in AB & NWT.
As a Certified Play Therapist, I believe play is a key mechanism in communication for children. Through play, children can explore and express their inner thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Play Therapy provides a forum for resolution of a number of childhood developmental disorders and mental health struggles including trauma.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- First Nations Health Authority
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Maribela Arruda-Block
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych, CCC, AB/NWT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / 4389 Maribela Arruda-Block
- License: NWT Psychologist License Health Social Services Health Professions Act 2250 / 2024
- Certificate from Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy CPT-AB-362 / 2010
- Attended University of Manitoba, Graduated 2003
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
- Testing and Evaluation
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Career Guidance
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Intellectual Disability
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Veterans
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Portuguese
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Portuguese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- I provide online sessions through Skype/Facetime
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Block Wellness & Consulting
4808 Ross Street
Suite 103
Red Deer, AB T4N
(855) 748-1944Email me
Call for a free consultation now - (855) 748-1944
Maribela Arruda-Block
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych, CCC, AB/NWT