Our Team
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Dr. Carmen Dodsworth was inspired by the goal of integrating mental health and wellness into daily life by making it feel more comfortable and accessible. This goal is what The Practice Calgary was founded on in 2011 and continues to guide the way she and her team approach wellbeing.
Dr.Dodsworth holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, specializing in behavioural neurology, mind-body science, health psychology, and relationships. She’s honest, candid, and cares about making a difference.
Not taking new clients.
Physician referral only.
Chris Rozell, MC, Registered Psychologist
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Mr. Chris Rozell brings a lot of valuable experience to The Practice Calgary family - over 20 years in human services and nearly 8 years in a private clinic setting working with adults, adolescents, and children aged 5 and up.
Chris also has a counselling practice that provides support and guidance to families, parents, caregivers, and couples.
Taking new clients.
Liann Meloff, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist
Carmen Dodsworth, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, Founder & Clinical Director
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
With over 18 years of experience and a Ph.D. in Applied Psychology, Dr. Liann Meloff specializes in treating children, adolescents, and families with a focus on cognitive behavioural therapy and structural family therapy.
She champions the mental health and wellbeing journey of clients of all ages, from adding play therapy to her work with kids, to helping adults and couples.
Taking new clients.
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Ms. Victoria Russell brings years of knowledge and compassion to each encounter, practicing from a client-centred, trauma-informed, attachment focused, and holistic perspective. "I truly believe everyone is capable of change; and my passion is to assist and support individuals to become healthier versions of themselves, to recognize old patterns, and replace these old patterns with newer habits".
With 7 years of post-graduate experience in domestic violence and abuse, along with almost 12 years working in family violence, Ms. Russell seeks to understand what you’re going through as she determines the right therapeutic technique to support your needs. Ms. Russell began her career in domestic violence but also specializes in the following: parenting support, personality disorders, self-esteem and self-worth, couples' counselling (Gottman Level 2 certified), sexual assault, depression, and anxiety disorders. Victoria practices closely under the supervision of Dr. Carmen Dodsworth.
Taking new clients.
Pat Ferris, MSW, RSW, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Naomi Varricchio, RCSW Clinical Social Work
Dr. Pat Ferris has worked in a variety of settings spanning her 35 year career. From hospitals and community mental health, to employee assistance programs and private practice. These experiences have guided her in navigating your unique mental health journey across different settings.
She also has a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology, having studied quality of life issues related to on the job concerns like stress, bullying, and work-life balance. Considered to be an international expert in the treatment of workplace bullying, Dr.Ferris has specialized training in the treatment of trauma.
Taking new clients.
Naomi Varricchio, RCSW Clinical Social Work
Victoria Russel, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Naomi Varricchio, RCSW Clinical Social Work
With a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work and nearly 20 years of experience in the Calgary area, Ms. Naomi Varricchio has the knowledge and expertise to support individuals, couples, and families alike.
Along with helping clients, she has also provided assistance to other therapists in their clinical practices. We’re happy to have Naomi in The Practice Calgary family!
Taking new clients.
Marin Mccue, Somatic Breathwork Coach
Tenaya Ryan, Media director, & Administration
Tenaya Ryan, Media director, & Administration
Marin began her facilitator journey as a yoga teacher. Yoga was her medicine. After years (most of her life) of grappling with severe mental health struggles, desperation brought her to the one place she had avoided and struggled with the most, her own mind and body. After 15 years of exploration and healing, she has over 2000 teacher training hours of various yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing and somatic therapeutic modalities under her belt. She skillfully integrates tools and resources in her one on one practice and group facilitation. With a passion for content creation and a deep joy to improvise in presence, it has become her mission to normalize mental health struggles. She does this with an emphasis to teach others how to map out and befriend their nervous system, regulate themselves more efficiently, and lead experiences of embodied movement, breath and mindfulness to utilize the power of growing and healing together. You can find more information about Marin and her story on her website, https://www.dopeame.com/about-me
Tenaya Ryan, Media director, & Administration
Tenaya Ryan, Media director, & Administration
Tenaya Ryan, Media director, & Administration
Tenaya Ryan is the Media director for The Practice Calgary. She uses expansive creativity to capture, edit, and produce all of the content for The Practice. Creating everything from instagram posts, youtube videos, blogs and more. She also plans and promotes groups, bringing a community together through social media.
Tenaya is also a certified yoga teacher and offers small yoga groups after hours at The Practice.
Tenaya also currently oversees client care and clinical management at The Practice Calgary. She sets the standard for excellence in client care through administrative leadership within our team. She is available to answer your inquiries and help book, change, or cancel appointments.
Miss Lila, Therapy Dog
Tenaya Ryan, Media director, & Administration
Miss Lila, Therapy Dog
Miss.Lila (Lē- La) is our amazing therapy support dog who is here to love and cuddle clients in session. Not a dog person? No problem, Miss. Lila is always happy to nap the day away.
Join Our Team
Psychologist
The Practice is searching for a Psychologist to add to our team! The candidate chosen must also choose us — as an innovative, growth-oriented company, we want you to love what you do. We are looking for a self-motivated clinician who enjoys providing flexible, evidenced based treatment modalities (i.e., CBT, DBT, MI, ACT, etc.) to treat the full spectrum of DSM-5 disorders across the lifespan. The position focuses primarily on brief and long-term psychotherapy for individuals, families and couples in a fast-paced private psychology clinic. The position includes conducting biopsychosocial intakes for new patients, including diagnostics and risk assessment; ability to use clinical judgment when a client requires higher level of care, and providing referrals for additional psychiatric services, when necessary. Our psychologists work collaboratively with one another to ensure the highest quality of care is being given to clients. Please provide your resume and cover letter if you think you would be a great fit for our ever-evolving team!
Candidate Requirements:
- Active registration and in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists
- Complete background check (i.e., criminal record, vulnerable sector)
- Considerable knowledge of abnormal and clinical psychology
- Possess knowledge and skills in multiple modalities of therapy. Psychological
testing an asset but not required. - 5 years experience
Please send inquiries and CVs to booking@thepracticecalgary.com