Karina McGregor

Welcome, My name is Karina! I am a Registered Psychologist and the Owner of Choice Point Psychological Services. I am also a Certified EMDR therapist and an EMDR Consultant-In-Training. I am passionate about mental health and I have been in the helping professions field for over 15 years. During this time, I have worked with many diverse adults, youth, and families in a variety of settings ranging from non-profit organizations, community health care, and private practice. The common theme I observed across all the professional roles I have had is that people are inherently resilient. I have had the pleasure of witnessing people from all walks of life persevering despite some of what seemed to be the most insurmountable conditions. I am constantly amazed by the strength of people and bearing witness to inner strength gives me life in this field! I can help you to overcome the pain of your past in a focused and manageable way. Together, we can make your mental health goals a reality. MORE ABOUT HOW I WORK: I am here to be a compassionate support to you as you navigate both current & past challenges. EMDR is the primary treatment I use, but I incorporate various other modalities to enhance your results. EMDR is based on the premise that our past challenging experiences contribute to our perception of the present. The more past pain we carry, the more likely we are to get stuck in challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviour cycles. EMDR can help get to the root cause for lasting change. EMDR unlocks the natural ability of our brain/bodies to heal from painful experiences. For EMDR to be effective, I need to assess and support you in developing internal mindfulness skills so that you can sit with uncomfortable thoughts/feelings in a manageable way. We will start by exploring your current challenges and establishing goals. We will then determine if support is needed to improve your confidence when sitting with uncomfortable inner experiences. We will establish a plan together to get the improvements you seek by identifying the past experiences contributing to your present-day concerns and interfering with future values-based action you would like to take. Releasing the past stress/trauma you carry related to your past experiences will assist you in long-term stress resiliency. We will monitor your progress and make any needed adjustments along the way. I would be happy to arrange a free phone or video consultation to address any questions you may have. MORE ABOUT ME: In my personal life, you can expect to see me in the stands at my sons’ hockey practices or going for long walks in my community with my husband, boys and loyal pup. I am a homebody at heart, but I like to try new things and have some laughs with my select few. I like to find the light side to things and sarcasm is my thing. I look forward to getting to know one another and I welcome a free virtual or phone consultation to see if I am right for your journey!