Meet Our Team
Meet Lisa Palmer, MSW RCSW
Lisa Palmer, BSc, MSW RCSW, is a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) with a passion for working with children, youth, and families in Calgary. Over 15 years, she has had the privilege of working in health care, supporting many children and families using a trauma-informed, attachment theory framework. As a trauma-informed therapist in Calgary, Lisa creates a safe and nurturing environment for her clients to explore their challenges and work towards healing. Learn more about the counselling services Lisa offers.
Lisa’s specialized training and extensive experience allow her to treat a spectrum of issues that children, youth and families face. Her attachment focused approach is rooted in understand the impact of neurodiversity, and past experiences on current behaviours and relationships.
She has completed training in theraplay, Circle of Security Parenting Group, and advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary and a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She is registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers, ensuring she adheres to the highest professional standards in her practice.
Supervision & Consultation
As an experienced therapist, Lisa also offers professional supervision and consultation services:
Supervision for new therapists
Guidance on integrating attachment-focused approaches into practice.
Meet Abby Heck, MSW RCSW
Abrielle Heck is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with over 16 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families
Based in Calgary, she holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and is registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Abby specializes in infant, early childhood, school-aged, and adolescent mental health, with a deep focus on attachment-based therapy and parent-child relationships. Her practice is grounded in the belief that mental health shouldn’t feel mysterious, clinical, or out of reach—it should feel approachable, skill-based, and life-changing.
She integrates a wide range of evidence-informed modalities, including:
Circle of Security Parenting™ (Certified Facilitator)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Play and Art-Based Interventions
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Ready to Work with Lisa? Book a Free Consultation
Take the first step towards positive change. Contact Lisa today to schedule your free consultation and discover how her trauma-informed approach and family therapy expertise can make a difference in your life.
I offer direct billing to all major insurance companies, including but not limited to Alberta Blue Cross, Green Shield, Manulife, Canada Life, Industrial Alliance, NIHB. Other insurance companies are added regularly, so please reach out for direct billing confirmation prior to your appointment.