Shannon Tabor PhD, R.Psych
Credentials
Registered Psychologist
Since 2021
I am registered through the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). CAP regulates the profession by setting entry-to-practice requirements, establishing, promoting and enforcing standards for registration, practice and professional conduct.
PhD Counselling Psychology
Sept. 2018 - Apr. 2023
I earned my PhD in Counselling Psychology at the University of Calgary. I completed my pre-doctoral residency at the University of Alberta Counselling and Clinical Services. My doctoral program and internship are both accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association, ensuring the highest standard of training.
MSc Counselling Psychology
Sept. 2016 - Aug. 2018
I completed my master's degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Calgary. This degree provided me with a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and supervised practice in counselling.
About Me
Working in Mental Health Since 2012
I’m Dr. Shannon Tabor, a Registered Psychologist based in Calgary, Alberta - here to support you through some of life’s most complex and difficult challenges.
Each client who sees me is offered individualized care to match their needs. I integrate the mind, brain, body and sociocultural context in my understanding and treatment of the concerns, challenges, and problems that trouble my clients.
Every client who walks into my office is met with warmth and compassion. Client well-being, choice, dignity, and respect are my top priorities. Each client is given space to share their story and identify their treatment goals and are then offered individualized support in meeting those goals. I strive to improve the quality of life of each person who walks into my office.
While I am a generalist in practice, meaning I will work with most anyone, I have specific interest in and experience with:
Acute and Chronic Stress
Post-Traumatic Stress
Complex and Developmental Trauma
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Psychosomatic Symptoms
Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms
Emotional Regulation
Risk Behaviours
Mood and Depression
Anxiety
Developing a Healthy Lifestyle
Some of the specialized training and certifications I have completed include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR; EMDRIA Certified Therapist)
Mindfulness Skills
Prolonged Exposure for PTSD
Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation
Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Yoga Instructor Certification (200hr)
Get in touch with me today for more information. I work with adolescents and adults all the way through the lifespan. All genders, abilities, ethnicities, religions, sexualities, cultures, and nationalities welcome.