Kelsey Frank

Compassionate and experienced therapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and Bachelor of Social Work, bringing approximately 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across counselling, child intervention, addictions, corrections, disabilities, and community-based services. Currently providing in-person and virtual therapeutic services, including individual, couples, and family counselling. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, emotional regulation, trauma-informed practice, family systems, and developmentally appropriate interventions.

Draws from ACT, CBT, person-centred, mindfulness-based, strengths-based, play-based, and Theraplay-informed approaches. Extensive background in complex case management, risk assessment, advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family systems. Recognized as a 2025 Top 40 Under 40 recipient.

Therapist at Luciak & Associates (2026-01 – Present)

• Provide individual, couples, and family counselling to children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a range of emotional, behavioural, relational, family, and mental health concerns.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and integrate evidence-informed interventions including ACT, CBT, person-centred, mindfulness-based, play-based, and Theraplay-informed approaches.
• Utilize developmentally appropriate play, art, psychoeducation, emotional regulation, and Theraplay-informed activities to support children and strengthen parent-child relationships.
• Complete clinical documentation, ongoing assessment, treatment planning, progress evaluation, and consultation with caregivers and other professionals.
• Build strong therapeutic alliances through empathy, active listening, collaboration, and client-centred practice.

Intern Therapist at Luciak & Associates (2025-05 – 2025-12)

Virtual Therapist at Clean Living (2026-03 – Present)

• Provide virtual counselling and therapeutic support using evidence-informed, client-centred approaches.
• Complete assessment, collaborative goal setting, treatment planning, intervention, and clinical documentation in a virtual environment.
• Support clients in developing emotional awareness, coping strategies, and practical skills aligned with identified treatment goals.

Caseworker, Permanency at Government of Alberta, Children's Services (2021-08 – 2025)

• Managed complex cases involving children and youth under Permanent Guardianship Orders, including ongoing assessment, planning, advocacy, and permanency decision-making.
• Applied the Signs of Safety framework and collaborated extensively with children, families, caregivers, community agencies, and the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate.
• Supported permanency planning through Private Guardianship, adoption, independent living, and transition planning.

Assessor, Child Intervention at Government of Alberta, Children's Services (2016-03 – 2017-03)

• Conducted strengths-based assessments of child safety, parental capacity, child development, family functioning, and environmental factors.
• Managed complex legal and court-related processes, prepared documentation, presented evidence, and collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals.

Caseworker, Child Intervention at Government of Alberta, Children's Services (2013 – 2016)

Parole Officer at Correctional Service Canada (2013 – 2013)

Term position

Supervisor, Family Managed Supports (2011 – 2013)

Group Home Supervisor at Parkland CLASS (2010 – 2011)

Community Support Worker at Peregrine Rehabilitation (2008 – 2010)

Addictions Worker at Safe Harbour Society (2006 – 2008)

Behavioural Assistant, Turning Points Program at Red Deer Catholic Schools (2007 – 2008)

Rehabilitation Worker at Catholic Social Services (2005 – 2007)

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology in Counselling Psychology (2025)

Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work – University of Calgary (2010)

Social Work Diploma in Social Work – Red Deer College (2007)