Like our physical health, we all need to be aware of and caring for our mental health as well. I have spent nearly 15 years supporting the people of Central Alberta with their mental health. The human being is always evolving and experiencing. There are ups and downs and many feelings along the way. All parts of our journey shape us and impact the next steps we may choose to take in our lives. ​My goal is to support people who are in a variety of places in their journey. A child who has experienced a traumatic event, an adult going through a difficult separation, a teen trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be. The honor of hearing the story of another person’s life, and joining them, however brief, in navigating the moments, big and small, truly brings me joy.
At my core I am a person-centered therapist. The basis of my work comes from the systems of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment Theory. I use a very conversational style in my therapeutic process and will often suggest something for clients to try and work on between sessions. I have training in a variety of modalities and have taken pieces from each to form my own toolbox of techniques. Especially with children and teens, but sometimes with adults as well, art can be incorporated into sessions, as I have additional background in art and play therapy.
I have spent the majority of my career servicing Rural Central Alberta. This means that I am familiar with the special needs of the farming community as well as small town populations. I have also spent much of my career working with colleagues and clients from First Nations Communities.
Active resilience happens when people who are vulnerable find resources to cope with stress and bounce back, and do so in a way that leaves them stronger, ready to handle additional stress, in more adaptative ways.

– Huda Aki

Top Specialties

Trauma
​Anxiety
Depression

Works With

Adults
Youth

Availability

​Evenings
​Weekends​​​​​

Learn more about Tammy:

Additional Areas of Expertise
  • ​Adjustment Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Concerns
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism (ASD)
  • Behavioural Difficulties
  • Bullying
  • ​Depressive Disorders
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Executive Functioning
  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement
  • Life Changes
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting Support
  • Preteen & Teen Concerns
  • Relationships
  • Resilience
  • Self Discovery
  • School Issues
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
  • Trauma
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Acute Stress
    • Complex Trauma (c-PTSD)
    • Relational Trauma (e.g. "narcissistic abuse")
    • Emotional, Sexual, Physical Abuse
    • Intimate Partner Violence
    • ​Intergenerational Trauma
    • Residential School Survivors
Therapy Approaches
  • Art Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Attachment Based Therapy
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
    • Trauma-Focused CBT
  • Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques
  • ​Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness Based Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Play Therapy​
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Systems Therapy
Communities
Languages
  • English​
Rates
  • $235 per 50 minute hour
  • Sliding-scale (reduced) rates are available on a case by case basis. Schedule a consultation for more information.
  • Rates may vary depending on fee schedules set by third-party direct-billing agencies (e.g. NIHB)
Direct-Billing
  • All participating insurance companies with Telus Health eClaims (e.g. Canada Life, Equitable Life, Manulife etc.)
  • Indigenous Services Canada (e.g. FNHA, NIHB)
  • Alberta, Pacific, & Medavie Blue Cross (including VAC, RCMP, CAF, & Victims of Crime)
  • Green Shield
  • NexGen
  • SSQ
Education
  • Master of Education in Counselling Psychology, Lethbridge University (2009)
  • Certificate of Career Development, Concordia University College of Alberta (2007)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Calgary (2004)

Tammy offers Direct-Billing to most major insurance companies, including:

A little about me.

My name is Tammy Auten-Dye. I am a Registered Psychologist, but I am also a mom to 2 amazing preteens. I love spending time with my family, our two dogs and our cat. I love having a latte and a visit with a good friend and wandering through the forest for family time and grounding. Fall is my favorite season. I enjoy wearing fun socks and participating in arts and crafts activities. I often incorporate art and nature into my work with clients as well.
In the Media
Virtual Youth Bullying Presentations is Providing Awareness for Parents
Rahma Dalmar, 2022 | Lakeland Today
“'Bullying is really prevalent, and we have to support our children.'...'When I was a kid—before cell phones— bullying ended when I left school for the day and I got a break. But bullying never ends now because it follows you home and follows you around on your devices, so there is never a break from that person,' said Dye... 

Although, finding pathways to address bullying is not easy, to provide safe spaces and know what kids are going through—whether they are being bullied ...or are the bully — is important, said Dye.  'It’s a shameful thing for families, especially if your child is the bully, we might feel full of shame, we might feel defensive as well. There is a multitude of feelings that can arise. It’s a tough topic but a really important one.'

Regardless of the situation, she says the root of the problem is that children are hurting, and the community of support around them needs to work together." (Dalmar, 2022)

Read more here.​
What is Resiliency and How do We Cultivate it in Children?
Tammy Auten-Dye, 2020 | Institute of Child Psychology
"We all face challenges in life and when difficult situations, thoughts, emotions, or feelings pop up, we need to find resources to help us bounce back and overcome the obstacles in our way. Nurturing resilience in our children will help them be equipped to cope with, adapt to, and have the courage to persevere through tough times.

When difficult experiences pop up, our bodies' stress response becomes activated by the amygdala, which plays a key role in regulating emotions, like fear and anxiety. Stress can also temporarily shut down the prefrontal cortex which helps with our ability to make decisions and think logically. So, what is resiliency?" (Auten-Dye, 2020).

​Read more here.
What Does it Mean if Your Child is Considered 'Highly Sensitive'?
Kim Smith, 2019 | Global News

​"As many as 20 per cent of children are considered "highly sensitive." However, despite its prevalence, some parents say their kids are often misunderstood. ...

​Highly sensitive children are described as more attuned to their environment than the people around them, according to registered psychologist Tammy Auten-Dye (Smith, 2019)."

​Read more here.