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​Nancy Davis-Patsula, MACP, RSW, MSc

Registered Psychologist | Registered Social Worker

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About Nancy

Nancy is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and a Registered Social Worker with the College of Alberta Social Workers. She offers therapy for individuals, couples, and families, taking a collaborative and client-centred approach rooted in family systems, trauma-informed, and attachment-focused care. Nancy is deeply committed to building strong therapeutic relationships and meeting clients with warmth and respect at every stage of their journey.

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With a career in the helping profession that began in 1988, Nancy brings decades of experience across corrections, schools, child protection, and mental health settings. Her work with diverse populations, including Indigenous communities, has shaped her holistic and compassionate perspective. She has supported children, teens, and adults from all walks of life, helping them process trauma, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful change.

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Nancy holds a Master of Science in Family Life Education from the University of Alberta and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. A lifelong learner, she is passionate about understanding the impact of life experiences and generational influences on mental health, and about fostering authentic connections that support healing.

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Nancy is proud to call Red Deer home. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with her husband of over three decades, her adult children, extended family, and friends. She loves reading, travelling, being outdoors, and attending live stage musicals.

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Areas of Support

Nancy supports individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. She provides a warm, collaborative space to explore your experiences and work toward meaningful change.

Nancy provides support for:

  • Grief & Loss

  • PTSD & Trauma

  • Work Stress

  • Compassion Fatigue & Burnout

  • ADHD

  • Parenting & Family

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Self-Care

  • Self-Compassion

  • Parent Consultation and Family Dynamics

  • Medical-Based Trauma

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Treatment Methods

Nancy uses a collaborative, client-centred approach to help clients build insight, process experiences, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for them.

Approaches may include:

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy

  • Family Systems

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Person-Centred Therapy

  • Positive Psychology

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Strength-Based Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Nancy offers a safe, supportive space to begin when you feel ready.

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