Whitney McGeary-Khunte, MA, CCC
SHE/HER
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
CANADIAN CERTIFIED COUNSELLOR
PLAY THERAPY – CERTIFICATION COMING SOON
QUALITIES
As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, Whitney works under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist, as described under the Health Professions Act.
Whitney works with kids and teens ages 3 to 18
Whitney McGeary-Khunte is a
Registered Provisional Psychologist
at Kids Reconnect.
She has 20 years of experience
working with kids and youth
who are three years old, eighteen
—and all the ages in between—
plus the parents and adults in their lives.
Whitney uses her special Superpowers,
creativity and drive,
to help Calgary kids and teens
grow and thrive.
Whitney’s Superhero Story
Attention Parents
Before your first session, you can share this story
with your child. Parents can also scroll below
to read about Whitney’s professional experience
as a Registered Provisional Psychologist
in her professional bio.
Please stay tuned – Whitney‘s Superhero Story
is being created behind the scenes
by the KR team’s website queen.
Meet Whitney’s wise ocean friend,
Aqua, the orca whale
Everyone is different and special.
No matter how big or small,
fast or slow, short or tall, two or twelve,
Nobody’s strengths are the same.
As you grow you will find it feels great to be kind
with our heart and our mind.
When we all do our part, when we try our best,
when we help, when we rest, when we play—
it’s fun to be ourselves every day!
Whitney’s Professional Bio
Whitney McGeary-Khunte is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Her specialty is working with children, parents, and families, and she is completing her final hours for her full certification as a Play Therapist with the Canadian Association of Play Therapy.
Whitney is an experienced, specialized child therapist star on our team
Her 20 years of experience include supporting children, youth, parents, and families facing challenges to explore and use their strengths to grow and thrive. Whitney has a warm place in her heart for neurodiverse kids and children with disabilities, so she has specialized her professional qualifications accordingly. She is masterful at supporting kids and families with challenges related to physical and learning disabilities, developmental difficulties, relational struggles, trauma, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and adverse childhood experiences. Whitney also has ample experience providing group therapy and facilitating social skills groups for children and youth.
In her clinical role as a child therapist, Whitney loves using play therapy. With adolescents and children, she also enjoys using games, sandtray therapy, and art therapy techniques, as well as client-centred, holistic, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches.
Whitney’s professional qualifications and affiliations
Whitney’s expertise is a valuable complement to the Kids Reconnect team. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mount Royal University, and from MacEwan University, a Diploma in Disability Studies with Distinction, and a Special Needs Certificate with Distinction. Her certifications and supplemental training include Foundational Play Therapy Training from the Canadian Association of Play Therapy, Mandt Systems Training, Trauma Informed Training for Families Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Trauma Informed Care Training, Nurturing Parenting Program: Orientation Seminar Facilitator Training, and Core Brain Story Certification from the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI).
She is a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), the Canadian Association of Play Therapy (CAPT), the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA), and the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). She feels both proud and honoured to have lent her voice as a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Canadian Association of Play Therapy.
Some challenges are easier to figure out in a group
Whitney treasures and celebrates the differences that make every child a special, unique Superhero. Through her work as a child therapist, Whitney strives to create a world where everyone knows —and feels— that they belong.
What might be behind a child’s tricky feelings? Child counselling dives deep to help kids feel better — using play!
Through specialized child counselling techniques, including play therapy, art therapy, sandtray therapy, games, and stories, Whitney helps kids and teens explore tricky feelings that might be bugging them as they progress in their healing journey. This way, kids heal, have more fun, build healthy friendships, grow their resilience (which means being stronger), thrive in school, and feel happier each day!
