The FVSD has four Mental Health Therapists providing one-on-one support to children and youth who require tier three interventions.
Our Mental Health Therapists provide confidential, individual counselling for students during school hours upon receiving parental consent. Individual referrals can be made using the online referral form.
Connection Team Referral Form
Areas of concern that FVSD Mental Health Therapists can assist with:
- Anxiety & Depression
- Diagnosis of a Mental Health Disorder
- Grief & Loss
- Trauma & Abuse
- Suicidal Thoughts
Contact information for our Mental Health Therapists can be found below.
Mental Health Therapists
Home School:
Florence MacDougall Community School
10802 Rainbow Boulevard, High Level
Debbie holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Since joining FVSD in 2003, she has worked with families and school personnel to ensure the safety and well-being of children and youth by assessing difficult situations, providing ongoing support, and building capacity. Debbie has experience working with diverse populations experiencing various mental health concerns. Debbie is client centred and uses a strength-based framework in her practice. Her goal is to establish a strong connection with clients, empowerment, and to build a trusting relationship throughout the counselling process.
Home School:
High Level Learning Store/
At-Home Learning Centre
10800 Rainbow Boulevard, High Level
Kansus moved to High Level in the fall of 1991 and spent the next thirty years working with children and families in High Level and surrounding area in various roles with the Government of Alberta, Children’s Services. She is thrilled to have joined FVSD in September 2021 as she sees it as an opportunity to work more closely with children and families.
She believes that we all have a responsibility to come alongside one another with love and compassion in supporting everyone in reaching their full potential. Kansus considers it a privilege to work with children and families and is committed to honoring those she works with by approaching them from a strength-based solution focused perspective focusing on building resilience.
Kansus holds a Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Calgary. She has been a member of the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) for over 25 years, and is in the process of obtaining the specialized clinical designation Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW). She is excited to have to opportunity to provide mental health services to children and their families as a member of the FVSD Connection Team.
Home School:
High Level Public School
9701-105 Avenue, High Level
Home School:
Ridgeview Central School
10402-94 Avenue, La Crete