Amy Quintal, IMSW, RSW – Mental Health Counsellor
Culturally Grounded, Trauma-Informed, and Neurodivergence-Affirming Support
for Youth, Adults & Families
I offer compassionate counselling rooted in Indigenous values, holistic wellness, and lived experience. I work with youth (10+), adults, and families navigating trauma, neurodivergence, systemic oppression, and life’s challenges. My approach is neurodivergence-affirming, trauma-informed, guided by Indigenous ethics and healing approaches, and founded in good relationships, compassion, and respect.
About Me
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies from the University of Alberta and an
Indigenous Master of Social Work (IMSW) from the University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills. My ongoing learning continues to come from Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and ceremony. As an AuDHD person and mother to a multiply disabled teen, I bring not only clinical knowledge but also lived experience, empathy, and advocacy to my work. I am honoured to walk alongside individuals and families as they navigate their healing journeys.
Therapeutic Focus & Specialties
My work is rooted in family systems therapy and holistic, strengths-based care. I support those navigating:
- Intergenerational and complex trauma
- ADHD and Autism (neurodivergence-affirming)
- Depression, anxiety, and chronic stress
- Addiction and recovery
- Grief and loss
- Chronic illness and disability
- Systemic oppression, racism, and ableism
- Family relationships
Modalities & Approaches
I offer culturally and spiritually sensitive sessions tailored to each client’s needs. Modalities include:
- Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Attachment-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy
- Land-based and relational healing practices
What is IFOT?
IFOT is a body-centered, Indigenous therapeutic approach that addresses personal, vicarious, and intergenerational trauma. Grounded in land and relational philosophy, IFOT honours the wisdom of the body, the felt sense, and the collective nature of trauma. This approach empowers clients to lead their own healing journeys in a strength-based and culturally resonant way.
What is EMDR?
Click here for more information about the use of EMDR. EMDR is commonly used to treat:
- PTSD and traumatic memories
- Anxiety and phobias
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Anger and emotional dysregulation
In the Community
I am a settler living in the ancestral territories of my spouse and children, who are Mohawk and Métis with roots in the Lac Ste. Anne Métis community and Michel First Nation. I have been a resident of the Tri-Region for most of my life. I am an active volunteer with boards and community initiatives within Spruce Grove and the Tri-Region.
In My Element
Let’s Connect
If you are seeking a supportive space to explore your healing, identity, and wellness in a culturally safe and affirming way, I would be honoured to walk with you. Please reach out to book a consultation or learn more about my services.
