direct billing
Alberta Blue Cross
ASEBP
Greenshield
Jordan’s Principle Indigenous counselling (please call regarding this option)
Medavie
Please note, it is the client’s responsibility to contact their insurance company to determine what specific types of mental health services / therapist designations (CCC, RTC, MSW, R.Psych, Prov. Psych) are covered under their specific employer's insurance plan, prior to starting services with Thrive.
sharla white
msw registered social worker
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hello! My name is Sharla. I have a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Clinical Social Work Practice. I have been a practicing social worker for over twenty-five years and feel blessed to have had the opportunity to provide support and services to children, teenagers, adults, and families. I am very passionate about working with children, teenagers, and young adults.
As a social worker, I practice with a holistic, client-centered, trauma- informed, strength-based, and solution-focused lens. I strongly believe in developing a positive therapeutic relationship with my clients where they feel listened to and safe to share their thoughts and feelings.
I believe in working collaboratively with my clients on their healing journey of overcoming challenges and finding their inner peace, strength, and resilience. Some theories of practice I use are Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and mindfulness.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and love watching my children participate in their activities. I also feel energized when I get together with friends. I greatly enjoy being outdoors and some of my passions include going to the lake, swimming, water sports, fishing, golfing, going for walks, skiing, skating, and tobogganing. I enjoy travelling, going out for supper, reading, watching movies and live theatre, going to concerts, and watching sports, such as hockey, baseball, and football.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey!
Sharla