Hamilton Psychedelic Guide Gracie Gatt
Student Therapist

Gracie Gatt

Gracie has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Social Psychology with a minor in Law, Justice, and Order. Her education included a capstone research project, “Self-Perceived Changes in Personality and Identity Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic”. Her research was published in McMaster’s Undergraduate Journal of Social Psychology.

During her undergraduate studies, Gracie took an interest in psychedelic substances and psychedelic assisted therapy, completing her certification in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT) through the ATMA Institute in Calgary. Following this, she pursued clinical interests in relationship-based work, earning her certification in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) with the International Centre for Excellence in EFT, and maintaining ongoing training in attachment-based therapies here at Empire. This includes both classic attachment and Dynamic Maturational Model (DMM) attachment-based modalities and assessments.

Gracie is currently pursuing an education in Art Therapy at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute (VATI), allowing her to integrate art-based interventions that can bypass unconscious blocks, and help people work on the deep-rooted issues beneath presenting concerns.

The Basics

Session Rate

$100

Accepting

I am currently accepting new clients

Area of Focus

Disordered eating, anxiety, stress, relationship issues

Benefits

Not Covered

Schedule

Tues & Thurs 3-8:30 PM

Soonest Appointment

Call for earliest availability

Gracie Gatt

// Personally

I secured a human rights social sciences internship in Thailand in 2020, but COVID hit and things really changed. This led me to explore my home instead, discovering the beauty of Canada. I love British Columbia, especially the coast around Deep Cove. I’m always excited for my next trip!

Pictured: Shediac Giant Lobster, New Brunswick 

When I’m not working or travelling, I’m either at home snuggling with my cats Pekoe and Pongo, or I’m out having wild adventures with my friends. I love collecting moments and memories that I can have a laugh about or look back upon fondly.

// Why Therapy?

Lifelong learning.

 

I have been interested in psychology ever since I was young. When I studied it in university, I fell even more in love with the field and knew that I wanted to pursue a career where I could continue to learn about my passion for a long time.

Personal Experience.

 

Personal experience with therapy as an adolescent really opened my eyes to the field of mental healthcare. I know what it’s like to have a therapist who is a great fit, but also what it feels like to have one who isn’t. My most influential experience was with a therapist who used art with me during session – this is part of what motivated me to pursue an education in art therapy myself!

Self exploration.

 

Learning about ourselves – why we do what we do, what triggers us, what our unconscious coping strategies are – is one of the best gifts we can give ourselves. My aim is to help you use creative expression to become more in touch with yourself, and learn together along the way.

Ongoing Education & Training

Intro to Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

2023

Providing a thorough education on the latest in psychedelic assisted therapy, this program offered by ATMA in Calgary establishes a strong foundation in the fundamentals of various psychedelic therapies. Featuring various instructors that are prominent researchers and practitioners in the psychedelic space.    

DMM Attachment

2023

An intensive training in the core concepts and components of the Dynamic Maturational Model of Attachment. Integrating the latest research, this covers psychosocial development and interpersonal neurobiology in the context of therapeutic work. 

BA (Hons) in Social Psychology

2022

Gracie completed her Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Social Psychology with a minor in Law, Justice, and Order from McMaster University in 2022. 

Book with Gracie Gatt

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