THERAPISTS

Our Team

We are a community of mental health clinicians providing excellence in service. Our team of social workers, psychologists, and clinical counsellors, focus on providing comprehensive services in our areas of expertise. As a team we are continually improving and updating our services through collaboration with university led research activities, and practicum supervision.

Green Sustainability Plan

Bluestone Therapy is committed to corporate social and environmental responsibility for the wellbeing of future generations. As a team we engage in the following activities:

  • Electronic record keeping on a secure Canadian web server
  • Composting and recycling of relevant materials
  • Reduction of paper products, including information handouts

Sarah LaRocque Ph.D, RSW | Clinical Director | Adjunct Professor (Field Education – University of Calgary)

Sarah LaRocque

As Clinical Director, Dr. Sarah LaRocque is responsible for the DBT Program, Student Practicums, Provisional Supervision, Group Training, and the establishment of the Saskatoon office. She is currently working out of both the Cochrane and Saskatoon offices.

Sarah takes a collaborative, respectful, and strength-based approach to her therapy. She follows evidence-based practice guidelines. 

AREAS OF WORK: Sarah has 25 years experience working with a wide range of mental health issues including personality disorders, depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, and complex trauma. She has extensive experience facilitating evidence- based treatment groups, adhering to modalities such as Interpersonal Theory, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), DBT Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), sensorimotor trauma therapy, and the treatment of complex PTSD.  She is experienced in facilitating long-term psychotherapy groups and is trained in group supervision.

TRAINING: Sarah provides training in group psychotherapy and is a field instructor for master and Ph.D students.

Contact Sarah: Tel: (306) 380-2164 

dr.larocque@bluestonetherapy.services


Yuko Yoshinami, MA, R. Psych Clinical Supervisor for Provisional Psychologists at Bluestone Therapy

Yuki Yoshinami

Yuko is currently working in the Cochrane office and oversees the Trauma Program at this location.

Yuko is a Registered Psychologist (CAP Registration #3263) who takes a “whole person” approach, addressing issues from multiple perspectives including the mind, body and the brain (neuroscience).

AREAS OF WORK: Yuko has worked with a wide range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and addiction, and has over 10 years of experience working with the persons with a complex presentation, primarily Borderline Personality Disorder as well as other personality disorders, various forms of dissociation, trauma, and eating disorders.

SPECIAL INTEREST AND EXPERTISE: Assessment and treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, complex/developmental trauma, and Dissociative Disorders.

Yuko is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and DBT Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) through Behavioral Tech, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and standard Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE). She is also a certified yoga instructor and uses yoga (trauma sensitive yoga) to prepare her clients for trauma treatment, to ensure successful trauma processing.

Yuko and the team offer individual sessions and phone coaching.

The team takes a phase-based treatment approach to the treatment of trauma, which is recommended in the guidelines presented by ISTSS (International Society of Trauma and Stress Studies) and offers various treatment modalities to address complexity of trauma.

Contact Yuko:  Tel: (403) 998-6191 

yuko@bluestonetherapy.services


Taylor Muller, M.C., CCC | Registered Provisional Psychologist

Taylor is currently working at the Cochrane office. She is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She uses a humanistic approach in her counselling, focusing on creating a safe, collaborative environment for her clients to grow awareness throughout their journey.

AREAS OF WORK: Taylor works as a part of the DBT team and is currently running the Adolescent DBT program at Bluestone.  She also has experience as a general practitioner working with a diverse population of clients presenting with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, loss/grief, and relationship concerns.

SPECIAL INTEREST AND EXPERTISE: 

 Taylor’s counselling practice focuses mainly on the following:

    1) Adolescents with complex concerns (suicidality, self-harm, depression, anxiety, ADHD), and
    2) Both adolescents and adults wanting to address topics such as: stress management, relationship concerns, self-esteem, anxiety, ADHD, and depression,
    3) Individuals looking for support with everyday stressors, interpersonal relationships, and continuing their personal growth.

Contact Taylor:
C: 587-229-8044
E: taylor.muller@bluestonetherapy.services


Sarah Bairaktaris, BHSc, MSW (student)

Sarah Bairaktaris is presently enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at the University of Calgary, building upon a solid foundation with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from the University of Lethbridge, specializing in Addictions Counselling.

With a background as an Addictions Counsellor and Child and Youth Care Counsellor post-graduation, Sarah brings a wealth of experience to their current academic pursuits. Their professional journey has fostered a deep commitment to addressing adolescent mental health and addictions, evidenced by their dedication to supporting youth in various capacities.

Despite her recent focus on youth and adolescents, Sarah possesses versatile experience in adult addiction and mental health within therapeutic and frontline environments. Sarah has honed a person-centred and strengths-based therapeutic approach throughout their career, continually shaping their therapeutic identity.

Looking forward, Sarah aspires to further contribute to the field by continuing to work with individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. As their career evolves, Sarah remains dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in social work, driven by a passion for positively impacting the lives of those they serve.

Contact Sarah:

C: 403-875-3932

E: sarah.bairaktaris@bluestonetherapy.services


Session fees for Bluestone Therapy

  • Individual Therapy | $220 Per Session
  • Group Therapy | $110 Per Session
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) | $250 

Sliding Fee Scale for Individual Therapy and Group Therapy Based on Annual Household Income as follows:

Less than $45,000/year

  • Individual Therapy $130.00/hr* 
  • Group Therapy $70.00*

Between $45,000 – $90,000/year

  • Individual Therapy $175.00/hr 
  • Group Therapy $110.00   

More than $90,000/year

  • Individual Therapy $220.00/hr    
  • Group Therapy $110.00   

We provide direct billing for clients using Blue Cross, Green Shield, Blue Shield, and other third party providers.

* Please consult with your individual therapist if you require a sliding fee scale beyond what is currently offered. We strive to provide services to all persons regardless of socio-economic circumstances.