Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Compassion-Focused
Humanistic
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Strength-Based
TREATMENT APPROACHES
- Anxiety
- Burnout & Stress
- Burnout Prevention
- Therapist & Helper Burnout
- Postpartum & New Parent Well-being
- ADHD Symptoms
- Health Behaviour Change
- Personal Growth & Self-Exploration
- Happiness & Well-being
- Life Transitions
- Low Mood
- Coping Skills
- Chronic Illness
Areas of Focus
I completed my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) and a residency year at the Northern Ontario Psychology Internship Consortium in Thunder Bay. My training has taken me through hospitals (inpatient and outpatient), community clinics, post-secondary settings where I taught and provided mental health services, and private practice. My research background is in happiness and well-being — which shaped how I approach therapy today. It's not just about reducing what hurts; it's about building what matters, including life satisfaction, self-compassion, gratitude, and meaningful connection.
As the founder of MovAttune, I built this practice on a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing learning, curiosity, and genuine collaboration. I'm registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists and verified by Psychology Today. My approach integrates evidence-based modalities including ACT, CBT, CPT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Positive Psychology, and more — always tailored to you.
Outside of the therapy room, you'll find me walking my dog, spending time with family and friends, being outdoors (when it's not too cold!), and watching movies. I'm a firm believer that the people who show up for others need to show up for themselves too.
Maybe you’re doing okay overall, but you want more: more intention, more alignment, more of a life that actually feels like yours.
If you’re someone who’s curious, reflective, and ready to understand yourself on a deeper level, I think you’ll find this a space where you feel genuinely heard and seen — and where the work feels truly meaningful.
Hi, I’m Dr. Carmela! I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress and burnout, ADHD symptoms, life transitions, and low mood — but I also love working with people who aren’t necessarily in crisis. I have a particular interest in working with helping professionals — those whose work involves caring for others and who are often the last to extend that same care to themselves — as well as new parents navigating the exhaustion and identity shift that comes with that enormous transition.
Clinical Psychologist,
PH.D., R.PSYCH
& Founder of MovAttune
Dr. Carmela White
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