Counselling & Clinical Education
Heal. Rebuild. Conquer.
The Time is Now
Who I Work With
I work with First Responders, healthcare workers, and high stress professionals who want to feel like themselves again.
Symptoms that are typically being experienced by those who seek to work with me include:
• Constant tension
• Anger, frustration, agitation
• Broken sleep
• Anxiety that comes out of nowhere
• Guilt or shame
• A sense that you should be coping better than you are
None of this means you’re weak. It means your system is overwhelmed.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist who works with First Responders, veterans, frontline workers, and people carrying heavy emotional load.
I help you understand what your body and brain are doing, why you feel the way you feel, and what will actually help. You will not get vague advice or generic coping strategies here. You will get clear guidance, proven methods, and support that fits the reality of your life.
This work is my lane. You’re in the right place.
What Therapy Can Do
My approach blends clinical training with practical skills that will allow you to create real changes in your life. In working with me, you will receive:
• Clear assessment of what’s happening
• Trauma informed therapy that meets you where you are
• EMDR and other evidence based methods
• Skills to stabilize your nervous system
• Direct feedback
• Strategies you can apply between sessions
• A therapist who understands high intensity work, complex stress, and organizational pressures
Therapy Misconceptions
Myth: Therapy means talking about everything from childhood.
Reality: We go at your pace. You only share what you choose.
Myth: If I start crying, I won’t stop.
Reality: Strong emotion is a sign of release, not failure. You don’t get stuck there.
Myth: Therapy means I’m not cut out for the job.
Reality: Most First Responders wait too long because of this belief. Getting support improves performance and longevity.
Meet Michaela "Kel" Gage
Michaela, a mother of five children and former police officer, is a Registered Psychotherapist and the Director/Owner of MRG Counselling and Clinical Education.
Her professional experience in law enforcement has lead her to a clinical focus on First Responders, specifically within the realm of Occupational Stress Injuries, PTSD, and resiliency training. While she works with many First Responders, the principles, concepts, and skills that she teaches are not only applicable to this field but to any individual who is ready and willing to experience growth and to become the creators within their own lives.
Additionally, Michaela is a certified trauma-therapy clinician and offering course work and group therapy that allows clients to unleash their innate power to transform their relationships, lives, and overall experience in this world.
How We Work Together
Step 1. Book a session
We talk about what’s going on and what you want to change.
Step 2. Build a plan
You get a clear direction, tools, and a therapy approach tailored to your needs.
Step 3. Do the work
You learn to regulate your system, address the impacts of stress, and rebuild the parts of life that matter.
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Here's what working with michaela can do
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Lead you to overcome emotions such as anger, anxiety, and depression
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Help you to re-experience meaning and purpose in your career
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Help you to rebuild or maintain a sense of connection to your spouse or partner
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Help you to recover from any previously sustained trauma or workplace injuries
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Enable you to break from limiting self-beliefs that are keeping you stuck
Grounded in Compassion and Experience
Collaborative
Collaboration is key to our practice. We work alongside clients and clinicians to build tailored strategies that support healing and professional growth.
Evidence-Based
Our evidence-based methods ensure that the techniques we employ are effective and grounded in research, promoting lasting positive changes.