Meet Dr. Kathy Rolfe, R.Psych and Founder

I was born and raised in Red Deer, Alberta, to a family of lifelong helpers. My mother is a (retired) fourth-generation nurse, and my father is a retired social worker. My younger sister is also a nurse. I joined the military at the age of 17 and spent my 18th birthday sitting in a trench at boot camp.

I remained in the military for 6.5 years while I completed my Criminology degree at the University of Alberta. I was then recruited by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) as a Signals Officer at Headquarters and Signals at CFB Edmonton. I remained with the EPS for 20 years and have a lived understanding of the military and first responder culture.

While working at the EPS, I came to realize the significant need to support first responders and their mental health. I completed my Masters of Counselling in Counselling Psychology while working as a Sergeant with the EPS. I left the EPS in 2019 to work in the psychology field full-time.

In my career as a psychologist, I have supported children, adolescents, families, couples, adults, and the elderly as they move through their trying times, yet I still have a special place in my heart for trauma work with First Responders, Military personnel, and Veterans.


I have presented across Canada on topics such as Trauma, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Stress Management, and how Stress Disorders affect families. I have been an associate professor at Simon Fraser University since 2018, where I teach the Organizational Structure and Stigma Reduction course as a component of the First Responders Trauma Prevention and Recovery certificate. I am also registered as a Psychologist in the province of Ontario.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, hanging out with my two dogs, running, travelling, and golfing.