Our Counsellors & Consultants

Founder, Proactive Minds Counselling and Consulting

Natalia Roubaud is a registered social worker in Alberta and British Columbia with over 15 years of diverse experience in mental health, trauma, forensic services, and organizational leadership. She brings a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to her counselling and consulting work, supporting individuals, families, and professionals navigating complex mental health and life challenges.

Natalia holds a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency from the University of Toronto and has advanced training in EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She is also certified in risk assessment tools such as STABLE-2007 and ACUTE-2007 and has completed post-graduate training in Adventure Education at Camosun College, integrating nature-based and experiential approaches into her practice.

In addition to her clinical work, Natalia serves as a Clinical Supervisor with Alberta’s 811 Mental Health Helpline and provides therapy to post-secondary students at the University of Calgary. She has a long-standing history of leadership within provincial and Indigenous child protection systems and has been a critical incident responder across Alberta.

Natalia is especially passionate about trauma-informed care, intergenerational healing, and creating culturally safe, accessible spaces for transformation. Through Proactive Minds, she offers counselling, group facilitation, and consultation services rooted in evidence-based, compassionate, and practical methods.

Working with Natalia means partnering with a compassionate, knowledgeable advocate dedicated to guiding others through healing, growth, and resilience.

 Whether you are looking for individual support, family healing, or organizational guidance, Natalia brings expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping people and systems thrive. 

Consultant at Proactive Minds Counselling and Consulting

Mariam is a seasoned social worker and leader with over a decade of experience in healthy aging, community development, and trauma-informed organizational change. Her most recent role—as Director of Healthy Aging Alberta with the United Way of Calgary and Area—has positioned her at the forefront of provincial initiatives focused on seniors’ wellness and social innovation. 

She holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Social Work, along with a Certificate in Project Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television Production from the University of Toronto.

In her leadership role with Healthy Aging Alberta, Mariam has spearheaded evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies supporting older adults across Calgary and the wider province. Her work includes project design, partnership development, and capacity building—bridging health systems, community organizations, and academic partners to promote proactive aging.

As a consultant with Proactive Minds, Mariam brings her expertise in strategic planning, impact evaluation, and organizational growth. She works with teams to embed trauma-informed practice, develop meaningful partnerships, and design projects that enhance social well-being.

Mariam’s collaborative and strengths-based approach helps organizations integrate inclusive and culturally responsive programming. She has facilitated systems-level innovation and led workshops and initiatives that emphasize accessible services for seniors, engagement of community stakeholders, and long-term sustainable outcomes.

Her passions include advancing healthy aging, equity-focused systems change, and building trauma-aware cultures in organizations. With Proactive Minds, Mariam supports tailored counselling and consulting projects, grounding them in evidence, community insight, and compassionate leadership.