Meet Baldwin Asala Jr.
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Hello and welcome. I am Baldwin, and I have spent my career navigating high-pressure environments, from the intensity of competitive wrestling mats and emergency medical response to the focused calm of the therapy room. My goal is to help athletes, professionals, and individuals in crisis move through life’s most difficult transitions with renewed confidence and resilience. My journey began with a focus on peak physical and mental performance, which today combines clinical psychology with a strength-based approach designed to help you reclaim your narrative and unlock your full potential.
Credentials & Education
Master of Counselling Psychology, City University of Seattle
Bachelor of Psychology, University of Calgary
Bachelor of Sociology, University of Calgary
Registered Provisional Psychologist, College of Alberta Psychologists
Mindfulness As a Counselling Tool Certification, Crisis and Trauma Institute
Specialized Crisis Intervention Training (60+ Hours)
Professional Roles & Experience
- Wrestling Coach, University of Calgary Mentoring varsity athletes on physical and mental performance to help them overcome anxiety and performance slumps.
- Crisis Line Operator, Distress Centre Responding to suicide prevention and crisis lines using the Roberts Crisis Intervention Model to stabilize individuals in acute distress.
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Volunteer:
- I have volunteered at the Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre as an External Chair for their Positive Alternative Resource Committee
- I have also volunteered at the Prairie Skies Equine Therapy
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Mindfulness Practices
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Populations & Focus Areas
- Sport Psychology and Mental Performance
- Crisis Intervention and Stabilization
- Anxiety, Depression, and Identity Support
- Neurodivergence and Learning Support
Key Issues
- Performance Resilience
- Acute Stress Management
- Self-Efficacy and Motivation
- Identity and Life Transitions
- Suicide Prevention
- Learning Disability Advocacy
Who I Serve
- Athletes and high-performers navigating performance anxiety, mental blocks, or life transitions after sports.
- Individuals in acute emotional distress seeking crisis stabilization, safety planning, and immediate clinical support.
- Young adults and professionals struggling with low self-efficacy or navigating the intersection of learning challenges and identity.
Join me at CPC Clinics
- Build resilience and peak performance in sports and life.
- Navigate ADHD and learning challenges with clarity.
- Experience growth through life transitions and mental health challenges.
