Meet Our Staff
Our team
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.
Nicole Erb
Co-Owner, Co-Founder, CEO & Registered Social Worker
Nicole is the Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Evergreen Oasis Counselling & Consulting. As a youth, Nicole worked with her own counsellor to successfully work through the issues that she was experiencing. It was at the age of 16, and through this positive experience, that she decided she wanted to be a Social Worker and help others, as she had been helped. After becoming a Youth Care worker, she decided she needed to continue her education and become the Social Worker she always dreamed of. In 2015, Nicole convocated from the First Nations University with her BISW and became a Registered Social Worker.
Nicole has held various positions in her time as a social worker, including Program Support Worker and Clinical Supervisor at White Buffalo Youth Inhalant Treatment Center, where she also helped create and facilitate a Crisis Response Team. She also worked for the Government of Saskatchewan - CLSD where she held positions as a Community Services Worker and Coordinator for Northern Saskatchewan.
Nicole has always had dreams of opening her own practice, and is so excited that she is now able to welcome individuals into Evergreen Oasis Counselling & Consulting.
Nicole's area of expertise is working with individuals nine years and older who are struggling with mental health, addictions and suicide/self harm tendencies. She ensures the individual she is supporting has a voice in their treatment as well as will always be an advocate for the them.
Nicole currently works in various communities as well as supports individuals within the Shellbrook location. She is a consultant for Northern Communities and will support them in various ways when needed. She can provide consultation, programming, workshops/presentations and can assist in community developement.
Nicole can be contacted at 306.714.7679 or nicole.erb@evergreenoasis.ca
Regan Buckingham
Co-Owner, Co-Founder, CFO
Regan is the Co-owner and Co-founder of Evergreen Oasis Counselling & Consulting. Regan is married to Jerad and they have two young children who keep them very busy. Regan and Jerad also have an Electrical business called Buck Contracting.
Regan holds a Bachelor of Education with a major in mathematics and minor in Business Education. She taught for over ten years within the Sask Rivers School Division, in a variety of elementary and high schools between Prince Albert and Shellbrook, SK. She taught a wide range of areas including Kindergarten, K - 10 mathematics, and Home Economics. She thoroughly enjoyed bringing her love of mathematics to students of all ages and had a passion to share how important math is in everyday life.
Regan is the CFO of Evergreen Oasis Counselling & Consulting and runs the business end of Evergreen Oasis.
Through her teaching experience, Regan saw a desperate need for mental health supports for a large portion of students. Anything from body image, anxiety, assistance through divorce or family struggles, etc, the struggles within the youth population seemed to be increasing. The Covid -19 Pandemic also raised new concerns that youth and adults were facing. Regan and Nicole began discussing the barriers that communities in Northern SK face, and together decided they would put their concerns into action, and from here Evergreen Oasis was born.
For any business information or invoicing questions, please contact Regan at admin@evergreenoasis.ca.
Abigail Anderson
B.H.SC, Mental Health Therapist
My name is Abigail Anderson, and I completed my Bachelor of Health Sciences in 2011 from the University of Lethbridge, with a major in Addiction Counselling and a minor in Mental Health Counselling. I have extensive experience working with Indigenous communities with a focus on culture-based healing practices. I have also worked with many vulnerable populations, with a particular focus around children and youth, along
with those impacted by low housing or those who are unsheltered. My experience includes working with family separation and apprehension, and system navigation. I am also currently working on becoming a facilitator for mental health wellbeing within the agricultural sector to help support rural farmers and farming families who are experiencing stress and anxiety.
I have considerable knowledge when it comes to understanding addictions and problem gambling behaviors. I am well versed in trauma, PTSD, self-harming behaviors, and grief and crisis management. My experience and knowledge of mental health issues and disorders is comprehensive. I often provide therapy in the forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy with a particular focus on
solution and strength-based approaches.
I continue to strive to enhance my knowledge and skill set to best assist in the therapeutic setting. I believe that individuals do their best when they feel heard, understood and respected. My main main goal is to always support an individual in the best possible way, to create outcomes that are valuable and meaningful to that person. I always hope to leave a session with a client, finding their experience left them in a better space than when they came in.
I can be contacted at 306.714.7682 or abigail.anderson@evergreenoasis.ca
Crystal Barden
Registered Social Worker
My name is Crystal Barden and I am a Mental Health Therapist with Evergreen Oasis Counselling and Consulting in Shellbrook, SK. I am honored to say that I was born and raised in Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. My husband and I have a large, blended family which includes our 7 children and their significant others. We also welcomed our first grandbaby into the world in November, 2023. We love all things outdoors, which means we can be found hunting, fishing, quadding, sledding, kayaking, camping and more.
I navigated my childhood with undiagnosed ADHD, which caused difficulties with my learning and led to me struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety. At the age of 16, I became a teen mom which encouraged me to put in the effort required to succeed and obtain my high school diploma. While my own family did not come without its struggles, I was extremely fortunate to have had my parents support in overcoming the obstacles I faced. I recognize that not everyone has this equal opportunity,
and this realization fueled my desire to work in the Human Services field.
I graduated from Carlton Comprehensive High School and began post-secondary studies that same fall. During my first year of university, I determined the route I would take and applied to the U of R to pursue a degree in Social Work. During my first practicum, I gained experience working at Family Futures in Prince Albert. This placement led to a 1-year term position that allowed me to continue working with parents of young children, providing education, support, advocacy, and referrals. Following the completion of this term position, my husband and I moved our family to Meadow Lake. I completed my major practicum in the community of Meadow Lake with Child and Family Services, obtaining my BSW degree in the Spring of 2006. I accepted a position and continued to work with Child and Family Services for a period of 4 years.
From here, I accepted a position as a Home Visitation Supervisor with KidsFirst in Meadow Lake.
In the spring of 2020, my husband and I made the decision to move back to the RM of Shellbrook, allowing us to be close to our adult children. I continued working with KidsFirst in a half-time position,as well I also worked part-time for a period of 6 months as a Sexual Assault Counselor at Prince Albert’s Sexual Assault Center.
I am now working at Evergreen Oasis, where I support students in two separate schools in the communities of Ahtahkakoop and Shell Lake. I also provide support to individuals via virtual or in-person sessions at our Shellbrook office. I utilize but am not limited to a person-centered approach, trauma informed care, cognitive behavioral theory, strength-based theory, solution focused theory and a harm reduction model. I understand that
each person and situation is unique and strive to tailor support to meet these individualized needs.
I can be contacted at 306.714.7681 or crystal.barden@evergreenoasis.ca
Kelsey Gerow
Registered Social Worker
My name is Kelsey Gerow, I am honored to have been born and raised in Treaty 6 Territory, the Homeland of the Métis people. I am a mental health therapist with Evergreen Oasis Counselling & Consulting Inc. in Shellbrook. As a therapist, I bring a deep commitment to advocacy and a holistic,
client-centered approach to my practice.
Growing up with undiagnosed anxiety and ADHD, I faced many challenges that lacked proper support and resources. These personal experiences ignited my passion for mental health advocacy and inspired me to pursue a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work from the First Nations University of Canada, which I completed in 2017. My education provided me with a strong foundation in culturally informed and trauma-sensitive practices, shaping the way I approach therapy today.
My career began with a focus on child protection and harm reduction in northern Saskatchewan (Prince Albert, La Loche, Ile-a-la-crosse, Patunak, Beauval and Buffalo Narrows), where I served in various roles,
including Child Protection Worker and Assistant Supervisor. During this time, I developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by underserved communities and the importance of building meaningful relationships to effectively support them. My work in Saskatoon further refined my skills, particularly in managing complex cases involving teens with issues such as addiction, mental health struggles, and criminal justice involvement.
Now, in my current practice, I specialize in supporting individuals aged 13 and older who face a range of challenges, including self-harm, suicidal ideation, addictions, gang affiliation, and intellectual disabilities.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including trauma-informed care, strength-based theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and harm reduction models. My goal is to ensure that each client feels heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment plan, tailoring my approach to meet their
unique needs and circumstances.
I currently practice at Chief John Keenatch High School on Big River First Nation during the school year, where I provide support to students and their families. Additionally, I offer counseling services in our Shellbrook office, extending my reach to adults and their families. As a Registered Social Worker with both the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers and the Canadian Association of Social Workers, I am committed to providing the highest standard of care.
I look forward to hopefully supporting you soon! I can be contacted at 306.714.7689 or kelsey.gerow@evergreenoasis.ca
Morgan Choptuik
Registered Social Worker
Morgan is a Registered Social Worker with almost 10 years of experience. Morgan obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan in 2014, then furthered her education by obtaining her Bachelor of Social Work Degree from the University of Regina in 2016. She has been a counsellor with Evergreen Oasis since October 2024.
She has experience and enjoys working with all age groups including children, youth, adults, and families. Her areas of knowledge include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, addiction/substance abuse, suicide/self injury, disordered eating, personality disorders, separation/divorce/coparenting, grief and loss, emotional regulation, self-esteem, autism, ADHD, stress management, interpersonal skills, managing boundaries, trauma, and crisis intervention. She strives to create a comfortable environment while always being compassionate and non-judgmental. She works from a holistic and harm reduction approach and utilizes client and trauma centered, strength based, and solution focused models. She understands the importance of remaining culturally sensitive, and in her practice, she pulls from a variety of combinations of models that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), utilizing play-based therapy when working with younger individuals, and always incorporating motivational interviewing techniques.
As a result of her own personal postpartum struggles, Morgan has a strong passion for all things maternal mental health related and is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to woman navigating the challenges of motherhood at all stages -- not just prenatal and postpartum. She also stresses the importance of providing assistance for not only the mothers, but for the father as well, as they too have to navigate the changes that occur in their relationships and in their personal lives throughout their parenthood journeys.
It is very important to her to always continue growing and expanding her knowledge and education in order to best support her clients. She is currently based out of our Shellbrook Office but is willing to work virtually with clients as well in order to break down barriers related to seeking help.
Morgan can be contacted at 306.714.7683 or morgan.choptuik@evergreenoasis.ca
Nadine Peterson
Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor
Nadine has been a counsellor with Evergreen Oasis since August, 2023. She began her education in counselling beginning with the Chemical Dependency Worker Program (now called the Mental Health and Addictions Program) at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and received her diploma in 2002. Her first job placement as a counsellor was in La Ronge, SK, and since has worked for a variety of organizations including Mamawetan Churchill Health Region, Agency Chiefs Tribal Council, Prince Albert Co-Operative Health Center, and most recently the Saskatchewan Health Authority. She has worked with both adults and children in health and school settings, providing one-to-one and group counselling as well as given presentations, prevention work and advocacy work.
Nadine especially loves working with elementary aged children, as well as has specialized skills ins recovery planning and harm reduction. She has worked extensively with adults and teens as well struggling with addictions, depression, anxiety, separation/divorce and grief.
Nadine is currently based out of Mistahi Sipiy Elementary School on Big River First Nation Reserve, as well as supports various individuals through online platforms, based out of our office in Shellbrook.
Nadine can be reached at 306.714.7619 or nadine.peterson@evergreenoasis.ca
Natalie Lanovaz
Registered Social Worker
My name is Natalie Lanovaz and I have been a Mental Health Therapist with
Evergreen Oasis Counselling and Consulting since September 2024. I was born and raised on Treaty 6 territory in Shellbrook. In my free time I enjoy yoga, painting/art, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
I graduated with my Bachelor of Social Work in April 2021 and worked in Saskatoon in a variety of positions including a Facilitator, Mental Health Worker in a group home, and Program Leader with SK Brain Injury Association. These positions gave me the opportunity to meet and work with people from many different backgrounds. I was excited to join Evergreen Oasis’s team upon moving back home.
I especially enjoy working with children and youth. I utilize a range of approaches including nut not limited to trauma informed, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioural therapy. I have experience helping individuals with many different challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, and grief.
I am currently based out of Chief John Keenatch Junior High on Big River First Nation, as well as I offer counselling services at the Shellbrook office.
I can be reached at 306.714.7659 or natalie.lanovaz@evergreenoasis.ca
Tenessa Pelletier
Registered Social Worker
My name is Tenessa Pelletier, and I have been a mental health therapist with Evergreen Oasis Counselling and Consulting since November 2024. I am honored to have been born on Treaty 8 territory and raised later in my childhood on Treaty 6 territory. In my free time, I enjoy spending my time in the great outdoors with my camera, hunting or fishing, or sitting around a campfire. I also enjoy exploring my creative side, and enjoy crafting, crocheting, or learning a new art skill.
In May 2018, I achieved a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Regina. I then started my career in Prince Albert as a Child Protection worker, which then offered me the opportunity to work in Northern communities, such as Pinehouse Lake, Buffalo Narrows, Ile a la Crosse, and La Loche. In November 2021, I then made the decision to move from Child Protection to Community Corrections, where I was a Probation Officer/ Community Youth Worker. While working in these positions, I was able to build meaningful relationships and collaborated with community stakeholders to provide a wrap-around approach for supporting the individuals I worked with.
My education and experience have provided me with a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioural therapy, harm reduction, strength-based approaches, and advocacy. My area of expertise is working with youth and adults who are experiencing mental health difficulties, addictions, and navigating the criminal justice and child protection systems.
I am currently based out of the Chief John Keenatch High School on Big River First Nation, and I also offer counselling services at the Shellbrook office.
I can be contacted at 306-714-7684 or tenessa.pelletier@evergreenoasis.ca
Name of company
Evergreen Oasis Counselling & Consulting Inc.
Registered office
208 2nd Ave West
Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0
Contact details
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1105
Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0
admin@evergreenoasis.ca
nicole.erb@evergreenoasis.ca
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