"Aspirations Inc. is a private practice founded and operated by Dr. Lynne M. Kostiuk. We are located in the community of Old Strathcona, the heart of Edmonton. We are dedicated to provide professional therapeutic services to individuals (adults, adolescents, children and seniors) couples, and families in the communities of Edmonton and surrounding areas. Our values lead us to respect the uniqueness and dignity of each personality. At Aspirations, we create collaborative relationships with our clients in a safe environment of openness and trust that honors and empowers their capacity to heal and grow."

"I approach my client's challenges with warmth, compassion, and curiosity. In therapy we explore the barriers that hold you back from having the life you desire. My focus is to guide you towards a deeper level of change. We do this by exploring the patterns keeping you stuck, beliefs that limit you, and thoughts that cause you distress. Often these patterns are rooted in the past. With awareness, we can heal the past and change our beliefs, thoughts, and behaviours and make choices that move us towards wellness and satisfaction in life. I specialize in helping clients encountering relationship difficulties through an attachment lens."

"Parenting is hard work! But when your child struggles to pay attention, regulate their moods & emotions, or communicate their needs without “acting out”, it becomes even more challenging. You may face judgements from other family members, school personnel, other parents…even yourself! You worry about your child’s ability to learn, make friends and develop to their potential, and may be trying to make things better by teaching, preaching, nagging, & arguing, and it all feels unpleasant and exhausting. In the end, you both feel anxious and disconnected. You want to be supportive and helpful, but just aren’t sure how!"

"Hello ~ It's a great pleasure to welcome you to my practice! With a beautiful office, in a professional setting ~ I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your life. With warmth and care we will figure out what you have to do to take care of your self and the people in your life. I have been in private practice for over 20 years, and still love my work and the people I meet. I have helped countless patients work through tough life experiences, and achieve much needed personal growth and life satisfaction."

"I believe everyone deserves to live their life to its fullest. Being a part of someone’s journey to fulfillment and growth is very important to me. My approach is based on building a great working relationship with my clients, and making them feel safe to be their authentic self with me. I try to be genuine and I enjoy laughing with my clients, while creating room to work through difficult emotions. I believe that by creating insight to what is happening in the moment, we can learn valuable information about the ways in which people live in the world and are affected by it."

"Hi - my name is Vistara and I’m a Registered Psychologist. I’ve been working in this field for 25 years and am always open and curious, always learning more. It’s not always easy to reach out for support and find someone to work with who is the right fit for you. I have experience with a wide variety of people with a range of issues and also specialize in working with complex trauma, attachment and relationship difficulties, men who are new to therapy indigenous/First Nations . I bring light-hearted ness, openness, humour, intelligence, and creativity to the work that I do. Each session is . "

"I am a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years of education and clinical experience in clinical, school, and community settings. I offer counselling services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in both English and Cantonese. When I work with children, I firmly believe that family is one of the most important factors in their development. By supporting both you and your child, it will help address your child's needs. My areas of specialty include play-based therapy, parenting, anxiety, depression, bullying and parental separation."

"I provide a safe and welcoming environment in which to support you along your healing journey. A strong therapeutic relationship is essential, and you can expect a compassionate and genuine therapist who is dedicated to helping you grow to your fullest potential. I believe that you are the best expert on your life and that effective therapy involves a process of skill building and learning to trust your intrinsic wisdom. Therapeutic success to me is when you can use the wisdom from both your mind and body in order to make choices that are congruent with your values."

"I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta, with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I provide treatment to individuals with a variety of anxiety and mood disorders. I have particular interest and specialization in the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions, including depression."

"My greatest passion is to bring healing and foster resilience to people who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience. As a therapist with a CCC designation, I have over 20 years of experience, working directly with children, adults and families from various cultures, building empathy and providing nonjudgemental support to help people with addictions, depression, anxiety and grief. "

"I am a Clinical Psychologist with 35 years of experience working in hospitals, university and currently only in private practice. I worked overseas in a pediatric oncology and in a Pain Clinic. As the Director of the Psychology Department at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, I helped cancer patients and their families; I supervised graduate students and was involved in published research. I achieved the level of Clinical Professor of Palliative Medicine at the University of Alberta. Following my departure from the Cross Cancer Institute, I worked at the University of Alberta Hospital in the Burn and Trauma units."

"You are ready for change. You cherish the thought of having someone present on your side as you embark on this important transition in your life. You sense that in the presence of real emotional attunement and deep acceptance, you may feel freed to naturally shed the old patterns and fears that have held you back for years. You are ready to wake up, and begin to grieve the lack of genuine connection many of us are steeped in much of the time. Together, let’s tap into the wisdom locked in your emotions, while you uncover genuine desires and purpose, nurture meaningful connections, release shame, and embody your most confident voice. "

"I am committed to supporting you in reaching your goals and will work together with you. I hope that we will create a positive relationship with one another and I commit to listening to you, respecting you, and giving you the space you need to explore your thoughts and move towards discovering new skills and solutions. Change takes courage and first steps are the hardest but I believe that "happiness is an inside job" and I commit to taking this journey together."

"Sometimes we hit a place in our life journey where we realize we aren't where we want to be. In these moments, sitting down with someone to sort through where we actually want to be, and then working through the issues getting in the way of us reaching these goals can allow us to tranform our lives. Whether the issues are within your relationship, work, family, or things that happened in your past I would be honored to work with you to live your best life"

"Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist and I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced challenges in life and helping them to overcome the impact of these challenges. I believe the relationships and experiences in our lives influence our development and belief systems and inform the way we interact with our environment and the people in it. Understanding the impacts of experiences clients have had allows me to appreciate their journey while creating safety in a therapeutic relationship."

"Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist, passionate about supporting children, youth, and parents during times of challenge. I feel that there is a great capacity for growth within the moments that feel the hardest. I am well-versed in working with children and youth who have experienced simple and complex trauma, and supporting parents/caregivers in responding to behaviours associated with such experiences. I believe that while mental health challenges in childhood and adolescence can be impactful, early intervention can have a positive impact on long term development."

"Life can be confusing, frustrating, lonely, and painful. You may find yourself struggling with shame, fearfulness, sadness, anger, or even numbness - maybe it all snuck up on you, or maybe it came crashing down after a traumatic or hurtful event. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and without direction, finding a supportive, knowledgeable and safe psychologist is a great first step. In your search for one, I am happy to answer any questions you have while looking for a good fit."

"I practice counselling from a strength-based, client-centre perspective. I honor clients' experiences and together we form collaborative relationships to identify healthy coping, and solution-oriented pathways towards clients' goals. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify maladaptive, intrusive thoughts to form adaptive self-concepts. Furthermore, I thoughtfully incorporate Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to work with traumatic life events and emotionally freedom techniques to ground and process strong emotions. I am trained in Play Therapy to work with children and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) to work with couples. I am also Pride certified to work with sexual and gender minority individuals."

"When we are faced with life's challenges and unanticipated obstacles, we often don't know where to turn. My intention is to guide you towards living your best authentic life filled with purpose, meaning, and happiness. As a Clinical Therapist and a Registered Social Worker, I have over 15 years of professional experience working with all age groups with various issues including: relationship repair, life transitions, personal development, gender identity, anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, domestic violence, addictions, self-harm, and suicide."

"I am a Registered Psychologist with over 19 years of experience in private practice in Edmonton and St. Albert. While my practice incorporates much diversity, there is a hope focused emphasis in working with individuals, teens and their parents, families, couples, and groups. I support individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, and with couples seeking marriage counseling. My counseling approach focuses on the uniqueness of each client's experiences to promote personal enhancement and growth."