Therapists in Edmonton, AB

I have a very rational and direct approach to counselling; I will say it how I see it, but with a sense of humor if appropriate. My knowledge and experience is well suited for clients that are dealing either with trauma (especially sexual violence or childhood abuse), or would like to have more effective thoughts and behaviours. Healing is not easy, but by looking at what can change, and what could be accepted, clients often find a new balance that helps their thoughts and feelings become more adaptive, helpful, and much less painful. I am currently taking clients in person or online due to Covid-19.

When we are experiencing grief, loss, trauma and other physical and mental health challenges, it can feel overwhelming. The process of healing is a journey that involves self exploration, personal growth and skill development. Our intention is to guide you on this journey toward physical, mental and emotional wellness. We specialize in treating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, relationship issues and life transitions. We are pleased to offer mental health therapy to children 10+, youth and individual adults. We welcome you to join us in person at our beautiful new office that is full of natural light. For your convenience, we also offer telehealth sessions so you can access therapy when and where you need it.

Helping people to navigate life's complexities, reconnect with meaning, and find language for their experiences are passions for Kristi-Anna. She is sincere in her interactions, down-to-earth, and a careful listener. Areas she often works with include grief, navigating change, and making sense of the past and present. She also helps clients who are contemplating whether or not to remain in present situations, including relationships, jobs, or educational trajectories, where people can sometimes feel stuck, constricted, or on auto-pilot. Her approach is humanistic, trauma-sensitive, and non-pathologizing.

Welcome! I'm Claudia Vasquez, a Registered Provisional Psychologist currently working at ARCH Psychological Services. Together I aim to create a caring, trusting and supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore any concerns or worries you may have. I understand that you are the expert in your own life; therefore, you know what is best but may need further support and help.

Welcome! I am humbled to have the opportunity to support you as you navigate a challenging or distressing part of your life. I specialize in the areas of grief, trauma, relationship changes, anxiety, depression, stress, career change, chronic pain, physical injury, self esteem and self worth. I am collaborative, compassionate, authentic and use evidence based interventions to support you on your healing journey. As humans, it is inevitable to experience suffering however, you do not have to walk alone. It would be my privilege to walk alongside you on your path of healing, change and growth.

Life can feel overwhelming. We can help. We are group of seasoned Registered Psychologists who specialize in formal assessment, parent consultation, play therapy, trauma therapy, and counselling services for children and teens experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, and learning concerns. We also offer a variety of therapeutic supports for caregivers and couples. We provide a supportive environment to feel heard and understood, while helping to build insight, coping skills, balance, and resiliency. Therapeutic support is tailored to your child and family's unique strengths and needs.

When you feel that life has handed you more than you can handle, it can be overwhelming. Whether you are grappling with anxiety or stress, or depression, you don't need to suffer alone. Long-term struggles with anxiety have long-term effects. Slowly one comes to realize how it manifests, you may feel it in your quality of sleep, your relationships, in your body and feeling like your on auto-pilot. In reality, this is just your body trying to deal with constant stress, criticism, shame, guilt, and the feeling of ‘not good enough'.

We all want to feel a sense of connection, to live our lives from a place of acceptance, courage, and authenticity. Sometimes our feelings, whether they are self-doubt, anxiety or depression get in the way and prevent us from building the connections we long for or from experiencing exciting new things. The fear of being judged or rejected by others can impact relationships with friends, family or partners.

I am an integrative psychodynamic therapist who employs evidence-based interventions to support my clients in developing a grounding sense of identity, a meaningful life with purpose, and fulfilling interpersonal relationships. The therapeutic process, in part, entails an exploration of early attachment, stressors and adversity, coping mechanisms, patterns in relating to others, and internal conflicts. My approach involves consideration of psychological distress in relation to social identity, self-esteem, and the fundamental human need for belongingness.

Our team at Psychological Outreach Services offers specialized psychological assessment and counselling services to school-aged children as well as adults. Besides registered psychologists, our team provides speech and language services as well as occupational therapy assessments. We are committed to helping our clients cope with life challenges and overcome a variety of socio-emotional, behavioural, and academic difficulties.

I believe that it is possible to improve your mental health, experience healing, and feel more at peace. My goal is to help to develop healthy strategies for coping, dealing with unwanted thoughts and feelings, and improving your relationship with others and importantly, yourself. Sometimes we need long term counselling to deal with hurtful experiences, while other times a stressful event occurs that might need just a few meetings to address. My aim from the start of our journey is to ensure that you feel empowered, hopeful, and that we have a plan in place to help you to start feeling better.

Welcome! Choosing a psychologist can feel overwhelming. During sessions it is important that anyone who comes to see me feels that they are in a non-judgemental and safe environment. The first thing I will do is listen to your situation and determine a course of action, after all you are coming to therapy for results. From this point we will work together to ensure that progress continues. Therapy can be scary and a complete relief at the same time. You will be in good hands as resolution for your concerns begins. All insurance benefits can be utilized.

DREAMS are a creative way to work with the unconscious; to be creative means to bring something into being, and the unconscious is a source for that new being. We are not just what we know of ourselves. Our suffering has meaning and if we are struggling or in crisis this can be the catalyst for change. Carl Jung (1875-1961), tells us that "certain types of pain...are symbolically meaningful. This is one way the unconscious expresses itself." Our psyche is a part of nature and dreams come from that nature to speak to us in a metaphoric language.

I have extensive experience in pediatric development, rehabilitation and mental health. I can support children in developing their toolbox of skills to regulate and manage their emotions and behavior, tame their anxiety and get along with others. We can also work together to address everyday skills impacted by Developmental Coordination Disorder, Tourette's, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and OCD.

Life is a combination of highs, lows and everything in between. Navigating all of these experiences can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. That's where I come in. Using a client-centred approach, I support my clients identify their unique struggles and strengths, so that we can map out the steps forward. Throughout the therapeutic process, I use empathy, compassion and evidence based practices to ensure that my clients needs and goals are being met.

Currently accepting only veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP.