Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Edmonton, AB
I am a pre-licensed provisional psychologist accepting new clients in Alberta.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, divorce/separation, co-parenting, sexual abuse, infidelity, trauma, family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, infidelity, addictions, accident and injury recovery, chronic pain, and grief/loss.
Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter."
I am a pre-licensed provisional psychologist accepting new clients in Alberta.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, divorce/separation, co-parenting, sexual abuse, infidelity, trauma, family violence, intimate partner violence, sexual abuse, infidelity, addictions, accident and injury recovery, chronic pain, and grief/loss.
Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter."
We offer individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, as well as parent/caregiver supports.
At Empowering Growth: Centre for Psychology & Wellbeing, Inc., we combine expertise, empathy, and connection to help people move forward with greater understanding and confidence.
At our person-centred private practice, we specialize in psychological assessments to support learning and development through comprehensive evaluations tailored to individual needs.
We offer individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, as well as parent/caregiver supports.
At Empowering Growth: Centre for Psychology & Wellbeing, Inc., we combine expertise, empathy, and connection to help people move forward with greater understanding and confidence.
At our person-centred private practice, we specialize in psychological assessments to support learning and development through comprehensive evaluations tailored to individual needs.
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 have an undergraduate degree in Special Education, an ECS diploma, and a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology all awarded from the University of Alberta. I have further experience as a Family Psychologist and School Counsellor for the Greater St. Albert School Division.
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 have an undergraduate degree in Special Education, an ECS diploma, and a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology all awarded from the University of Alberta. I have further experience as a Family Psychologist and School Counsellor for the Greater St. Albert School Division.
Hello, I'm Dr. Janet Lau, and I'm honored to be your partner on the journey to mental wellness. With over a decade of experience in intervention and a distinguished role as the Focal Point for the World Health Organization Caregiver Skills Training Programme (CST) worldwide, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a heart full of empathy to my practice.
Hello, I'm Dr. Janet Lau, and I'm honored to be your partner on the journey to mental wellness. With over a decade of experience in intervention and a distinguished role as the Focal Point for the World Health Organization Caregiver Skills Training Programme (CST) worldwide, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a heart full of empathy to my practice.
I believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship is crucial to the effectiveness of psychotherapy. My goal as therapist is to establish a relationship with my client that will allow me to effectively understand them in a nonjudgmental way and challenge them to grow and gain new perspective. I seek to be emotionally present, authentic, respectful, open, honest, and deeply empathic. In building on my client's existing inner strengths, they are empowered to seek and make the changes needed to live full and satisfying lives.
I believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship is crucial to the effectiveness of psychotherapy. My goal as therapist is to establish a relationship with my client that will allow me to effectively understand them in a nonjudgmental way and challenge them to grow and gain new perspective. I seek to be emotionally present, authentic, respectful, open, honest, and deeply empathic. In building on my client's existing inner strengths, they are empowered to seek and make the changes needed to live full and satisfying lives.
Maybe you’re living with the aftermath of trauma, navigating the deep wounds of sexual assault, or riding the constant push-and-pull of anxiety and depression. Perhaps there’s shame that lingers and a voice telling you should be over it by now, or a fear that no one will truly understand what you’ve been through. There might also be a quiet, invisible weight you carry: the impact of childhood neglect or abandonment, the scars left by past relationships, or the numbing effect of pushing your feelings aside for too long. On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you feel disconnected from yourself and the person you love
Maybe you’re living with the aftermath of trauma, navigating the deep wounds of sexual assault, or riding the constant push-and-pull of anxiety and depression. Perhaps there’s shame that lingers and a voice telling you should be over it by now, or a fear that no one will truly understand what you’ve been through. There might also be a quiet, invisible weight you carry: the impact of childhood neglect or abandonment, the scars left by past relationships, or the numbing effect of pushing your feelings aside for too long. On the outside, you may seem “fine,” but inside, you feel disconnected from yourself and the person you love
Disha Counselling & Wellness Centre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , RCSW, DCA, CBT Dip
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Disha Counselling & Wellness Centre provides specialized, trauma-informed care in Alberta. As an NIHB-approved practice and Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW), we offer culturally sensitive therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
We specialize in supporting Indigenous clients with status cards, addressing intergenerational trauma and cultural disconnection. We also provide dedicated support to the South Asian community, offering sessions in Hindi, Nepali, and Maithili (with understanding of Punjabi/Urdu). Expert Capacity Assessment services are also available in Alberta. We have Male and Female therapists available .
Disha Counselling & Wellness Centre provides specialized, trauma-informed care in Alberta. As an NIHB-approved practice and Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW), we offer culturally sensitive therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
We specialize in supporting Indigenous clients with status cards, addressing intergenerational trauma and cultural disconnection. We also provide dedicated support to the South Asian community, offering sessions in Hindi, Nepali, and Maithili (with understanding of Punjabi/Urdu). Expert Capacity Assessment services are also available in Alberta. We have Male and Female therapists available .
Alberta Therapy Company Ltd. operates with a vision to establish a collaborative space for children and their families to access individualized health services with friendly, trusting professionals. We operate with team commitment to respect, communication, and diversity to provide all of the support necessary for a family's growth and development in one space.
Alberta Therapy Company Ltd. operates with a vision to establish a collaborative space for children and their families to access individualized health services with friendly, trusting professionals. We operate with team commitment to respect, communication, and diversity to provide all of the support necessary for a family's growth and development in one space.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. It can be hard to carry everything on your own, and asking for help isn’t always easy.
Maybe you’re feeling anxious, going through a major life change, or just feeling disconnected from who you are.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll explore what you’re going through in a space that’s safe, supportive, and judgment-free.
We’ll take things at your pace and work toward building clarity, confidence, and healing.
If you’re ready to take that first step, I invite you to book a free consultation.
Your story matters — and so does your well-being.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. It can be hard to carry everything on your own, and asking for help isn’t always easy.
Maybe you’re feeling anxious, going through a major life change, or just feeling disconnected from who you are.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to support you. Together, we’ll explore what you’re going through in a space that’s safe, supportive, and judgment-free.
We’ll take things at your pace and work toward building clarity, confidence, and healing.
If you’re ready to take that first step, I invite you to book a free consultation.
Your story matters — and so does your well-being.
Are you someone who knows how you want to eat and how you want to eat but get stuck somewhere between what you want to put into your mouth and what you actually put into your mouth? Do you see your relationship to food as an emotional expression of what is going on inside of you? I support my clients in getting in touch with their physical hunger cues and then the emotional, spiritual hungers that arise as a result. I have been there. I've done retreats on my eating and my thesis on how we use our body to express internal struggles. There is a you waiting to get out to stand tall and shine. Food & eating can actually be the way out.
Are you someone who knows how you want to eat and how you want to eat but get stuck somewhere between what you want to put into your mouth and what you actually put into your mouth? Do you see your relationship to food as an emotional expression of what is going on inside of you? I support my clients in getting in touch with their physical hunger cues and then the emotional, spiritual hungers that arise as a result. I have been there. I've done retreats on my eating and my thesis on how we use our body to express internal struggles. There is a you waiting to get out to stand tall and shine. Food & eating can actually be the way out.
Welcome! Reaching out for help is not always an easy thing and it takes a lot of courage to take this first step. If you are here, it means you are already moving towards change and healing. I endeavor to walk alongside you, offering a supportive space where you can feel comfortable and not alone in what you are going through. I am passionate about helping individuals find or rediscover a sense of self-compassion and belonging within themselves. I believe that when we begin to feel more at home within ourselves, we create the foundation for true mental well-being and increase our resilience and connection to others.
Welcome! Reaching out for help is not always an easy thing and it takes a lot of courage to take this first step. If you are here, it means you are already moving towards change and healing. I endeavor to walk alongside you, offering a supportive space where you can feel comfortable and not alone in what you are going through. I am passionate about helping individuals find or rediscover a sense of self-compassion and belonging within themselves. I believe that when we begin to feel more at home within ourselves, we create the foundation for true mental well-being and increase our resilience and connection to others.
I specialize in supporting children and teens ages 6–18 who are struggling with overwhelming feelings, low self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, emotional regulation, or difficult transitions at home or school.
I have specialized training through the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, which allows me to work with kids and teens using approaches that fit how young people naturally communicate and process their world. With children, I use: Play therapy, creative expression/art, sensory strategies, and emotional regulation tools. With teens, I use CBT and EFT.
I specialize in supporting children and teens ages 6–18 who are struggling with overwhelming feelings, low self-esteem, anxiety, perfectionism, emotional regulation, or difficult transitions at home or school.
I have specialized training through the Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, which allows me to work with kids and teens using approaches that fit how young people naturally communicate and process their world. With children, I use: Play therapy, creative expression/art, sensory strategies, and emotional regulation tools. With teens, I use CBT and EFT.
As an African therapist, I work with teens, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds.
You may look like you’re managing on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or unsure of yourself underneath. You might be navigating anxiety, stress, past hurt, identity, cultural expectations, family dynamics, or life changes that have left you feeling disconnected. You want relief, clarity, and to feel more like yourself again.
I support individuals and families who want to slow down, make sense of what has shaped them, and build steadier ways of relating to their emotions, bodies, and relationships. Together, we focus on healing, self-trust, and meaningful change that feels supportive, sustainable, and true to you.
As an African therapist, I work with teens, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds.
You may look like you’re managing on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or unsure of yourself underneath. You might be navigating anxiety, stress, past hurt, identity, cultural expectations, family dynamics, or life changes that have left you feeling disconnected. You want relief, clarity, and to feel more like yourself again.
I support individuals and families who want to slow down, make sense of what has shaped them, and build steadier ways of relating to their emotions, bodies, and relationships. Together, we focus on healing, self-trust, and meaningful change that feels supportive, sustainable, and true to you.
Are you feeling stressed, exhausted or emotionally overwhelmed in your relationship, family dynamic or work life? If so, you may find yourself reacting or showing up in ways that leave you feeling shame or regret. Have you had an unhealthy or painful relational experience? These experiences with people you care about can lead to self doubt, anxiety, loneliness or burn out. You’re not alone. Many of my clients have faced these challenges. We can work together to better understand the challenges you are facing, and strengthen your confidence and capacity to cope. From that place we can find a path forward that feels right to you.
Are you feeling stressed, exhausted or emotionally overwhelmed in your relationship, family dynamic or work life? If so, you may find yourself reacting or showing up in ways that leave you feeling shame or regret. Have you had an unhealthy or painful relational experience? These experiences with people you care about can lead to self doubt, anxiety, loneliness or burn out. You’re not alone. Many of my clients have faced these challenges. We can work together to better understand the challenges you are facing, and strengthen your confidence and capacity to cope. From that place we can find a path forward that feels right to you.
I work with teens and adults, individuals and couples presenting with anxiety addiction, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and age and stage challenges throughout the life cycle.
Feeling stuck? Over it? Ready to focus on wellness and well-being in your life? If you are looking for a safe, compassionate, accepting space to explore historical and present day troubles and concerns this could be it. I have had the honour of accompanying people on their journey to wellness for over 30 years, and am always inspired by the strength and resilience of the human spirit. My work has taken me to a number of different settings, including residential treatment centers for behavioural and emotional difficulties in children and addictions in young adults, First Nations communities, schools and private practice.
I work with teens and adults, individuals and couples presenting with anxiety addiction, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and age and stage challenges throughout the life cycle.
Feeling stuck? Over it? Ready to focus on wellness and well-being in your life? If you are looking for a safe, compassionate, accepting space to explore historical and present day troubles and concerns this could be it. I have had the honour of accompanying people on their journey to wellness for over 30 years, and am always inspired by the strength and resilience of the human spirit. My work has taken me to a number of different settings, including residential treatment centers for behavioural and emotional difficulties in children and addictions in young adults, First Nations communities, schools and private practice.
Difficult days are inevitable on life’s journey. You may be having challenges in a relationship, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma, be a victim of abuse, bullying or race based trauma, going through a divorce or separation, worried about your relationship with children or other family members, experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, depression, stress, grief or just going through a difficult period of your life. Whatever the challenge or struggle, you don’t have to suffer in silence. IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK!! Reassuringly, there is collaborative support available to get you through.
Difficult days are inevitable on life’s journey. You may be having challenges in a relationship, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma, be a victim of abuse, bullying or race based trauma, going through a divorce or separation, worried about your relationship with children or other family members, experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, depression, stress, grief or just going through a difficult period of your life. Whatever the challenge or struggle, you don’t have to suffer in silence. IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK!! Reassuringly, there is collaborative support available to get you through.
Many of us struggle with self-doubt and inconfidence. It's like we’re carrying around an invisible weight that holds us back from feeling fulfilled in our relationships, work, and personal life. Core misbeliefs, often shaped by early life experiences, have a deep impact on our self-perception, choices, and behaviours. With more self-acceptance and by realizing your own truth, you can move past the walls that are impacting how you feel and think, and proceed with more confidence and compassion. It's a journey, but with each step you get closer to living a life that's true to who you really are.
Many of us struggle with self-doubt and inconfidence. It's like we’re carrying around an invisible weight that holds us back from feeling fulfilled in our relationships, work, and personal life. Core misbeliefs, often shaped by early life experiences, have a deep impact on our self-perception, choices, and behaviours. With more self-acceptance and by realizing your own truth, you can move past the walls that are impacting how you feel and think, and proceed with more confidence and compassion. It's a journey, but with each step you get closer to living a life that's true to who you really are.
Welcome! You’re taking one of the first steps towards healing: finding a therapist! I am a registered psychologist, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, EMDR clinician, and have almost a decade of experience supporting autistic children. I would be honoured to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing. There are many things in life that can negatively impact our well-being. I believe everyone is worthy of healing and growth and I work from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens to help you get there. I also strive to create a nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe, heard, and accepted.
Welcome! You’re taking one of the first steps towards healing: finding a therapist! I am a registered psychologist, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, EMDR clinician, and have almost a decade of experience supporting autistic children. I would be honoured to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing. There are many things in life that can negatively impact our well-being. I believe everyone is worthy of healing and growth and I work from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens to help you get there. I also strive to create a nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe, heard, and accepted.
You want to live fully, but instead you find yourself holding back. Maybe anxiety keeps your chest tight and your mind racing, replaying conversations or planning for every possible outcome. Maybe you’re navigating life as a neurodivergent person in a world that often doesn’t make space for the way your brain works. You want to feel comfortable in your own skin, to stop second guessing yourself, and to finally breathe a little easier.
You want to live fully, but instead you find yourself holding back. Maybe anxiety keeps your chest tight and your mind racing, replaying conversations or planning for every possible outcome. Maybe you’re navigating life as a neurodivergent person in a world that often doesn’t make space for the way your brain works. You want to feel comfortable in your own skin, to stop second guessing yourself, and to finally breathe a little easier.
My style of therapy is collaborative. I believe that everyone has a unique story and that although I have a lot of theoretical knowledge, you are the best source of knowledge about yourself. We will work together to understand your past and create a present and future around your determined priorities and goals. I view everyone as having a unique path for growth and it is my privilege to be included in discovering that path. I practice a non-judgemental attitude toward the past, believing that the past is part of each of us, but the present is where the work happens.
My style of therapy is collaborative. I believe that everyone has a unique story and that although I have a lot of theoretical knowledge, you are the best source of knowledge about yourself. We will work together to understand your past and create a present and future around your determined priorities and goals. I view everyone as having a unique path for growth and it is my privilege to be included in discovering that path. I practice a non-judgemental attitude toward the past, believing that the past is part of each of us, but the present is where the work happens.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.