ASEBP | Alberta School Employee Therapists in Edmonton, AB

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.

People come into therapy, often, because they are in a crisis of some kind - personally or relationally. They are at a cross-roads; they are filled with indecision. They may not know 'where to start' when I ask them what brings them into therapy, but they know that they feel very far away from themselves; they feel very far away from contentment or happiness. Maybe there has been a 'tipping point' that underscores the urgency to look at self-destructive patterns. In the midst of the crisis is also a clarity, a readiness, a yearning for change - for wholeness.

People often spend hours upon hours searching and struggling to find a therapist that seems like they will be a good fit for them. Does this sound familiar? As an experienced humanistic therapist, I prioritize matching my therapeutic approach to the individual needs and goals of each of my clients. Whatever your goals may be when you walk into the therapy room, I will work to ensure that we are able to work towards them in a way that respects your beliefs and makes the most sense to you.

As a therapist, I can help you navigate the hard challenges that you face in life. I often work with people who feel powerless around stuck patterns that lead to relationship conflict, depression, or anxiety. Some of my clients are seeking to break free from habits that aren't serving them anymore. Most of my clients are looking for ways to take care of themselves better as they heal and grow through past or current experiences. My approach can help you recover from trauma, find relief from stress, and foster healthier relationships. I also have a faith background and can provide Christian counselling as an option.

I am a doctoral psychologist with 17 yrs experience helping people with general life challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stress. My specialties are burnout, traumas, PTSD, and workplace health issues, with training in EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Ex-Rp. I also provide psychological assessment for employment purposes. Recently, I've founded Mindspring Psychology Associates Inc., to increase availability to counselling services, within a team of local Psychologists dedicated to ethical, outcome-informed, and evidenced-based practices.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a Masters of Counselling degree. I am keenly aware of how our individual experiences, environments and circumstances interrelate with one another and the impact this can have on us. Through a meaningful and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe, genuine and warm environment for individuals to create change in their lives. I value diversity and have experience working with people of all backgrounds. I have a special interest in working with individuals in the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community, and can provide services in ASL.

I am honoured to support people as they move forward through difficult and distressing times in their lives. I specialize in the areas of grief, trauma, relationship changes, anxiety, depression, career change, chronic pain, physical injury, self esteem and self worth. In my therapeutic style I integrate several interventions to ensure I am meeting the unique needs of each individual. I am collaborative, compassionate, authentic and use evidence based interventions to support my clients. Having the opportunity to join people on their healing path has become a deep privilege of mine and something I am encouraged to be a part of.

The counselling process can take on many forms, whether it's about self-exploration and understanding, emotional processing, problem solving, healing, venting or feeling better about yourself and your relationships in general. It can be about drastic shifts or about minor adjustments. There is no 'one size fits all' in therapy! What clients have in common is that they are brave, willing to be vulnerable at times and have a desire to make a change in their lives, whether functional or emotional in nature.

Life can be overwhelming at times, leading to feelings of disconnection and despair. Through connection, I believe healing occurs, as you are able to feel truly seen, heard and understood by another person. I strive to create a safe, trusting relationship where you feel comfortable to explore your inner world and work through the thoughts, beliefs, patterns and unhealed wounds that may be affecting you. As the expert of your experiences, you bring inherent knowledge of what is needed for you to grow and heal. Your wisdom and my knowledge of therapy allow us to work collaboratively to achieve your goals.

ECSS is committed to empowering individuals and families to realize their potential through a nurturing and challenging environment that respects each person’s uniqueness and right to privacy. ECSS acknowledges the importance of the mental, social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of persons as they grow and develop. We believe that people have the ability to change and to achieve their goals, in respecting the uniqueness and privacy of individuals, and in the importance of the mental, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of persons.

I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and adults who are facing complex challenges. I especially love to support adolescents as they navigate the transition into adulthood. I am honoured to walk alongside people as they determine the best course of action, adapt to the roadblocks faced in life, and heal from painful past experiences. I believe that you are the expert in your life, and with compassion and perseverance you can cultivate a life that you find fulfilling. I am an advocate for social justice and systemic change, as I believe that equity and equality are key to healthy communities and societies.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist and have been supporting children, teens and adults in a few positions over 12 years. With this experience, I have grown a love of supporting clients that have experienced perinatal grief and mood disorders and parenting struggles/transitions, in addition to other concerns such as grief, relationship issues, and depression, anxiety and stress. My clients can expect empathy with a dose of practicality, humour and honesty. My passion is attachment-focused parenting. I understand that parenting is the most important/difficult job out there, it is my honour to help.

My passion and experience is supporting children, youth and adults from diverse backgrounds including First Nation communities. I bring a wealth of international experience in the field of trauma informed mental health interventions with different cultures. I have worked and trained in various parts of the world including the United Kingdom, Southern Africa and Canada.

Kenneth has worked with families and individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings for over a decade. These include Child and Family Services, Correctional Services, post-secondary education, the health care system, legal aid, the Alberta public education system, and several other social services organizations. He has a proven track record working with individuals and families experiencing multidimensional and complex challenges relating to trauma/PTSD, depression, family conflict, anxiety, behavioral problems, mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and addictions.

We will work well together if you want to understand how experiences have shaped who you are, how you respond/react to life events, and if you have a deep desire to move forward with life goals...even if this means parts of you might be hesitant or unsure how to begin. Exploring the past is used to understand the "who you are" and to help guide our work towards the "who you want to become." All parts of you, even the parts that you feel ashamed about or wish would disappear, are honoured, so you can move into a sense of wholeness and being able to respond to life events rather than react in ways that don't make sense to you

Customer service is not a term you may automatically think of when you hear psychological services, but to me, you cannot have one without the other. I pride myself on customer service, and work hard to deliver all of my psychological services in a customer focused and driven environment. Together we can work on solutions that are of value to you for any difficulties and dilemmas you are facing. I am team orientated, and believe in a collaborative process, especially when working with children & parents, and I understand how challenging this process can be. I want us to meet your counseling and life goals together.

I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with various issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, anger, and relationship issues, among others.

Dr. Chan is a Registered Psychologist with a PhD from the University of Alberta's CPA accredited School and Clinical Child Psychology program. He comes from a multi-disciplinary background with healthcare and education in community clinics, hospitals, schools, and outreach programs. He works with preschoolers, children, adolescents, parents, and adults. He helps clients discover, nurture, and sustain solutions to manage their concerns in a manner that works in their own parameters of life. He specializes in parenting, anxiety, depression, self esteem, identity, transitions, interpersonal communication, and stress management.