Career Guidance Therapists in Edmonton, AB
I am a doctoral-level Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions and challenges. I work from a humanistic, person-centered therapeutic perspective and genuinely respect and empathize with my clients, meeting them where they are in their lives. I focus on creating a counselling space where clients feel safe and supported to address the challenges they are facing, and I help foster meaningful change. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, with my clients and I working together as a team to achieve the goals that matter most to them.
I am a doctoral-level Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions and challenges. I work from a humanistic, person-centered therapeutic perspective and genuinely respect and empathize with my clients, meeting them where they are in their lives. I focus on creating a counselling space where clients feel safe and supported to address the challenges they are facing, and I help foster meaningful change. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, with my clients and I working together as a team to achieve the goals that matter most to them.
Behind every session is a real person who genuinely cares about your story. With over twenty four years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families, I offer a caring and compassionate approach tailored to your unique needs and goals.
I have supported thousands of clients and led hundreds of group therapy sessions. I hold a Master of Science and a Doctorate in Marital and Family Therapy. I began as a Marriage and Family Therapist and then became a Registered Psychologist. I am in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
Behind every session is a real person who genuinely cares about your story. With over twenty four years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families, I offer a caring and compassionate approach tailored to your unique needs and goals.
I have supported thousands of clients and led hundreds of group therapy sessions. I hold a Master of Science and a Doctorate in Marital and Family Therapy. I began as a Marriage and Family Therapist and then became a Registered Psychologist. I am in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
I believe we all have internal strengths and resources to work through life's challenges. Sometimes we lose sight of these strengths, sometimes there are gaps in our skills set, or perhaps there are blind spots in how we view a problem situation. My role is to help clients explore, discover and understand themselves and to help clients learn new skills and strategies to address the presenting concern.
I believe we all have internal strengths and resources to work through life's challenges. Sometimes we lose sight of these strengths, sometimes there are gaps in our skills set, or perhaps there are blind spots in how we view a problem situation. My role is to help clients explore, discover and understand themselves and to help clients learn new skills and strategies to address the presenting concern.
I strive to build meaningful therapeutic relationships based on compassion, empathy and trust. I specialize in therapy with children 10+, youth, and adults who are experiencing symptoms of trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression. I work collaboratively with clients and their support network to promote positive growth and change. I recognize that personal growth is challenging and can feel daunting at times. My goal is to create a safe, confidential environment to explore individual strengths, resiliencies and wisdom, and to guide clients on their journey toward healing.
I strive to build meaningful therapeutic relationships based on compassion, empathy and trust. I specialize in therapy with children 10+, youth, and adults who are experiencing symptoms of trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression. I work collaboratively with clients and their support network to promote positive growth and change. I recognize that personal growth is challenging and can feel daunting at times. My goal is to create a safe, confidential environment to explore individual strengths, resiliencies and wisdom, and to guide clients on their journey toward healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life? Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, or relationship issues? My ideal client is someone who is facing specific challenges, such as feeling anxious or sad frequently, feeling exhausted, feeling disconnected from others, struggling to complete tasks or manage time, or finding communication difficult. Perhaps you're struggling with low self-esteem and criticizing yourself a little too often. You want to find ways to cope with these challenges and feel empowered to create a fulfilling life for yourself.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life? Struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, or relationship issues? My ideal client is someone who is facing specific challenges, such as feeling anxious or sad frequently, feeling exhausted, feeling disconnected from others, struggling to complete tasks or manage time, or finding communication difficult. Perhaps you're struggling with low self-esteem and criticizing yourself a little too often. You want to find ways to cope with these challenges and feel empowered to create a fulfilling life for yourself.
Hi there. It’s easy to feel like you should have it all together—even when things feel heavy underneath. Many of the people I work with are carrying anxiety, trauma, burnout, or are stuck in addictive patterns involving a screen. There’s often pressure to keep going, even while something deeper is asking for attention. Therapy can be a space to pause, get honest, and reconnect with what actually matters. My role is to help you better understand yourself, work through what’s getting in the way, and move forward with more clarity and confidence. You don’t need to be in crisis or have the perfect words—just a willingness to start.
Hi there. It’s easy to feel like you should have it all together—even when things feel heavy underneath. Many of the people I work with are carrying anxiety, trauma, burnout, or are stuck in addictive patterns involving a screen. There’s often pressure to keep going, even while something deeper is asking for attention. Therapy can be a space to pause, get honest, and reconnect with what actually matters. My role is to help you better understand yourself, work through what’s getting in the way, and move forward with more clarity and confidence. You don’t need to be in crisis or have the perfect words—just a willingness to start.
Hello, I'm Karen Davaz, a Health & Wellness Coach, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), and Counselling Hypnotherapist. I specialize in supporting individuals through life transitions, grief, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship or family challenges. My goal is to help you overcome the difficulties life may bring. In our virtual sessions, I offer a safe, compassionate space where your story is heard, and your unique needs are the priority. I’ll empower you with tools to foster healing, build resilience, and create lasting confidence. Together, we’ll unlock transformative growth on your journey to well-being.
Hello, I'm Karen Davaz, a Health & Wellness Coach, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC), and Counselling Hypnotherapist. I specialize in supporting individuals through life transitions, grief, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship or family challenges. My goal is to help you overcome the difficulties life may bring. In our virtual sessions, I offer a safe, compassionate space where your story is heard, and your unique needs are the priority. I’ll empower you with tools to foster healing, build resilience, and create lasting confidence. Together, we’ll unlock transformative growth on your journey to well-being.
“A different therapy must be constructed for each client because each has a unique story.” – Irvin D. Yalom. I believe everybody’s story deserves to be heard, and we all have the intrinsic capacity to heal and change. Your presenting concern is as unique as your fingerprint influencing thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Our connections between yesterday and today are roots to be used as foundations to explore new possibilities, personal growth, wisdom and a deeper appreciation of self and others.
“A different therapy must be constructed for each client because each has a unique story.” – Irvin D. Yalom. I believe everybody’s story deserves to be heard, and we all have the intrinsic capacity to heal and change. Your presenting concern is as unique as your fingerprint influencing thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Our connections between yesterday and today are roots to be used as foundations to explore new possibilities, personal growth, wisdom and a deeper appreciation of self and others.
Dr. Chan is a Registered Psychologist with 10 years of experience and a PhD from the University of Alberta's CPA accredited School and Clinical Child Psychology program. He has worked in hospitals, schools, and inner city outreach programs. As an Associate Faculty at City University of Seattle, he teaches graduate students in the Master of Counselling program. He helps preschoolers, children, adolescents, parents, and adults discover and sustain answers to their concerns in a collaborative therapist/client team approach. He specializes in parenting, anxiety, depression, self esteem, identity, transitions, communication, and stress.
Dr. Chan is a Registered Psychologist with 10 years of experience and a PhD from the University of Alberta's CPA accredited School and Clinical Child Psychology program. He has worked in hospitals, schools, and inner city outreach programs. As an Associate Faculty at City University of Seattle, he teaches graduate students in the Master of Counselling program. He helps preschoolers, children, adolescents, parents, and adults discover and sustain answers to their concerns in a collaborative therapist/client team approach. He specializes in parenting, anxiety, depression, self esteem, identity, transitions, communication, and stress.
Life feels disappointing. Despite trying your hardest, you cannot figure out how to get things to change. Day-to-day you move between feeling frozen and overwhelmed You struggle to feel good enough and connect to any joy in your life. You catch yourself wondering, will things ever feel ok? You wish to feel fulfilled and connected within your life. My client's have said that therapy with me feels like a warm cup of tea on a cold day. A place to start to feel safe and discover your true self. If this sounds like what you are hoping for, feel free to reach out!
Life feels disappointing. Despite trying your hardest, you cannot figure out how to get things to change. Day-to-day you move between feeling frozen and overwhelmed You struggle to feel good enough and connect to any joy in your life. You catch yourself wondering, will things ever feel ok? You wish to feel fulfilled and connected within your life. My client's have said that therapy with me feels like a warm cup of tea on a cold day. A place to start to feel safe and discover your true self. If this sounds like what you are hoping for, feel free to reach out!
As a trauma specialist, I have supported individuals through diverse life experiences, including traumatic exposures (childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety) for more than 25 years. Through a client centered lens of support and encouragement, I have worked with individuals in varying stages of life span, including children, youth, adults and seniors. I value the courage, commitment, and authenticity each client brings to the table and am honoured to be a part of that healing journey. I believe in the ability to heal and approach my client interactions with love, support, and humour.
As a trauma specialist, I have supported individuals through diverse life experiences, including traumatic exposures (childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety) for more than 25 years. Through a client centered lens of support and encouragement, I have worked with individuals in varying stages of life span, including children, youth, adults and seniors. I value the courage, commitment, and authenticity each client brings to the table and am honoured to be a part of that healing journey. I believe in the ability to heal and approach my client interactions with love, support, and humour.
Every act of our lives matters, and you are the main character in your own story. My goal is to help you step into that role with clarity and purpose. Together, we’ll make sense of your unique history and uncover the 'writer' within you, giving you the tools to intentionally shape the chapters yet to come. I offer professional therapy that respects your individual circumstances, with a focus on helping you thrive emotionally, psychologically, and intellectually.
Every act of our lives matters, and you are the main character in your own story. My goal is to help you step into that role with clarity and purpose. Together, we’ll make sense of your unique history and uncover the 'writer' within you, giving you the tools to intentionally shape the chapters yet to come. I offer professional therapy that respects your individual circumstances, with a focus on helping you thrive emotionally, psychologically, and intellectually.
I work with clients ages 16 and up, online and in-person. I welcome your whole self in our sessions, including intersectional identities, contradictions, uncertainty, and tender feelings. I also welcome people who are hesitant about seeing a counsellor, or who’ve had difficult experiences accessing mental health support in the past. My aim is for our sessions to be an empowering experience for you. My practice is influenced by creativity and the arts, and I seek to accompany people in healing according to their own values, and through experiences of dignity and possibility.
I work with clients ages 16 and up, online and in-person. I welcome your whole self in our sessions, including intersectional identities, contradictions, uncertainty, and tender feelings. I also welcome people who are hesitant about seeing a counsellor, or who’ve had difficult experiences accessing mental health support in the past. My aim is for our sessions to be an empowering experience for you. My practice is influenced by creativity and the arts, and I seek to accompany people in healing according to their own values, and through experiences of dignity and possibility.
I work with adolescents (14+), adults and elders experiencing: grief and loss, anxiety, depression, purposelessness, existential angst, spiritual/religious issues and/or abuse, relationship difficulties, work-related stress and burnout, and life transitions relating to career/education, marriage, parenthood, divorce, retirement, ageing and dying.
In session I offer an open-minded, authentic, relaxed, mature presence. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and accepting environment where you are warmly met and understood. Above all, I value and appreciate the uniqueness of your life, your experiences, your story and your essence and can help you find your way to optimum health and wellbeing.
I work with adolescents (14+), adults and elders experiencing: grief and loss, anxiety, depression, purposelessness, existential angst, spiritual/religious issues and/or abuse, relationship difficulties, work-related stress and burnout, and life transitions relating to career/education, marriage, parenthood, divorce, retirement, ageing and dying.
In session I offer an open-minded, authentic, relaxed, mature presence. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and accepting environment where you are warmly met and understood. Above all, I value and appreciate the uniqueness of your life, your experiences, your story and your essence and can help you find your way to optimum health and wellbeing.
In our work together, I’ll help you:
Find relief from the constant survival mode that keeps you exhausted.
Break free from guilt and shame tied to addiction or coping strategies.
Untangle the painful beliefs you were handed by parents, partners, or others who hurt you.
Learn how to feel safe in your own body and trust yourself again.
I bring a mix of tools and approaches into sessions, but at the heart of it, my style is real, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I believe you are not defined by your past or the choices you had to make to get through it. You are allowed to step into a version of yourself that feels whole and free.
In our work together, I’ll help you:
Find relief from the constant survival mode that keeps you exhausted.
Break free from guilt and shame tied to addiction or coping strategies.
Untangle the painful beliefs you were handed by parents, partners, or others who hurt you.
Learn how to feel safe in your own body and trust yourself again.
I bring a mix of tools and approaches into sessions, but at the heart of it, my style is real, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I believe you are not defined by your past or the choices you had to make to get through it. You are allowed to step into a version of yourself that feels whole and free.
As a Registered Psychologist, I am committed to helping others live a life they deeply value, in spite of what suffering inevitably arises. I offer a respectful, confidential space where you will be supported in honest, non-judgmental self-exploration. Together, we can work on approaching your difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences in new ways: with compassion, understanding, and the courage to be vulnerable. My goal is to help you build behavioural flexibility, so that you are increasingly able to act in ways that align with your values, rather than rigidly re-cycling old patterns of behaviour.
As a Registered Psychologist, I am committed to helping others live a life they deeply value, in spite of what suffering inevitably arises. I offer a respectful, confidential space where you will be supported in honest, non-judgmental self-exploration. Together, we can work on approaching your difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences in new ways: with compassion, understanding, and the courage to be vulnerable. My goal is to help you build behavioural flexibility, so that you are increasingly able to act in ways that align with your values, rather than rigidly re-cycling old patterns of behaviour.
Concerns such as burnout, stress, compassion fatigue, disengagement, anxiety, perfectionism, relational challenges, career transitions and life transitions can be addressed.
As a parent you know the challenges of meeting the ever-changing needs of your kids. I offer support, strategies and new perspectives for you and your kids. We can work on concerns like parent-child relationships, emotional concerns, behavioural concerns, school concerns, inclusive education and parenting children with an ADHD diagnosis (specialized).
Concerns such as burnout, stress, compassion fatigue, disengagement, anxiety, perfectionism, relational challenges, career transitions and life transitions can be addressed.
As a parent you know the challenges of meeting the ever-changing needs of your kids. I offer support, strategies and new perspectives for you and your kids. We can work on concerns like parent-child relationships, emotional concerns, behavioural concerns, school concerns, inclusive education and parenting children with an ADHD diagnosis (specialized).
Hi! My name is April, and I am a Mental Health Therapist working at Cornerstone Counselling. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy for adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and low self-esteem. I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in a genuine, trusting relationship, and I’m committed to creating a safe, respectful space where healing and growth can happen at your own pace.
Hi! My name is April, and I am a Mental Health Therapist working at Cornerstone Counselling. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy for adults facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and low self-esteem. I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in a genuine, trusting relationship, and I’m committed to creating a safe, respectful space where healing and growth can happen at your own pace.
My clinical areas of focus are in navigating developmental and transitional changes of identity, relationships, academics, profession, changes related to acute or chronic trauma, and crisis prevention and intervention. I enjoy helping teens and adults manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. In addition, I have experience providing interventions for concerns of emotion regulation, lack of motivation, executive dysfunction, cultural restoration, and preventative health care planning.
My clinical areas of focus are in navigating developmental and transitional changes of identity, relationships, academics, profession, changes related to acute or chronic trauma, and crisis prevention and intervention. I enjoy helping teens and adults manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. In addition, I have experience providing interventions for concerns of emotion regulation, lack of motivation, executive dysfunction, cultural restoration, and preventative health care planning.
Do you have trouble reaching your goals and feeling stuck in your situations? Counselling is one way to help you move forward in your life so you can focus on your strengths and goals in life. My passion is to explore people's capabilities and working with where you are at in your life to meet your needs.
Do you have trouble reaching your goals and feeling stuck in your situations? Counselling is one way to help you move forward in your life so you can focus on your strengths and goals in life. My passion is to explore people's capabilities and working with where you are at in your life to meet your needs.
