Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Edmonton, AB

Connie has a vast amount of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and parents in both non-profit organizations and private practice settings. She has a great interest in helping children and their families to reflect on their own abilities and strengths, to help them cope well with life’s challenges, and to promote resilience. With Connie’s personal experiences, she demonstrates compassion to help women who are going through infertility and miscarriage problems. Connie also establishes multicultural competence skills through working with clients from a range of ages and diverse backgrounds.

I believe that each client is the expert in their own life, which is why I like to focus on each client’s inner strengths to collaboratively create meaningful change. My goal is to provide you with a secure base and assist you along your therapeutic journey with a compassionate, culturally competent, and nonjudgmental approach. I utilize a person-centered integrative approach to select techniques that are best suited for each client’s needs and preferences because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.

Change is inevitable in life. Some changes, or transitions are painful, some are liberating, and others bring us to different paths in life that we did not envision ourselves taking. I have a strong background working with children and adolescents with various emotional and behavioral difficulties. In addition, I have experience in working with individuals, couples, and families and provide client-centered care. I hope to help my clients build a life with meaning, assist them in developing effective coping strategies, and walk alongside my clients through their journeys.

Free 15-min virtual meeting! Are you feeling distressed and longing to make a change in your life? Are you struggling with hurtful past wounds or an unendurable present reality? Do you have difficulties in relationships? Are you feeling helpless seeing your kids suffering from mental health issues? Sometimes life hurts and we may struggle. I believe no one is wired to deal with difficulties alone. With a keen spirit and a gentle presence, I hold a safe space to support individuals, couples and families in processing the hard stuff, exploring possibilities, and navigating more authentic pathways to growth and connection.

Are you feeling stuck with lingering bad feelings? Replaying painful experiences in your mind? Living your life in shame and guilt? I am a Registered Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta and additional training in evidence-based therapies: Emotion Focused Therapy, EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I specialize in emotion-based issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, shame, low self-esteem, relationship issues and grief. I welcome and respect individuals of all different backgrounds, experiences and values.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem/confidence, sexual orientation, gender or body dysmorphia, PTSD, work or school/life balance, and/or addictions, counselling can help change unhelpful patterns and lead to better mental health and well-being. I work with clients to manage stress and achieve balance. I also work with clients to help with issues such as confidence, coping skills, and emotional regulation.

Stillar Psychological is client-centred private practice that offers counselling for children/adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a diverse range of mental health issues. Our aim is to help our clients grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and move forward to where they want to be in life. Our team uses a person-centered and humanistic approach with clients. This includes providing a safe space for them to share their concerns and developing an individualized treatment approach that meets our clients unique needs and above all else feels like a good fit for them.

My experience and interests include working with individuals, parents, and families who experience anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem concerns, stress management, relationship issues and life transitions. I have a growing passion in serving individuals who have experienced traumatic events or adverse experiences. I provide counselling to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I welcome your story, and I look forward to serving you with humility, integrity, and a culture of care.

Hello, my name is Melody Cesar and I am a Registered Social Worker practicing in Treaty Six territory (Edmonton). I have called this place my home my whole life but my roots are from Rwanda, Tanzania and Germany. I speak English, French, Swahili, and German. I specialize in helping people who are experiencing overwhelming stress and anxiety due to life’s many challenges. I am also interested in working with adolescents and young adults in building self-esteem and coping strategies to manage challenges.

Welcome! I am a registered psychologist in Alberta with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adults and have worked with clients on a range of mental health concerns including difficulties regulating emotions, trauma, anger, relationship issues, managing stress, depression and anxiety. I am empathic and caring and strive to create a collaborative, safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment for clients. My approach involves supporting individuals in gaining insight, identifying inner resources and learning strategies and skills to be more effective and fulfilled in life.

Dr. Polzin Holman has over 25 years of working in the field of mental health and addictions. Specialized training in Trauma, Attachment, Anxiety and Depression with children, adolescents, adults and couples. Training in various modalities such as EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Relationship/Couples counselling.

I am a compassionate and growth-oriented counsellor dedicated to helping others on their personal life journeys. Having studied and worked in the mental health field for the majority of my adult life, I have gained a broad range of experience counselling adults of all walks of life. I am passionate about helping my clients deal with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD and trauma, work-related issues, gender identity, sexual concerns, stress, body image, sleep issues, grief and loss, as well as life transitions.

A movie I watched recently resonated well with me as a woman of color. Some of the themes identified were of strength, courage, resiliency, growth, and empowerment. I value these themes and they are ones I try to bring into your therapeutic journey. I practice using an eclectic approach (CBT, CBT-i, DBT , solutions focused, motivational interviewing, ACT, EMDR. Certain distressing experiences may give rise to limiting beliefs that we may hold about ourselves, and through EMDR we can allow processing and desensitization to take place of these events, giving room to more adaptive beliefs about oneself.

You may have tried your own strategies, Googled your symptoms, or just feel the same patterns getting in the way. That's the hard part and you don't have to do it alone. I am a Registered Psychologist that has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, and relational difficulties. I help clients find the freedom to move past intrusive thoughts that are demanding. I also help clients gain a deeper connection with themselves, and build more meaningful relationships. I'm trained in CBT, DBT , and EMDR for trauma. I also have specialized training in ERP for OCD.

I am a Registered Psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I completed my Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree through Yorkville University. My approach to therapy includes collaborating with you to create achievable goals. You are the expert in your own life and my job is to support you to improve your mental wellbeing through non-judgemental listening and validation. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings and have learned from the experiences of every client I have encountered.

Creating a space of safety and openness is at the centre of my approach to counselling. Working from a strength-based perspective, we will engage in a collaborative process where you are the expert of your life. My intention is to help you access the tools and wisdom within and around you to bring yourself to healing and wholeness. My clients are often adolescents and adults who are looking for help with trauma, anxiety, relationships, gender, sexuality and nonmonogamy.

My clinical focus is on adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety and depression, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, and struggling with challenges related to mood, identity work, stress, burnout, grief, life transitions, performance, and personality. I also have experience navigating the areas of perfectionism, impulse-control, difficulties with attention and concentration, learning challenges, phobias, panic attacks, self-harm, and attachment. I respect and acknowledge cultural differences while working with clients of diverse backgrounds and orientations.