Female Therapists in Edmonton, AB
You feel unheard, overextended, and exhausted. You have trouble saying 'no' or stating your needs. You feel yourself becoming resentful and irritated with those around you. It feels like everyone needs something from you and there's no time for yourself. When you're alone at the end of the day, you feel empty, unsupported, and alone. You wish you could share how you're feeling with the people in your life and feel accepted for who you truly are.
You feel unheard, overextended, and exhausted. You have trouble saying 'no' or stating your needs. You feel yourself becoming resentful and irritated with those around you. It feels like everyone needs something from you and there's no time for yourself. When you're alone at the end of the day, you feel empty, unsupported, and alone. You wish you could share how you're feeling with the people in your life and feel accepted for who you truly are.
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.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I specialize in treatment and assessment services for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), insomnia, and depression. I work with adults in the general public, and have years of experience working with active military and veterans, police, healthcare workers, and other public service personnel impacted by traumatic events inherent in their work. I also have extensive experience completing diagnostic assessments for clients seeking Veteran's Affairs Canada (VAC) mental health disability benefits.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I specialize in treatment and assessment services for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), insomnia, and depression. I work with adults in the general public, and have years of experience working with active military and veterans, police, healthcare workers, and other public service personnel impacted by traumatic events inherent in their work. I also have extensive experience completing diagnostic assessments for clients seeking Veteran's Affairs Canada (VAC) mental health disability benefits.
Welcome! I might be a good match for you as a therapist if you want support around existential, sexual, or relationship issues. Existential issues might include exploring meaning and purpose in life. Sexual issues might include things like processing shame and moving toward a picture of sexual health and wellness - whatever that looks like for you. Relationship issues might include deepening your understanding of your relationship with yourself, your family of origin, your chosen family, your partner/s, and/or your community.
Welcome! I might be a good match for you as a therapist if you want support around existential, sexual, or relationship issues. Existential issues might include exploring meaning and purpose in life. Sexual issues might include things like processing shame and moving toward a picture of sexual health and wellness - whatever that looks like for you. Relationship issues might include deepening your understanding of your relationship with yourself, your family of origin, your chosen family, your partner/s, and/or your community.
If you are feeling the weight of substance use or facing mental health challenges while managing critical tasks in safety-sensitive roles, you know the stakes are high. These challenges might not only jeopardize your career but can deeply impact your personal life as well. It can be hard to concentrate at work, sustain healthy relationships, or maintain your well-being. This battle can make you feel isolated and powerless, complicating your ability to see a clear path forward. The good news is recovery is possible, and help is available to guide you to a healthier and more fulfilled life.
If you are feeling the weight of substance use or facing mental health challenges while managing critical tasks in safety-sensitive roles, you know the stakes are high. These challenges might not only jeopardize your career but can deeply impact your personal life as well. It can be hard to concentrate at work, sustain healthy relationships, or maintain your well-being. This battle can make you feel isolated and powerless, complicating your ability to see a clear path forward. The good news is recovery is possible, and help is available to guide you to a healthier and more fulfilled life.
Counselling for Women. I know how tired you are of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and not being able to get your needs met. Imagine how life could be if you could control your emotions, ask for what you want, and not feel guilty! I help women who struggle with: relationships, setting boundaries, confidence, communicating their feelings, stress, burnout, anxiety, anger/resentment towards their parents or partners, perfectionism, negative thinking, overwhelm, and wanting approval from others. If you want to feel heard, understood, be happier, reach self acceptance, self love, have more clarity and more confidence, I can help you.
Counselling for Women. I know how tired you are of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and not being able to get your needs met. Imagine how life could be if you could control your emotions, ask for what you want, and not feel guilty! I help women who struggle with: relationships, setting boundaries, confidence, communicating their feelings, stress, burnout, anxiety, anger/resentment towards their parents or partners, perfectionism, negative thinking, overwhelm, and wanting approval from others. If you want to feel heard, understood, be happier, reach self acceptance, self love, have more clarity and more confidence, I can help you.
Venessa L Farn
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MSc, LPC, CST-S, CST, CCC
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5B
Dismantling the myths around sex and sexuality to help people feel more comfortable in their bodies is my goal as a therapist. Inviting people to consider the role pleasure has in their lives and encouraging them to explore how to increase play and joy in their daily lives is important. I help people become of aware of the answers they already have: I am not the expert, you are. My practice is based in attachment theory and trauma. My focus is helping people understand the physiological and developmental processes behind their behaviours, guiding people towards lasting change while providing a caring and compassionate place to heal.
Dismantling the myths around sex and sexuality to help people feel more comfortable in their bodies is my goal as a therapist. Inviting people to consider the role pleasure has in their lives and encouraging them to explore how to increase play and joy in their daily lives is important. I help people become of aware of the answers they already have: I am not the expert, you are. My practice is based in attachment theory and trauma. My focus is helping people understand the physiological and developmental processes behind their behaviours, guiding people towards lasting change while providing a caring and compassionate place to heal.
Morgan Bissegger
Psychologist, MC, RPT-S, CPT-S
8 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5H
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, passionate about supporting children, youth, and parents during times of challenge. I feel that there is a great capacity for growth within the moments that feel the hardest. I am well-versed in working with children and youth who have experienced trauma, and supporting parents/caregivers in responding to behaviours associated with such experiences. I believe that while mental health challenges in childhood and adolescence can be impactful, early intervention can have a positive impact on long term development.
Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor, passionate about supporting children, youth, and parents during times of challenge. I feel that there is a great capacity for growth within the moments that feel the hardest. I am well-versed in working with children and youth who have experienced trauma, and supporting parents/caregivers in responding to behaviours associated with such experiences. I believe that while mental health challenges in childhood and adolescence can be impactful, early intervention can have a positive impact on long term development.
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.
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.
My goal is to contribute to the well-being of individuals and families by providing empathetic, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. I work collaboratively with clients as a catalyst for positive change, addressing the concerns that led you to seek counselling. My practice consists of Neurofeedback and counselling to provide comprehensive support to clients. Learn more at brainstormneurotherapy.com
My goal is to contribute to the well-being of individuals and families by providing empathetic, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. I work collaboratively with clients as a catalyst for positive change, addressing the concerns that led you to seek counselling. My practice consists of Neurofeedback and counselling to provide comprehensive support to clients. Learn more at brainstormneurotherapy.com
Are You Ready to Connect with a More Authentic Self and Explore a Life of Possibility?
Hello, I’m a Danish-born counsellor and mentor with 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and groups in both Denmark and Canada. Whether you're navigating challenges in your personal life, relationships, or seeking a deeper understanding of who you are, I’m here to offer you guidance and support as you move toward greater clarity, healing, and growth. My approach is holistic and integrative, blending somatic trauma healing, transpersonal exploration, and traditional talk therapy.
Are You Ready to Connect with a More Authentic Self and Explore a Life of Possibility?
Hello, I’m a Danish-born counsellor and mentor with 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and groups in both Denmark and Canada. Whether you're navigating challenges in your personal life, relationships, or seeking a deeper understanding of who you are, I’m here to offer you guidance and support as you move toward greater clarity, healing, and growth. My approach is holistic and integrative, blending somatic trauma healing, transpersonal exploration, and traditional talk therapy.
My primary goal is to provide a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental and safe space for clients to feel welcome, heard, respected, understood and supported. I specialize in working with Teens, Adults and families of diverse cultures and identities to navigate and cope with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress management, burnout, self-care, personal growth, parenting, grief & loss, trauma and other life transitions. Thus, a client-centered approach is a key component of my practice as I believe each client’s journey is unique.
My primary goal is to provide a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental and safe space for clients to feel welcome, heard, respected, understood and supported. I specialize in working with Teens, Adults and families of diverse cultures and identities to navigate and cope with various challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress management, burnout, self-care, personal growth, parenting, grief & loss, trauma and other life transitions. Thus, a client-centered approach is a key component of my practice as I believe each client’s journey is unique.
Hi, I’m Jacelyn, a client-centered psychologist who believes in the power of connection and relationship as the foundation for healing. Many of the people I work with are overwhelmed parents, anxious women, adolescents, and adults who feel stuck, burned out, or emotionally flooded by the demands of everyday life. You may find yourself constantly second-guessing yourself, caught in negative thought patterns, or feeling as though your nervous system is always in fight-or-flight mode. If things feel harder than they “should,” I want you to know you’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
Hi, I’m Jacelyn, a client-centered psychologist who believes in the power of connection and relationship as the foundation for healing. Many of the people I work with are overwhelmed parents, anxious women, adolescents, and adults who feel stuck, burned out, or emotionally flooded by the demands of everyday life. You may find yourself constantly second-guessing yourself, caught in negative thought patterns, or feeling as though your nervous system is always in fight-or-flight mode. If things feel harder than they “should,” I want you to know you’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
You're exhausted from anxiety that won't quit, trauma on repeat, or relationship patterns leaving you stuck and disconnected. You're done surviving—ready to feel safe in your body, connected in relationships, and grounded in who you are. You need a therapist who gets the messy stuff without judgment—someone real, compassionate, and honest who knows when humor helps. Trained in EMDR and Gottman Method, I use proven approaches tailored to what you need—breaking painful cycles, understanding what's driving your struggles, and creating real change that sticks. Not quick fixes. Real transformation.
You're exhausted from anxiety that won't quit, trauma on repeat, or relationship patterns leaving you stuck and disconnected. You're done surviving—ready to feel safe in your body, connected in relationships, and grounded in who you are. You need a therapist who gets the messy stuff without judgment—someone real, compassionate, and honest who knows when humor helps. Trained in EMDR and Gottman Method, I use proven approaches tailored to what you need—breaking painful cycles, understanding what's driving your struggles, and creating real change that sticks. Not quick fixes. Real transformation.
We all have moments in our journey where we feel overwhelmed, stuck, or lost. It can feel overwhelming navigating life's challenges without support and guidance. You are not alone. I strongly believe that you are not your trauma and our experiences don't define us. I am here to offer a safe, supportive, and judgment free space to work through past traumas and emotional scars. I believe in walking alongside your healing journey to guide you towards feeling empowered and in control of your life. Together, we can explore those experiences and move towards a better, healthier you.
We all have moments in our journey where we feel overwhelmed, stuck, or lost. It can feel overwhelming navigating life's challenges without support and guidance. You are not alone. I strongly believe that you are not your trauma and our experiences don't define us. I am here to offer a safe, supportive, and judgment free space to work through past traumas and emotional scars. I believe in walking alongside your healing journey to guide you towards feeling empowered and in control of your life. Together, we can explore those experiences and move towards a better, healthier you.
Trauma shapes how we navigate life, but processing it is a powerful step toward healing. Together, we’ll improve emotional regulation, uncover and understand feelings, and develop tailored coping tools that truly work for you. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure where to start, I’ll guide you with a direct, evidence-based approach infused with laughter. I help clients challenge negative thinking, build confidence, and reach meaningful goals. I know it can be scary and uncomfortable to “do the work” and reflect inward, but you don’t have to face it alone- healing is possible, and hope is within reach.
Trauma shapes how we navigate life, but processing it is a powerful step toward healing. Together, we’ll improve emotional regulation, uncover and understand feelings, and develop tailored coping tools that truly work for you. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure where to start, I’ll guide you with a direct, evidence-based approach infused with laughter. I help clients challenge negative thinking, build confidence, and reach meaningful goals. I know it can be scary and uncomfortable to “do the work” and reflect inward, but you don’t have to face it alone- healing is possible, and hope is within reach.
Parenting can be so difficult and it brings up so many emotions when our children struggle. I specialize in parent counselling & coaching. I support and empower parents to feel more confident, connected and skilled in their parenting. Parent counselling can help with issues such as anxiety, temper tantrums, aggression, defiance, sibling issues, adoption, power struggles, cooperation, sleep struggles and more. It can help you as the parent learn to be calm and regulated during struggles. It can also help to understand what is leading to your child's behaviour and then how to effectively intervene, maintain connection and make change.
Parenting can be so difficult and it brings up so many emotions when our children struggle. I specialize in parent counselling & coaching. I support and empower parents to feel more confident, connected and skilled in their parenting. Parent counselling can help with issues such as anxiety, temper tantrums, aggression, defiance, sibling issues, adoption, power struggles, cooperation, sleep struggles and more. It can help you as the parent learn to be calm and regulated during struggles. It can also help to understand what is leading to your child's behaviour and then how to effectively intervene, maintain connection and make change.
You may be feeling stuck or uncertain as you navigate a life, career, or academic transition. Maybe you are questioning what’s next, overwhelmed by choices, or weighed down by anxiety or self-doubt. In therapy, we will make sense of what’s happening, name what’s keeping you stuck, and build on your strengths to create meaningful change. With over 20 years supporting people through transitions and uncertain seasons, including career and academic change, I offer a grounded perspective to help you move forward in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.
You may be feeling stuck or uncertain as you navigate a life, career, or academic transition. Maybe you are questioning what’s next, overwhelmed by choices, or weighed down by anxiety or self-doubt. In therapy, we will make sense of what’s happening, name what’s keeping you stuck, and build on your strengths to create meaningful change. With over 20 years supporting people through transitions and uncertain seasons, including career and academic change, I offer a grounded perspective to help you move forward in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist for couples (EFCT) and individuals (EFIT). I love helping couples who want to break free from conflict to reconnect and (re)create a thriving relationship. Specifically, I support couples who are struggling with disconnection, conflict, loneliness, infidelity, and betrayal. I also specializes in treating individuals with Anxiety and/or Depression. I help my clients to heal old wounds and become unstuck from old and unhelpful coping strategies that block their path toward a healthy relationship with themselves and others.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist for couples (EFCT) and individuals (EFIT). I love helping couples who want to break free from conflict to reconnect and (re)create a thriving relationship. Specifically, I support couples who are struggling with disconnection, conflict, loneliness, infidelity, and betrayal. I also specializes in treating individuals with Anxiety and/or Depression. I help my clients to heal old wounds and become unstuck from old and unhelpful coping strategies that block their path toward a healthy relationship with themselves and others.
Each of us is on a sacred journey of becoming – to know and understand ourselves and the stories we find ourselves in. There are seasons in every person's life when we are no longer able to make sense of our stories. We can lose touch with or feel stuck in our stories when we are wounded by painful experiences or past trauma, struggling with relationships, weighed down by grief and loss, or weary with lost purpose and meaning in our lives. What do you do when you find yourself "a stranger in your own story"?
Each of us is on a sacred journey of becoming – to know and understand ourselves and the stories we find ourselves in. There are seasons in every person's life when we are no longer able to make sense of our stories. We can lose touch with or feel stuck in our stories when we are wounded by painful experiences or past trauma, struggling with relationships, weighed down by grief and loss, or weary with lost purpose and meaning in our lives. What do you do when you find yourself "a stranger in your own story"?
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.