Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Edmonton, AB

These are certainly strange times. Life already had enough challenges and strains before Covid 19 came along. Now the financial and relational pressures can seem insurmountable. There's the grief over the loss of certainty, and sense of control in our lives. And for many, this leaves us with a feeling of immobility and unpredictability. These changes can weigh heavily on us, and prevent us from being capable of our best. It's more important now than ever to take care of yourself, for the sake of your own health, and to preserve your most important relationships.

Friday Virtual Sessions Available. Thank you for your time in reviewing my profile. My primary specialties are anxiety treatment and sexual trauma healing. Perhaps you want to improve your distressing symptoms to feel more at peace? Or, you want support processing distressing experiences?

Are you ready to feel connected again, to let go of trauma, dysfunctional habits, and fears that have prevented you from moving forward and reaching your goals? I can help. I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, work, and overall fulfillment in life. Whether you are caught in destructive patterns, experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, unexplainable sadness, or disconnection from yourself, together we can work to help you gain a sense of grounding, safety, healing, and freedom.

As a queer, fat, person of colour, I am passionate about working with marginalized individuals. I know how hard it is to connect when your identity is questioned or misunderstood by service providers. I therefore work predominantly with folks who are racialized, 2SLGBTIQ, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. Often, those I work with have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder; experience identity-based trauma; struggle with relationships, emotional regulation, or impulsivity; want greater self-awareness or understanding; want to feel a sense of belonging, connection, and safety; or generally, want more joy in their lives.

I primarily use IFS (internal family systems ), EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing), and somatic therapies to help clients heal from and cope more effectively with difficulties having to do with mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, sexual abuse, complex trauma (i.e. repeated painful experiences of betrayal, abandonment, or boundary violations); grief, disrupted attachment in early childhood, as well as experiences of discrimination, exclusion, or shaming on the basis of sexuality, sexual orientation, cultural identity, or anything else that unjustly marks an individual as inferior.

The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems ), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life.

Do you feel like your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are often misaligned with who you want to be, who you really are deep inside? Do you desire to feel more at ease with yourself? I can help guide you in accessing your inner wisdom and compassion to begin transforming the beliefs, emotions, and patterns you hold inside of yourself that keep you from fully living the life that you want. Together we can address the roots of whatever you are currently wanting help with - be it self-confidence, your relationships, symptoms of depression/anxiety, addictions, life transitions, grief, sexuality, and/or spiritual exploration.

We are a highly diverse team of counsellors with decades of experience treating nearly any mental health concern. We provide individual, couples, family and group e-counselling services to individuals aged 13 and beyond.

Do you find yourself struggling with hopeless, anxiety, worry and general unease? Do you find yourself having difficulty in relationships and can't seem to figure out why? Maybe you have experienced a traumatic experience and continuing to feel the impact? You might even feel unworthy and not like yourself. I am a passionate believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and sometimes just need support along the way. My counselling approach is focused on helping you to find answers, develop skills and awareness to become empowered in your life.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist. I have experience working with adult individuals who are faced with the challenges of anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential for a happy and healthy life.

Are you tired of constantly blaming yourself or self-sabotaging? Is your relationship with yourself frustrating you? Do you struggle with anxiety, relationship issues, addiction, disordered eating, or insecurities? I provide a compassionate ear, an open heart, a direct approach, and a warm space for you to build self-esteem, and become un-stuck.

I created the Institute with certain core values in mind. My goal is that you always feel safe here. It can be frightening to take the first step towards Edmonton counselling. My desire is that you feel safe and welcomed without judgement. I’ve created an environment that is free of judgement. We all have our own stories and our own struggles. No one should ever be judged on their story or difficulties. The Edmonton Institute of Counselling was created with a focus on bringing healing to clients. It focuses on client care and transformation. Our Edmonton Psychologists want to hear your story.

When you’re not feeling your best, things can really seem out of control, I believe that you have the power to make changes in your life, no matter the challenges. I want to help you find a realistic, and achievable path to the you that you want to be!

Many people who struggle with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress, feel embarrassed or stigmatized. Others who struggle with domestic violence, relationship issues, faith based struggles, addiction issues, suicidal ideations, and anger management issues feel alone and unsure of who they can speak to. The foundation of my counselling practice is being compassionate and non-judgmental. I provide a person-centred practice which is about the client defining their own goals. I assure my clients they are in a safe place, confidentiality upheld, validated, and their life story and experiences honoured.

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.

Welcome! I am a trauma therapist with culturally informed, anti-racist & intersectional feminist values. I would be honored to walk through life's difficulties with you through creating a trusting relationship. We can process life experiences, develop your identity, explore values and set boundaries. Through being more compassionate to yourself, we can build self worth and heal childhood wounds. I work holistically to support folks to deepen their connections to their mind, body, soul, spirit, emotions & community. I care about creating safer spaces that empower BIPOC (Black, Indigenous & People of Colour) mental health & wellness.

I am a queer therapist, and I specialize in collaborative care, trauma work, and healing through storytelling. I work with youth, young adults, couples, families and groups. I practice through a narrative lens and I am also certified in EMDR. I am also experienced in facilitation and mediation for workplaces and community organizations.

I am passionate about the work that I do and feel that it is a privilege to be in this role. I believe in walking alongside my clients and respect that this is their journey and that they are the experts of their own lives. I feel that everyone is unique and thus my counselling approach flexes to meet your individual needs by blending techniques. I believe that it is essential to create a warm, inviting and engaging space for you. One that creates a sense of safety and security as you work through the challenges that brought you to me.

What is the MORE you are searching for? Many people seek out therapy because they are tired of their lives or they want to get rid of the words in their head that beat them down. They want to find a better them. More can mean a number of things- joy, confidence, motivation, creativity, or boldness (to name a few). Creating change is not easy or fast, but we have to start somewhere. One of the best feelings is being seen and heard for who we are- it feels so good, yet can be so scary at the same time. It may feel out of reach, and that's okay.