Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Edmonton, AB

Hey there! I'm Claire, and I'm dedicated to supporting you or your child through life's challenges. In my practice, I specialize in two main areas: neurodivergence and trauma, working with both adults and children. Naturally, children (and many adults) have a love for animals. From my experience, children tend to be more open to therapy when it takes place outdoors and involves interacting with animals, instead of being stuck in an office. This is why I offer equine facilitated wellness (EFW) and equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP).

As a mixed European-Indigneous therapist, I aim to empower individuals to achieve their envisioned path toward a happy, healthy, loving, and balanced life. Through a mix of healing work and wellness promotion, I will walk with you down the path, and at the speed, you wish to go. I believe in the use of mindfulness, humour, and unconditional kindness as key supplies for a healing journey together. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, anti-racist, harm reduction, and unconditional kindness. I strive to be inclusive of all folks, with specific training and lived experience working with Indigenous peoples.

My practices evolved over time but always followed through the line of trauma. I work with kids as young as four up until whatever age they want to continue therapy. I am fortunate enough to have a very formative experience in EMDR, IFS, IFIO, and Clinical Hypnosis to address the needs of my clients. As a psychologist, I believe that to have good mental health, the individual must be treated as the whole person. So, I integrate the mind and body into my practice to help my clients to overcome depression, anxiety, grief, stress, mood disorders, and PTSD. I also proudly offer NeurOptimal Neurofeedback for brain training.

Do you feel you have been trapped into a negative way of thinking and feeling about yourself and the world you encounter due to past traumas? Have you been feeling insecure about yourself and your relationships with others? Are you struggling with creating healthy boundaries? I am a Registered Psychologist who have worked at a non-profit sector for many years as a mental health clinician, offering counselling services to clients who have complex needs. I provide services for trauma, depression , anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, discrimination and oppression, stress, and interethnic marriage struggles.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, stress, relationship issues, life/career transitions, low self-esteem, work/life imbalance, or trauma? Or are you seeking more fulfillment out of life? If so, I am here to help. I am a registered psychologist offering virtual counselling to adults (25+) in Alberta, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. Work with me from the comfort of your home, with your pets around, and without the added time and stress of travel.

Imagine what it would feel like to live a life free from the pressures of stress, a life you choose for yourself. A life that makes you happy, focused on what really matters to you, and what you want to achieve.

I trust that every person is the expert of their own life and experiences. I hold the belief that everyone has what they need, within themselves, to heal, and I enjoy walking alongside to support folks in accessing these strengths and resources. I strive to establish trusting and collaborative relationships that create a safe space for exploration and growth. I work from a person-centered and trauma-informed lens, while integrating a variety of modalities including Internal Family Systems, ACT, DBT, somatic and mindfulness-based interventions.

Life can be hard and sometimes you need some extra help. I want to help support you live a life you want. Reaching out can be difficult and overwhelming. I hope you will allow me to help you learn to live a life of richness, learning to be self led rather than being led by emotional pain, and learn to create a life of meaning, friendships, family, and spirituality. Let me help you on the journey of self-care, growth, and development.

I aim to be an unusual therapist. I harness imagination, energy, enthusiasm, poetry, and humour in my effort to understand your story and elevate your voice. Whether you are considering the past, the present, or the future, I believe that therapeutic conversations can expand the options, responses, and actions we have available to us to heal ourselves heart, mind, and spirit. It is a privilege to come alongside you and join you in this journey. I practice the art of paying attention, which means what you say to me and who you are-is extremely important. I will work hard during our time together to listen, to understand, and to help.

If you are seeking to understand your relationships, what your deepest values are, and who you are, I provide a safe place for you to explore these questions. If you have suffered through the experience of needing to hide your authentic self, we can collaborate to discover the life you are meant to live. I would like to help you be the author of the next chapter of your life story. I am interested in hearing your experience of life and learning how you move through the path set out before you. Together, we’ll tap into inner resources to help you on your journey and explore core values that will illuminate the steps ahead.

Are you struggling with low self esteem, anxiety and self-doubt due to a traumatic or abusive past? Have you cultivated a deep intellectual self-awareness within but still feel like your trauma symptoms are unresolved? Do you tend to blame or shame yourself for things you deep down know aren’t your fault? Or feel overwhelmed or fearful of failure in regard to moving forward with your life? If you resonate, know that this is a soft place to land.

Do you feel like your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are often misaligned with who you want to be, who you really are deep inside? Are you ready 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 explore the roots of whatever you are currently wanting help with - be it emotional regulation, self-compassion, relationships, depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, sexuality, spirituality, and racial identity. These roots can span across multiple generations, often inviting us to tune in to our ancestral history.

Hi my name is Kris and I am non-binary with two gender presentations. I am a Master of Counselling Student Intern working at finishing the final year of my degree from City University of Seattle. I believe that everyone is unique and because of this, the path towards healing requires a flexible approach. I specialize in working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community including queer and gender identity concerns. I also help with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma, interpersonal relationships, and discrimination. I am available to see individual clients 13 years or older, couples, and families.

Hello! My name is Samu Ndhlovu. I am a Canadian Certified Addictions Counsellor (C.C.A.C). I strive to create a strong, client centred connection, based on openness, honesty and respect. My counselling style is collaborative, and focuses on increasing self-awareness, honouring one's own insights, and finding ways to remove obstacles in areas where they feel stuck or need growth. I structure my counselling style by incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems and Trauma Informed Care.

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.

Counselling is collaborative and individualized for your unique goals, using your strengths to create a life story that is meaningful and authentic while acknowledging your current struggles. Whether that is overcoming trauma, understanding yourself, the impacts of depression and anxiety, or creating boundaries. My approach is neurodiversity affirming and strength based. I’m passionate about supporting autism/autistic burnout, family struggles, school challenges, ADHD, trauma, PMDD, chronic illness, and 2SLBGTQ+ individuals, youth, and families.

Hi, I'm Brittany and I work with individuals & couples/partners seeking support while navigating life challenges. I have experience working with mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationships, grief/loss; & concerns associated with gender (transgender exploration; affirmation; identity), sexuality (2SLGBTQ+; BDSM/kink identity exploration), reproduction (fertility; pregnancy; post-partum), ethical non-monogamy & alternative relationship styles, & religious trauma (trauma recovery; folks who either want to transition out of their religion or who want to maintain their religious identity).

It isn’t necessary to stay stuck (or alone) in painful situations or challenging circumstances. Therapy/counselling provides an opportunity to uncover and discover new understandings, strengths and resiliencies in self (and others). Therapy provides a safe space to develop action plans to explore difficult life and relationship (couple, family/parenting, separation) issues or work/career concerns. Therapy also provides a safe space to explore and develop skills in managing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ODD, etc. No problem is too big for therapy. Clinical Supervision is also available.

If you identify as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, BIPOC &/or immigrant woman, queer or trans person, then you may be struggling to feel a sense of belonging & acceptance in a world & system that wasn’t built for you & doesn’t capture the unique intersections of your identity & lived experiences. I believe in your inherent capacity to heal, grow, discover who you are, connect deeply with others, and lead a fulfilling life. If you’re committed to self-discovery & healing as part of your ongoing personal growth & professional development, let's work together to put the pieces of your life, work & relationships back into balance.