Manulife Therapists in Edmonton, AB

Everyone has the innate capacity to heal and transform. I see my task as offering a safe, skilled and authentic relational space in which that might occur. I offer a highly individualized and integrative approach to help you bring more balance, resilience, meaning and flourishing into your life - to call forth your true potential. I have over 12 years of experience in individual, couple, group and family counselling and have worked with all age groups and with many different mental health issues and challenges. However, I see everyone as completely unique and needing their own particular co-created path to healing.

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. If you are ready for your life to be different, but you're not sure where to start, I can help. I want to help you find a realistic, and achievable path, to the person you are ready to be! If you are looking for a neurodivergent affirming, experienced therapist, we might just be the right place for you!

Hi there! Firstly, thank you for being here. As a psychologist, I believe in a collaborative and client centred approach to therapy. I have a passion for helping others navigate life transitions, supporting emotional regulation, empowering personal confidence/self-esteem, and encouraging a healthier mindset by re-authoring the narratives and negative core beliefs we hold. I also love to incorporate humour in my practice! I am an advocate for healthy communication and holding space for one another. I work with all age ranges from adolescents to adults, and strive to create a non-judgmental safe space.

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.

Our clinic is in a beautiful, private, and discrete environment that emphasizes excellence in patient care and respect for adolescents, adults, and families. The clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues that are experienced by people including anxiety and mood disorders. The clinic has expertise in the assessment and management in the field of Developmental Disabilities like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability (ID). Our multi-disciplinary team is made up of a range of clinicians and expertise; all with the same vision.

My name is Emily and I really enjoy working with a diverse range of clients. For me it is important to explore the needs of the client and develop a collaborative approach to addressing their concerns. In this way the paths we find forwards are not based on what I or others think they should do, but instead developed together, reaching towards goals that are thoughtfully developed.

My passion for helping and healing led me to become a Registered Psychologist and a Certified Hakomi Therapist. My work embodies Hakomi principles rooted in mindfulness, organicity, holism, non-violence, and unity. I have a general practice where I work with individuals across the lifespan. I believe it is a privilege to be a part of your journey and I strive to do so with compassion and understanding.

Many people struggle with confidence and are unable to fulfill their goals for relationships, work, and personal fulfillment. Understanding how your core values and beliefs impact aspects of your life such as work, relationships, and overall fulfillment can give you the power to overcome these struggles. Through learning to accept and love yourself fully you can move past shame that is likely impacting how you feel and behave. Through awareness of your power to change the meaning you give to events within your childhood, you can become free from limiting beliefs.

NEW clients welcome! Frustrated that anxiety is interfering with your work, relationships, and/or happiness? Has anxiety impacted your self-esteem and left you feeling "not good enough"? Whether due to situational stress, traumatic events, or ongoing mental health conditions, I help clients identify unhelpful patterns of thinking/behavior and offer strategies to address anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, & perfectionism. I use solution-focused, evidence based treatments (CBT, PE, CPT, EMDR, ERP, exposure) to help clients overcome symptoms like overthinking, excessive worry, performance anxiety, panic attacks, procrastination, and avoidance.

In my role, I enjoy working with children, youth, teens, and adults. I spent almost two decades working in schools and am confident in supporting families and dependents on school-related concerns, academics, and learning needs. Not only do I specialize in school-aged children, but have begun seeing adults, couples and families, and offer an approach that is grounded in compassion, understanding, and genuineness. I believe in working as an alliance and check-in throughout treatment to ensure we are is meeting the goals of the client.

The impact of adverse childhood experiences often colours our choices, responses and reactions to the challenges of everyday life. These childhood experiences often manifest themselves in how we experience ourselves, as well as in our relationships with our spouses, partners, family, friends and co-workers. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples and families struggling with trauma, relationship challenges, substance abuse, and domestic violence.

Have you been feeling lost, overwhelmed or like no one really gets what you're going through? Maybe you have tried to come up with a solution but you still feel stuck or that you don't know what to do next. This can feel very frustrating and at times, completely hopeless. You may be imagining what it would be like if you were more confident, engaged and connected, and joyful. You think about how positively it would impact all areas of your life, such as your relationships, work, personal growth and overall wellbeing. Guess what? This is possible!

I am committed to supporting you in reaching your goals and will work together with you. I hope that we will create a positive relationship with one another and I commit to listening to you, respecting you, and giving you the space you need to explore your thoughts and move towards discovering new skills and solutions. Change takes courage and first steps are the hardest but I believe that "happiness is an inside job" and I commit to taking this journey together.

Hello, and welcome to my Psychology Today profile. My name is Mary Sorobey, Registered Psychologist and owner of Sorobey Psychology in Edmonton, Alberta. At Sorobey Psychology, we're here to help you break your unhelpful patterns, get a new perspective on life, and set you on your journey of healing and rediscovery. Life can be hard. And asking for help can be even harder. But you don't need to face your challenges alone.

A happy life is not experienced when everything is perfect, but when everything is in balance. I am committed to supporting you throughout your difficult experiences, whether it is a situational stress, or one that has been a long term concern. The goal is to assist you in moving closer towards becoming the best version of yourself! Many clients access services for support in managing anxiety and depression symptoms, problematic substance use, medical model cannabis use therapy, harm reduction, relationship concerns, and / or in understanding how their body responds to stressful, or even traumatic, experiences.

My approach is founded on two basic beliefs: 1) people want to be their best selves; they may just need some help finding what their best self looks like, 2) humans are social animals; our brains are built for connection - we need safe relationships to feel like we can heal, deal, grow and change. Most importantly, I believe that people are resilient. I operate from a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. I aim to listen non-judgmentally and with care. Within sessions, I intentionally strive to provide a warm presence – which is determined by how I am, not what I do.

I believe in supporting clients to move in the direction of their goals, and in the healing capacity of the helping relationship. A genuine caring relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation for effective therapy. I'm pleased to be trained in both Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure for Trauma clients, as well as CBT and DBT.