Men's Issues Therapists in Edmonton, AB

Navigating life’s problems is like traversing an untamed forest. Uncertain how to proceed, we venture in and eventually make a way through. With enough time this thin trail becomes so well worn that walking it is second nature. Sadly, some worn paths don’t lead to the life we wanted. We feel disconnected from our lives, often irritable, in conflict with loved ones, and slipping into self-destructive habits. Making new paths can be daunting, yet doing so results in feeling in control of yourself and your life, experiencing more connection in your relationships, and finding enduring answers to seemingly unsolvable problems.

Life experiences can hinder our emotional, mental, or spiritual growth, making it difficult to move forward in an effective way. My experience has been working with teens, men, and women and their issues with trauma, addictions, OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety. I am passionate about helping my clients understand how the brain works and taking a strength-based approach to developing skills. The research focus of my thesis was on resiliency in Indigenous adults with FASD. Together, we can find the power within you.

Life can be complex, decisions can be difficult, and stress can become debilitating. However, the overwhelming aspects of life can be intentionally navigated, and even leveraged towards better outcomes. If you're feeling buried by the stressors and complexities of life, it may be time to seek some therapeutic insights.

If you are reading this it could mean one of many things: you are browsing this webpage looking for a psychologist, you have been referred by a friend or professional. Whatever the reason, I am glad you are here.  I consider myself a warm, empathetic, practical, and energetic person who truly enjoys meeting people where they are at with a non-judgemental focus. This means: come as you are, no need to act a certain way. Whether your mood is low or high, I am excited to meet you.

I knew you could do this! In the courageous act of confronting life difficulties, it’s important to have trustworthy, caring, and knowledgeable supports that have faith in your strengths and capabilities. It is through relationships that humans overcome. I utilize an integrative, educational, eclectic, and flexible approach. I have been described as perceptive, caring, curious, compassionate, and able to provide alternative points of view. I strive to bring authenticity, collaboration, and vitality to my work. I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change.

Does every therapist profile look exactly the same? Check this one out, you might find a therapist that fits your needs. Do you feel disconnected from your body when life gets out of control? Is there something that happened to you that you haven’t fully processed? When you experience conflict, do you tend to lose control of the situation? Have you felt unheard or unseen because of the color of your skin or who you fell in love with?

I have over 25 years experience with a wide range of clients and service settings and enjoy supporting those undergoing significant life transitions, be that career, primary relationships, geographical setting, etc. My clients find me to be kind, respectful and caring, with good listening skills and the ability to support their strengths, abilities and potentialities. I work well with those suffering from depression, anxiety, troubled self-esteem/confidence and those who are interested in finding their own unique solutions to life's challenges and opportunities.

I am a registered counsellor in private practice who is dedicated to helping people navigate all sorts of life challenges and experiences. Services include relationship counselling, men’s issues, depression and anxiety counselling and more.

Therapy for those that are finally ready for a change! You’re exhausted all the time, but struggle to sleep. You try to relax but it never works and you end up snapping at family/friends. “What’s wrong with me?” you might ask yourself. "I don’t even feel like myself anymore". Dreading to go to work or see people, you isolate yourself. Everything just seems so draining! You feel inadequate, defeated, not good enough, like you can’t do anything right. Feeling lost and stuck because nothing you have tried seems to be working. There is so much at stake! You realize it is time to try something different. You've come to the right place.

You struggle to feel like you're good enough. No matter how hard you try it feels like you don't measure up and you're always falling short. It's hard to find a space where you can truly belong and be yourself. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by your life and relationships. Other times you feel completely hopeless. You are ready to let go of the belief that you were never good enough and begin to feel comfortable being yourself. Therapy can be a space where you can show up just as you are and learn to love yourself. It's your time to take off the masks, let go of the pressure, and begin to connect with your true self.

So many of our emotional wounds are created in the context of early relationships with others, so it makes sense to me that the genuineness, attunement, unconditional love, and healthy boundaries modeled within the therapeutic relationship can be so healing later in life. I take great pleasure in providing people with these potentially “missed experiences”, because the world is simply a brighter place when we feel seen, heard, understood, and SAFE. With your permission, I will challenge you. Together, we'll courageously work to align the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of your being to foster a greater sense of wholeness.

I specialize in working with men - men who are going through a life transition (job loss, new job, marriage, divorce, relationship concerns, new business venture, journey of self discovery, and so on), men who sometimes struggle to speak their truth, men who want to better reconcile work with family or work with relationship. In short, I help men live from a place of greater wholeness and connectedness to Self.

People have different needs in counselling - some want to be heard and make sense of their experiences, while others want to learn new skills to navigate individual or relationship problems. I work with people who want to improve their mental health or relationships. You might meet with me to process difficult experiences, cope with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, or change something about your behaviour. You might have been asked to attend counselling by someone else, like a loved one or court. In this case, I will work to clarify what you want to improve and we can focus on this.

Due to my own inter-generational trauma, I have been supporting men's wellness for over 20 years. I have also been supporting Indigenous clients for over 10 years. More recently, in my work as Wellness Counsellor & Facilitator at Round Lake Treatment Centre, I was specifically supporting Indigenous clients who have experienced inter-generational trauma (cultural, sexual, physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual abuses, neglect, abandonment, shame, and grief & loss). As a result, clients presented with addiction, anxiety, depression, isolation, self-harm/suicide ideation, anger, and other co-occurring disorders.

I have been practicing as a mental health therapist for five years and a psychologist for three years. I have a master’s degree in counselling psychology and a BSC in Psychology and Occupational therapy. I am certified by the Canadian Counselling and psychotherapy association as well as the College of Alberta Psychologist.

I provide a safe and welcoming environment in which to support you along your healing journey. A strong therapeutic relationship is essential, and you can expect a compassionate and genuine therapist who is dedicated to helping you grow to your fullest potential. I believe that you are the best expert on your life and that effective therapy involves a process of skill building and learning to trust your intrinsic wisdom. Therapeutic success to me is when you can use the wisdom from both your mind and body in order to make choices that are congruent with your values.

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 am a registered provisional psychologist working in St, Albert and in Edmonton. I work primarily with individual adults and couples, but I have experience with children, and families as well. I have had over 4 years experience working with complex clients with complex problems and I have also provided mentorship to practicum student therapists. My main areas of focus are identity, depression, anxiety, trauma and sexual issues (sexual abuse & trauma, sexual identity & orientation, intimacy issues, and sexual disorders).

My beliefs about therapy are best captured by Emily McDowell, who said, "finding yourself is actually returning to yourself. An unlearning, an excavation, a remembering who you were before the world got its hands on you." I believe that the road to happiness involves shedding patterns, beliefs and pain no longer needed. I am a great fit for anyone who has a sense of humour, appreciates straight-forwardness and authenticity, and seeks a therapist who shows up as their real and genuine self.