Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Edmonton, AB

My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate and strength-based. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults who experience concerns related to anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, behavioural issues, emotional regulation concerns, self-esteem, body image, and developmental disorders. I also enjoy working with parents and families. My work with children incorporates play therapy/art therapy, behavioural therapy and parenting skills. No matter the challenge, your child will be welcomed into a fun, supportive and safe environment filled with activities, playfulness and laughter.

I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist with experience in both hospital and private practice settings. I believe a holistic approach to client care is important to promote well-being. I consider physical, mental, developmental, behavioral, interpersonal, social, and spiritual factors to understand your needs, to personalize techniques/coping strategies, and to promote personal growth and healing. I work to develop an accepting and understanding environment to help you to become more aware of attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs that are negatively affecting your mood, behaviours, and physiology.

I work with individuals who are having difficulty accessing their own internal resources and wisdom. Through the development of a safe and supportive relationship, personal strengths are identified and accessed to support the desired change. I meet each person where they are and assist with identifying and moving towards personal goals. I also work with mental health professionals who are seeking case consultation, skill development and personal growth.

Are you noticing that it's harder to get out of bed in the morning? or that your children are struggling to cope? I'm here to help YOU! I work to support children, youth, and adults with unique and diverse needs. I have a passion for working with children/youth dealing with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, bullying, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma.

I am a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to overcome a variety of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, coping skills, emotional regulation, grief, self esteem, self harm and life transitions. I utilize a variety of therapeutic perspectives including Mindfulness , Cognitive Behavioural, Attachment, Solution Focused therapies to develop my client's strengths and resources in a safe, respectful, and accepting environment. I believe that within each of us, lies the capacity, strength, and resources to overcome life challenges.

I work with children, teens, adults and couples facing life transitions, coping problems or mental health concerns. Depression and anxiety is very common, but I also work with loss, health concerns and family problems.Therapy is about change, but it is not about changing who we are. The person we are meant to be has been here all along. Sometimes we need help to reconnect. I work with my clients to explore patterns of behavior and thought that can keep us in small and narrow places, and to reconnect to our wiser, balanced and more joyful self.

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.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad and helpless? Or are you constantly feeling on the edge, worry excessively or sometimes don’t understand why you act a certain way? While stress, physical and emotional pain, trauma and other overwhelming experiences are unavoidable parts of life, we can certainly learn to respond to these experiences in ways that are healing and strengthen our inner resilience. I can work with you in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment, to help you explore what you need to heal and grow, so you can lead a happier, healthier and more productive life.

I am a Registered 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.

My areas of special interest include anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, domestic violence, and trauma (PTSD & C-PTSD). However, I've also supported clients through managing their anger, major life transitions, depression and grieving. Healing is different for each person and so I have studied Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness , exposure therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to provide you with practical strategies that fit your stage of recovery.

I see every client as an expert in themselves with the potential to keep growing and achieving their personal goals at any stage of their life. Therefore, I am passionate about helping clients find their strength and potential, and work towards a healthier mental state. My focus is to find the best approach and tools based on each client’s needs in a safe and non-judgmental space, bringing empathy, compassion, and genuineness. As an immigrant from Peru, I also recognize and value the importance of what makes us who we are and the importance of where we come from.

My passion and experience is supporting children, youth and adults from diverse backgrounds including First Nation communities. I bring a wealth of international experience in the field of trauma informed mental health interventions with different cultures. I have worked and trained in various parts of the world including the United Kingdom, Southern Africa and Canada.

Individually, I work with clients that present anxiety, depression, infidelity, divorce/separation, workplace stress, and dysfunctional family dynamics. I would help provide clarity for clients so they can take appropriate action to solve/heal the problem. For couples, I focus on the relationship that I witness in the room. My goals is to re-establish intimacy for my clients by taking them through a journey of risk taking and vulnerability; thereby, creating a strong dependent relationship as well as strong independent individuals.

I am a registered psychologist specializing in Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD. I previously conducted research at the University of Alberta, designing a treatment center intended to treat children of sexual abuse. I completed my Master's degree in counselling psychology at City University in Edmonton, Alberta. Prior to that I completed two Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Organizational Studies with a specialization in human resources. I aim to provide my clients with as much time and comfort as they need until they feel safe and secure.

Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients for virtual sessions. My aim is to always provide a safe, nonjudgmental space in which to help you explore the challenges you may be facing. I do so by using a collaborative and client-centered approach. In this process, I endeavour to add and enhance skills to facilitate positive change. I am a Registered Psychologist and an EMDR clinician. I have completed training in Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I also use elements of Mindfulness to best meet the needs of clients.

I work with clients and their personal challenges with care, warmth, compassion, and curiosity. We explore the barriers that hold you back from having the life you desire. My focus is to guide you towards a deeper level of change. We do this by exploring the patterns keeping you stuck, beliefs that limit you, and thoughts that cause you distress. Often these patterns are rooted in the past due to early attachment, developmental, relational and shock trauma. Processing these experiences in a safe therapeutic relationship, allows us to heal the past and move to a place of authenticity, integrity, and satisfaction in our lives.