Somatic Therapists in Edmonton, AB
I work in an integrative, trauma-informed way, drawing from approaches like EMDR, DBT, somatic, and person-centered therapy.
I don’t believe in “ideal clients” — that feels backwards to me. I welcome anyone willing to hand a piece of their real story to a stranger. I get how exhausting it is to scroll through therapist profiles, wondering who actually gets it. I won’t tell you I have all the answers — I don’t. What I do have is a room where you don’t have to hold it all together. Bring the overwhelm, the uncertainty, the anger, the numbness — we’ll sort through it side by side. You don’t have to pretend here. If you’re ready to show up, even unsure and messy, that’s more than enough.
I work in an integrative, trauma-informed way, drawing from approaches like EMDR, DBT, somatic, and person-centered therapy.
I don’t believe in “ideal clients” — that feels backwards to me. I welcome anyone willing to hand a piece of their real story to a stranger. I get how exhausting it is to scroll through therapist profiles, wondering who actually gets it. I won’t tell you I have all the answers — I don’t. What I do have is a room where you don’t have to hold it all together. Bring the overwhelm, the uncertainty, the anger, the numbness — we’ll sort through it side by side. You don’t have to pretend here. If you’re ready to show up, even unsure and messy, that’s more than enough.
I have a very rational and direct approach to counselling; I will say it how I see it, but with a sense of humor if appropriate. My knowledge and experience is well suited for clients that are dealing either with trauma (especially sexual violence or childhood abuse), or would like to have more effective thoughts and behaviours. Healing is not easy, but by looking at what can change, and what could be accepted, clients often find a new balance that helps their thoughts and feelings become more adaptive, helpful, and much less painful. I am currently taking clients in person or online.
I have a very rational and direct approach to counselling; I will say it how I see it, but with a sense of humor if appropriate. My knowledge and experience is well suited for clients that are dealing either with trauma (especially sexual violence or childhood abuse), or would like to have more effective thoughts and behaviours. Healing is not easy, but by looking at what can change, and what could be accepted, clients often find a new balance that helps their thoughts and feelings become more adaptive, helpful, and much less painful. I am currently taking clients in person or online.
I am formally trained in EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, DBT, CBT, and Somatic Therapy, evidence-based approaches that support lasting change.
Deciding to seek therapy can feel overwhelming, so I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to be here. Whether you’re looking for a check-in, navigating major life changes, or simply trying to make small shifts, I would be honoured to support you on your journey.
My work is grounded in a deep understanding of trauma, addiction, and the ways shame can show up in our lives. Whether you’re exploring sobriety, processing past wounds, or struggling with emotional overwhelm, I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore what healing truly looks like for you.
I am formally trained in EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, DBT, CBT, and Somatic Therapy, evidence-based approaches that support lasting change.
Deciding to seek therapy can feel overwhelming, so I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to be here. Whether you’re looking for a check-in, navigating major life changes, or simply trying to make small shifts, I would be honoured to support you on your journey.
My work is grounded in a deep understanding of trauma, addiction, and the ways shame can show up in our lives. Whether you’re exploring sobriety, processing past wounds, or struggling with emotional overwhelm, I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore what healing truly looks like for you.
Do you ask yourself “what’s the point”, feel exhausted, stuck, alone, overwhelmed, stressed, isolated or withdrawn? Do you think to yourself, I’m not in control, not good enough, or I'm a failure? Do you lack focus & concentration or have a loss of interest or pleasure in life? Do memories of your childhood, a recent loss, or an accident interfering in your activities of daily living? If you connected to any of the above and are looking for something different, better, or more, we can work together to create a treatment plan offering you hope, to help guide you, and support you in having a more functioning, healthier & happier life.
Do you ask yourself “what’s the point”, feel exhausted, stuck, alone, overwhelmed, stressed, isolated or withdrawn? Do you think to yourself, I’m not in control, not good enough, or I'm a failure? Do you lack focus & concentration or have a loss of interest or pleasure in life? Do memories of your childhood, a recent loss, or an accident interfering in your activities of daily living? If you connected to any of the above and are looking for something different, better, or more, we can work together to create a treatment plan offering you hope, to help guide you, and support you in having a more functioning, healthier & happier life.
Kasia Wachowska
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
5 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5N
Waitlist for new clients
My training in narrative therapy, somatic therapy, expressive arts therapy, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy allows me to tailor my approach to the unique needs of the individual.
Welcome, I'm Kasia! I'm so looking forward to meeting you on your healing journey. I primarily work with individuals that are struggling with issues related to trauma (including sexual violence), anxiety, abuse, childhood experiences, relationship challenges, and loss. I hold anti-oppressive values and work from a trauma-informed, intersectional, feminist lens.
My training in narrative therapy, somatic therapy, expressive arts therapy, EMDR and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy allows me to tailor my approach to the unique needs of the individual.
Welcome, I'm Kasia! I'm so looking forward to meeting you on your healing journey. I primarily work with individuals that are struggling with issues related to trauma (including sexual violence), anxiety, abuse, childhood experiences, relationship challenges, and loss. I hold anti-oppressive values and work from a trauma-informed, intersectional, feminist lens.
I use an ecclectic approach including: talk therapy, Art Therapy, DBT, EMDR and mindfulness/ somatic.
At the core of my counselling practice is a focus on compassion, humour, genuineness and building authentic relationships with my clients in order to facilitate growth and change. Above all, I aim to be my whole and authentic self in the counselling room, to support all of my clients to be their whole and authentic selves as well.
I use an ecclectic approach including: talk therapy, Art Therapy, DBT, EMDR and mindfulness/ somatic.
At the core of my counselling practice is a focus on compassion, humour, genuineness and building authentic relationships with my clients in order to facilitate growth and change. Above all, I aim to be my whole and authentic self in the counselling room, to support all of my clients to be their whole and authentic selves as well.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including mindfulness, yoga, somatic, compassion-focused therapy, EMDR therapy, Sports Psychology, DBT, and Gottman couples therapy, in order to support individuals in being more connected, current, and creative in their relationship with themselves and the world.
I help clients shift from just surviving into thriving; realigning with who and how they want to be instead of being hijacked by outdated narratives as a result of past experiences. My focus is on creating safe trauma-informed spaces and inspiring a compassionate curiosity about "who am I?" "How did I get to this point?" "What else might be possible?". I have always been fascinated with how our experiences shape us and how we may discover meaning and inspiration. During this quest I have worked as a strength & conditioning coach, yoga teacher, and counsellor and these experiences have uniquely shaped how I show up as a therapist.
I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including mindfulness, yoga, somatic, compassion-focused therapy, EMDR therapy, Sports Psychology, DBT, and Gottman couples therapy, in order to support individuals in being more connected, current, and creative in their relationship with themselves and the world.
I help clients shift from just surviving into thriving; realigning with who and how they want to be instead of being hijacked by outdated narratives as a result of past experiences. My focus is on creating safe trauma-informed spaces and inspiring a compassionate curiosity about "who am I?" "How did I get to this point?" "What else might be possible?". I have always been fascinated with how our experiences shape us and how we may discover meaning and inspiration. During this quest I have worked as a strength & conditioning coach, yoga teacher, and counsellor and these experiences have uniquely shaped how I show up as a therapist.
SP is a dynamic, somatic-centered modality that integrates mindful awareness, emotional exploration, nervous system regulation, and interpersonal neurobiology to access the deeper, often unconscious, roots of experience.
As an 12-year practitioner of SP, I invite you into experiential engagement with the wisdom of the body. My primary treatment populations are those seeking to heal from relational wounds and trauma, those with self-limiting beliefs and anxiety, and those experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, including traumatic L&D and or loss.
SP is a dynamic, somatic-centered modality that integrates mindful awareness, emotional exploration, nervous system regulation, and interpersonal neurobiology to access the deeper, often unconscious, roots of experience.
As an 12-year practitioner of SP, I invite you into experiential engagement with the wisdom of the body. My primary treatment populations are those seeking to heal from relational wounds and trauma, those with self-limiting beliefs and anxiety, and those experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, including traumatic L&D and or loss.
We’re all writing our own life story, and sometimes figuring out the next chapter just takes a little time.
Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s holding you back. Maybe you’re facing something completely new, like grieving a loss, welcoming a child, or navigating a big life shift.
Whatever you’re facing, you’re not alone. I’d be honored to be the quiet support behind the scenes- the Alfred to your Batman- cheering you on as you take your next steps, whether it’s your first or one of many. I’m here to listen, encourage, and gently challenge you as you navigate the next chapter of your life.
We’re all writing our own life story, and sometimes figuring out the next chapter just takes a little time.
Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s holding you back. Maybe you’re facing something completely new, like grieving a loss, welcoming a child, or navigating a big life shift.
Whatever you’re facing, you’re not alone. I’d be honored to be the quiet support behind the scenes- the Alfred to your Batman- cheering you on as you take your next steps, whether it’s your first or one of many. I’m here to listen, encourage, and gently challenge you as you navigate the next chapter of your life.
I weave science and storytelling in my no-bs approach to therapy, helping people reclaim pleasure and connection. Humor and warmth are at the core of my work with individuals, couples, and groups. My approach blends evidence-based methods with an experiential, process-driven perspective, that integrates philosophical, existential, emotional, and acceptance-based techniques. I always prioritize the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where growth feels meaningful and safe. Advocacy and psychoeducation are central to my practice, ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
I weave science and storytelling in my no-bs approach to therapy, helping people reclaim pleasure and connection. Humor and warmth are at the core of my work with individuals, couples, and groups. My approach blends evidence-based methods with an experiential, process-driven perspective, that integrates philosophical, existential, emotional, and acceptance-based techniques. I always prioritize the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where growth feels meaningful and safe. Advocacy and psychoeducation are central to my practice, ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way.
Welcome! Reaching out for help is not always an easy thing and it takes a lot of courage to take this first step. If you are here, it means you are already moving towards change and healing. I endeavor to walk alongside you, offering a supportive space where you can feel comfortable and not alone in what you are going through. I am passionate about helping individuals find or rediscover a sense of self-compassion and belonging within themselves. I believe that when we begin to feel more at home within ourselves, we create the foundation for true mental well-being and increase our resilience and connection to others.
Welcome! Reaching out for help is not always an easy thing and it takes a lot of courage to take this first step. If you are here, it means you are already moving towards change and healing. I endeavor to walk alongside you, offering a supportive space where you can feel comfortable and not alone in what you are going through. I am passionate about helping individuals find or rediscover a sense of self-compassion and belonging within themselves. I believe that when we begin to feel more at home within ourselves, we create the foundation for true mental well-being and increase our resilience and connection to others.
As a registered psychologist and having been in private practice for 14 years, I have had the privilege to meet and work with many wonderful couples, families and individuals. I strive to establish a solid rapport with clients in a comfortable environment. I have been told that clients appreciate my professional and direct approach that is not overly formal and allows for humour when appropriate. I use a biopsychosocial approach and incorporate several therapeutic modalities. I work to not only focus on managing symptoms, but getting down to the root cause of what is getting in the way of being able to achieve one’s goals.
As a registered psychologist and having been in private practice for 14 years, I have had the privilege to meet and work with many wonderful couples, families and individuals. I strive to establish a solid rapport with clients in a comfortable environment. I have been told that clients appreciate my professional and direct approach that is not overly formal and allows for humour when appropriate. I use a biopsychosocial approach and incorporate several therapeutic modalities. I work to not only focus on managing symptoms, but getting down to the root cause of what is getting in the way of being able to achieve one’s goals.
I work primarily from a Hakomi ( somatic) and Motivational Interviewing approach.
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.
I work primarily from a Hakomi ( somatic) and Motivational Interviewing approach.
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.
Talking to us feels like a relaxed conversation with someone you know. We're trained to help you feel safe/at ease while asking questions to help draw out what's challenging you. We help uncover strengths and competencies you might not know you have. Our practical, down-to-earth, no nonsense approach helps you quickly cut through the noise so you can feel better AND do better. Even if what you're needing help with isn't listed in this profile, feel free to reach out. Our knowledgeable, warm, and friendly "Intake Specialist" will be happy to answer your questions & help you connect with the right person. We'll take care of you!
Talking to us feels like a relaxed conversation with someone you know. We're trained to help you feel safe/at ease while asking questions to help draw out what's challenging you. We help uncover strengths and competencies you might not know you have. Our practical, down-to-earth, no nonsense approach helps you quickly cut through the noise so you can feel better AND do better. Even if what you're needing help with isn't listed in this profile, feel free to reach out. Our knowledgeable, warm, and friendly "Intake Specialist" will be happy to answer your questions & help you connect with the right person. We'll take care of you!
Finding lasting relief from difficulties like depression, anxiety, trauma, or medically unexplained physical symptoms (e.g., IBS, tension headaches, or pain) can be difficult. Perhaps you have been trying to address your issues via coping skills, self-help books, or by accessing various health care providers. If you continually feel stuck, are in pain, or are confused about why your symptoms aren’t improving, you might be ready to look into the underlying emotional factors contributing to your symptoms. Together, we can understand and address the roots of your problems so that you can stop suffering and start living.
Finding lasting relief from difficulties like depression, anxiety, trauma, or medically unexplained physical symptoms (e.g., IBS, tension headaches, or pain) can be difficult. Perhaps you have been trying to address your issues via coping skills, self-help books, or by accessing various health care providers. If you continually feel stuck, are in pain, or are confused about why your symptoms aren’t improving, you might be ready to look into the underlying emotional factors contributing to your symptoms. Together, we can understand and address the roots of your problems so that you can stop suffering and start living.
Through trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, and somatic (mind-body) techniques—gently noticing and releasing tension in the body—I help you reconnect with yourself, heal, and restore balance.
Hi, I'm Natalie (she/her), & I’m glad you’re here! It’s okay if things feel heavier than you expected. You might be feeling anxious, stretched thin, or tired of carrying so much on your own. Perhaps you’re navigating stress in relationships, work or school, identity shifts, life transitions, or the lingering impact of medical trauma— especially if you work in healthcare or have cared for others in challenging circumstances. You’re wanting steadiness and space to breathe — a place to slow down, feel understood, and gently reconnect with yourself in a way that feels real and sustainable. I’m here to hold space for you & welcome you.
Through trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, and somatic (mind-body) techniques—gently noticing and releasing tension in the body—I help you reconnect with yourself, heal, and restore balance.
Hi, I'm Natalie (she/her), & I’m glad you’re here! It’s okay if things feel heavier than you expected. You might be feeling anxious, stretched thin, or tired of carrying so much on your own. Perhaps you’re navigating stress in relationships, work or school, identity shifts, life transitions, or the lingering impact of medical trauma— especially if you work in healthcare or have cared for others in challenging circumstances. You’re wanting steadiness and space to breathe — a place to slow down, feel understood, and gently reconnect with yourself in a way that feels real and sustainable. I’m here to hold space for you & welcome you.
I have my EMDR certification, and Level 1 iRest Yoga Nidra, and I draw from a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, somatic based therapy, IFS, and much more.
Whether you are working through trauma, family of origin issues, anxiety, mood problems, or life transitions, my goal is to support you in your healing journey. I can also support you in coping with the mental health and/or addiction concerns of someone you love. I offer you a safe space to unpack your concerns. Knowledge is power and I strive to provide meaningful psycho education and interventions that best fit for you. I love learning and will combine experience with skills in an effort to create the change or understanding you seek. I value compassion, anti oppressive practice and wisdom/evidence based interventions.
I have my EMDR certification, and Level 1 iRest Yoga Nidra, and I draw from a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, somatic based therapy, IFS, and much more.
Whether you are working through trauma, family of origin issues, anxiety, mood problems, or life transitions, my goal is to support you in your healing journey. I can also support you in coping with the mental health and/or addiction concerns of someone you love. I offer you a safe space to unpack your concerns. Knowledge is power and I strive to provide meaningful psycho education and interventions that best fit for you. I love learning and will combine experience with skills in an effort to create the change or understanding you seek. I value compassion, anti oppressive practice and wisdom/evidence based interventions.
Do you feel stuck, disconnected from others, and/or living on auto-pilot? Something (whether that is known or not) is preventing you from living your ideal life. Whether your goal in therapy is to gain a better understanding of yourself, lessen the impact of your suffering, or anything in-between, Alyssa can help gain that control and power back into your life. Alyssa loves working with teens, adults, and couples whom are experiencing impacts from relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma and difficult life transitions.
Do you feel stuck, disconnected from others, and/or living on auto-pilot? Something (whether that is known or not) is preventing you from living your ideal life. Whether your goal in therapy is to gain a better understanding of yourself, lessen the impact of your suffering, or anything in-between, Alyssa can help gain that control and power back into your life. Alyssa loves working with teens, adults, and couples whom are experiencing impacts from relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma and difficult life transitions.
I deeply believe that the body knows what needs to be healed and holds the keys to that healing. Our systems, however, are so good at keeping us safe that we often can't access those keys alone. I use a range of tools to facilitate that healing, including conversation, meditation, visualization, mindfulness, IFS, AEDP, and sometimes energy work depending on the individual I am working with. I aim to be feminist, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive, which means the client is always the expert on their own experience. We work collaboratively using a range of tools to find the right path forward for you.
I deeply believe that the body knows what needs to be healed and holds the keys to that healing. Our systems, however, are so good at keeping us safe that we often can't access those keys alone. I use a range of tools to facilitate that healing, including conversation, meditation, visualization, mindfulness, IFS, AEDP, and sometimes energy work depending on the individual I am working with. I aim to be feminist, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive, which means the client is always the expert on their own experience. We work collaboratively using a range of tools to find the right path forward for you.
I’m EMDR-trained and blend narrative therapy, ACT, and somatic awareness to support deep healing.
Hi! I’m Melanie! Therapist. Human. Deep feeler.
If you’ve ever felt stuck - whether in therapy, in your relationships, or just in life - you’re not alone. A lot of people find their way to me when they’re craving something deeper, more transformative, and more connected to who they really are. This space is real, raw, and rooted in possibility. We sit in the hard stuff - grief, anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts - but we don’t stay stuck there.
I’m EMDR-trained and blend narrative therapy, ACT, and somatic awareness to support deep healing.
Hi! I’m Melanie! Therapist. Human. Deep feeler.
If you’ve ever felt stuck - whether in therapy, in your relationships, or just in life - you’re not alone. A lot of people find their way to me when they’re craving something deeper, more transformative, and more connected to who they really are. This space is real, raw, and rooted in possibility. We sit in the hard stuff - grief, anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts - but we don’t stay stuck there.
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