Transgender Therapists in Edmonton, AB
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Sam Leibel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW
Verified
I am specialized in supporting people to navigate
gender dysphoria
and can prepare Hormone Readiness Assessments.
Not accepting new clients currently. As a clinician, I am passionate about supporting you to live an authentic and fulfilling life. You are my ideal client if you are ready to engage in therapy to help you to move forward from traumatic experiences or events, pursue transition, or develop new coping skills.
Tamara D. Gartner
Psychologist, RSW, MA, RPsych
Verified
I excel at assisting clients with
gender dysphoria
/identity/sexual orientation.
I believe clients have the inherent ability to create change. It takes courage to step forth and request support which leads to strength and a desire to create new ways of being. Through a meaningful and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe and inclusive space for clients to grow and reach their desired potential and authentic self. I provide support to individuals/families that are experiencing challenges/changes within their lives (i.e.,
gender dysphoria
/identity, sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, internalized homophobia/transphobia, coming to terms/coming out, trauma, self-harming, suicidal ideation).
Clare Acheson
Psychologist, MC
Verified
I am a registered provisional psychologist with a diverse range of counselling experience. My approach is gentle, yet effective. It is grounded in evidence based practices, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), and solution focused therapy (SFT). My clients have successfully addressed concerns including: trauma, anxiety, depression, abuse, grief, discrimination,
gender dysphoria
, low self-worth, self-harm, substance use, communication and relationship concerns.
Selena Arcovio
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP, PHEc
Verified
Accepting Clients to Waitlist for August - You feel overwhelmed and defeated. No matter how hard you try, you feel like you are never good enough. You struggle to live up to the expectations that you have for yourself and that everyone seems to have for you. These feelings show up in many aspects of your life - how you relate to your body, your relationships, your career, and your overall identity. Maybe the seeds of self-doubt were planted by a well-meaning person in your life. Maybe they come from your social media feed or societal expectations to be perfect. You wish you could let go of the pressure and live more authentically.
Rohan Ishaan Parikh
Counsellor, MC
Verified
I am a queer therapist, and I specialize in collaborative care, trauma work, and healing through storytelling. I work with youth, young adults, couples, families and groups. I practice through a narrative lens and I am also certified in EMDR. I am also experienced in facilitation and mediation for workplaces and community organizations.
Jan-Marie Chrzanowski
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified
As a registered psychologist, I am passionate about working with children, youth, adults and their families. I support clients in their unique journeys of self-discovery, helping them to further develop their emotional, social and coping skills and self-esteem. I support families in developing their relationships, and assist parents/caregivers in adapting their parenting styles to the unique needs of each child.
Sam Summit Counselling
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified
My intention is to create a nurturing and supportive space for you to grow and change - at a pace that feels right for you, in order to meet your goals. I believe in meeting you where you are at and honouring your existing wisdom and experiences while creating new possibilities for your future through the power of connection, acceptance, genuineness, congruence, accountability, and hopefulness. These are principles I strive to embody as a counsellor – I also hope to encourage them in my clients as tools for positive change. I take a person-centred, experiential, and holistic approach to counselling.
Koreen Martfeld
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Providing profession, experienced, and caring psychological services to meet your needs. I am a Registered Psychologist who specializes in psychoeducational assessments, parenting/forensic assessments (section 7/8), and PTSD/veterans affairs assessments. I also conduct therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and families with complex needs. I am comfortable working with sexual health, sexual orientation, and gender identity concerns.
Insight Psychological Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, DST, CS, NCCE
Verified
Cory's philosophy and approach to therapy is based on a client centered approach with a systemic and cognitive behavioural style allowing for good connection between the client and therapist while being active and focused on making effective change in the areas needed.
The benefits of working with Cory include gaining from the many aspects of insight, leading to greater awareness and culminating in effective action through teaching, learning, hands on activities or homework.
Working with Cory will be in a confidential, safe, caring atmosphere as he has a genuine interest in the health and happiness of those he sees.
Michelle R. Gartner-Mall
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
At times anxiety, depression and/or trauma may impede an individual's natural ability to cope. I believe when a safe and supportive environment is created, individuals may openly explore their struggles and find healthier ways of coping. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families with disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, and brain injury/stroke. For the past four years I have specialized in supporting sexual and gender minority children, youth, and families.
Christina Larsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified
My work with people is rooted in the belief that we all have the strength and wisdom within ourselves to make the changes we wish to see. Within the context of a safe and meaningful therapeutic relationship, new ways of being can emerge. By working collaboratively with you at your own pace, I can assist you in expanding your self-awareness and changing the maladaptive beliefs or behaviours that are getting in the way of living the life that you want.
Corinne Frechette
Psychologist, BA, MA, RPsych
Verified
I believe the quality of the therapeutic relationship is crucial to the effectiveness of psychotherapy. My goal as therapist is to establish a relationship with my client that will allow me to effectively understand them in a nonjudgmental way and challenge them to grow and gain new perspective. I seek to be emotionally present, authentic, respectful, open, honest, and deeply empathic. In building on my client's existing inner strengths, they are empowered to seek and make the changes needed to live full and satisfying lives.
Kristy Harcourt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
I'm a good fit for people who are seeking an affirming space that also pushes you to your next step. For people building the lives they want or considering taking steps in their lives - coming out, being authentic, sharing information with family members, improving your relationships, building your community. Many of my clients have connections to LGBTQ and two-spirit communities and issues. You have the wisdom of your own experience. As a therapist I am a safe partner in gaining confidence, stating your needs and working towards your goals.
Brittany Budzan
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified
Humans are social beings - we're not meant to suffer alone. My goal is to create a warm and safe environment, and provide my clients with the space to explore both their unique challenges as well as difficult experiences we all share. My hope is that my clients leave therapy feeling understood, self-compassionate, and resilient.
Whitney Bryant
Psychologist, BHSc, MEd, RPsych
Verified
Nice to meet you. I see and honour all the layers of identity you bring forth. Do you feel lost or disconnected from yourself? Would you like to take steps to live a more authentic life? Do you want others to get to know the real you? Maybe you are wanting out of the closet, out of the shadows, or to have a space to explore your identity, sexuality or relationships. You might also be looking for a gender affirming therapist to support your journey as you begin or continue your transition. I take a holistic and anti-oppressive approach to mental health, and believe we all have the potential to grow, rewire our brains and heal.
Bryna Andressen
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified
I work with clients ages 14 and up, online and in-person. I welcome your whole self in our sessions, including intersectional identities, contradictions, uncertainty, and tender feelings. I also welcome people who are hesitant about seeing a counsellor, or who’ve had difficult experiences accessing mental health support in the past. My aim is for our sessions to be an empowering experience for you. My practice is influenced by creativity and the arts, and I seek to accompany people in healing according to their own values, and through experiences of dignity and possibility.
Mohammad Hasan
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, ICADC, CCAC, MBBS
Verified
Are you or a loved one struggling with mental health and addictions issues? Perhaps self harm or suicidal thoughts? Need a safe space to work through your gender & sexuality or history of trauma? A parent or an adult child fighting to be understood? I've helped thousands like you as a Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor for the past 20 years, and as a first-gen immigrant parent that understands intergenerational and systemic challenges. I'm trained in many evidence-based treatment modalities (DBT, Mindfulness, ACT, Grief & Loss) but it is my relatable approach that brings ease to clients wary of taking the first step.
Maddalena Genovese
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified
Stress can impact the whole person and trauma can turn one's world upside down. Sexual and physical assault, combat, or serious accidents are all examples of traumatic events that can cause an array of distressing symptoms. Anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares along with nausea, and chronic muscle tension are common. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and PTSD and I can help you learn new ways of managing stressful memories and feelings. My experience working with combat veterans and survivors of recent and childhood sexual abuse also provides much needed insight and sensibility into these matters.
Tasnim Hasan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified
Whether it's mental health or neurodivergency, relationship challenges or family conflicts that are adding to the stress of the pandemic, I can be of therapeutic support to you. My hope is to help you begin to fill your cup before spilling out, or gently wipe up the mess if it already has. I'll provide you the education to understand why you're feeling the way you do and a safe space to express it. I also support you to communicate with those in your life who are struggling to understand how to help. In working with me, you'll finally let out a breath that's been stuck in your chest for far too long.
Natalie Jovanic
Counsellor, RTC
Verified
If you have had traumatic or painful events. if you are in toxic relationships, or if you have addictions, keep reading because I may be able to help you. On a warm Tuesday morning in September, my mother died after a period of great suffering. I could not imagine my life without her, and I did not have any idea how my life was going to continue. Her doctor encouraged me to see my mother’s death as though it had brought her freedom. Freedom was a concept that I had never known before; sadness and pain were what I knew. On that day, I started my search of freedom until I found it years later.
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Transgender Counsellors
We should make clear that not all the counsellors listed here are transgender themselves. Rather, they specialise in helping with aspects of being transgender in Edmonton and transgender identity. They help with trans life and trans relationships.
If you're transgender or are looking for help with transgender issues in Edmonton or for an Edmonton transgender counsellor these professionals provide transgender counselling and transgender friendly care.
Transgender people in Edmonton may meet the criteria for a diagnosis of gender dysphoria (historically called gender identity disorder (GID)) "only if being transgender causes distress or disability." This distress is referred to as gender dysphoria.
The professionals listed here include transgender friendly counselors in Edmonton, transgender friendly counsellors in Edmonton, transgender friendly psychologists, and transgender friendly therapists.
Counselling for transgender issues in Edmonton can help those living a transgendered life or transgender relationship; or family members coming to understand the life of their transgender child or sibling.
If you're transgender or are looking for help with transgender issues in Edmonton or for an Edmonton transgender counsellor these professionals provide transgender counselling and transgender friendly care.
Transgender people in Edmonton may meet the criteria for a diagnosis of gender dysphoria (historically called gender identity disorder (GID)) "only if being transgender causes distress or disability." This distress is referred to as gender dysphoria.
The professionals listed here include transgender friendly counselors in Edmonton, transgender friendly counsellors in Edmonton, transgender friendly psychologists, and transgender friendly therapists.
Counselling for transgender issues in Edmonton can help those living a transgendered life or transgender relationship; or family members coming to understand the life of their transgender child or sibling.