Trauma Focused Therapists in Edmonton, AB
Bea Maria Clair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
My work includes providing different therapies including CBT, DBT, Solution-focused and Client-centered therapy in a Trauma Focused environment.
I come from a multidisciplinary team setting and has experience providing holistic care for individuals, ranging from 4 years of age, up through adulthood. I work with children, teenagers and individuals with depression, anxiety, personal development, various addictions, stress management, motivational issues and other mental health concerns.
My work includes providing different therapies including CBT, DBT, Solution-focused and Client-centered therapy in a Trauma Focused environment.
I come from a multidisciplinary team setting and has experience providing holistic care for individuals, ranging from 4 years of age, up through adulthood. I work with children, teenagers and individuals with depression, anxiety, personal development, various addictions, stress management, motivational issues and other mental health concerns.
Therefore, I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Solution Focused Brief (SFBT); Strength-Based; Trauma Focused; The Gottman Method
I believe the answers we seek are within us. We can uncover these answers through connection and support and better understand ourselves and how we interact in this busy, often chaotic world. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I bring a no-nonsense, practical approach to therapy. My core values—curiosity, empowerment, genuineness, and honesty—are central to my work and shape how I connect with clients and guide their journey toward well-being. I’m here to ask the meaningful questions you may have considered but felt unsure about addressing. Together, we can work through any challenge.
Therefore, I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Solution Focused Brief (SFBT); Strength-Based; Trauma Focused; The Gottman Method
I believe the answers we seek are within us. We can uncover these answers through connection and support and better understand ourselves and how we interact in this busy, often chaotic world. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I bring a no-nonsense, practical approach to therapy. My core values—curiosity, empowerment, genuineness, and honesty—are central to my work and shape how I connect with clients and guide their journey toward well-being. I’m here to ask the meaningful questions you may have considered but felt unsure about addressing. Together, we can work through any challenge.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I help individuals facing anxiety, emotional struggles, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My clients are motivated for change, seeking real growth, resilience, and authentic living. I offer a warm, supportive space using evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Together, we’ll build clarity, emotional strength, and healthier patterns. Let’s work toward the life you deserve — one step at a time.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? I help individuals facing anxiety, emotional struggles, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My clients are motivated for change, seeking real growth, resilience, and authentic living. I offer a warm, supportive space using evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Together, we’ll build clarity, emotional strength, and healthier patterns. Let’s work toward the life you deserve — one step at a time.
I offer a welcoming, gentle, non-judgmental, and affirming space for clients to feel comfortable sharing in. I approach counselling through an intersectional lens to understand how people are impacted by societal structures throughout their lives. My extensive experience includes working with youth, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, survivors of violence and those with ADHD, autism, chronic pain, and disabilities/chronic illness. I work collaboratively with clients to support them while they are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and trauma. I work with adults, youth, children, couples and families.
I offer a welcoming, gentle, non-judgmental, and affirming space for clients to feel comfortable sharing in. I approach counselling through an intersectional lens to understand how people are impacted by societal structures throughout their lives. My extensive experience includes working with youth, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, survivors of violence and those with ADHD, autism, chronic pain, and disabilities/chronic illness. I work collaboratively with clients to support them while they are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and trauma. I work with adults, youth, children, couples and families.
I use a cognitive behavioural approach to counselling, but often borrow techniques from art, play, trauma focused, dilectical behavioural, sensorimotor, exposure therapies to suite my client's individual needs.
Life is difficult. We all face challenges that leave us feeling sad, angry, overwhelmed and at times, stuck. Feelings change our behaviours and soon we find ourselves snapping, hating our jobs, drinking, and not eating or sleeping, among other symptoms. Suddenly we barely recognize ourselves. If you have ever told yourself that this is not the person you want to be, you are not alone. Seeking professional help is the first step in making positive change. If you are consumed by anger, hurt, worry, grief, suicidal thoughts, or using self-harm or poor coping to control pain, I can help.
I use a cognitive behavioural approach to counselling, but often borrow techniques from art, play, trauma focused, dilectical behavioural, sensorimotor, exposure therapies to suite my client's individual needs.
Life is difficult. We all face challenges that leave us feeling sad, angry, overwhelmed and at times, stuck. Feelings change our behaviours and soon we find ourselves snapping, hating our jobs, drinking, and not eating or sleeping, among other symptoms. Suddenly we barely recognize ourselves. If you have ever told yourself that this is not the person you want to be, you are not alone. Seeking professional help is the first step in making positive change. If you are consumed by anger, hurt, worry, grief, suicidal thoughts, or using self-harm or poor coping to control pain, I can help.
I also incorporate trauma focused approaches such as EMDR and others like DBT, narrative therapy and Internal Family Systems.
I consider myself a person-centered and strength-based therapist. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to support them, be curious, offer insight, and help organize their thoughts and emotions. This approach aims to create space for healing, processing, growth, and achieving one’s full potential for a wholehearted life. I love supporting people through transitions towards healing. My passion lies in the lifelong journey of empowering people to process pain, find resilience, and foster hope.
I also incorporate trauma focused approaches such as EMDR and others like DBT, narrative therapy and Internal Family Systems.
I consider myself a person-centered and strength-based therapist. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to support them, be curious, offer insight, and help organize their thoughts and emotions. This approach aims to create space for healing, processing, growth, and achieving one’s full potential for a wholehearted life. I love supporting people through transitions towards healing. My passion lies in the lifelong journey of empowering people to process pain, find resilience, and foster hope.
Hi, I’m Michelle. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is a crucial component of all meaningful therapeutic work, and strive to create a safe space that fosters acceptance, connection, healing, and empowerment. I work from a Trauma-Focused lens and utilize a Strength-Based approach, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including play-based methods, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Gottman (Level 1).
Hi, I’m Michelle. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is a crucial component of all meaningful therapeutic work, and strive to create a safe space that fosters acceptance, connection, healing, and empowerment. I work from a Trauma-Focused lens and utilize a Strength-Based approach, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including play-based methods, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Gottman (Level 1).
Michael Varkovetski - Ked Care
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5K
My ideal clients are adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or stress. They seek understanding, balance, and effective coping strategies to improve their well-being. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I provide support, tools, and guidance to help them regain confidence and create meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal clients are adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, or stress. They seek understanding, balance, and effective coping strategies to improve their well-being. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I provide support, tools, and guidance to help them regain confidence and create meaningful, lasting change.
Melody Cesar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6X
Are you feeling weighed down by daily life? Does it feel hard to ask for what you need? Maybe you are feeling stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break? You’ve come to the right place! I specialize in helping clients heal and make sense of their experiences and find relief from anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. I work mostly with clients who seek to break cycles of generational trauma in their lives. I also provide a specialized approach to those recovering from the traumatic loss of a child. Together, we can move beyond just coping and work towards rebuilding healthy connections and creating the life you want.
Are you feeling weighed down by daily life? Does it feel hard to ask for what you need? Maybe you are feeling stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break? You’ve come to the right place! I specialize in helping clients heal and make sense of their experiences and find relief from anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. I work mostly with clients who seek to break cycles of generational trauma in their lives. I also provide a specialized approach to those recovering from the traumatic loss of a child. Together, we can move beyond just coping and work towards rebuilding healthy connections and creating the life you want.
Specializing in Women with Anxiety: Do you feel constantly overwhelmed, questioning your decisions and striving for perfection? Is your mind racing, making it hard to concentrate or sleep? You may try to check out by scrolling on your phone, only to feel guilty about the time you've wasted. Take a deep breath—it doesn’t have to be this way.
Specializing in Women with Anxiety: Do you feel constantly overwhelmed, questioning your decisions and striving for perfection? Is your mind racing, making it hard to concentrate or sleep? You may try to check out by scrolling on your phone, only to feel guilty about the time you've wasted. Take a deep breath—it doesn’t have to be this way.
Dr. Justine Elliot | Safe Passage Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a range of evidence-based approaches including Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT and Trauma Focused-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), The Grief Recovery Method (GRM), and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
I value authenticity and enjoy bringing humor, generosity, and evidence-based practices to my clients. My therapeutic approach is integrative in which I use a variety of techniques and approaches to customize therapy to individual needs. I believe healing is achieved in relationships and strive to build supportive and safe connections with my clients. I enjoy working with individuals facing any life struggle at any age but I am particularly passionate about supporting children and parents impacted by traumatic loss.
I utilize a range of evidence-based approaches including Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT and Trauma Focused-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), The Grief Recovery Method (GRM), and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
I value authenticity and enjoy bringing humor, generosity, and evidence-based practices to my clients. My therapeutic approach is integrative in which I use a variety of techniques and approaches to customize therapy to individual needs. I believe healing is achieved in relationships and strive to build supportive and safe connections with my clients. I enjoy working with individuals facing any life struggle at any age but I am particularly passionate about supporting children and parents impacted by traumatic loss.
Meet Our Trauma Focused Counsellors
Anthony Colonello
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5N
Hi, I'm Anthony, a Master's level Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). In addition to my private practice, I work as a therapist at the Centre for Mental Health and Addictions (CAMH). I'm pursuing a PhD at Western University focusing on personality disorder research. The past 7 years, I’ve honed my passion for promoting mental health and supporting individuals through their personal journeys in community settings including crisis lines. My clinical interests focus on challenges related to attachment, complex trauma, setting healthy boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing behaviours, and addressing compassion fatigue.
Hi, I'm Anthony, a Master's level Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). In addition to my private practice, I work as a therapist at the Centre for Mental Health and Addictions (CAMH). I'm pursuing a PhD at Western University focusing on personality disorder research. The past 7 years, I’ve honed my passion for promoting mental health and supporting individuals through their personal journeys in community settings including crisis lines. My clinical interests focus on challenges related to attachment, complex trauma, setting healthy boundaries, overcoming people-pleasing behaviours, and addressing compassion fatigue.
Together we can work through the crossroads you are at and journey to find new roads. Rhian helps people who are struggling to cope with difficult life changes/transitions and stressful situations/events that often lead people to have an overwhelmed nervous system and high anxiety. She is trained in trauma. She merges strength based methodology with solution focused Therapy to help people cope with the anxiety that comes with finding new crossroads in life. Rhian is an expert on Divorce and Breakup Recovery. She has been a divorce mentor, guiding people through the process of a healthy transition. She is a sex informed therapist.
Together we can work through the crossroads you are at and journey to find new roads. Rhian helps people who are struggling to cope with difficult life changes/transitions and stressful situations/events that often lead people to have an overwhelmed nervous system and high anxiety. She is trained in trauma. She merges strength based methodology with solution focused Therapy to help people cope with the anxiety that comes with finding new crossroads in life. Rhian is an expert on Divorce and Breakup Recovery. She has been a divorce mentor, guiding people through the process of a healthy transition. She is a sex informed therapist.
Theresa Rybchinski
Registered Social Worker, BKin, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Direct billing is available. Feeling stuck in survival mode? I help people who are ready for deeper healing to reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous system, and break free from cycles of stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Symptoms of stress and trauma—such as anxiety, chronic health issues, body image concerns and addiction—can feel overwhelming. Understanding these symptoms is the first step in recognizing where healing begins. Through somatic therapy and nervous system regulation, I can support you shift from surviving to thriving—living beyond these symptoms with more ease, clarity, and resilience.
Direct billing is available. Feeling stuck in survival mode? I help people who are ready for deeper healing to reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous system, and break free from cycles of stress, anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Symptoms of stress and trauma—such as anxiety, chronic health issues, body image concerns and addiction—can feel overwhelming. Understanding these symptoms is the first step in recognizing where healing begins. Through somatic therapy and nervous system regulation, I can support you shift from surviving to thriving—living beyond these symptoms with more ease, clarity, and resilience.
If you have been feeling distant from your partner or finding that your conflicts go around in circles, I am the right therapist for you. Regardless of the specific issue, I find that one thing can often be missing—a close connection, a secure attachment, or sometimes it’s that “spark” that brought them together initially. Through communication and other skills, I support couples in rebuilding that connection. Once this foundation is established, the couples often share that they feel softer and more endearing toward each other, naturally becoming more open to exploring new ways to solve the old issues.
If you have been feeling distant from your partner or finding that your conflicts go around in circles, I am the right therapist for you. Regardless of the specific issue, I find that one thing can often be missing—a close connection, a secure attachment, or sometimes it’s that “spark” that brought them together initially. Through communication and other skills, I support couples in rebuilding that connection. Once this foundation is established, the couples often share that they feel softer and more endearing toward each other, naturally becoming more open to exploring new ways to solve the old issues.
Your Life. Your Story. Your Voice—Reclaimed.
If you’re feeling stuck—juggling grief and loss, relationship struggles, cultural identity, or always putting others first—it’s no wonder you’re exhausted. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Your Life. Your Story. Your Voice—Reclaimed.
If you’re feeling stuck—juggling grief and loss, relationship struggles, cultural identity, or always putting others first—it’s no wonder you’re exhausted. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Matt Petrie - In Touch Psychology & Mediation
Psychologist, RPsych, MA QMed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My therapeutic approach is largely cognitive behavioural, although I regularly incorporate other empirically supported interventions (SFT, Mindfulness, Trauma Focused).
Welcome. I serve those clients with a broad spectrum of challenges and issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma and addictions as well as anger management and marital separation. I work closely with individuals, couples, groups, adolescents and adults. Many of my clients find the addition of hypnosis helpful in resolving issues related to depression, anxiety, weight management, infertility, smoking cessation and pain management. My goal as a therapist/mediator is to help you find your "balanced life". As a registered psychologist I assist my clients to find balance in their lives.
My therapeutic approach is largely cognitive behavioural, although I regularly incorporate other empirically supported interventions (SFT, Mindfulness, Trauma Focused).
Welcome. I serve those clients with a broad spectrum of challenges and issues, ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma and addictions as well as anger management and marital separation. I work closely with individuals, couples, groups, adolescents and adults. Many of my clients find the addition of hypnosis helpful in resolving issues related to depression, anxiety, weight management, infertility, smoking cessation and pain management. My goal as a therapist/mediator is to help you find your "balanced life". As a registered psychologist I assist my clients to find balance in their lives.
I draw from modalities such as EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Attachment based models
Bravery is described as “courageous behaviour or character” and I truly believe that identifying a need for change and seeking out the support to do so is an act of bravery. As a therapist, I strive to develop genuine and non-judgemental therapeutic relationships. I practice from a holistic perspective using evidence-based approaches to provide my clients with the tools necessary to create meaningful change, improved emotional health and resiliency.
I draw from modalities such as EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Attachment based models
Bravery is described as “courageous behaviour or character” and I truly believe that identifying a need for change and seeking out the support to do so is an act of bravery. As a therapist, I strive to develop genuine and non-judgemental therapeutic relationships. I practice from a holistic perspective using evidence-based approaches to provide my clients with the tools necessary to create meaningful change, improved emotional health and resiliency.
I am a senior practitioner and faculty member of Mind-Body Attunement Therapy, a trauma focused, attachment based therapy that will help you develop improved emotional regulation.
Hello, I'm Niki, very nice to meet you. Chances are you are noticing that some things in your life just aren't working anymore. There are some life events that impact our emotional well-being. Sometimes they are easier to overcome than others. Those that are not easily managed can lead to prolonged mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and others. In therapy, I can help you to work through the process of healing. I have a genuine and compassionate approach that I bring to each session. I hope to help you find emotional health.
I am a senior practitioner and faculty member of Mind-Body Attunement Therapy, a trauma focused, attachment based therapy that will help you develop improved emotional regulation.
Hello, I'm Niki, very nice to meet you. Chances are you are noticing that some things in your life just aren't working anymore. There are some life events that impact our emotional well-being. Sometimes they are easier to overcome than others. Those that are not easily managed can lead to prolonged mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and others. In therapy, I can help you to work through the process of healing. I have a genuine and compassionate approach that I bring to each session. I hope to help you find emotional health.
Danik Bernier: EMDR Therapy for Moms
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
I help stressed out postpartum moms and moms who had a rough childhood become the mother they want to be. The birth of your baby didn't go as planned and you feel like you're already failing at motherhood. You can't help but keep an eye on your sleeping baby at night, just to look at the little tummy go up and down. You thought adjusting to a new baby would be tough but turns out it's actually parenting your toddler that is triggering the heck out of your childhood wounds. You are not alone. There is help, I provide bilingual therapy for postpartum moms and moms who want to break the trauma cycle in ON and AB (English and French).
I help stressed out postpartum moms and moms who had a rough childhood become the mother they want to be. The birth of your baby didn't go as planned and you feel like you're already failing at motherhood. You can't help but keep an eye on your sleeping baby at night, just to look at the little tummy go up and down. You thought adjusting to a new baby would be tough but turns out it's actually parenting your toddler that is triggering the heck out of your childhood wounds. You are not alone. There is help, I provide bilingual therapy for postpartum moms and moms who want to break the trauma cycle in ON and AB (English and French).
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