Trauma Focused Therapists in Edmonton, AB

I work with you to help you navigate and move forward to better mental health. I provide individual therapy with children, youth, along with their parent(s)/caregiver(s), and with adults. I am a trauma-based therapist, certified in Trauma Focused -Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children and youth. For adults, I provide Cognitive Processing Therapy to address PTSD symptoms. I am an approved Medavie Blue Cross provider for RCMP, Veterans Affairs, and Canadian Armed Forces.

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 of all ages, but I am particularly passionate about supporting children, youth, and parents impacted by loss and trauma.

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.

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. ​

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.

Welcome! Choosing a psychologist can feel overwhelming. During sessions it is important that anyone who comes to see me feels that they are in a non-judgemental and safe environment. The first thing I will do is listen to your situation and determine a course of action, after all you are coming to therapy for results. From this point we will work together to ensure that progress continues. Therapy can be scary and a complete relief at the same time. You will be in good hands as resolution for your concerns begins. All insurance benefits can be utilized.

I use trauma-informed, culturally appropriate and evidence-based treatment modalities to help clients heal from trauma, cope more effectively with ongoing life stressors and develop new insights into their mental wellness. My approach to therapy is client-centred, strength-based, and compassion-focused, acknowledging the uniqueness that we all possess. I primarily use CBT (Cognitive behaviour therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior therapy), Compassion focused therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I continue to learn new ways that guide my practice.

Do you need someone to help your child or the one you love hear where you are coming from? I love working with teens and children age 7 and up and parents to help facilitate better communication. I also enjoy working with couples. I aim to provide an environment that offers safety, encouragement, and hope and facilitates opportunities for insight, healing, growth, and change. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy with an emphasis on emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioural, and family systems methodologies to meet the unique needs of my clients.

We all long to live and express who we truly are and we know intuitively that our essential nature is loving and kind, peaceful and joyful, creative and connected. But most of us are conditioned with limiting beliefs and negative inner voices that stand in the way of living our authentic self. Habitual ways of thinking and feeling - "living on autopilot" - prevent us from feeling fully alive. Dropping into your heart, and including the wisdom of your body will help you identify the invisible strings that lead to chronic stress, anxiety, overwhelm, negativity... building true balance and resilience will follow.

I want you to know that you can feel better. The effects of patterns like depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and people-pleasing don’t need to rob you of a life lived well. Soul-sucking patterns like these gobble up your time, money, physical energy, thoughts, and the ability to focus on yourself. Life feels hard in this place. The good news is that pain is motivating! You've likely tried a bunch of things to feel better, but now your inner wisdom is whispering to you to find outside help for the inside pain, and here you are. If this resonates with you, I'd love to work together!

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.

Hi! I work with individuals of all ages and their families. My approach to therapy is relational, meaning that I prioritize developing a strong working relationship with you to assist and guide you as you work toward your desired outcomes. I incorporate aspects of feminist and narrative therapies, through which we can explore how personal and cultural narratives may influence your mental health and well-being. I have lived experience of disability and have a passion for working with others who face navigating a world that is not designed for them, including those with physical, sensory, neurological, and developmental disabilities.

As a Registered Psychologist, I am committed to helping others live a life they deeply value, in spite of what suffering inevitably arises. I offer a respectful, confidential space where you will be supported in honest, non-judgmental self-exploration. Together, we can work on approaching your difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences in new ways: with compassion, understanding, and the courage to be vulnerable. My goal is to help you build behavioural flexibility, so that you are increasingly able to act in ways that align with your values, rather than rigidly re-cycling old patterns of behaviour.

Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, or significant sources of stress. It means "bouncing back" from difficult experiences. Together we will explore ways to heal, strengthen existing coping strategies, and create the change you most desire. Each person is unique and I use an integrative approach (variety of therapies) that are a "good fit" for each client.

I am keen to work with individuals interested in personal development, and dealing head-on with obstacles to that development. There is likely some awareness of what those obstacles might be, because the individual is encountering difficulties in relationships to self and/or others, in role functioning, or in comfort and enjoyment with life. Insight and self-understanding are sought, and there is an interest in clarifying how past history might be implicated in current issues. There may also be a degree of frustration in terms of recognizing emotions or appreciating opposing poles of specific conflicts. Motivation to work is key.

Erin Daley, MSW, RSW is a registered social worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers, and she studied at Laurentian University in Sudbury Ontario where she graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work Degree in 2011 and a Masters of Social Work Degree in 2014. She provides counselling to people who struggle with many different stress-related issues whether it be challenging life changes, relationship issues, mental health difficulties or the desire to improve self-confidence. Erin is also experienced counselling people who suffer from trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and brain injury.

Waitlist for New Clients - 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.

Working through life's difficulties or personal issues on your own can be overwhelming, that's where counselling comes in. My goal is to create a safe, warm place where we can work collaboratively to achieve your therapeutic goals and reconnect with the best version of yourself.

From time to time everyone experiences periods of conflict, stress, anxiety, grief, and sadness; and we know how hard life can be! Feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed with these emotions, and noticing limitations in our abilities to function may indicate we need to talk to a professional! While trained in multiple therapy modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Gottman Method Couple therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and others; I combine and tailor these for a collaborative, strength-based, and personalized experience within an interactive approach.