Christian Therapists in Innisfail, AB

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Annie K Norris-Baxter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPCC, Provisi, TPP
1 Endorsed
Innisfail, AB T4G
My ideal clients are teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, life transitions, or feeling stuck. Many are high-functioning on the outside but struggling with overthinking, people-pleasing, or emotional exhaustion. I provide a warm, compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported while learning practical tools to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Together, we work toward greater calm, confidence, balance, and wellbeing.
My ideal clients are teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, life transitions, or feeling stuck. Many are high-functioning on the outside but struggling with overthinking, people-pleasing, or emotional exhaustion. I provide a warm, compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported while learning practical tools to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Together, we work toward greater calm, confidence, balance, and wellbeing.
(825) 745-5004 View (825) 745-5004
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Ethos Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapist with 14 years counselling experience seeing children, teens and adults. They feel stuck, avoiding situations and begin to miss out. You try to reassure them but it doesn't seem to help. They become irritable, tearful or just shut down. You don't know how to help your child but it’s exhausting, it’s heartbreaking watching their struggle. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or your child, relief is possible and there are many different types of therapies that can help you begin to challenge those fears and begin living life confidently.
Therapist with 14 years counselling experience seeing children, teens and adults. They feel stuck, avoiding situations and begin to miss out. You try to reassure them but it doesn't seem to help. They become irritable, tearful or just shut down. You don't know how to help your child but it’s exhausting, it’s heartbreaking watching their struggle. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or your child, relief is possible and there are many different types of therapies that can help you begin to challenge those fears and begin living life confidently.
(587) 802-3769 View (587) 802-3769
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Michelle Teskey
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
3 Endorsed
Innisfail, AB T4G
I believe that everyone is trying to do the best they can and sometimes needs help in identifying barriers and goals. I specialize helping individuals who have experienced trauma. I work with people to see their strengths and build resiliency. I work with the following individuals: healthcare professionals, caregivers, individuals navigating grief, major life transitions, experiencing burnout, teenagers and young adults. I work with adult children and parents as they face the concerns of aging and cognitive changes.
I believe that everyone is trying to do the best they can and sometimes needs help in identifying barriers and goals. I specialize helping individuals who have experienced trauma. I work with people to see their strengths and build resiliency. I work with the following individuals: healthcare professionals, caregivers, individuals navigating grief, major life transitions, experiencing burnout, teenagers and young adults. I work with adult children and parents as they face the concerns of aging and cognitive changes.
(587) 604-0272 View (587) 604-0272
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Benjamin John Ellingson
Psychologist, MSc
3 Endorsed
Innisfail, AB T4G
Through all my personal and professional experience it seems that the foundation for much of our suffering and of our healing is in the context of our relationships with each other. I have found that exploring and unpacking our relationship experience and expectations provides new pathways for healing. I love seeing people's excitement and relief as they better understand the thoughts and feelings of their family, their community, and even their own selves. May we find more hope together. Together may we find your pathways home.
Through all my personal and professional experience it seems that the foundation for much of our suffering and of our healing is in the context of our relationships with each other. I have found that exploring and unpacking our relationship experience and expectations provides new pathways for healing. I love seeing people's excitement and relief as they better understand the thoughts and feelings of their family, their community, and even their own selves. May we find more hope together. Together may we find your pathways home.
(587) 316-6167 View (587) 316-6167
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Shelley St Germaine
Counsellor, CCC, MACP
4 Endorsed
Innisfail, AB T4G
Your at wit's end from being pulled thin in all directions. Perhaps no rest helps your exhaustion or grief. Big life changes are too confusing. Or you may have been recently diagnosed with ADHD — or you're starting to wonder if it's been there all along. Suddenly, years of burnout, overwhelm, and "why does this feel harder for me than everyone else?" start to make sense. You've pushed yourself to keep up. You've blamed yourself when systems didn't stick. And now you're exhausted. Even if ADHD isn't part of your story, you may feel chronically stressed, burned out, or unsettled by a life stage change that's harder than you expected.
Your at wit's end from being pulled thin in all directions. Perhaps no rest helps your exhaustion or grief. Big life changes are too confusing. Or you may have been recently diagnosed with ADHD — or you're starting to wonder if it's been there all along. Suddenly, years of burnout, overwhelm, and "why does this feel harder for me than everyone else?" start to make sense. You've pushed yourself to keep up. You've blamed yourself when systems didn't stick. And now you're exhausted. Even if ADHD isn't part of your story, you may feel chronically stressed, burned out, or unsettled by a life stage change that's harder than you expected.
(825) 445-8783 View (825) 445-8783
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Krystal Bryant
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to get unstuck from painful patterns of chaos, overwhelm, depression, isolation, unhelpful thinking, and self-sabotage to become more open to possibilities of calmness, clarity, joy, connection, confidence, and self-love? I offer an inclusive space for individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds to make better sense of personal and relational challenges. Together, we can navigate healing after difficult experiences, such as grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health diagnoses, and interpersonal struggles.
Are you ready to get unstuck from painful patterns of chaos, overwhelm, depression, isolation, unhelpful thinking, and self-sabotage to become more open to possibilities of calmness, clarity, joy, connection, confidence, and self-love? I offer an inclusive space for individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds to make better sense of personal and relational challenges. Together, we can navigate healing after difficult experiences, such as grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health diagnoses, and interpersonal struggles.
(825) 250-3864 View (825) 250-3864
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Iska Hollman
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Serves Area
Iska Hollman is a thanatologist, grief therapist, and the founder of Through Life & Grief. Welcome! For more than two decades, she has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families, providing compassionate support through end-of-life experiences, grief, and major life transitions.
Iska Hollman is a thanatologist, grief therapist, and the founder of Through Life & Grief. Welcome! For more than two decades, she has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families, providing compassionate support through end-of-life experiences, grief, and major life transitions.
(825) 450-7085 View (825) 450-7085
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Carla Heintz
Counsellor, MSc, PSYD-CA
Innisfail, AB T4G
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's 25 years of experience and down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU want to go. In-home consultations available (as appropriate). Referrals to adult and/or paediatric psychiatrists available.
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's 25 years of experience and down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU want to go. In-home consultations available (as appropriate). Referrals to adult and/or paediatric psychiatrists available.
(587) 417-5140 View (587) 417-5140
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Dianne Kuglin
Counsellor, MALM, MC, CPC, CCAC, CT
Innisfail, AB T4G
I have both professional training and personal experience with hard and painful situations. Whether you feel hopeless, unsettled, conflicted or downright angry at your circumstances or maybe you just sense there is way more to this life than you are currently experiencing, I believe I can help. With my direct approach, it won’t take long to get to the heart of the issues, the core problems, so we can work together to find the best possible solutions. I come alongside individuals or couples, adults and teens, to help understand or change perspective so you can rewrite the narrative of your life.
I have both professional training and personal experience with hard and painful situations. Whether you feel hopeless, unsettled, conflicted or downright angry at your circumstances or maybe you just sense there is way more to this life than you are currently experiencing, I believe I can help. With my direct approach, it won’t take long to get to the heart of the issues, the core problems, so we can work together to find the best possible solutions. I come alongside individuals or couples, adults and teens, to help understand or change perspective so you can rewrite the narrative of your life.
(587) 842-5120 View (587) 842-5120
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Jacob Fox
Psychologist, MA
3 Endorsed
Innisfail, AB T4G
Who are you? This seemingly simple question can be difficult to answer. Have you lost your answer? Tragedy, distractions, addictions, or avoidance often cause us to lose sight of our sense of self and lead us to make choices that contradict who we are at our core. The fallout of this can cause conflict in relationships and create unintentional barriers to building or fostering connections.
Who are you? This seemingly simple question can be difficult to answer. Have you lost your answer? Tragedy, distractions, addictions, or avoidance often cause us to lose sight of our sense of self and lead us to make choices that contradict who we are at our core. The fallout of this can cause conflict in relationships and create unintentional barriers to building or fostering connections.
(825) 360-0410 View (825) 360-0410

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Meredith Dow
Counsellor, MA, CPC
3 Endorsed
Didsbury, AB T0M
I am a Certified Professional Counsellor with the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Canada
Are you weary or worn down? Feeling like you're not yourself, distant from those closest to you, or overwhelmed by everything on your plate? You don't need to struggle alone. Meadowinds Counselling offers a safe space to heal, become better equipped to handle the challenges you face, and begin to flourish in your life, leadership, and relationships.
I am a Certified Professional Counsellor with the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Canada
Are you weary or worn down? Feeling like you're not yourself, distant from those closest to you, or overwhelmed by everything on your plate? You don't need to struggle alone. Meadowinds Counselling offers a safe space to heal, become better equipped to handle the challenges you face, and begin to flourish in your life, leadership, and relationships.
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Beacon Counselling and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Sylvan Lake, AB T4S
Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.
Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.
(587) 507-5171 View (587) 507-5171
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Averley Van Orman
Counsellor, RSW, CCC
Red Deer, AB T4N
I work from an attachment-based perspective, helping individuals and couples better understand their patterns in relationships and create more secure, connected ways of relating. Whether you’re feeling stuck in conflict, struggling to communicate, or wanting to rebuild closeness after difficult experiences, we’ll work together to slow things down, make sense of emotions, and strengthen connection. I also support concerns such as emotional regulation, grief, life transitions, family roles, anger, and self-esteem. Appointments are available for individuals (14+) and couples, with direct billing for most insurance providers.
I work from an attachment-based perspective, helping individuals and couples better understand their patterns in relationships and create more secure, connected ways of relating. Whether you’re feeling stuck in conflict, struggling to communicate, or wanting to rebuild closeness after difficult experiences, we’ll work together to slow things down, make sense of emotions, and strengthen connection. I also support concerns such as emotional regulation, grief, life transitions, family roles, anger, and self-esteem. Appointments are available for individuals (14+) and couples, with direct billing for most insurance providers.
(825) 254-7726 View (825) 254-7726
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Cheryl D Patterson
Psychologist, BEd, MSc
Red Deer, AB T4N
Taking the first step to seek support is often the hardest and bravest thing you can do. Cheryl is here to meet your courage with deep empathy and understanding.
Taking the first step to seek support is often the hardest and bravest thing you can do. Cheryl is here to meet your courage with deep empathy and understanding.
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Jennalee Schafer
Registered Social Worker, MACP, MA, CCC, RSW
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Are life’s challenges starting to feel heavy or overwhelming? Are you looking for someone who will truly listen, offer fresh perspective, and walk alongside you as you figure out your next steps? I would be honored to support you. As a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Counselling Psychology, I bring extensive experience from the education system, working with children, youth, and couples. I strive to create a safe, confidential space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful and lasting change.
Are life’s challenges starting to feel heavy or overwhelming? Are you looking for someone who will truly listen, offer fresh perspective, and walk alongside you as you figure out your next steps? I would be honored to support you. As a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Counselling Psychology, I bring extensive experience from the education system, working with children, youth, and couples. I strive to create a safe, confidential space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful and lasting change.
(587) 801-4611 View (587) 801-4611
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Tara-Jean Wenc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Olds, AB T4H
I have a unique blend of educational and counselling experience within K-12, postsecondary, and private practice arenas. My areas of focus are assessment, evaluation, and counselling therapy. Offering mobile and teleservices, my philosophy is ever changing, but is grounded in the belief that perceptions precipitate behaviour. My goal is to guide you in a respectful and collaborative manner, as you work to gain the knowledge and skills for solutions that will allow you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I have a unique blend of educational and counselling experience within K-12, postsecondary, and private practice arenas. My areas of focus are assessment, evaluation, and counselling therapy. Offering mobile and teleservices, my philosophy is ever changing, but is grounded in the belief that perceptions precipitate behaviour. My goal is to guide you in a respectful and collaborative manner, as you work to gain the knowledge and skills for solutions that will allow you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
(587) 742-6804 View (587) 742-6804
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Keshia Gader
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
We are all longing for connection. Everyone wants to be seen, heard, and valued. When someone struggles with childhood wounds or trauma, they often feel unworthy of love or acceptance and that affects their day-to-day life and relationships. Maybe you have even developed some unhealthy coping skills like addictions, avoidance, or negative self-talk. Pushing away your needs and not working through these challenges can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It should not be so hard to live a better life. Together, we can find connection, hope, and change!
We are all longing for connection. Everyone wants to be seen, heard, and valued. When someone struggles with childhood wounds or trauma, they often feel unworthy of love or acceptance and that affects their day-to-day life and relationships. Maybe you have even developed some unhealthy coping skills like addictions, avoidance, or negative self-talk. Pushing away your needs and not working through these challenges can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It should not be so hard to live a better life. Together, we can find connection, hope, and change!
(587) 409-6363 View (587) 409-6363
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Andrea Limcangco Clarke
Counsellor, CCC, MSc
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Children experience the world differently from adults. While adults use words, children express themselves through play. Play therapy offers a safe space for children to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence. Parenting can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially when your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, or behavioural challenges. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with children (3 years old +), teens, families experiencing divorce or separation, and parents, creating a supportive space to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being.
Children experience the world differently from adults. While adults use words, children express themselves through play. Play therapy offers a safe space for children to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence. Parenting can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially when your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, or behavioural challenges. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with children (3 years old +), teens, families experiencing divorce or separation, and parents, creating a supportive space to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being.
(587) 805-1400 View (587) 805-1400
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Brooklynn Ebenal
Counsellor, MACP, BEd, CCC
3 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Hi, I’m Brooklynn and I’m really glad you found your way here. If you’re here, there’s probably something in your life that feels heavy, confusing, or harder than it used to be. Maybe you’re a mom who feels like she’s lost herself a bit. Maybe you’re in a relationship that feels disconnected. Maybe you’re doing fine on the outside but struggling on the inside.
Hi, I’m Brooklynn and I’m really glad you found your way here. If you’re here, there’s probably something in your life that feels heavy, confusing, or harder than it used to be. Maybe you’re a mom who feels like she’s lost herself a bit. Maybe you’re in a relationship that feels disconnected. Maybe you’re doing fine on the outside but struggling on the inside.
(825) 250-3667 View (825) 250-3667
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H.I.L.O.M. Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, CCC, TPP
Online Only
Life can be difficult. There are times when it is more challenging. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming especially if we do not have the proper support we need. There are also those people who struggled with multiple barriers because of background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status, age, and other related factors. Because of these, they went through a lot of trauma which created a huge impact in their lives. They want to heal from their hurts and develop towards becoming the best versions of themselves.
Life can be difficult. There are times when it is more challenging. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming especially if we do not have the proper support we need. There are also those people who struggled with multiple barriers because of background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status, age, and other related factors. Because of these, they went through a lot of trauma which created a huge impact in their lives. They want to heal from their hurts and develop towards becoming the best versions of themselves.
(825) 500-5171 View (825) 500-5171

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FAQ - About Christian Counselling
What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counsellors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counselling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.

How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns, but also shares a client’s faith and values. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.

Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.

Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counselling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counselling and couples counselling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counselling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practise skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practises and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.

Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.

How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.

How might I enquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.

Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.