Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Lac La Biche, AB

Are you looking to improve your mental health? Or bumping into issues in your relationship? I work with individuals and couples to achieve their mental health goals. I strive to provide safe spaces for individuals of all cultural identities, sexual orientations, and gender expressions. I approach sessions from a client-centered framework where I believe you are the expert on your life and that you hold the power to heal within. I am here to support you to discover this healing strength. I use an eclectic approach to therapy where together we find the best approach to meet your goals as efficiently as possible.

Unhappy? Anxious? Hopeless? Losing control? Dysfunctional upbringing? I help individuals and couples with a history of anxiety, anger, panic, relationship issues, shame, trauma, rigid thoughts/behaviours (like cleaning or repetitive fears), PTSD, work stress, ineffective communication, worry, shyness, uncontrollable thoughts, binge eating, phobias, depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), physical symptoms, parenting struggles, feelings of disconnect, numbness and more. It feels hopeless; maybe it’s been this way for as long as you can remember. Change feels impossible, but it isn't.

We all feel lost from time to time. Part of us wants to move forward and part of us wants to stay the same. We wrestle within ourselves and we emotionally wrestle with those we are closest to. It can be overwhelming and exhausting. We are a product of our past; good, bad, or otherwise. You know that there is so much more to you than the battles that you are facing. There is freedom in getting to know why you respond the way that you do, and there is a way to change the way you respond.

Tired of your cycle? Are you wrestling in your relationships or tired of fighting the same fights? Are you weighed down by shame or carry the weight of your past? Do you subtly ask your partner "are you there for me?" and are afraid they wouldn't say yes? Do you carry your past around like luggage, feeling the weight of unhealed trauma, religious shame, relationship struggles, difficulties in sex or not being able to trust loved ones anymore? My best work is with those struggling with always being too much or never being enough and as a result not feeling respected or cherished the way they long for.

Brenda Zimmeman is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology who is dedicated to helping people empower themselves and create meaningful change within a safe environment.Brenda uses a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy to support clients through their presenting concerns, learn to regulate emotions, develop helpful thinking patterns, change behavior and improve communication.

I am a fellow human being on a journey of learning, growing and healing. I have been supporting beautiful, messy and imperfect people through the ups and downs of life for over a decade. My goal is to provide you with an experience of feeling seen, heard and connected to a mental health professional who can provide a safe non-judgmental space. I feel that we are all whole (even if we feel broken) and it is through this safe therapeutic relationship we can open up universes of possibilities like making sense of your experiences together, connecting with yourself and others with self-compassion, and learning research-based techniques.

Maria provides individual therapy for adults. She specializes in improving self-esteem, reducing anxiety, and strengthening relationships. She offers in-person & virtual sessions in Alberta, and virtual sessions in Manitoba.

Ever felt your voice lost in life's demands, or begun to wonder if achieving balance between work, personal, and home life is possible? Imagine breaking free from the cycle of survival and stepping into a life of thriving. Welcome to a space where your voice isn't just heard but valued - a sanctuary for self-discovery and growth. I empower busy individuals to navigate roadblocks, rediscover overall wellbeing, and achieve a more balanced, happy life. Sessions are transformative, holistic, and empowering. Together, we'll explore purpose, self-worth, effective self-care, new behaviours and habits, and more.

Wamkelekile- Welcome & thank you for being here. I am a Bantu woman who has spent the last 13 years walking alongside people from different walks of life and holding space for their healing journeys with compassion and curiosity. I believe in de-pathologizing and re-humanizing mental health, while seeing and valuing people in their authentic wholeness. Although my targeted people are: those who are racialized as Black, Indigenous peoples and all equity seeking humans who might be struggling with identity-based trauma, intergenerational trauma and/or racial trauma, I am open to working with all those who feel aligned with my values.

We all feel stuck sometimes and can benefit from an outside observer who will empathetically listen to you, support you, and collaborate with you to find a way forward. Whether you are feeling stuck with past history, relationship challenges, parenting issues, future direction dilemmas, or just simply don't know where to start and want to start feeling better, I can work with you to start addressing your concerns and help you to feel more in control and confident. Let's get you on the right path!