Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Red Deer, AB

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Jennalee Schafer
Registered Social Worker, BSW
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4N
Have you reached the point where you are needing support? Has life become difficult to manage and feels overwhelming? Are you looking for someone that will listen, discuss helpful strategies and encourage you to find a different way of thinking? I am eager to meet with you and assist in reaching your goals. I am a Registered Social Worker - Mental Health Therapist and Masters of Counselling Psychology. My experience is primarily in the education system with child, youth and families. Within a confidential, safe space, and an empathetic approach I will help you gain insight around how you think, feel, and behave.
Have you reached the point where you are needing support? Has life become difficult to manage and feels overwhelming? Are you looking for someone that will listen, discuss helpful strategies and encourage you to find a different way of thinking? I am eager to meet with you and assist in reaching your goals. I am a Registered Social Worker - Mental Health Therapist and Masters of Counselling Psychology. My experience is primarily in the education system with child, youth and families. Within a confidential, safe space, and an empathetic approach I will help you gain insight around how you think, feel, and behave.
(587) 801-4611 View (587) 801-4611
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Kyla Margulies
Psychologist, RPsych, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
I am a Registered Psychologist with 10 years of experience supporting people in the mental health field. My practice is focused on helping individuals and couples create meaningful, fulfilling, and emotionally safe relationships with themselves and others. I work from an attachment lens, honoring our human need for emotional safety and belonging. I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based somatic modalities (Hakomi) to help clients acknowledge and understand themselves and their needs. When appropriate and helpful I draw from Narrative, CBT, and Gottman Method interventions support the needs of my clients.
I am a Registered Psychologist with 10 years of experience supporting people in the mental health field. My practice is focused on helping individuals and couples create meaningful, fulfilling, and emotionally safe relationships with themselves and others. I work from an attachment lens, honoring our human need for emotional safety and belonging. I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based somatic modalities (Hakomi) to help clients acknowledge and understand themselves and their needs. When appropriate and helpful I draw from Narrative, CBT, and Gottman Method interventions support the needs of my clients.
(587) 905-5113 View (587) 905-5113
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Ayen Paul Mabor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
My name is Ayen Mabor, I have over 20 years of experience in the counselling field. I am a registered Social Worker, with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. My approach to counselling is influenced by several theories primarily, Person Centered, Solutions focused, Strength-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I also offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy. My life experiences led me to Social work, and through that, I discovered my love for counselling. Being a Black refugee from South Sudan, has provided me with a unique lens from which I view individuals and social systems.
My name is Ayen Mabor, I have over 20 years of experience in the counselling field. I am a registered Social Worker, with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. My approach to counselling is influenced by several theories primarily, Person Centered, Solutions focused, Strength-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I also offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy. My life experiences led me to Social work, and through that, I discovered my love for counselling. Being a Black refugee from South Sudan, has provided me with a unique lens from which I view individuals and social systems.
(587) 412-5018 View (587) 412-5018
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Heather Jane Johnson
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4R
Healing and change are possible, but sometimes, people need a little help getting there. Heather Johnson takes a holistic, integrative approach to aiding clients on their unique healing journeys. She collaborates with clients to reduce stress, connect with and accept their emotions compassionately, and recognize limiting thoughts, beliefs and behaviour patterns to feel safe and connected in personal relationships.
Healing and change are possible, but sometimes, people need a little help getting there. Heather Johnson takes a holistic, integrative approach to aiding clients on their unique healing journeys. She collaborates with clients to reduce stress, connect with and accept their emotions compassionately, and recognize limiting thoughts, beliefs and behaviour patterns to feel safe and connected in personal relationships.
(825) 250-3361 View (825) 250-3361
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Dr. Dale Dirkse
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4N
I am a PhD trained Clinical Psychologist with expertise in assessing and treating mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety and worry, panic disorder), and sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, parasomnias), amongst other issues. I also work with many clients who are having difficulty in an area of their life and need support in learning how to cope most effectively with life circumstances. I provide services to individual adults of all ages (not children or couples), in Alberta and Manitoba.
I am a PhD trained Clinical Psychologist with expertise in assessing and treating mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety and worry, panic disorder), and sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, parasomnias), amongst other issues. I also work with many clients who are having difficulty in an area of their life and need support in learning how to cope most effectively with life circumstances. I provide services to individual adults of all ages (not children or couples), in Alberta and Manitoba.
(587) 402-9638 View (587) 402-9638
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Gavin Leslie
Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4P
Do you find yourself avoiding difficult situations and struggling to break free of unhealthy patterns? My goal is to customize therapy to each client’s needs to help them make meaningful and long-lasting change, by identifying new tools and perspectives for familiar challenges and supporting clients in using these tools in real life situations. I believe with the right tools and support everyone is able to make the changes they want to see in their life. I am passionate about helping you find the right skills to make your change. I also offer psychoeducational, giftedness, adult ADHD, personality and intelligence assessments.
Do you find yourself avoiding difficult situations and struggling to break free of unhealthy patterns? My goal is to customize therapy to each client’s needs to help them make meaningful and long-lasting change, by identifying new tools and perspectives for familiar challenges and supporting clients in using these tools in real life situations. I believe with the right tools and support everyone is able to make the changes they want to see in their life. I am passionate about helping you find the right skills to make your change. I also offer psychoeducational, giftedness, adult ADHD, personality and intelligence assessments.
(587) 812-8926 View (587) 812-8926
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Diann Tansem
Psychologist, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. I have worked with children, youth and families since 1981 in various settings and have a strong passion for helping others to live their best lives. I believe that it takes tremendous courage to seek support in life and value the trust that my clients place in me when they share their personal struggles. I have worked with clients of different cultures, abilities and ages, including specialized experience working with high-risk youth and their families.
I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. I have worked with children, youth and families since 1981 in various settings and have a strong passion for helping others to live their best lives. I believe that it takes tremendous courage to seek support in life and value the trust that my clients place in me when they share their personal struggles. I have worked with clients of different cultures, abilities and ages, including specialized experience working with high-risk youth and their families.
(587) 906-2255 View (587) 906-2255
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Katie Tompkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, MSW, RSW, TPP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4P
Child & Teen Specialist. Are you feeling worried about your child’s anxiety, behaviour, or struggles in school or with friends? You’re not alone—many parents feel the same way. I'm here to help. Together, we’ll work on practical strategies to build your child’s confidence, improve emotional balance, and create a stronger, happier connection within your family. You want the best for your child, and we want to support you in making that happen.
Child & Teen Specialist. Are you feeling worried about your child’s anxiety, behaviour, or struggles in school or with friends? You’re not alone—many parents feel the same way. I'm here to help. Together, we’ll work on practical strategies to build your child’s confidence, improve emotional balance, and create a stronger, happier connection within your family. You want the best for your child, and we want to support you in making that happen.
(587) 742-0357 View (587) 742-0357
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Carolyn Claire
Psychologist, MEd, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Thank you for viewing my profile. I feel privileged to work with people who are willing to reveal who they really are in order to help themselves grow and change. It is through the process of self-discovery, reflection, and willingness to make changes that we are able to come closer to being our authentic selves. Gaining insight into your situation, learning about yourself and the issue you are facing, and developing new ways of coping with life's challenges are part of that process.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I feel privileged to work with people who are willing to reveal who they really are in order to help themselves grow and change. It is through the process of self-discovery, reflection, and willingness to make changes that we are able to come closer to being our authentic selves. Gaining insight into your situation, learning about yourself and the issue you are facing, and developing new ways of coping with life's challenges are part of that process.
(587) 813-5960 View (587) 813-5960
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Exchiela Benusic
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Red Deer, AB T4P
In my practice, I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, stress, work issues, life transitions and OCD. I also offer assessment and diagnostic services. Life can be hard sometimes, and my clients often tell me that they have so much going on in their lives that they're struggling to manage their emotions. Many of my clients identify themselves as being helpers and caregivers and are having a hard time finding balance in their lives. If you're tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or feel better emotionally, you've come to the right place.
In my practice, I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, stress, work issues, life transitions and OCD. I also offer assessment and diagnostic services. Life can be hard sometimes, and my clients often tell me that they have so much going on in their lives that they're struggling to manage their emotions. Many of my clients identify themselves as being helpers and caregivers and are having a hard time finding balance in their lives. If you're tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or feel better emotionally, you've come to the right place.
(825) 254-7261 View (825) 254-7261
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Hayley Lynch-Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
As of September 2023, accepting new clients! If you are a resident of Alberta seeking online, convenient, secure counselling, TherapEase Counselling might be for you! I eliminate the fuss of travelling to your counsellor's office and minimize the anxiety of running into someone you know in your counsellor's office. I bring counselling skills to you—wherever you are—by offering video and telephone counselling options. Counselling services through TherapEase are available to adults aged 18+ living in the province of Alberta.
As of September 2023, accepting new clients! If you are a resident of Alberta seeking online, convenient, secure counselling, TherapEase Counselling might be for you! I eliminate the fuss of travelling to your counsellor's office and minimize the anxiety of running into someone you know in your counsellor's office. I bring counselling skills to you—wherever you are—by offering video and telephone counselling options. Counselling services through TherapEase are available to adults aged 18+ living in the province of Alberta.
(587) 417-2660 View (587) 417-2660
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Nathan Mahoney
Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Currently accepting new clients for individual or couples counselling. Whether you're struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, having a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, as well as guidance to develop coping strategies is important. I work with my clients to help them find greater well-being, improve their relationships, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. I can assist you in overcoming obstacles that have been holding you back and work towards a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal empowerment.
Currently accepting new clients for individual or couples counselling. Whether you're struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, having a safe and supportive space to explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, as well as guidance to develop coping strategies is important. I work with my clients to help them find greater well-being, improve their relationships, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. I can assist you in overcoming obstacles that have been holding you back and work towards a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal empowerment.
(825) 250-3323 View (825) 250-3323
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Jing Liu
Psychologist, MACP, RPsych, CCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel you have been trapped into a negative way of thinking and feeling about yourself and the world you encounter due to past traumas? Have you been feeling insecure about yourself and your relationships with others? Are you struggling with creating healthy boundaries? I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta who have worked at non-profit sector for many years as a mental health clinician, offering counselling services to clients who have complex needs. I have a great passion for supporting BIPOC community. I provide services for trauma, anxiety, depression, discrimination and oppression, stress, and self-esteem issues.
Do you feel you have been trapped into a negative way of thinking and feeling about yourself and the world you encounter due to past traumas? Have you been feeling insecure about yourself and your relationships with others? Are you struggling with creating healthy boundaries? I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta who have worked at non-profit sector for many years as a mental health clinician, offering counselling services to clients who have complex needs. I have a great passion for supporting BIPOC community. I provide services for trauma, anxiety, depression, discrimination and oppression, stress, and self-esteem issues.
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Dr. Corrick Woodfin
Psychologist, PsyD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hair pulling and skin picking can be very challenging to manage independently - they are highly complex behaviours. Often these Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) result in shame and guilt. They can be isolating and worrisome. You may feel alone, but you are not. I specialize in treating BFRBs. I also regularly work with clients who have anxiety, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), impulsivity, and individuals who lack confidence (work, studies, relationships). As a Clinical Psychologist (22 years), my approach will help you to experience positive change in the short-term, and learn how to sustain this change in the long-term.
Hair pulling and skin picking can be very challenging to manage independently - they are highly complex behaviours. Often these Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) result in shame and guilt. They can be isolating and worrisome. You may feel alone, but you are not. I specialize in treating BFRBs. I also regularly work with clients who have anxiety, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), impulsivity, and individuals who lack confidence (work, studies, relationships). As a Clinical Psychologist (22 years), my approach will help you to experience positive change in the short-term, and learn how to sustain this change in the long-term.
(587) 604-0257 View (587) 604-0257
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Alice Wilmes
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, RPC, CT, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Are you ready to feel connected again, to let go of trauma, dysfunctional habits, and fears that have prevented you from moving forward and reaching your goals? I can help. I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, work, and overall fulfillment in life. Whether you are caught in destructive patterns, experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, unexplainable sadness, or disconnection from yourself, together we can work to help you gain a sense of grounding, safety, healing, and freedom.
Are you ready to feel connected again, to let go of trauma, dysfunctional habits, and fears that have prevented you from moving forward and reaching your goals? I can help. I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, work, and overall fulfillment in life. Whether you are caught in destructive patterns, experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, unexplainable sadness, or disconnection from yourself, together we can work to help you gain a sense of grounding, safety, healing, and freedom.
(825) 250-3497 View (825) 250-3497
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Pragya Sharma
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Waitlist for new clients
I work predominantly with folks who are racialized, 2SLGBTIQ, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. Often, those I work with have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder; experience identity-based trauma; struggle with relationships, emotional regulation, or impulsivity; want greater self-awareness or understanding; want to feel a sense of belonging, connection, and safety; or generally, want more joy in their lives.
I work predominantly with folks who are racialized, 2SLGBTIQ, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. Often, those I work with have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder; experience identity-based trauma; struggle with relationships, emotional regulation, or impulsivity; want greater self-awareness or understanding; want to feel a sense of belonging, connection, and safety; or generally, want more joy in their lives.
(825) 250-3749 View (825) 250-3749
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Alana Hovland
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, TITC-CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4S
Accepting new clients. Are you a helping professional feeling burnt out? A new mom/parent navigating a busy season in life? Let's chat! Check out my website and schedule a free phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Accepting new clients. Are you a helping professional feeling burnt out? A new mom/parent navigating a busy season in life? Let's chat! Check out my website and schedule a free phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
(825) 305-1139 View (825) 305-1139
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Carolyn J Mulholland
RMFT, BTR, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
Are you experiencing distressing memories, images, thoughts, and perceptions of your traumatic experience? Maybe you are encountering nightmares and flashbacks and reliving the events as if they were still happening increasing irritability, difficulty sleeping, hyper-vigilance, exaggerated startle responses, and detachment from those around you. Your experience may have triggered your inner alarm system keeping you in a place where you think you can’t escape your feelings and feel out of control.
Are you experiencing distressing memories, images, thoughts, and perceptions of your traumatic experience? Maybe you are encountering nightmares and flashbacks and reliving the events as if they were still happening increasing irritability, difficulty sleeping, hyper-vigilance, exaggerated startle responses, and detachment from those around you. Your experience may have triggered your inner alarm system keeping you in a place where you think you can’t escape your feelings and feel out of control.
(825) 450-0043 View (825) 450-0043
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Dr. Kevin O. St. Arnaud
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Red Deer, AB T4N
I am a doctoral psychologist and have worked in medical, oncological, psychiatric, university, and private practice settings. I specialize in trauma, grief, and loss; existential issues (e.g. meaning, self-actualization); cancer and chronic illness; life transitions (e.g., career, relationships); depression and anxiety; psychospiritual issues; couples; palliative care; and psychedelic therapy. My approach is integrative, drawing from existential-humanistic, Jungian, relational-psychoanalytic, experiential, IFS, CBT, AEDP, ACT, and transpersonal therapies. For my psychedelic therapy practice, see www.reunionpsychedelictherapy.com
I am a doctoral psychologist and have worked in medical, oncological, psychiatric, university, and private practice settings. I specialize in trauma, grief, and loss; existential issues (e.g. meaning, self-actualization); cancer and chronic illness; life transitions (e.g., career, relationships); depression and anxiety; psychospiritual issues; couples; palliative care; and psychedelic therapy. My approach is integrative, drawing from existential-humanistic, Jungian, relational-psychoanalytic, experiential, IFS, CBT, AEDP, ACT, and transpersonal therapies. For my psychedelic therapy practice, see www.reunionpsychedelictherapy.com
(780) 800-7632 View (780) 800-7632
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Katherine Schurer
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling really worried? Having trouble sleeping? Struggling to adjust to change? I can help. I work with adults to manage unpleasant emotions and thoughts; improve sleep; develop decision making and problem solving skills; deal with imposter syndrome; and cope with life transitions (i.e., becoming a parent/caregiver, changing job/career, moving to a new place, retirement, relationship challenges). Together, we can make sense of your current situation and determine how you can improve your wellbeing and overall life satisfaction. I have worked with diverse populations and welcome all adults.
Feeling really worried? Having trouble sleeping? Struggling to adjust to change? I can help. I work with adults to manage unpleasant emotions and thoughts; improve sleep; develop decision making and problem solving skills; deal with imposter syndrome; and cope with life transitions (i.e., becoming a parent/caregiver, changing job/career, moving to a new place, retirement, relationship challenges). Together, we can make sense of your current situation and determine how you can improve your wellbeing and overall life satisfaction. I have worked with diverse populations and welcome all adults.
(587) 804-2193 View (587) 804-2193
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