Hoarding Therapists in Sherwood Park, AB
My name is Steven Francoeur; I worked for the Federal Government for 25 years (7 years with the Canadian Coast Guard and 18 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including 3 years as a Reservist). I retired in 2021 as a Regular Member. As a police officer, I have done front-line policing for over four years, collision reconstruction for over five years, and my last five years were in community policing. I also served in the Canadian Forces with the Cadet Program, and obtained my Captain's ticket for Naval Tender vessels. I was drawn to counselling during my journey with PTSD.
My name is Steven Francoeur; I worked for the Federal Government for 25 years (7 years with the Canadian Coast Guard and 18 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including 3 years as a Reservist). I retired in 2021 as a Regular Member. As a police officer, I have done front-line policing for over four years, collision reconstruction for over five years, and my last five years were in community policing. I also served in the Canadian Forces with the Cadet Program, and obtained my Captain's ticket for Naval Tender vessels. I was drawn to counselling during my journey with PTSD.
I love working with trauma and have specialized experience with first responders. I get how it changes the way you think, feel and act so can work with emotional dysregulation and behavioural issues too. Addiction is common, and often a way to cope, and it's the underlying issues I enjoy nurturing and healing. At times, I work with people struggling in relationships, sometimes with themselves, or as they adjust to relational changes or losses like grief. Other times I support people as they navigate life transitions like career changes, pregnancy or parenthood, health issues or effects of aging.
I love working with trauma and have specialized experience with first responders. I get how it changes the way you think, feel and act so can work with emotional dysregulation and behavioural issues too. Addiction is common, and often a way to cope, and it's the underlying issues I enjoy nurturing and healing. At times, I work with people struggling in relationships, sometimes with themselves, or as they adjust to relational changes or losses like grief. Other times I support people as they navigate life transitions like career changes, pregnancy or parenthood, health issues or effects of aging.
I work exclusively with adults, including seniors, who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating significant life changes.
Many clients seek support for anxiety, depression, chronic stress, disordered eating, disability, aging related concerns, or the emotional impact of health changes. Others reach out during life transitions such as returning to work, adjusting to parenting or retirement, coping with loss or a diagnosis, or navigating changes in relationships. Whatever brings you to therapy, you deserve care that feels compassionate, respectful, and tailored to your unique experience.
I work exclusively with adults, including seniors, who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating significant life changes.
Many clients seek support for anxiety, depression, chronic stress, disordered eating, disability, aging related concerns, or the emotional impact of health changes. Others reach out during life transitions such as returning to work, adjusting to parenting or retirement, coping with loss or a diagnosis, or navigating changes in relationships. Whatever brings you to therapy, you deserve care that feels compassionate, respectful, and tailored to your unique experience.
I make therapy accessible. I know it's hard to open up to someone you don't know, trust someone if you've never learned how to trust or maintain trust, and/or reveal parts of yourself that we all keep hidden away as if speaking about it would literally destroy us. I'm not here to judge you, I'm here to help you find how to accept yourself as you are - the "good" and the "bad", and to help you reframe "good" and "bad" as qualifiers of our experience and not personifications of our identity.
I make therapy accessible. I know it's hard to open up to someone you don't know, trust someone if you've never learned how to trust or maintain trust, and/or reveal parts of yourself that we all keep hidden away as if speaking about it would literally destroy us. I'm not here to judge you, I'm here to help you find how to accept yourself as you are - the "good" and the "bad", and to help you reframe "good" and "bad" as qualifiers of our experience and not personifications of our identity.
My counselling approach is holistic, collaborative, curious, accepting, and non-judgmental—always tailored to the unique needs of each individual. I deeply believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing and growth. Through connection, empathy, validation, empowerment, and active listening, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, tap into their inner strengths, build resilience, and foster lasting, meaningful change.
With compassion and mindful guidance, I support and gently challenge clients to grow through insight, confidence, and resilience.
My counselling approach is holistic, collaborative, curious, accepting, and non-judgmental—always tailored to the unique needs of each individual. I deeply believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing and growth. Through connection, empathy, validation, empowerment, and active listening, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, tap into their inner strengths, build resilience, and foster lasting, meaningful change.
With compassion and mindful guidance, I support and gently challenge clients to grow through insight, confidence, and resilience.
You are not alone. At REACH we build real connections with real people walking through our door. Humor, genuine compassion and empathy are necessary for healing-especially the humor part-and combined together, they create a healing force! We know that sometimes, life is just hard. It can come out of nowhere, but know that counselling helps during the tough times. It helps us endure when we don’t think we can, helps us recover from what we’ve survived, teaches us how to gain insight about who we are and find our way back to "our normal" when we feel lost and alone. We are here for you.
You are not alone. At REACH we build real connections with real people walking through our door. Humor, genuine compassion and empathy are necessary for healing-especially the humor part-and combined together, they create a healing force! We know that sometimes, life is just hard. It can come out of nowhere, but know that counselling helps during the tough times. It helps us endure when we don’t think we can, helps us recover from what we’ve survived, teaches us how to gain insight about who we are and find our way back to "our normal" when we feel lost and alone. We are here for you.
Strength Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Hello! If you’re reading this, you may be facing some life challenge such as a mood disorder, a relationship issue, or lingering pain from past trauma. You may be feeling overwhelmed and ill prepared to find the success you deserve, struggling to find healthy coping skills, overrun by unhelpful negative thoughts, low self-esteem, or lack of purpose. If you want to improve your mood and perform better in life and in your relationships, you are on the right path. Things can get better once you start taking care of you. It’s imperative to make yourself a priority so you can be present for all the people and commitments in your life.
Hello! If you’re reading this, you may be facing some life challenge such as a mood disorder, a relationship issue, or lingering pain from past trauma. You may be feeling overwhelmed and ill prepared to find the success you deserve, struggling to find healthy coping skills, overrun by unhelpful negative thoughts, low self-esteem, or lack of purpose. If you want to improve your mood and perform better in life and in your relationships, you are on the right path. Things can get better once you start taking care of you. It’s imperative to make yourself a priority so you can be present for all the people and commitments in your life.
Imagine the life you desire: a life free from overwhelming distractions and constant stress. Does the piercing sound of your morning alarm fill you with dread? Are you relying on coffee, snacks, or endless social media doom scrolling to muster the energy to face each day? Consider this: embarking on a transformative journey often starts with a single, courageous step. Much like embarking on a thousand-mile journey, counselling can be your stepping stone towards a more fulfilling life. It takes immense courage to acknowledge when aspects of your life are no longer serving you, and I commend you for for being here.
Imagine the life you desire: a life free from overwhelming distractions and constant stress. Does the piercing sound of your morning alarm fill you with dread? Are you relying on coffee, snacks, or endless social media doom scrolling to muster the energy to face each day? Consider this: embarking on a transformative journey often starts with a single, courageous step. Much like embarking on a thousand-mile journey, counselling can be your stepping stone towards a more fulfilling life. It takes immense courage to acknowledge when aspects of your life are no longer serving you, and I commend you for for being here.
Maybe you've tried traditional talk therapy and still feel like something is missing. The truth is, healing isn’t just about words—it’s about how we experience life through our bodies and senses. Our stories, emotions, and wounds are stored deep within us, waiting to be seen, expressed, and transformed. Are you done feeling as if life is moving on autopilot? Do you long to regain a sense of control, reconnect with yourself, and live more fully? If you have a deep desire for self-exploration and healing—one that nurtures self-acceptance, compassion, and playfulness—then I invite you to take this step with me.
Maybe you've tried traditional talk therapy and still feel like something is missing. The truth is, healing isn’t just about words—it’s about how we experience life through our bodies and senses. Our stories, emotions, and wounds are stored deep within us, waiting to be seen, expressed, and transformed. Are you done feeling as if life is moving on autopilot? Do you long to regain a sense of control, reconnect with yourself, and live more fully? If you have a deep desire for self-exploration and healing—one that nurtures self-acceptance, compassion, and playfulness—then I invite you to take this step with me.
“I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.” (Emo Philips) Often our brains are wonderful! Also, wonderful brains do not stop us from having concerns or problems. Sometimes we are in the position of knowing some things, and also feeling and behaving in different ways - perhaps ways that are negative, not helpful, or destructive. The people I work with have a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, addictions, relationship issues, challenges with “getting going”, specific problem behaviours, as well as other issues.
“I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.” (Emo Philips) Often our brains are wonderful! Also, wonderful brains do not stop us from having concerns or problems. Sometimes we are in the position of knowing some things, and also feeling and behaving in different ways - perhaps ways that are negative, not helpful, or destructive. The people I work with have a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, addictions, relationship issues, challenges with “getting going”, specific problem behaviours, as well as other issues.
I am trauma informed and specialize in Cluster B Personality Disorders. Narcissistic relationship and recovery. Communications and conflict resolution. I am a reality therapist. The relationships in our lives matter...and our perceptions in life..our expectations and the way people treat us can create pain and crisis. Lets talk.....
I am trauma informed and specialize in Cluster B Personality Disorders. Narcissistic relationship and recovery. Communications and conflict resolution. I am a reality therapist. The relationships in our lives matter...and our perceptions in life..our expectations and the way people treat us can create pain and crisis. Lets talk.....
Tried the quick fixes? Drop in counselling sessions? A 30-day program? Yet you're still fighting the same battle. The truth most programs won't tell you: addiction is not a 30-day problem. It requires time, commitment, and long-term support with someone who truly understands. I've been where you are—38 years sober, 30+ years helping others. This is not walk-in counselling. This is us working together, weekly to address the psychological, emotional, and behavioral roots of your addiction so you can stop struggling and truly begin healing from it. Stop relapsing and begin your journey towards true healing.
Tried the quick fixes? Drop in counselling sessions? A 30-day program? Yet you're still fighting the same battle. The truth most programs won't tell you: addiction is not a 30-day problem. It requires time, commitment, and long-term support with someone who truly understands. I've been where you are—38 years sober, 30+ years helping others. This is not walk-in counselling. This is us working together, weekly to address the psychological, emotional, and behavioral roots of your addiction so you can stop struggling and truly begin healing from it. Stop relapsing and begin your journey towards true healing.
Do you feel trapped in life? Are you facing difficulties with your relationships or at work? Do you need support for mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, addictions, or trauma? I am here to help you tap into your resilience and overcome your challenges. I am a culturally and spiritually sensitive therapist and I have worked with children, couples, and families from over 30 countries. My past clients have come from all walks of life: people in a variety of professions, ranging from healthcare to education to finance, college students, immigrants, and refugees.
Do you feel trapped in life? Are you facing difficulties with your relationships or at work? Do you need support for mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, addictions, or trauma? I am here to help you tap into your resilience and overcome your challenges. I am a culturally and spiritually sensitive therapist and I have worked with children, couples, and families from over 30 countries. My past clients have come from all walks of life: people in a variety of professions, ranging from healthcare to education to finance, college students, immigrants, and refugees.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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.
I have expertise in hoarding, chronic pain, sleep, routine and activities, and memory, attention and concentration.
You are probably on this page because something in your life isn't working for you in the way you envisioned. Firstly, you are not alone! Secondly, good work recognizing that you are ready for change. Reaching out for professional guidance, collaboration, and treatment can be difficult, but it's the first step - and I am here to assist! I love to help individuals address mental health, activity, and functional challenges. I have specialized experience working with military members, Veterans, public safety personnel, and healthcare providers. I have additional education and experience to assist with women's health issues.
I have expertise in hoarding, chronic pain, sleep, routine and activities, and memory, attention and concentration.
You are probably on this page because something in your life isn't working for you in the way you envisioned. Firstly, you are not alone! Secondly, good work recognizing that you are ready for change. Reaching out for professional guidance, collaboration, and treatment can be difficult, but it's the first step - and I am here to assist! I love to help individuals address mental health, activity, and functional challenges. I have specialized experience working with military members, Veterans, public safety personnel, and healthcare providers. I have additional education and experience to assist with women's health issues.
Choosing to embark on a therapeutic journey is no minor step. It demands a mix of emotions, time, and finance. More than anything, however, it requires courage. When someone musters the strength to seek help, it's not merely for the sake of talking. They are looking for a professional who is fully invested in their wellbeing.I deeply believe in the inherent potential every individual possesses to effect positive change in their lives. My mission is to equip you with the skills and tools necessary to realize that change. My focus is on adults, including (but not limited to) Veterans, First Responders, and those recovering from MVA.
Choosing to embark on a therapeutic journey is no minor step. It demands a mix of emotions, time, and finance. More than anything, however, it requires courage. When someone musters the strength to seek help, it's not merely for the sake of talking. They are looking for a professional who is fully invested in their wellbeing.I deeply believe in the inherent potential every individual possesses to effect positive change in their lives. My mission is to equip you with the skills and tools necessary to realize that change. My focus is on adults, including (but not limited to) Veterans, First Responders, and those recovering from MVA.
Are you longing to feel closer to your partner or family, but finding yourselves caught in the same painful patterns? Perhaps communication has become difficult, conflict keeps repeating, trust has been affected by infidelity, or emotional or physical intimacy feels distant. You may love each other and still feel stuck, disconnected, misunderstood, or uncertain about how to move forward. Together, we can explore the patterns beneath these struggles and work toward greater understanding, connection, healing, and new possibilities in your relationships.
Are you longing to feel closer to your partner or family, but finding yourselves caught in the same painful patterns? Perhaps communication has become difficult, conflict keeps repeating, trust has been affected by infidelity, or emotional or physical intimacy feels distant. You may love each other and still feel stuck, disconnected, misunderstood, or uncertain about how to move forward. Together, we can explore the patterns beneath these struggles and work toward greater understanding, connection, healing, and new possibilities in your relationships.
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Hoarding Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for hoarding?
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been well-studied in the treatment of hoarding. This type of therapy includes changing beliefs surrounding possessions, as well as learning how to discard items and reduce acquisitions. The hoarder may also gain much-needed organizational skills. Another useful therapy may be compassion-focused therapy, which can address emotion regulation and negative self-perception.
How long does therapy for hoarding take?
Although treatment can vary, most people demonstrate improvement after 23 sessions, with some showing improvement after just a few sessions. Researchers have developed a 26-session cognitive behavioral program. People who hoard may need “maintenance” sessions over the years if the problem arises repeatedly.
Are there medications for hoarding?
The more commonly-prescribed medications for hoarding are including antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This can include drugs such as venlafaxine and paroxetine. And because hoarding disorder is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, medications for OCD, such as clomipramine, may be effective for hoarding as well.
Can hoarding come back after treatment?
Hoarding is a chronic disorder and it can last throughout an individual’s lifetime. Regularly checking in with a psychotherapist can help manage symptoms long-term. A good therapist will help the person learn needed skills including decision-making, organization, and stress reduction. The patient will gain a better perspective and the need to cling to useless items will lessen.