Hoarding Therapists in Sherwood Park, AB
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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I am a trauma specialist with experience in supporting people through life threatening illnesses, sexual/emotional/physical abuse, environmental disasters, break down of marriages, addictions and loss of loved ones. I also work with couples, with families and individuals who are struggling with various problems. Individualized and tailor made therapy. I have over 15 years of significant experience working with diverse populations across Canada and internationally and I can provide therapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.I use a variety of approaches including hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy and other psycho-dynamic approaches.
I am a trauma specialist with experience in supporting people through life threatening illnesses, sexual/emotional/physical abuse, environmental disasters, break down of marriages, addictions and loss of loved ones. I also work with couples, with families and individuals who are struggling with various problems. Individualized and tailor made therapy. I have over 15 years of significant experience working with diverse populations across Canada and internationally and I can provide therapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.I use a variety of approaches including hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy and other psycho-dynamic approaches.
I am doctoral trained psychologist working with adult individuals. I utilize a direct and practical approach to helping people with their difficult thoughts and feelings. I am happy to share information, knowledge, and practical strategies to help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. I strive to provide a warm, safe and easy-going atmosphere for our sessions.
I am doctoral trained psychologist working with adult individuals. I utilize a direct and practical approach to helping people with their difficult thoughts and feelings. I am happy to share information, knowledge, and practical strategies to help you overcome challenges and achieve your goals. I strive to provide a warm, safe and easy-going atmosphere for our sessions.
At the heart of her specialization lies anxiety-related disorders - from the intricacies of obsessive-compulsive disorder to the complexities of hoarding.
Level Up provides emotional wellness needs for a variety of concerns for individuals. Additional providers include: occupational therapist with specialization in sensory concerns, speech and language therapists, family and couples counsellors, and dietitians. We provide assessments for educational needs, autism (ASD), ADHD, and more.
At the heart of her specialization lies anxiety-related disorders - from the intricacies of obsessive-compulsive disorder to the complexities of hoarding.
Level Up provides emotional wellness needs for a variety of concerns for individuals. Additional providers include: occupational therapist with specialization in sensory concerns, speech and language therapists, family and couples counsellors, and dietitians. We provide assessments for educational needs, autism (ASD), ADHD, and more.
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.
I see adult and adolescent clients from all sorts of different backgrounds, and who present with a variety of psychological concerns. However, I feel I’m especially well-suited to working with folks who are undergoing significant life change (e.g., job insecurity, divorce, bereavement, diagnosis, etc.), and who are experiencing anger, anxiety, or depression while traversing the flux. I’m also a keen advocate of mental wellbeing within a number of specific communities, including: veterans and first responders, men (cis and trans), LGBTQ+ folks, expatriates/immigrants, entrepreneurs, and people practicing consensual non-monogamy.
I see adult and adolescent clients from all sorts of different backgrounds, and who present with a variety of psychological concerns. However, I feel I’m especially well-suited to working with folks who are undergoing significant life change (e.g., job insecurity, divorce, bereavement, diagnosis, etc.), and who are experiencing anger, anxiety, or depression while traversing the flux. I’m also a keen advocate of mental wellbeing within a number of specific communities, including: veterans and first responders, men (cis and trans), LGBTQ+ folks, expatriates/immigrants, entrepreneurs, and people practicing consensual non-monogamy.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I provide evidence-based treatment to adults with anxiety (e.g., Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, trauma- and stressor-related disorders (e.g., Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; PTSD), and insomnia. I have a particular interest in providing therapy to healthcare workers (e.g., nurses), first responders, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and Veterans, but I also work with the general public. I also offer Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) assessments for Veterans and members of the CAF and RCMP.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I provide evidence-based treatment to adults with anxiety (e.g., Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, trauma- and stressor-related disorders (e.g., Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; PTSD), and insomnia. I have a particular interest in providing therapy to healthcare workers (e.g., nurses), first responders, serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and Veterans, but I also work with the general public. I also offer Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) assessments for Veterans and members of the CAF and RCMP.
I work with clients and their personal challenges with care, warmth, compassion, and curiosity. We explore the barriers that hold you back from having the life you desire. My focus is to guide you towards a deeper level of change. We do this by exploring the patterns keeping you stuck, beliefs that limit you, and thoughts that cause you distress. Often these patterns are rooted in the past due to early attachment, developmental, relational and shock trauma. Processing these experiences in a safe therapeutic relationship, allows us to heal the past and move to a place of authenticity, integrity, and satisfaction in our lives.
I work with clients and their personal challenges with care, warmth, compassion, and curiosity. We explore the barriers that hold you back from having the life you desire. My focus is to guide you towards a deeper level of change. We do this by exploring the patterns keeping you stuck, beliefs that limit you, and thoughts that cause you distress. Often these patterns are rooted in the past due to early attachment, developmental, relational and shock trauma. Processing these experiences in a safe therapeutic relationship, allows us to heal the past and move to a place of authenticity, integrity, and satisfaction in our lives.
“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.
Have anxiety, depression, addiction, isolation, anger management issues, self-harm, or suicide ideation left you feeling concerned about the quality of your life? Perhaps you’ve struggled to resolve these issues on your own, to no avail? Are you ready to take 100% responsibility for your life and committed to making the necessary changes? Due to my own inter-generational trauma, I have a first-hand understanding of where you are in your life’s journey. I’d like you to know that the act of reaching out for help is a deeply courageous act, especially for most men, as most of us are conditioned to self-isolate and suffer in silence.
Have anxiety, depression, addiction, isolation, anger management issues, self-harm, or suicide ideation left you feeling concerned about the quality of your life? Perhaps you’ve struggled to resolve these issues on your own, to no avail? Are you ready to take 100% responsibility for your life and committed to making the necessary changes? Due to my own inter-generational trauma, I have a first-hand understanding of where you are in your life’s journey. I’d like you to know that the act of reaching out for help is a deeply courageous act, especially for most men, as most of us are conditioned to self-isolate and suffer in silence.
I work with adults, adolescents and children to make peace with their story, address current stressors, and foster their strengths and vision for the future. I specifically love working with neurodiverse clients and their families, and I believe wholeheartedly that when we prioritize a deeper understanding of one another we can create a safe place for growth in emotional regulation skills which extends beyond the family.
I work with adults, adolescents and children to make peace with their story, address current stressors, and foster their strengths and vision for the future. I specifically love working with neurodiverse clients and their families, and I believe wholeheartedly that when we prioritize a deeper understanding of one another we can create a safe place for growth in emotional regulation skills which extends beyond the family.
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 taking this important first step.
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 taking this important first step.
As a new clinician, you may be feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with finding qualified Canadian Clinical Supervisors who can not only help you obtain your supervision hours but also provide meaningful support towards your professional growth within a Canadian context. The problem is, too many new clinicians like you are reaching dead ends and road blocks towards locating and accessing a Supervisor…this is a devastating and pain-staking experience! This is a fundamental and necessary component to your professional development, and you don’t have time to waste. So it is vital you make the right match with a clinical supervisor
As a new clinician, you may be feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with finding qualified Canadian Clinical Supervisors who can not only help you obtain your supervision hours but also provide meaningful support towards your professional growth within a Canadian context. The problem is, too many new clinicians like you are reaching dead ends and road blocks towards locating and accessing a Supervisor…this is a devastating and pain-staking experience! This is a fundamental and necessary component to your professional development, and you don’t have time to waste. So it is vital you make the right match with a clinical supervisor
I also have training to address hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorders, sleep challenges, tinnitus, post-concussive symptoms, and addressing workplace issues.
You are probably on this page because something in your life isn't working for you in the way you envisioned. You may or may not understand what that "something" is, but you would like it to be/feel different and wish to make changes in your life. 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 help adults, notably Military Members, Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Professionals, and others to address mental health challenges.
I also have training to address hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorders, sleep challenges, tinnitus, post-concussive symptoms, and addressing workplace issues.
You are probably on this page because something in your life isn't working for you in the way you envisioned. You may or may not understand what that "something" is, but you would like it to be/feel different and wish to make changes in your life. 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 help adults, notably Military Members, Veterans, First Responders, Healthcare Professionals, and others to address mental health challenges.
Note: Alberta and Ontario Registered Psychologist
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I approach each and every client with curiosity, warmth, empathy and respect I have an honest passion for people and can’t see myself doing any other thing other than helping others live meaningful lives I’m very sensitive to the fact that everyone is unique and it is of utmost Importance to tailor my work to each and everyone’s specific needs
Note: Alberta and Ontario Registered Psychologist
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I approach each and every client with curiosity, warmth, empathy and respect I have an honest passion for people and can’t see myself doing any other thing other than helping others live meaningful lives I’m very sensitive to the fact that everyone is unique and it is of utmost Importance to tailor my work to each and everyone’s specific needs
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.
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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.