Dementia Therapists in St Albert, AB
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, stress management, and burnout move through life with less tension. Change isn’t about lowering your standards or “trying harder” - it's about trying differently. By exploring the underlying systems that create these experiences therapy can help you understand how they are maintained, and how to create meaningful change without losing what matters most. I know that not all stressors can be changed, but I also believe we have the power to respond to them in ways that allow us to live a life that is aligned with what is important to us. Together we can explore what this means for you.
I help people who are struggling with anxiety, stress management, and burnout move through life with less tension. Change isn’t about lowering your standards or “trying harder” - it's about trying differently. By exploring the underlying systems that create these experiences therapy can help you understand how they are maintained, and how to create meaningful change without losing what matters most. I know that not all stressors can be changed, but I also believe we have the power to respond to them in ways that allow us to live a life that is aligned with what is important to us. Together we can explore what this means for you.
I have the passion dedication and desire to help people achieve their best version of themselves. I am empathetic and pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with my clients. We want you to feel comfortable here at Motion Forward Counselling and offer virtual mental health services by video or phone. With a profound respect and understanding of cultural diversity and inclusion towards all our client is key to our practice. We are NIHB providers and work closely with the Indigenous communities providing services in English and Arabic.
I have the passion dedication and desire to help people achieve their best version of themselves. I am empathetic and pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with my clients. We want you to feel comfortable here at Motion Forward Counselling and offer virtual mental health services by video or phone. With a profound respect and understanding of cultural diversity and inclusion towards all our client is key to our practice. We are NIHB providers and work closely with the Indigenous communities providing services in English and Arabic.
Glory Marie Grant is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who uses Positive Psychology interventions with children, adults (families and couples) to change thought patterns and behaviors. Glory has her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Positive Psychology and currently working through her doctoral degree Clinical Psychology.
Specializing in clinical counselling, child psychology and Psychoeducational Testing.
Glory Marie Grant is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who uses Positive Psychology interventions with children, adults (families and couples) to change thought patterns and behaviors. Glory has her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Positive Psychology and currently working through her doctoral degree Clinical Psychology.
Specializing in clinical counselling, child psychology and Psychoeducational Testing.
Every day is an opportunity to grow and understand how our upbringing and experiences have shaped who we are today. When we begin to feel overwhelmed by uncomfortable or painful emotions, this is a sign that our internal beliefs or needs are not being met. We fall into familiar and often troubling patterns to avoid feeling the feelings that bubble to the surface. Often because of this overwhelm, we simply do not know where these feelings come from, so working with someone can be very helpful.
Every day is an opportunity to grow and understand how our upbringing and experiences have shaped who we are today. When we begin to feel overwhelmed by uncomfortable or painful emotions, this is a sign that our internal beliefs or needs are not being met. We fall into familiar and often troubling patterns to avoid feeling the feelings that bubble to the surface. Often because of this overwhelm, we simply do not know where these feelings come from, so working with someone can be very helpful.
I specialize in career counselling, career testing, and education planning. These areas can help you discover your identity and a path best suited for you. This is ideal for anyone in need of a life change or transition, especially those who are unsure about their career or education path. Together we can discover and gather the necessary information you need to make decisions while addressing any other concerns affecting your ability to thrive. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their full potential as well as helping them discover their possibilities.
I specialize in career counselling, career testing, and education planning. These areas can help you discover your identity and a path best suited for you. This is ideal for anyone in need of a life change or transition, especially those who are unsure about their career or education path. Together we can discover and gather the necessary information you need to make decisions while addressing any other concerns affecting your ability to thrive. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their full potential as well as helping them discover their possibilities.
I specialize in:
- Anxiety
- Depression & burnout
- Life Transitions
- Relationships & Boundaries
- Trauma & Emotional Healing
- Women's issues (post-partum & menopause)
- Dementia/ Alzheimer's support
Struggling with Anxiety, Stress, or Life Transitions? Let’s navigate this together.
Hi, I’m Eva, a licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, and helping people is my passion. I truly believe that no one should have to struggle alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or a major life transitions, I provide a practical, compassionate approach to help you gain clarity, confidence, and lasting relief.
I specialize in:
- Anxiety
- Depression & burnout
- Life Transitions
- Relationships & Boundaries
- Trauma & Emotional Healing
- Women's issues (post-partum & menopause)
- Dementia/ Alzheimer's support
Struggling with Anxiety, Stress, or Life Transitions? Let’s navigate this together.
Hi, I’m Eva, a licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, and helping people is my passion. I truly believe that no one should have to struggle alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or a major life transitions, I provide a practical, compassionate approach to help you gain clarity, confidence, and lasting relief.
You deserve to walk in this world- Authentic, Courageous, Joyful! I can walk alongside you on your journey to bridge between your current Self and your Goal Self. Let's creatively transform your current Relationship towards your Goal Relationship, as you define it. Together we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, reduce distress, and increase your self-esteem. Counselling helps to encourage positive thinking and behaviors towards clarity and wellbeing. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." Alice Walker
You deserve to walk in this world- Authentic, Courageous, Joyful! I can walk alongside you on your journey to bridge between your current Self and your Goal Self. Let's creatively transform your current Relationship towards your Goal Relationship, as you define it. Together we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, reduce distress, and increase your self-esteem. Counselling helps to encourage positive thinking and behaviors towards clarity and wellbeing. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." Alice Walker
Welcome to the journey of self-discovery and healing. I'm Dr. Cedric Benning, a dedicated and passionate provisional psychologist with over five years of experience in the field of mental health. My professional journey has taken me across borders, allowing me to gain valuable insights and cultural perspectives that enrich my practice. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of the human experience. I specialize in providing clinical psychological services for individuals of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults.
Welcome to the journey of self-discovery and healing. I'm Dr. Cedric Benning, a dedicated and passionate provisional psychologist with over five years of experience in the field of mental health. My professional journey has taken me across borders, allowing me to gain valuable insights and cultural perspectives that enrich my practice. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of the human experience. I specialize in providing clinical psychological services for individuals of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults.
Working from a holistic frame, I believe that the source for all healing and lasting change is rooted in the mind-body-spirit triad, as well as the family-community connection. I support persons of all ages and histories in finding those resources that may guide them towards experiencing greater satisfaction in their daily living, sense of well-being, and in their key relationships. Using a variety of approaches, I tailor the therapeutic experience to best match each client's needs at any given point in therapy.
Working from a holistic frame, I believe that the source for all healing and lasting change is rooted in the mind-body-spirit triad, as well as the family-community connection. I support persons of all ages and histories in finding those resources that may guide them towards experiencing greater satisfaction in their daily living, sense of well-being, and in their key relationships. Using a variety of approaches, I tailor the therapeutic experience to best match each client's needs at any given point in therapy.
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.
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.
Brad prioritizes the significance of community and family in individual mental health. He is deeply inspired by the courage of clients who seek therapy for personal growth and their commitment to bringing healing to their loved ones. Brad understands the fundamental human need to feel heard, seen, and accepted. His dedication lies in assisting individuals in regulating painful emotions and behaviors, fostering healing for themselves and their families. Brad firmly believes that individual healing has a positive impact on family dynamics, promoting collective healing within the family unit.
Brad prioritizes the significance of community and family in individual mental health. He is deeply inspired by the courage of clients who seek therapy for personal growth and their commitment to bringing healing to their loved ones. Brad understands the fundamental human need to feel heard, seen, and accepted. His dedication lies in assisting individuals in regulating painful emotions and behaviors, fostering healing for themselves and their families. Brad firmly believes that individual healing has a positive impact on family dynamics, promoting collective healing within the family unit.
Amanda Balsillie, SW Dip, BSW, MSW, RSW. I take a holistic approach in therapy and want to make sure you are heard and what you are experiencing or going through is supported in therapy. I want every client to feel accepted, validated and empowered to continue in their personal journey. Please Note: I cannot direct bill to NIHB at the moment.
Amanda Balsillie, SW Dip, BSW, MSW, RSW. I take a holistic approach in therapy and want to make sure you are heard and what you are experiencing or going through is supported in therapy. I want every client to feel accepted, validated and empowered to continue in their personal journey. Please Note: I cannot direct bill to NIHB at the moment.
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Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source. The Safe and Sound Protocol and Rest and Restore Protocol are listening therapies that can help you and your pets retune your nervous system and ensure therapy is successful.
Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source. The Safe and Sound Protocol and Rest and Restore Protocol are listening therapies that can help you and your pets retune your nervous system and ensure therapy is successful.
We work with caregivers and the people they care for experiencing diagnoses and prognoses of all types including: dementia ( Alzheimer’s, FTD, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia), traumatic brain injuries, anoxic brain injuries, mental health diagnoses, cancer, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, paraplegia and physical changes impacting overall functioning and quality of life.
Common areas we support our caregiver clients with include: boundary work and self-care, burnout/ burnout prevention, grief over the loss of a loved one (commonly ambiguous grief, anticipatory grief and complicated grief), relationship concerns and changes in dynamics with others as a result of caregiving, processing deep emotions and ongoing changes.
We work with caregivers and the people they care for experiencing diagnoses and prognoses of all types including: dementia ( Alzheimer’s, FTD, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia), traumatic brain injuries, anoxic brain injuries, mental health diagnoses, cancer, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, paraplegia and physical changes impacting overall functioning and quality of life.
Common areas we support our caregiver clients with include: boundary work and self-care, burnout/ burnout prevention, grief over the loss of a loved one (commonly ambiguous grief, anticipatory grief and complicated grief), relationship concerns and changes in dynamics with others as a result of caregiving, processing deep emotions and ongoing changes.
I offer a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming, non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. Our work together will be grounded in your values, strengths, culture, and goals. I use EMDR, somatic, and narrative approaches to help you process trauma and grief, navigate life’s challenges, regain a sense of meaning, and show up as your better self in your relationship with loved ones.
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in trauma work. I also support many clients who are navigating transitions into parenthood or are struggling with interpersonal relationships and family dynamics
I offer a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming, non-judgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. Our work together will be grounded in your values, strengths, culture, and goals. I use EMDR, somatic, and narrative approaches to help you process trauma and grief, navigate life’s challenges, regain a sense of meaning, and show up as your better self in your relationship with loved ones.
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in trauma work. I also support many clients who are navigating transitions into parenthood or are struggling with interpersonal relationships and family dynamics
Life gives us all kinds of challenges. Most of the time we get through things fairly well, but occasionally some of those challenges overwhelm us, such as financial stressors, career changes, burnout, disability, return-to-work processes, and family needs. Or maybe life has simply changed. Maybe you are a student faced with academic challenges or struggling with peer groups. Or maybe you are simply striving to take better care of yourself and engage in life more. This is life and we all are going through something. Counselling can be a caring and understanding space to explore what life has thrown at us.
Life gives us all kinds of challenges. Most of the time we get through things fairly well, but occasionally some of those challenges overwhelm us, such as financial stressors, career changes, burnout, disability, return-to-work processes, and family needs. Or maybe life has simply changed. Maybe you are a student faced with academic challenges or struggling with peer groups. Or maybe you are simply striving to take better care of yourself and engage in life more. This is life and we all are going through something. Counselling can be a caring and understanding space to explore what life has thrown at us.
My nearly 15 years of professional experience in the non-profit sector, where I supported families affected by chronic illness, coupled with my lived experiences as a dementia family caregiver, have shaped my understanding of these issues and inform my approach to counselling.
I provide a warm, caring and collaborative atmosphere that empowers people to face obstacles, harness strengths, and ascend to the best versions of themselves. My approach is grounded in Client-Centered and existential philosophy and integrates tools from Cognitive Behavioural, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modalities.
My nearly 15 years of professional experience in the non-profit sector, where I supported families affected by chronic illness, coupled with my lived experiences as a dementia family caregiver, have shaped my understanding of these issues and inform my approach to counselling.
I provide a warm, caring and collaborative atmosphere that empowers people to face obstacles, harness strengths, and ascend to the best versions of themselves. My approach is grounded in Client-Centered and existential philosophy and integrates tools from Cognitive Behavioural, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy modalities.
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
Concerns might include learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, memory decline, and other cognitive abilities.
I am a neuropsychologist with almost 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults. I conduct neuropsychological assessments and psychoeducational assessments (e.g., learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, etc). I also provide assessments that align with Transport Canada requirements (e.g., ADHD, comprehensive mental health, etc).
Concerns might include learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, memory decline, and other cognitive abilities.
I am a neuropsychologist with almost 20 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults. I conduct neuropsychological assessments and psychoeducational assessments (e.g., learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, etc). I also provide assessments that align with Transport Canada requirements (e.g., ADHD, comprehensive mental health, etc).
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Can dementia patients benefit from counselling?
Dementia patients can often benefit significantly from counselling. While neurologists typically treat dementia itself, counsellors provide crucial emotional support for patients and their families. Therapists specializing in dementia can help clients navigate aging, end-of-life issues, social isolation, sleep challenges, and grief. They can also assist clients in adapting to the disease by addressing caregiving concerns and supporting family members. Counsellors will often also collaborate with a patient's neurologist or other medical providers to manage dementia symptoms and medication needs.
How can you tell if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's?
To determine if someone has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, there are several signs and diagnostic methods that medical professionals use. Early signs of dementia often include memory loss, difficulty with problem-solving, and challenges in completing familiar tasks. Diagnosing dementia or Alzheimer's requires a comprehensive approach, as there is no single definitive test, and initial diagnosis can sometimes be difficult as symptoms tend to worsen progressively over time. To make a diagnosis, medical professionals typically use a combination of methods, including standardized questionnaires and cognitive tests to assess memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, psychiatric evaluations to understand mental health status, brain scans to look for physical changes in the brain, as well as other medical tests to rule out other conditions.
What are the first-line treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease?
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but catching the disease in its early-to-moderate phases can be beneficial in order to initiate first-line treatments to help manage symptoms. Medications such as galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil are examples of cholinesterase inhibitors that are commonly prescribed for Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, working with a therapist or social worker can also often help patients with the disease address common behavioural and lifestyle concerns, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep problems, social support, and housing changes.
When to seek treatment for Alzheimer’s?
It’s best to seek treatment at the first signs of Alzheimer's. Early warning signs of Alzheimer’s include memory problems, such as forgetting appointments or directions, as well as trouble concentrating, paying attention, retrieving words, and carrying out daily household tasks. An early diagnosis can help people slow the progression of the disease with medication and plan for the future in terms of housing, social/caregiving support, and finances.