Therapists for Children in St Albert, AB
With children and teens, I use an interactive, hands on style that builds emotion regulation, supports parents, strengthens family relationships, and encourages confidence, growth, and self understanding for lasting change together.
Many of my clients are parents, professionals, or young people juggling family, work, and personal expectations. Life can be messy, confusing, loving, and hopeful all at once, and sometimes it’s hard to find balance. You may feel stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. Whether you’re navigating parenting, relationships, or stress at work, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore new ways of coping, growing, and reconnecting with yourself.
With children and teens, I use an interactive, hands on style that builds emotion regulation, supports parents, strengthens family relationships, and encourages confidence, growth, and self understanding for lasting change together.
Many of my clients are parents, professionals, or young people juggling family, work, and personal expectations. Life can be messy, confusing, loving, and hopeful all at once, and sometimes it’s hard to find balance. You may feel stuck in old patterns, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. Whether you’re navigating parenting, relationships, or stress at work, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space where you can slow down, feel heard, and explore new ways of coping, growing, and reconnecting with yourself.
I work with young adults/ adults, children and teens navigating chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, especially when stress, self-doubt, or big life changes start to take over.
I believe therapy should feel empowering, not overwhelming. Even when things feel messy, confusing, or stuck, I hold the belief that this is "figure-out-able" and you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we focus on building clarity, confidence, and practical skills that actually fit your life.
I work with young adults/ adults, children and teens navigating chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, especially when stress, self-doubt, or big life changes start to take over.
I believe therapy should feel empowering, not overwhelming. Even when things feel messy, confusing, or stuck, I hold the belief that this is "figure-out-able" and you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we focus on building clarity, confidence, and practical skills that actually fit your life.
I work with children from the ages of 4 & up and work with adults, with training & experience supporting trauma, chronic illness, neurodivergence, and body image.
As a counselor I am honored to be a part of your journey, no matter how big or small. Working with me means that I see you as the expert of your lived experiences. At the end of the day we are all unique in our wants, needs, and desires, and what works for some does not mean it will work for everyone. My aim is to work with you and meet you where you are at so we can figure out what is working, what needs to change, and how we can get there together. After all, this is YOUR journey. Counselling with me is a collaborative process where your voice, opinions, and experiences matter, are important, and are valid.
I work with children from the ages of 4 & up and work with adults, with training & experience supporting trauma, chronic illness, neurodivergence, and body image.
As a counselor I am honored to be a part of your journey, no matter how big or small. Working with me means that I see you as the expert of your lived experiences. At the end of the day we are all unique in our wants, needs, and desires, and what works for some does not mean it will work for everyone. My aim is to work with you and meet you where you are at so we can figure out what is working, what needs to change, and how we can get there together. After all, this is YOUR journey. Counselling with me is a collaborative process where your voice, opinions, and experiences matter, are important, and are valid.
I have experience supporting children, teens, and young adults who are struggling with various mental health concerns.
Welcome, I am so glad you're here.
As a Registered Psychologist, I am passionate about helping individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of perfectionism, people-pleasing, stress, and anxiety. If you’ve been struggling with self-esteem, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, or navigating the complexities of ADHD, I want you to know that you are not alone—and that growth is possible.
I have experience supporting children, teens, and young adults who are struggling with various mental health concerns.
Welcome, I am so glad you're here.
As a Registered Psychologist, I am passionate about helping individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressures of perfectionism, people-pleasing, stress, and anxiety. If you’ve been struggling with self-esteem, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, or navigating the complexities of ADHD, I want you to know that you are not alone—and that growth is possible.
I work with clients who are open to learning about the impacts of attachment, development and childhood traumas on their current life.
My goal as a counsellor/therapist is to provide you with non-judgmental support while you seek clarity to some of life's questions. I will help by coaching and counselling you to see your strengths and utilize motivational interviewing, solution focused, CBT and a trauma-informed practice as my tools. I will work with you to help create meaningful change to move past the barriers that are creating difficulty in your life. In my twenty years of working with others, I have developed a skills working with adults, parents, seniors and Indigenous people.
I work with clients who are open to learning about the impacts of attachment, development and childhood traumas on their current life.
My goal as a counsellor/therapist is to provide you with non-judgmental support while you seek clarity to some of life's questions. I will help by coaching and counselling you to see your strengths and utilize motivational interviewing, solution focused, CBT and a trauma-informed practice as my tools. I will work with you to help create meaningful change to move past the barriers that are creating difficulty in your life. In my twenty years of working with others, I have developed a skills working with adults, parents, seniors and Indigenous people.
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 moved to Alberta from the UK in 2016 and retrained as a psychologist after many years of home educating my children and working as a musician, both performing and teaching. I practice with a trauma informed approach and combine interventions from theoretical approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT and IFS. I offer Christian faith based counselling on request.
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 moved to Alberta from the UK in 2016 and retrained as a psychologist after many years of home educating my children and working as a musician, both performing and teaching. I practice with a trauma informed approach and combine interventions from theoretical approaches including ACT, CBT, DBT and IFS. I offer Christian faith based counselling on request.
As a Registered Play Therapist (SPT), I support children ages 3+ through creative, play-based approaches that help them express emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience.
Life can pull us in many directions—you may feel pressure to meet others’ expectations, manage stress, or balance responsibilities, yet still feel disconnected from what truly matters. You might be wondering: What truly matters to me, and how can I live more in alignment with that?
I offer a compassionate, person-centered space to explore these challenges at your own pace. Drawing on CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, narrative, ACT and play therapy, and more, I help you clarify your values so you can make authentic choices, strengthen relationships, and move forward with greater clarity, purpose, and self-connection.
As a Registered Play Therapist (SPT), I support children ages 3+ through creative, play-based approaches that help them express emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen resilience.
Life can pull us in many directions—you may feel pressure to meet others’ expectations, manage stress, or balance responsibilities, yet still feel disconnected from what truly matters. You might be wondering: What truly matters to me, and how can I live more in alignment with that?
I offer a compassionate, person-centered space to explore these challenges at your own pace. Drawing on CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, narrative, ACT and play therapy, and more, I help you clarify your values so you can make authentic choices, strengthen relationships, and move forward with greater clarity, purpose, and self-connection.
Is your child struggling with big feelings, focus, learning, or friendships?
I specialize in psychoeducational and behavioural assessment, and also offer evidence-based therapies grounded in cognitive-behavioural, existential-humanistic, and systemic orientations. I've personally and professionally walked alongside children, teens, boys, and men, offering compassionate and down-to-earth support for growth and resilience.
Is your child struggling with big feelings, focus, learning, or friendships?
I specialize in psychoeducational and behavioural assessment, and also offer evidence-based therapies grounded in cognitive-behavioural, existential-humanistic, and systemic orientations. I've personally and professionally walked alongside children, teens, boys, and men, offering compassionate and down-to-earth support for growth and resilience.
I have over 5 years of working with children, youth, and young adults in a variety of public and private mental health settings.
I approach all sessions from a trauma informed lens and an open mind. My theoretical approach to therapy is a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred, narrative exposure, and solution-focused strategies. I also draw from dialectical behavioural therapy skills, art therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
I have over 5 years of working with children, youth, and young adults in a variety of public and private mental health settings.
I approach all sessions from a trauma informed lens and an open mind. My theoretical approach to therapy is a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred, narrative exposure, and solution-focused strategies. I also draw from dialectical behavioural therapy skills, art therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
WJW Counselling and Mediation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, ARB
1 Endorsed
St Albert, AB T8N
Psychologists, Relationship and Child specialists & Mediation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with chronic stress and emotionally drained from the issues and conflicts in your life? I can help you navigate and cope with whatever challenges you're facing. My results-oriented approach helps clients move through the counselling and mediation process efficiently, without the need for long-term, ongoing therapy. I specialize in couples counselling, separation and divorce mediation, family mediation, and parent coordination. With over 25 years of experience in conflict resolution, I have developed an approach that helps clients resolve issues quickly and efficiently to move forward and enjoy life fully.
Psychologists, Relationship and Child specialists & Mediation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with chronic stress and emotionally drained from the issues and conflicts in your life? I can help you navigate and cope with whatever challenges you're facing. My results-oriented approach helps clients move through the counselling and mediation process efficiently, without the need for long-term, ongoing therapy. I specialize in couples counselling, separation and divorce mediation, family mediation, and parent coordination. With over 25 years of experience in conflict resolution, I have developed an approach that helps clients resolve issues quickly and efficiently to move forward and enjoy life fully.
I provide ADHD, Giftedness, Behavior and Psychoeducational assessment for children, as well as Autism assessment for both children and adults.
I provide assessment for individuals of all ages (preschool, school age, and evaluation for adult autism). I specialize in Autism, ADHD, Intellectual and Academic testing. Seeking out assessment can help identify areas of strength to be built upon and areas of challenge that would benefit from intervention. Results can help to inform strategy development, identify resources, and determine whether the individual may qualify for additional support. I create a warm and supportive assessment environment that fosters understanding and facilitates well being.
I provide ADHD, Giftedness, Behavior and Psychoeducational assessment for children, as well as Autism assessment for both children and adults.
I provide assessment for individuals of all ages (preschool, school age, and evaluation for adult autism). I specialize in Autism, ADHD, Intellectual and Academic testing. Seeking out assessment can help identify areas of strength to be built upon and areas of challenge that would benefit from intervention. Results can help to inform strategy development, identify resources, and determine whether the individual may qualify for additional support. I create a warm and supportive assessment environment that fosters understanding and facilitates well being.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults.
My specialty is working with childhood trauma including physical and sexual abuse. I have also helped youth with anxiety, depression, peer relationships, self-esteem, family issues, and understanding emotions. I also provide parenting support to caregivers/parents.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults.
My specialty is working with childhood trauma including physical and sexual abuse. I have also helped youth with anxiety, depression, peer relationships, self-esteem, family issues, and understanding emotions. I also provide parenting support to caregivers/parents.
I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families regarding development, disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, and brain injury/stroke.
My specialization is working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing grief and loss. I have extensive experience in assessment and consultation for preschool to school-aged children, and adolescents with attention, developmental, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
I have many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families regarding development, disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, and brain injury/stroke.
My specialization is working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing grief and loss. I have extensive experience in assessment and consultation for preschool to school-aged children, and adolescents with attention, developmental, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
Playful Expressions Child Counselling
Psychologist, MC, CSPT
St Albert, AB T8N
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with children and their families.
Parents also know their child best, so I strive to work closely with parents to create meaningful and collaborative goals. I am also able to provide additional information and resources for parents when they are feeling lost and are struggling to support their child.
I am passionate about working with children and their families.
Parents also know their child best, so I strive to work closely with parents to create meaningful and collaborative goals. I am also able to provide additional information and resources for parents when they are feeling lost and are struggling to support their child.
Maurice has over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, adults and families who face a wide range of complex challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, separation/divorce, grief & loss, learning disabilities, self-harm, sleep health and suicidal ideation. Maurice draws from several evidence-based modalities that are culturally responsive and tailored to the individual. He prides himself on always bringing the highest degree of empathy and compassion to his practice with a focus on developing skills and promoting agency to achieve effective and sustainable mental health outcomes.
Maurice has over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, adults and families who face a wide range of complex challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, separation/divorce, grief & loss, learning disabilities, self-harm, sleep health and suicidal ideation. Maurice draws from several evidence-based modalities that are culturally responsive and tailored to the individual. He prides himself on always bringing the highest degree of empathy and compassion to his practice with a focus on developing skills and promoting agency to achieve effective and sustainable mental health outcomes.
At Sunshine Psychological Services, child psychology is my passion!
I proudly provide specialized play therapy services in my unique and comfortable playroom. Play therapy is different than traditional talk therapy approaches in that play therapy is considered a more developmentally relevant and specialized way for children to receive counselling. It is a very fun and playful experience for children (and adolescents too!)
At Sunshine Psychological Services, child psychology is my passion!
I proudly provide specialized play therapy services in my unique and comfortable playroom. Play therapy is different than traditional talk therapy approaches in that play therapy is considered a more developmentally relevant and specialized way for children to receive counselling. It is a very fun and playful experience for children (and adolescents too!)
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and adults.
I have several areas of interest and experience including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, stress management, and emotion regulation. I work with clients across the lifespan using a client-centered approach, integrating CBT, play and art therapy, somatic and mindfulness-based strategies, and I am also an EMDR-trained therapist.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) who specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and adults.
I have several areas of interest and experience including depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, stress management, and emotion regulation. I work with clients across the lifespan using a client-centered approach, integrating CBT, play and art therapy, somatic and mindfulness-based strategies, and I am also an EMDR-trained therapist.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, unsure of themselves, or caught in patterns that leave them exhausted and disconnected from who they want to be. They may be navigating stress, anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of trauma. My ideal client is curious about understanding themselves more deeply and open to exploring change, even if they’re not sure where to start. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space where growth, insight, and self-trust can take root and lead to meaningful transformation.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, unsure of themselves, or caught in patterns that leave them exhausted and disconnected from who they want to be. They may be navigating stress, anxiety, ADHD, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of trauma. My ideal client is curious about understanding themselves more deeply and open to exploring change, even if they’re not sure where to start. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space where growth, insight, and self-trust can take root and lead to meaningful transformation.
Our team of psychologists and counsellors helps individuals, couples, children, teens, and families navigate life’s challenges and transitions.
We’ll help you feel safe exploring the effects of past and present experiences, discover your strengths, and find creative, practical ways to move forward. Our therapists work collaboratively, helping you reconnect with hope, build resilience, and create lasting positive change.
Our team of psychologists and counsellors helps individuals, couples, children, teens, and families navigate life’s challenges and transitions.
We’ll help you feel safe exploring the effects of past and present experiences, discover your strengths, and find creative, practical ways to move forward. Our therapists work collaboratively, helping you reconnect with hope, build resilience, and create lasting positive change.
I work with children, youth, and adults who are looking to understand their unique strengths and challenges through psychological assessment.
I provide individuals with a transparent, comprehensive investigation into identified areas of concern. My reports provide recommendations for skill building strategies as well as links to community resources. Demystification of mental health supports and fighting stigma surrounding mental illness are always my goals!
I work with children, youth, and adults who are looking to understand their unique strengths and challenges through psychological assessment.
I provide individuals with a transparent, comprehensive investigation into identified areas of concern. My reports provide recommendations for skill building strategies as well as links to community resources. Demystification of mental health supports and fighting stigma surrounding mental illness are always my goals!
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.