Female Therapists in St Albert, AB
Are you no longer able to manage like you used to? Are you dissatisfied in your relationship and feel unsure what to do next? Are you feeling angrier, sadder, or more irritable? Life can often send challenges our way that we aren't prepared for, which can cause us to feel stuck, scared, and lost. Ultimately, we are all looking to feel at ease in our own skin, fulfilled in our relationships, satisfied with our lives, and free to be ourselves. Therapy is a chance to step back from the way we have always done things so we can make sense of what is going on around and within us. To reconnect with what matters most in a safe environment.
Are you no longer able to manage like you used to? Are you dissatisfied in your relationship and feel unsure what to do next? Are you feeling angrier, sadder, or more irritable? Life can often send challenges our way that we aren't prepared for, which can cause us to feel stuck, scared, and lost. Ultimately, we are all looking to feel at ease in our own skin, fulfilled in our relationships, satisfied with our lives, and free to be ourselves. Therapy is a chance to step back from the way we have always done things so we can make sense of what is going on around and within us. To reconnect with what matters most in a safe environment.
I firmly believe in the healing power of relationship and I strive to nurture my clients’ connection to loved ones and significant others. I believe that positive change starts with healthy individuals who then form healthy relationships and establish positive child-parent connections. These relationships give rise to healthy families and thriving communities. To me, empathy and compassion are at the heart of healthy connection and by creating a space for these qualities to flourish, we take the first steps toward healing.
I firmly believe in the healing power of relationship and I strive to nurture my clients’ connection to loved ones and significant others. I believe that positive change starts with healthy individuals who then form healthy relationships and establish positive child-parent connections. These relationships give rise to healthy families and thriving communities. To me, empathy and compassion are at the heart of healthy connection and by creating a space for these qualities to flourish, we take the first steps toward healing.
I believe clients have the inherent ability to create change. It takes courage to step forth and request support which leads to strength and a desire to create new ways of being. Through a meaningful and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe and inclusive space for clients to grow and reach their desired potential and authentic self. I provide support to individuals/families that are experiencing challenges within their lives (i.e., gender diverse clients, dysphoria, sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, internalized homophobia/transphobia, coming to terms/coming out, trauma, self-harming, suicidal ideation).
I believe clients have the inherent ability to create change. It takes courage to step forth and request support which leads to strength and a desire to create new ways of being. Through a meaningful and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I provide a safe and inclusive space for clients to grow and reach their desired potential and authentic self. I provide support to individuals/families that are experiencing challenges within their lives (i.e., gender diverse clients, dysphoria, sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, internalized homophobia/transphobia, coming to terms/coming out, trauma, self-harming, suicidal ideation).
Are you struggling with your child's behaviours or big emotions? Are you concerned about your child's tantrums or development, or worried about the impact of a recent stressor such as a divorce or birth of a new sibling? Or maybe your child has experienced a loss, bullying, or another potentially traumatic event. These are all issues we help with at Child's Play Psychology.
Are you struggling with your child's behaviours or big emotions? Are you concerned about your child's tantrums or development, or worried about the impact of a recent stressor such as a divorce or birth of a new sibling? Or maybe your child has experienced a loss, bullying, or another potentially traumatic event. These are all issues we help with at Child's Play Psychology.
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.
Welcome! I’m Brittany Ratcliffe, a Registered Psychologist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re facing trauma, have concerns about anxiety, mood, risk related concerns, or are going through times of change like new parenthood or interpersonal relationship shifts, I’m here to support you. I also specialize in working with children and youth, helping to navigate child-parent relationships, school-related concerns, and understanding neurodivergence. I take a wholistic approach with each client, keeping mindful of the mind-body connection.
Welcome! I’m Brittany Ratcliffe, a Registered Psychologist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re facing trauma, have concerns about anxiety, mood, risk related concerns, or are going through times of change like new parenthood or interpersonal relationship shifts, I’m here to support you. I also specialize in working with children and youth, helping to navigate child-parent relationships, school-related concerns, and understanding neurodivergence. I take a wholistic approach with each client, keeping mindful of the mind-body connection.
Are you seeking a counsellor to help you get through a difficult time or life challenge? A counsellor who can help you make positive change in your life? If you choose me as your counsellor, we will work together as partners on the way to positive change. You will be treated with respect and dignity, in a caring and safe environment. Your own resilience, knowledge and inner strength will be drawn upon to get the best result.
Are you seeking a counsellor to help you get through a difficult time or life challenge? A counsellor who can help you make positive change in your life? If you choose me as your counsellor, we will work together as partners on the way to positive change. You will be treated with respect and dignity, in a caring and safe environment. Your own resilience, knowledge and inner strength will be drawn upon to get the best result.
Hello! I'm a Counselling Therapist supporting adults and youth (15+) with a clinical focus on anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. With a background as a Child and Youth Counsellor, I have valuable experience connecting with and helping youth and young adults.
Hello! I'm a Counselling Therapist supporting adults and youth (15+) with a clinical focus on anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. With a background as a Child and Youth Counsellor, I have valuable experience connecting with and helping youth and young adults.
Throughout my 14 years working in the mental health field, I have learned that the process of therapy is as unique as the people who choose to take this brave journey into themselves. Challenges and difficulties are a reality of life, and therapy is geared toward supporting you as you address uncomfortable feelings or other Psychological needs as you move toward relief. As a non-judgemental member of your team, we will look at using the skills and strengths you already have to become more present and aware in your life. Because wellness is different for everyone, please know that no struggles are too small for therapy.
Throughout my 14 years working in the mental health field, I have learned that the process of therapy is as unique as the people who choose to take this brave journey into themselves. Challenges and difficulties are a reality of life, and therapy is geared toward supporting you as you address uncomfortable feelings or other Psychological needs as you move toward relief. As a non-judgemental member of your team, we will look at using the skills and strengths you already have to become more present and aware in your life. Because wellness is different for everyone, please know that no struggles are too small for therapy.
Welcome! I am currently taking new clients. My main areas of focus are trauma, grief, pregnancy and postpartum issues, and relationship issues, but I have experience supporting individuals and couples with a wide variety of challenges. I strive to be flexible in how I approach therapy and tend to draw on several evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and EMDR. I have completed my Canadian Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health and am passionate about working with people navigating the transition to parenthood.
Welcome! I am currently taking new clients. My main areas of focus are trauma, grief, pregnancy and postpartum issues, and relationship issues, but I have experience supporting individuals and couples with a wide variety of challenges. I strive to be flexible in how I approach therapy and tend to draw on several evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and EMDR. I have completed my Canadian Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health and am passionate about working with people navigating the transition to parenthood.
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.
While experienced in a variety of mental health concerns, I am well versed in the treatment of trauma in areas such as sexual violence, domestic violence, grief and loss, and childhood trauma. I additionally have passion for working with associated impacts such shame, self-criticism, and guilt. Growth and healing are not linear. I will smile with you through the highs-and through the lows, I will create space for you to sit in the darkness, but you will never be there alone. I will fight for a light for both of us, until we find that for you within.
While experienced in a variety of mental health concerns, I am well versed in the treatment of trauma in areas such as sexual violence, domestic violence, grief and loss, and childhood trauma. I additionally have passion for working with associated impacts such shame, self-criticism, and guilt. Growth and healing are not linear. I will smile with you through the highs-and through the lows, I will create space for you to sit in the darkness, but you will never be there alone. I will fight for a light for both of us, until we find that for you within.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges with care and understanding.
I am a Certified Canadian Counselor(CCC) and having over 15 years of experience, specialize in individual therapy for adults, children, and adolescents. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, parenting challenges and low self-esteem.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges with care and understanding.
I am a Certified Canadian Counselor(CCC) and having over 15 years of experience, specialize in individual therapy for adults, children, and adolescents. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, parenting challenges and low self-esteem.
As it turns out, many people begin counselling with, ‘I’m not sure where to begin.’ That’s more common - and more human - than you might think. So many of us long to feel clearer, calmer, steadier, but instead we feel trapped in stress or pain. I care about creating a space where you can bring complicated things, and offer support for the many layers of living - from life transitions & relationships to balance & boundaries. I also work with those seeking change or struggling with stress & burnout, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, emotion regulation, distress, and trauma.
As it turns out, many people begin counselling with, ‘I’m not sure where to begin.’ That’s more common - and more human - than you might think. So many of us long to feel clearer, calmer, steadier, but instead we feel trapped in stress or pain. I care about creating a space where you can bring complicated things, and offer support for the many layers of living - from life transitions & relationships to balance & boundaries. I also work with those seeking change or struggling with stress & burnout, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, emotion regulation, distress, and trauma.
I am a firm believer we all grapple with various challenges in some form or the other; for instance, addictions, tussles in relationships, difficulties in various stages of life (child rearing, retirement, divorce, loss of loved ones, juggling with tough schedules). My listening skills provide my clients a safer place to walk through the path of their feelings and experiences.
I am a firm believer we all grapple with various challenges in some form or the other; for instance, addictions, tussles in relationships, difficulties in various stages of life (child rearing, retirement, divorce, loss of loved ones, juggling with tough schedules). My listening skills provide my clients a safer place to walk through the path of their feelings and experiences.
While I enjoy working with individuals, I specialize in helping couples reconnect. I don't take sides, I don't judge, and I don't tell you what to do. In our sessions, we'll collaborate to uncover and change patterns of communication that leave you feeling disconnected. If your relationship has become a source of stress, I can most likely help you and your partner find your way back to a mutually satisfying connection. You will strengthen your intimate bond, and learn how to be there for each other more deeply during the inevitable difficulties all couples experience.
While I enjoy working with individuals, I specialize in helping couples reconnect. I don't take sides, I don't judge, and I don't tell you what to do. In our sessions, we'll collaborate to uncover and change patterns of communication that leave you feeling disconnected. If your relationship has become a source of stress, I can most likely help you and your partner find your way back to a mutually satisfying connection. You will strengthen your intimate bond, and learn how to be there for each other more deeply during the inevitable difficulties all couples experience.
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.
Many individuals seek therapy to cultivate positive, lasting change or to find solace and strength during challenging periods. The ability to make meaningful shifts in one's life is deeply intertwined with feeling safe, confident, and secure. My aim is to create a supportive, warm, and trusting atmosphere where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. Together, we will work to equip you with the resources and insights needed to create the life you envision.
I work with children, teens and adults. Some of the areas we work in include: addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma/PTSD.
Many individuals seek therapy to cultivate positive, lasting change or to find solace and strength during challenging periods. The ability to make meaningful shifts in one's life is deeply intertwined with feeling safe, confident, and secure. My aim is to create a supportive, warm, and trusting atmosphere where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. Together, we will work to equip you with the resources and insights needed to create the life you envision.
I work with children, teens and adults. Some of the areas we work in include: addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, trauma/PTSD.
Helping you to navigate life's challenges with support and strategies to find your place of peace and balance. Counselling can be an important factor in helping people lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. I am dedicated to providing a confidential, safe and supportive environment for you.
Helping you to navigate life's challenges with support and strategies to find your place of peace and balance. Counselling can be an important factor in helping people lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. I am dedicated to providing a confidential, safe and supportive environment for you.
With nearly 10 years of experience supporting the development of critical life skills for older teens and adults with autism, I consider this demographic an area of clinical focus and one I am passionate about working alongside. Other practice areas include sexuality and gender, neurodiversity (i.e., ADHD), chronic illness, relationships, anxiety, low mood, work-life balance, self-advocacy, and self-compassion. I also provide assessment services and have training in cognitive assessment, ADHD assessment, and autism assessment.
With nearly 10 years of experience supporting the development of critical life skills for older teens and adults with autism, I consider this demographic an area of clinical focus and one I am passionate about working alongside. Other practice areas include sexuality and gender, neurodiversity (i.e., ADHD), chronic illness, relationships, anxiety, low mood, work-life balance, self-advocacy, and self-compassion. I also provide assessment services and have training in cognitive assessment, ADHD assessment, and autism assessment.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.