Therapists in Vegreville, AB

Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist and I am passionate about working with teens and adults who have experienced trauma, sports related concerns, and challenges in life, and helping them to overcome the impacts of these challenges. I believe the relationships and experiences in our lives influence our development and belief systems and inform the way we interact with our environment and the people in it. Understanding the impacts of experiences clients have had allows me to appreciate their journey while creating safety in a therapeutic relationship.

I deeply enjoy working with people from all different backgrounds, stages and walks of life. With compassion and insight, I provide a space where clients feel that they are heard, cared for, and validated. I believe that people are more than the challenges that they face.

Hi, welcome. "Seasons" is a term often used to describe the different changes people go through in their personal life. Maybe you are feeling stuck in a difficult season right now. Maybe it is struggling with depression; anxiety; past trauma; relationship issues, the demands of parenting; or, defining who you are, within a system where you feel oppressed and invisible. These issues are difficult to cope with on your own, but your season can change. Healing and recovery are possible. I am here to help you work through these difficult issues.

As humans we face many challenges and struggles that can have great impact on our life. This could be difficulties navigating COVID-19, the anxieties and uncertainties of the future, struggles getting out of bed, emotional distress, past and current traumas, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief or feeling alone. We need to feel loved, supported and need a safe place in order to work through difficult seasons. I believe it takes great strength to seek that support. I want to create an environment where people don't feel alone in their struggles and a place where they can develop ways of improving their circumstances.

Is it time to get some help with making a change in your life? Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns despite trying your best to do something different? My goal is to support and help people to become their best selves, whether it be to increase self-esteem, work through trauma issues from your past, or address your struggles with a bad habit or addiction. I have 15+ years of experience in working in addictions and working with people in various stages of readiness. I also support family members who have a loved one struggling with an addiction with a focus on finding hope and strength in this difficult situation.

I am a registered, doctoral-level, clinical psychologist and I specialize in treating PTSD, anxiety and depression. Over the last 10 years, I have focused much of my practice toward treating military and First Responders (Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, Edmonton Police Service, RCMP, Correctional Staff, Firefighters, Paramedics and other EMS). I primarily use a cognitive-behavioral approach and put an emphasis on using evidence-based practice to address symptoms while also honouring individual characteristics and contexts.

Sometimes life's challenges knock us down and we need support in getting back up again. We have a vague knowing that we could approach life in a more adaptive way, but unsure as to how to do this. We feel less resilient, forget our strengths and focus on our weaknesses instead. In attempts to fit in and please others we loose sight of who we are, what we value and drift away from being our authentic and true self. We develop faulty belief systems that guide us into troubled relationships, fear, anxiety and conflict. Therapy is for those who want to let go of negative beliefs and patterns and return to being our happier true self.

Everyone feels stuck from time to time. Together we can develop the skills and strategies to work towards the future you hope for. Whether you're interested in counselling or sport/performance psychology, we can build on your existing strengths and experiences to help you feel stronger and healthier, and do what you do better. Overall, the healthier and more balanced we are mentally and emotionally, the better we tend to perform in our lives. As a Registered Psychologist, I believe that being proactive in your personal development and well-being can make the present more manageable and set up a strong foundation for the future.

Is your relationship struggling? Do you keep having the same arguments over and over (and over)? Your partner and you want so badly to get back to the way you used to be, when you were able to talk and solve things like a team, but that feels nearly impossible right now. The stress of big transitions or crisis may have made things even more difficult, along with the challenges brought on by children, in-laws, and the responsibilities of day-to-day life. You’ve tried to improve these things on your own, but you can’t seem to get back on the same page. You’re both feeling frustrated, alone, and unsure of what to do.

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” – Brene Brown. Welcome! My name is Megan Ivancic and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with CAP. As both a person and clinician, I value the power of authenticity, connection and vulnerability. Thank you for reviewing my profile and taking this step towards healing and growth.

As a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I firmly believe in helping others in their wellness journey with an empathetic and collaborative approach. I'm here to support you in life challenges that have you looking for support today!

Do you feel stuck or lost? Totally burned out and overwhelmed? Are you worrying or grieving? Wondering where to go from here? These are extraordinarily challenging times. We will work together in a warm, safe environment to figure out what's most important to you, what you want out of life, and what's holding you back. And, most importantly, we'll also figure out how to move forward, so you can start LIVING and thriving -- not just existing or surviving.

Sometimes we hit a place in our life journey where we realize we aren't where we want to be. In these moments, sitting down with someone to sort through where we actually want to be, and then working through the issues getting in the way of us reaching these goals can allow us to tranform our lives. Whether the issues are within your relationship, work, family, or things that happened in your past I would be honored to work with you to live your best life

I want to help you find your "joie de vivre" (joy in living) and empower you to be your best self! I am a Registered Psychologist certified in Hakomi mindfulness-centered somatic psychotherapy and EMDR. I particularly enjoy helping clients change problematic patterns in their lives and become more self-compassionate. I believe clients have the inner wisdom they need to change and heal, but may need a supportive environment in which to access and practice it. I am also a Grief Recovery Method specialist. If you are dealing with unresolved pain due to any kind of loss or transition, contact me for more information.

Alberta Trauma Services provides treatment and support services to those who have incurred Traumatic Psychological Injuries (TPI) and their associated challenges. People who attend our clinic are experiencing trauma symptoms that are severe enough to cause significant impairment in occupational, vocational, cognitive, family, social functioning, and activities of daily living. We know from research and evidence-based best practices that psychology, biology, supports, and our life experiences all have a part to play in Traumatic Psychological Injuries. We developed our services from the belief that with an experienced team, following evidence-based best practices, trauma and stress-related challenges are treatable. Over the years, we have seen many of our clients grow from severe symptoms to having a better and more fulfilled life. We view trauma as similar to a physical injury. Like a physical injury, trauma requires assessment (ex: x-ray), treatment (re-aligned and placed in a cast), the hard work to gain functionality (ex: physiotherapy) and most importantly time for all parts to heal. Like a broken arm, when it has healed it is actually stronger than before.

Hi, I’m Deanna, and I’m a trauma specialist at Alberta Trauma Services. I am a registered social worker (MSW) who specializes in the treatment of traumatic psychological injuries. My experience comes from working with First Responders, Veterans, and Frontline Health Personnel. I’m deeply invested in improving my skills and staying up to date with evidence-informed best practices and will work with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. In addition to using the cognitive modalities that fit best for you, we will also integrate psychoeducation and body-based skills as you find your pathway to health.