Therapists Beginning With Y in Alberta

My work with clients is a priority in my daily life, and I have many years of experience in couples, family, and child (from birth to 17), counselling. I truly believe that if we can help children and youth address their challenges early, we will build for their future success and well-being. If you are parents, a couple, or an individual and are not sure how to address a challenge you are facing, please feel free to contact me. My work is based on an anti-oppressive, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework. The focus of my practice includes attachment models, childhood trauma, relationship , anxiety, and behaviour management.

Life is full of struggles! I can help you get back to feeling like you again. I offer multiple proven mental health interventions in providing therapy for individuals, couples and families. As a Mental Health Therapist, I have found that my experience with CFS, RCSD, as well as working as a Behavioral Health Specialist as a consultant for mental health disorders in various medical clinics has allowed me to support through direct mental health therapy or with system navigation concurrently. My hope to continue to provide consistently increased measured levels of intervention success with the clients and families I serve.

I recognize that therapy is not always exciting or enjoyable. In fact, it is often uncomfortable, exhausting and scary. You will not always like it. I also think that it is only through facing the impact of the difficult ‘life stuff’ that you can build a fulfilling and sustainable way of being. I trust that all humans hold intrinsic knowledge of what they need and unforeseen events often disconnect us from that knowledge. I view my role as restoring that connection in an honest and collaborative way. I am drawn to finding crucial links uncovering why we do what we do and creating intentional alternatives together with the client.

Do you struggle with trauma, connecting to others, violence, or substance abuse/addiction? Is the hurt from old wounds through relationships across your lifespan still causing you pain? I believe that like hurt, healing happens through relationships and we will work together to meet your goals and help you move forward on a path of healing. First and foremost, I believe you have inherent value simply by being human and will take a humanistic and strengths-based approach to your challenges. We will work together to process your experiences and create realistic strategies for moving forward.

I believe self-awareness and understanding your environment are key aspects of mental health. If you have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, or are just feeling “stuck”, I can help you develop the skills it takes to move forward. Let’s collaborate and combine science with personal experience to uncover your true potential! I use a variety of therapeutic approaches with my clients, but my culturally sensitive approach is grounded in person-centered, CBT, and existential theory. I have had the privilege of working with a variety of clients in not-for-profit, in-patient treatment, and private practice settings.

Marriage problems? Communication issues? Perhaps you feel your drifting apart or stuck arguing over the same thing never feeling heard? Intimacy has dramatically decreased or beginning to. Maybe you just need maintenance for your relationship so it stays at the current level and helps to cement emotional connection and bonding or you'd like your relationship to go beyond surface level. Couples counselling is our specialty. We also focus on divorce, co-parenting, infidelity recovery as well as narcissism and break ups. For individual therapy we focus on: anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, return to work (off work stress leave), life changes. Specializations and training in: grief and loss, CBT-I for insomnia, divorce recovery, mindfulness. I use a family systems approach to therapy, as well as am trained in: EFT, Narrative, CBT.

Yellow Kite Child Psychology is a full-service child psychology practice. I founded Yellow Kite based on my belief in the importance of optimizing the well-being of children, adolescents, and families, through the administration of of standardized assessment tools and the application of evidence-based treatment strategies, all within a safe and welcoming professional space. At Yellow Kite, we are committed to creating an individualized treatment plan that will best support your child and your family. This process looks different for each of our clients, and we encourage an initial meeting in order to identify the best path forward.

I am a Certified Art Therapist and Registered Provisional Psychologist. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where you can express yourself and where we can develop and work toward clear goals together. I honor people's diverse needs by integrating various approaches to best support them. I work with anxiety, trauma, recovery from intimate partner violence, stress, self-compassion, self-expression and more. I especially enjoy working with students and those in helping professions (e.g. nurses). If you have other areas of concern, I’m happy to discuss how I can help.

Connie has a vast amount of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and parents in both non-profit organizations and private practice settings. She has a great interest in helping children and their families to reflect on their own abilities and strengths, to help them cope well with life’s challenges, and to promote resilience. With Connie’s personal experiences, she demonstrates compassion to help women who are going through infertility and miscarriage problems. Connie also establishes multicultural competence skills through working with clients from a range of ages and diverse backgrounds.

**Accepting new clients** Why do people come to therapy? Oftentimes people are facing a struggle that doesn’t seem manageable on their own. Others may feel stuck, unheard, overwhelmed, or just need an unbiased and empathetic ear. Whatever the reason for coming to therapy may be, establishing trust is my first priority.

I know you are capable and can get through tough times. I understand that you’re doing the best you can and it doesn’t seem to be enough. You are not alone. Do you struggle with managing daily challenges, intense emotions, extreme thoughts, inflexible behavior, or strained relationships? Or do you care for a child who is struggling? In the safety and privacy of counselling, I can support and guide you to self-reflect, make informed decisions, and take purposeful action toward your meaningful goals. With new insight and strategies, you can be empowered to address, manage, and/or resolve your struggle with more clarity and confidence.

Accepting New Clients - Life is full of challenges, but you don't have to navigate them alone - therapy can help. By working together, you will learn new skills, tools, and insight to navigate life successfully and with more ease. My name is Laurel York and I specialize in working with education and health care professionals, women, and neurodivergent clients who are autistic and/or have ADHD. I provide counselling to youth (ages 12+) and adults to address life transitions, work and school stress, relationship issues, burnout, anxiety, depression, grief, moral injury, religious trauma, and traumatic or adverse life experiences.

Do you find yourself stuck in a loop of self-criticism? Maybe you feel you are never enough or not accepted. Sometimes you think you overwhelming past experiences will never leave you. You might be exhausted from carrying the guilt and shame you don't know how to talk about. Difficult feelings can impact all aspects of life and limit your possibilities. As a Korean-Canadian Psychologist with many intersecting identities, I understand BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities face many challenges. Your needs matter. You deserve to be recognized and honored. I will meet you with care and warmth to help you move toward healing.

I am a PhD-level psychologist with a special interest in women's perinatal (prenatal and postpartum) mental health, as well as supporting women and families with their transition to parenthood. I also have a strong background in treating depression and anxiety, as well as other life stressors including relationship and communication difficulties, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients regain control of their lives by increasing coping skills and reducing emotional pain and suffering.

Frustrated with the direction of your life? Confused about the relationship you are in? Are you making choices that don't make sense? I believe the answers to your questions lie within you and my role will be to help increase awareness of your needs and discover your potential. I believe that by integrating your mind, body and spirit you will uncover your purpose and find fulfillment in your life. I believe that a therapeutic relationship is one of respect, mutuality and transparency. Success lies in creating an environment that is open, non-judgmental and congruent.

Hello and welcome! My name is Susan and I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor. Choosing a therapist can be challenging and daunting, but I'm glad you've found your way here. You deserve to be seen, heard, and validated on your unique journey of healing and growth. As a therapist, I am here to offer you a compassionate heart, and deep listening, guiding you toward discovering your authentic self and unleashing your inner strengths. We were never meant to navigate hard seasons on our own; therapy provides a safe space to heal and find the way living your life as it's meant to be.

Taking that first step in seeking support for your child isn't easy. I'm here to provide a safe, welcoming, and confidential space for healing to begin. As a Certified Play Therapist and a Clinical Counsellor, my passion lies in working with children and supporting their natural capacity for healing.