Therapists in Edmonton, AB

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 35 years of experience working in hospitals, university and currently only in private practice. I worked overseas in a pediatric oncology and in a Pain Clinic. As the Director of the Psychology Department at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, I helped cancer patients and their families; I supervised graduate students and was involved in published research. I achieved the level of Clinical Professor of Palliative Medicine at the University of Alberta. Following my departure from the Cross Cancer Institute, I worked at the University of Alberta Hospital in the Burn and Trauma units.

I am a doctoral psychologist and have worked with a range of clients across medical, oncological, psychiatric, and counselling settings. I specialize in grief and loss, cancer and chronic illness, trauma, existential issues (e.g. purpose in life, self-actualization), palliative care, depression, anxiety, life transitions, psychospiritual development, and psychedelic therapy/integration. My approach is integrative, drawing largely from existential-humanistic, Jungian/psychodynamic, schema, and transpersonal therapy. For more details on my psychedelic therapy practice, see edgarpsychological.com/ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy

Challenges in life are inevitable, but there are many choices in how to face them. Paul Bianchini is a counseling psychologist working in the Edmonton area and provides psychotherapy services for people struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, relationships, marriage issues, occupational stress, crisis intervention, trauma, grief and loss, body image issues, self-esteem, health psychology, and addiction issues. Call 780-757-5535 - Prairie Owl Psychology and Counselling for a prompt and professional response.

Sometimes our thoughts and feelings become unmanageable without help. Anxiety, stress and depression are just some of the ways our mind tells us that something isn't right, or the ways we've coped in the past aren't quite working as well as they did. Change can be unsettling and distressing, but it can also be healing, fulfilling and hopeful. I provide a therapeutic space that is safe, warm and engaging where you can engage in your process, at whatever pace you need.

Trauma can leave an imprint on our lives, but it does not have to be permanent. It may alter your foundation and leave you lost, angry, confused and in unbearable pain. I believe that choosing to rebuild this foundation through therapy is a courageous step in healing. It is not always an easy journey as we need to survey the land, start digging, install the foundation and work with any arising obstacles. This can be an exhausting and scary process but we will work collaboratively at your pace and create a resolution that fits for you.

Feel overwhelmed or burned out, struggling to focus or decompress? Uncertain of what you need to do? Let's make sense of your concerns, find a clear way forward, and get you back on track. Inner balance is key to growth and success, but isn't easy to develop. With proven approaches and a decade of practice, I will help you establish lasting wellness so you can stay on top of what really matters - your interests, responsibilities, and relationships.

Matt Shandro has worked as a registered psychologist in the province of Alberta since 2009. He provides counselling and psychotherapy to teens, adults, couples, families and groups.

Dana has worked with clients from ages 8 and up and specializes in those who have experienced developmental traumas, such as sexual, physical & emotional abuse. Dana believes in matching the pace and personality of every client he works with and approaches every person with gentleness and compassion. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, difficult relationships, complex PTSD, personality (attachment) disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, or insomnia. Dana offers a gentle approach to trauma, drawing from a variety of modalities: CBT, CBT-I (CBT for insomnia), EMDR, and EFT for couples.

As a PhD provisionally registered psychologist with specialized training in evidence-based treatments for insomnia, I believe good sleep is the foundation for good mental health. I work with individuals to improve their sleep by addressing the root cognitive and behavioural causes of insomnia, such as reducing anxiety, depression, or doing “too much of a good thing” that interferes with sleep (e.g. addiction to nicotine, alcohol, or cannabis, or other impulsive/compulsive behaviours such as too much internet or social media use, pornography, binge eating, video games, or gambling).

You struggle to feel like you're good enough. No matter how hard you try it feels like you don't measure up and you're always falling short. It's hard to find a space where you can truly belong and be yourself. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by your life and relationships. Other times you feel completely hopeless. You are ready to let go of the belief that you were never good enough and begin to feel comfortable being yourself. Therapy can be a space where you can show up just as you are and learn to love yourself. It's your time to take off the masks, let go of the pressure, and begin to connect with your true self.

I developed a keen interest in medically related problems and their psychological impact. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families. I do not restrict myself to one specific type of client. As a Psychologist, want to help them cope with the diagnosis and work with them throughout their treatment.

Kenneth has worked with families and individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings for over a decade. These include Child and Family Services, Correctional Services, post-secondary education, the health care system, legal aid, the Alberta public education system, and several other social services organizations. He has a proven track record working with individuals and families experiencing multidimensional and complex challenges relating to trauma/PTSD, depression, family conflict, anxiety, behavioral problems, mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and addictions.

Appointment available within 24 hours. Do you feel like you have lost meaning in your life? Are you feeling lost, depressed, or anxious? I aim to help you find your purpose, fulfillment and meaning again. In working with you, I aim to help you recover from your present challenges as we find a path toward happiness. In doing so, this approach requires sensitivity, patience, and time while we work through these difficulties you are facing.

Ideal clients for Douglas Rusk are individuals facing complex life challenges, seeking transformative growth. They grapple with issues like trauma, addiction, and identity. They yearn for a compassionate guide to help them navigate these dark waters. They need a safe, non-judgmental space to heal, understand themselves, and reclaim their lives. Their goal is profound: to emerge from adversity stronger, with renewed purpose and authenticity. They seek Douglas because he embodies these values, offering hope, healing, and a path to self-discovery.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Do you need a professional who is respectful, gentle, and can provide a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which you can voice your concerns? If you want to heal your emotional pain and restore your self-worth, please reach out to me. You don't need to go through this alone.

In my practice I see a wide range of clients: adults, teens, children, adults who have experienced developmental traumas [sexual, physical & emotional abuse] (often in the context of their own dysfunctional family of origin), clients with PTSD, couples who are seeking to strengthen their relationship, families looking for new ways to resolve old problems, and individuals who keep repeating the past. Depending on the presenting problem and a client's history, I often integrate EMDR Therapy and Gestalt Therapy and/or Structural Family Therapy. Online counselling is now available to residents of Alberta.

I'm a Ph.D.-level psychologist who is specialized with trauma-informed therapy. Through my work, I derive a massive amount of joy from seeing people (a) realizing that intergenerational trauma may be ending with them, (b) realizing that they are healing or unwinding from what they've been through, (c) realizing that they aren't "stuck in the past" anymore, (d) realizing that they like themselves "for the first time" in their lives, (e) realizing that they have never felt better, and last but not least, (f) realizing that they are getting excited about change ... especially when it wasn't imaginable just a short time ago.

I am a trauma specialist with experience in supporting people through life threatening illnesses, sexual/emotional/physical abuse, environmental disasters, break down of marriages, addictions and loss of loved ones. I also work with couples, with families and individuals who are struggling with various problems. Individualized and tailor made therapy. I have over 15 years of significant experience working with diverse populations across Canada and internationally and I can provide therapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.I use a variety of approaches including hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy and other psycho-dynamic approaches.

I am keen to work with individuals interested in personal development, and dealing head-on with obstacles to that development. There is likely some awareness of what those obstacles might be, because the individual is encountering difficulties in relationships to self and/or others, in role functioning, or in comfort and enjoyment with life. Insight and self-understanding are sought, and there is an interest in clarifying how past history might be implicated in current issues. There may also be a degree of frustration in terms of recognizing emotions or appreciating opposing poles of specific conflicts. Motivation to work is key.