Chronic Illness Therapists in T6X

As a certified Child Life Specialist, I specialize in paediatric psychosocial care and emotional safety. In both healthcare and community settings, certified Child Life Specialists help infants, children, youth and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss and bereavement. In the school system, I focus on challenging emotional behaviours for children with a multitude of diagnoses (ADHD, ODD, GAD, etc.) from pre school to junior high.

I am a doctoral-level Registered Psychologist. I believe it takes a lot of courage to seek out help and support, and deeply respect people's willingness to engage in the process of therapy for healing and self-improvement. I use a collaborative approach with my clients in deciding how issues will be addressed in therapy and how problems will be approached. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, stress, chronic pain, insomnia. I have extensive training and experience treating PTSD in Trauma Exposed Professionals: RCMP, Veterans, firefighters, paramedics, EMS, corrections, health-care providers

I help clients shift from just surviving into thriving; realigning with who and how they want to be instead of being hijacked by outdated narratives as a result of past experiences. My focus is on creating safe trauma-informed spaces and inspiring a compassionate curiosity about "who am I?" "How did I get to this point?" "What else might be possible?". I have always been fascinated with how our experiences shape us and how we may discover meaning and inspiration. During this quest I have worked as a strength & conditioning coach, yoga teacher, and counsellor and these experiences have uniquely shaped how I show up as a therapist.

Erin Daley, MSW, RSW is a registered social worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers, and she studied at Laurentian University in Sudbury Ontario where she graduated with a Bachelors of Social Work Degree in 2011 and a Masters of Social Work Degree in 2014. She provides counselling to people who struggle with many different stress-related issues whether it be challenging life changes, relationship issues, mental health difficulties or the desire to improve self-confidence. Erin is also experienced counselling people who suffer from trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and brain injury.

Kells Counselling has been making wellness possible in Edmonton, Alberta for twenty-five years. Our passion for helping children, individuals, couples, and families to grow and heal is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we strive to empower our clients through counselling services, assessment services, and clinical programs that equip people with tangible skills and tools for healing. We also offer a wide variety of specialized services including trauma recovery, parent coaching, and specialized assessments.

Hello and welcome! I support adults and teens who are navigating grief and trauma including parental loss, death of a loved one, end of a relationship/friendship, separation, pet loss, childhood trauma, medical/health related trauma, physical injury, relational trauma and life transitions. I also support people who are navigating additional challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, self worth/self esteem and chronic pain.

Sometimes, the more you try to hold it together on the outside, the more you fall apart on the inside. If you're feeling anxious, depressed, devastated, confused and overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, life transitions, relationships, grief or trauma, you're probably striving to get back on your feet. It happens to all of us and even the strongest can benefit from taking time to explore (often hidden or forgotten) inner resources. It's not a sign of weakness to seek support, but of wisdom: when what used to work no longer does, it's time to explore alternative options.

Throughout life, we are faced with the task of overcoming challenges and hardships. Whether you have been struggling with mental health concerns for many years or are going through a current life circumstance that is causing you distress, it may be time to seek outside support from a therapist. I believe that each person’s journey is unique and personal; regardless of what this journey looks like for you, I hope to be an ally that provides valuable support for you as you make meaningful changes in your life.

Whether it's mental health or neurodivergency, relationship challenges or family conflicts that are adding to your struggles, I can be of therapeutic support to you. My hope is to help you begin to fill your cup before spilling out, or gently wipe up the mess if it already has. I'll provide you the education to understand why you're feeling the way you do and a safe space to express it. I also support you to communicate with those in your life who are struggling to understand how to help. In working with me, you'll finally let out a breath that's been stuck in your chest for far too long.

Grief is a deeply painful, lonely, and isolating experience. When someone we care about dies, our relationship ends in divorce, or we experience any of the other 40 forms of loss, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions. The wonderful news is, grief does not have to be a life sentence of suffering. There are actionable tools that can help you to move beyond the pain caused by a loss in your life. Whether you are grieving due to a recent loss or a loss from long ago, it is never too soon or too late to heal your heart.

You're feeling like life has gone off track and you're not sure what to do. The stress that you're feeling is just not going away. You're not able to relax. Feeling disconnected from your husband or wife and not sure how to fix it. Maybe you've been through a trauma and you just can't get back to how you used to feel. We can help you to feel calm and relaxed, excited about life, connected to your loved ones and productive and focused both at work and at home.

When you feel that life has handed you more than you can handle, it can be overwhelming. Whether you are grappling with anxiety or stress, or depression, you don't need to suffer alone. Long-term struggles with anxiety have long-term effects. Slowly one comes to realize how it manifests, you may feel it in your quality of sleep, your relationships, in your body and feeling like your on auto-pilot. In reality, this is just your body trying to deal with constant stress, criticism, shame, guilt, and the feeling of ‘not good enough'.

I believe all individuals come to therapy with their own unique perspectives, values, beliefs, and coping abilities. I use these experiences as well as current research in the field to draw from approaches that best match each client’s needs, strengths and goals for therapy. My therapeutic approaches include; play and art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered and family-systems.

Welcome. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, the impacts of past trauma, family relationship dynamics, and grief? Do you feel overwhelmed, tired, or burned out? Do you wish to process your trauma in a safe space where you are not pushed beyond what feels manageable? l am passionate about working with youth, adults, and parents, especially parents in the perinatal period and beyond. I strive to practice through a trauma-informed, culturally competent, and neurodiversity-affirming lens.