Therapists in T6C
Kaytlyn Morris
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Edmonton, AB T6C
I strive to create a collaborative, empowering, and safe therapeutic process. I honour people’s unique experiences and where they are at in their journey. I believe that each person has valuable strengths, knowledge, and skills to offer to their growth.
I strive to create a collaborative, empowering, and safe therapeutic process. I honour people’s unique experiences and where they are at in their journey. I believe that each person has valuable strengths, knowledge, and skills to offer to their growth.
Laura Brieva
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6C
Welcome! I am Laura, a psychotherapist serving individuals, couples, and families throughout Alberta. My interests and experiences include working with individuals experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, insominia, substance use, and life transitions. I'm proud to provide services in both English and Spanish, embracing the beauty of diversity through multicultural counseling. My therapeutic approach is a blend of proven methods, incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment-based approaches. Additionally, I am equipped to conduct Immigration Psychosocial Evaluations.
Welcome! I am Laura, a psychotherapist serving individuals, couples, and families throughout Alberta. My interests and experiences include working with individuals experiencing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, insominia, substance use, and life transitions. I'm proud to provide services in both English and Spanish, embracing the beauty of diversity through multicultural counseling. My therapeutic approach is a blend of proven methods, incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment-based approaches. Additionally, I am equipped to conduct Immigration Psychosocial Evaluations.
Caroline Wisneski
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6C
I am passionate about helping others discover how their or their child's unique brain learns best. I primarily work with the families of children and adolescents who are struggling in school, whether in their learning, attention, or behaviour. I especially appreciate working directly with families throughout the assessment and offering strategies to best support their child's needs. I also enjoy working with adults who feel that they slipped through the cracks in school, and would like to know more about their unique learning challenges.
I am passionate about helping others discover how their or their child's unique brain learns best. I primarily work with the families of children and adolescents who are struggling in school, whether in their learning, attention, or behaviour. I especially appreciate working directly with families throughout the assessment and offering strategies to best support their child's needs. I also enjoy working with adults who feel that they slipped through the cracks in school, and would like to know more about their unique learning challenges.
Jennie Franke
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6C
Sometimes life can feel very difficult and we are not quite sure why. Often times we are not how to make sense of our lives in a meaningful way and that can stop us from being who we truly are. Or maybe you have been through difficult times in your life that you are not quite sure how to overcome. These difficult experiences can get in the way of maintaining meaningful relationships, building trust or feeling at peace. Processing these events can take place at any age and can look different for each individual. The important part is that you feel genuinely seen and heard.
Sometimes life can feel very difficult and we are not quite sure why. Often times we are not how to make sense of our lives in a meaningful way and that can stop us from being who we truly are. Or maybe you have been through difficult times in your life that you are not quite sure how to overcome. These difficult experiences can get in the way of maintaining meaningful relationships, building trust or feeling at peace. Processing these events can take place at any age and can look different for each individual. The important part is that you feel genuinely seen and heard.
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Culturally Sensitive Counsellors
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.