Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Edmonton, AB

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.

I am a compassionate and growth-oriented counsellor dedicated to helping others on their personal life journeys. Having studied and worked in the mental health field for the majority of my adult life, I have gained a broad range of experience counselling adults of all walks of life. I am passionate about helping my clients deal with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD and trauma, work-related issues, gender identity, sexual concerns, stress, body image, sleep issues, grief and loss, as well as life transitions.

At the Centre for Dynamic Mental Health (CDMH), we believe that you deserve a full recovery from your difficulties - beyond managing symptoms. We are committed to helping you identify and resolve the deeper core issues that are driving the problematic symptoms in your life. Whether you are looking to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, unexplained medical conditions, or other mental health concerns, our dedicated team of specialists are here to innovate and collaborate with you on your unique treatment needs.

Empathy, compassion, trust, and safety guides the person-centered space that will honour your life experiences and stories. I’ll encourage you to be the guiding force behind your change and healing. We will tap into your inner strength as you are the expert in your own life. You will receive a safe space to explore your concerns related to loss, grief, anxiety, depression that maybe contributing to both complex and intergenerational trauma. Together, we will create goals that are cantered around your aspirations and desired outcome.

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.

Hello, I'm Lauren Pitchforth, and I'm deeply passionate about helping adolescents and their families navigate through the many of challenges life can throw our way. With a master's degree in Child and Youth Care, I've dedicated over seven years of my career to supporting young people and their families in hospital and mental health school settings.

Hello, my name is Lisa and I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults, and families in school, community, and clinical settings. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, behavioural issues, school issues, life transitions, parenting, and family conflict.

I am a compassionate and non-judgmental Registered Provisional Psychologist with over 12 years of experience. In therapy, clients are able to set achievable goals by discussing their personal issues along with the challenging and complex circumstances they are struggling with. Together, we work towards these goals using an integrative approach that combines Cognitive-Behavioural, Acceptance & Commitment, Dialectical Behavioural Therapies, and Clinical Hypnotherapy.

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist in Edmonton, Alberta. Co-founder of the Edmonton Psychological Group. I have worked in both hospital and private practice settings. I work primarily with adults contending with: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, abuse, grieving, substance abuse, and personality disorders.

Welcome! I am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and have over 15 years of experience working as a clinician with adults in outpatient hospital and community settings as well as in private practice. I completed a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and one in Counselling Psychology at the University of Toronto in 2008, and have since worked with clients on a range of mental health concerns including difficulties regulating emotions, anger, trauma, impulsive behaviours, relationship issues, depression and anxiety.

Are you finding difficulty coping with the stresses of life, relationships or your self-esteem? If this is you, it would be a privilege to support you with your mental health goals. I provide therapy for individuals who desire to seek healthier coping mechanisms and work towards becoming the best version of themselves. Together, we will navigate the treatment process by working to uncover some of the emotional and psychological challenges that have impeded your growth process. Whether you are an adult, adolescent or creatives, you are welcome!

Are you feeling there are areas of your life that are not as fulfilling as they could be? Maybe your struggling with your sex life, or anxiety is making you feel overwhelmed and unmotivated? Unhappiness in one area of our lives can negatively affect all areas of our lives. My passion is providing therapy to clients in the following areas to help improve their overall wellbeing: healthy relationship connection, sex therapy, infidelity, unhealthy attachments styles, conflict resolution, anxiety, low motivation, addictions, fetishes, BDSM, Kink,pre-marital counseling, co-parenting, working through separations, and ethical non-monogamy.

I see every client as an expert in themselves with the potential to keep growing and achieving their personal goals at any stage of their life. Therefore, I am passionate about helping clients find their strength and potential, and work towards a healthier mental state. My focus is to find the best approach and tools based on each client’s needs in a safe and non-judgmental space, bringing empathy, compassion, and genuineness. As an immigrant from Peru, I also recognize and value the importance of what makes us who we are and the importance of where we come from.

Hello! I am Jilynne, a radically honest therapist who appreciates humor and swearing (if you're into that). My primary goal in the early stages is to create a space that feels incredibly safe for you. So many people feel stuck and don't know how to move forward. I can help you look at things from many perspectives (emotional wounds in childhood, harmful thinking patterns, major life changes, and more) so that you no longer feel at a crossroads in life.

Dr. Polzin Holman has over 25 years of working in the field of mental health and addictions. Specialized training in Trauma, Attachment, Anxiety and Depression with children, adolescents, adults and couples. Training in various modalities such as EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Relationship/Couples counselling.

Dr. Just-Mancini is a registered psychologist in Alberta. She adopts a strengths-based approach to empower clients to reach their goals and flourish. She views the client as the expert and believes in collaborating with the client and other important people, including parents, physicians, psychologists, and schools. Dr. Just-Mancini works with children over 6-years-old, adolescents, parents and adults. Her primary areas of expertise include anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, depression, self-esteem, parenting, burnout, and stress management. She works with persons from all cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by uncomfortable or painful emotions? Having a hard time controlling urges to act in ways that are unhelpful, ineffective, or harmful? Trying to make changes but find yourself continually falling into the same old patterns? Feeling a bit lost and looking for someone to help you sort through your thoughts? If so, you've come to the right place. I am here to help you explore the barriers that are preventing you from living your best possible life, and figure out how to change what's not working.

Do you feel overwhelmed, drained, or disconnected? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, managing pain, or expressing yourself in relationships? I would like to offer you compassion and support. Drawing from my 20 years of experience working with diverse clients and using approaches such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Solution-Focused Therapy, we can collaborate to tailor an approach that works for your unique situation.

As a neurodivergent psychologist fluent in French, a parent of multiples, and someone who appreciates the unconventional and beautiful, I am dedicated to supporting individuals in their journey towards healing and self-discovery. In my professional practice, I prioritize fostering introspection and utilizing collaborative approaches to help clients tap into their internal wisdom. With active listening, compassion, and a commitment to integrity, respect, and patience, I strive to guide individuals towards a sense of wholeness, inner harmony, and happiness.