Divorce Therapists in Edmonton, AB

I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree, specialization in Clinical Social Work. My primary area of focus is divorce and separation, working with the entire family, children (over 12) and individuals going through this big family change. I work with families in the Collaborative Family Law Process, voluntary process, or with those under court-ordered interventions. I believe in early intervention with families going through this difficult time prior to conflict escalating, however if conflict is set in then a direct, solution-focused approach is key.

When I meet with a client, whether a child, teenager, or adult, my intention is to be present with them where they are, first as a human being; then to help them feel safe and comfortable with me and to bring my years of experience and training, along with their knowledge of themselves and their desire to change, to resolve what brought them to therapy.

I have expertise working with children, adolescents, couples and families. This includes work with high risk youth, work with children who have been abused or neglected, and work with families in crisis. I have extensive Court experience, and have been appointed as a expert in the areas of counseling and clinical psychology. I have been appointed as a Parenting Expert in clinical interventions and custody evaluations. I have supported couples in developing skills to strengthen their relationships. I have experience assisting children, adolescents, and adults in dealing with anxiety, depression, Post traumatic stress disorder, Bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric diagnoses.

I specialize in trauma related symptoms and concerns. As an EMDR certified therapist I can help with complex trauma, relational trauma, phobias, mood and relationship concerns. I offer treatment intensives and day retreats. Depression, anxiety relationship concerns are often symptoms of trauma and we can explore healing further with EMDR and somatic therapies. I also support individuals and their family members struggling with stress, behaviour problems, communication difficulties, marital concerns, and co-parenting issues after separation and divorce. often a little help can change the direction to a more positive one.

Working from a client-centered approach I acknowledge that every person has their own unique set of experiences. Rather than utilizing a single methodology I follow an integrative approach to draw at tools, philosophies and evidence based interventions from a variety of methodologies to support individuals, couples and families as they navigate their past, present and future. I value sharing a comfortable and judgement free space for all people.

We are compassionate and experienced Psychologists who have supported adults (16+) in various capacities, since 2004. We know that people are resilient and strong but certain life circumstances can be difficult to overcome for most. We have several specialty areas that include working with: 1. people who have gone through a car accident, 2. people who are looking to get over their breakup/divorce, and 3. people who have experienced trauma (due to military service, emergency responding, or sexual abuse). Currently, we provide only online counselling and have flexible hours.

“We’re all too vulnerable to face the hugeness of life alone. It doesn’t make sense to do that… we need each other” (Sue Johnson). I believe that meaningful connection with ourselves and others is central to our wellbeing. Unfortunately, painful past experiences and unhelpful patterns can sometimes get in the way. Relationship struggles can erode our self-worth and leave us feeling anxious, depressed, exploited, and alone. They can also create ripples that disrupt other important parts of our lives – our health, work, and kids. You're here because you’re wanting change. I'm here to provide a safe space for your journey to change.

I’ve been privileged to live and work in Alberta’s far north, where I’ve become familiar with a wide diversity of cultures and personalities. I understand the unique challenges – such as isolation, transportation, lack of access to support services - that Northerners face. My clients include those facing issues related to intergenerational trauma, residential schools, 60s scoop, addictions, family violence and systemic racism. I have experience working with trauma, sexual assault, grief and loss, separation/divorce, and the LGBTQ community.

We are a compassionate, non-judgmental, and affordable resource that has been helping Edmontonians heal for 27 years. Most people at some point in their lives experience a need/ desire for change, which often opens the door for healing and growth. Many times this opportunity comes to us unexpectedly in the form of a crisis such as divorce, death of a loved one, job loss, depression, illness, anxiety, or trauma. And right when you want to be feeling positive and happy you instead find yourself experiencing loneness, sadness, anger, or even shame, making you wonder “what’s going on with me?"

Hope is looking forward with both confidence and unsuredness to something good. When we hope, we anticipate that what we want to happen can indeed happen. I want to walk in hope with you that the future can somehow be better, no matter what its present condition. I use an integrative approach rooted in narrative therapy, emotion focused family therapy, solution focused therapy and attachment theory to find new meaning and change for my clients.

Whether your grief is caused by a death, divorce, or any other loss, emotional incompleteness can have a lifelong, cumulatively negative impact on your capacity for happiness. If the resources available to you have not helped with your grief, it's not because of what's wrong with you. Grieving people have never lacked the courage, strength, or willingness to recover from loss, they have been given incorrect information on how to recover. The goal of The Grief Recovery Method is to help you complete your relationship to the pain, isolation, and loneliness caused by loss of any kind.

Difficult days are inevitable on life’s journey. You may be having challenges in a relationship, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma, be a victim of abuse, bullying or race based trauma, going through a divorce or separation, worried about your relationship with children or other family members, experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, depression, stress, grief or just going through a difficult period of your life. Whatever the challenge or struggle, you don’t have to suffer in silence. IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK!! Reassuringly, there is collaborative support available to get you through.

Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems, and is it affecting your health and performance in your personal or professional life? If so, you are not alone! Psychotherapy may help you to get relief from symptoms and make you hopeful and smile again. I have a Master of Social Work Degree equivalency, I am a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) US DOT, Designated Capacity Assessor in Alberta, & Canadian Clinical Supervisor - Addiction Counselor. I am a member of the Canadian Addiction Counselors Certification Federation and the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

No matter what you’re going through, The Family Centre is here for you. Our mental health therapists are experienced in a broad range of issues. We can help you understand your situation better and figure out ways to move successfully through it. We are here to support you as you navigate depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, including separation and divorce, grief and loss, parenting challenges and conflict, child and adolescent development and behaviour, domestic abuse prevention, trauma and change, alcohol or substance abuse, and more.

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.

Are you a mom, mom-to-be, or are you wanting to become a mom & find yourself struggling more lately? Maybe wondering if you have anxiety or depression? Do you feel stuck, exhausted, & overwhelmed? Do you strive to be the best mom & then find yourself irritable and yelling at your kids? Cue the mom guilt. Does your brain never shut off with all the to dos & worries? Do you feel the pressure to do it all, but just can’t? Do you feel uncomfortable in your body due to its shape &/or size? Are you struggling with major & unexpected life curveballs, such as distressing & confusing relationship strife, separation or divorce?

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.

Life can be complicated. Navigating neurodiversity, mental health, relational distress, psycho-legal issues, and other challenges can add to the stress. Using an integrated, respectful, culturally sensitive, and holistic model of mental health care, Dr. Stolte is able to draw from a wide background of experience and training to support your situation that requires psychological assessment or counselling support.

Hello, and welcome. I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor specialising in individual and group counselling. I work with adolescents (14+), adults and elders experiencing: grief and loss, anxiety, depression, purposelessness, existential angst, spiritual/religious issues and/or abuse, relationship difficulties, work-related stress and burnout, and life transitions relating to career/education, marriage, parenthood, divorce, retirement, ageing and dying. Please see my website for more information: www.libbykostromin.com.