Therapists in Fort Smith, NT
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
Fort Smith, NT X0E (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Online Therapists
Rachel Walpert Fairbrother
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Areas I am passionate about include: childhood trauma; emotional dysregulation, adult children of alcoholics (ACoA) and adult children of emotionally immature parents; relationship issues (attachment, co-dependency, communication), pregnancy/postpartum and the transition to parenthood, grief and Indigenous healing and reconciliation.
I feel incredibly grateful to be able to sit with clients and support them in some of the hardest times of their lives. I bring a compassionate, calm and accepting energy to every session, ensuring that you feel safe and heard. I always welcome the difficult conversations, as I know this is where healing begins. My style of therapy is informal and client-centered, responsive to each person’s unique needs. Our problems of today are often rooted in our hurt from yesterday. Being able to explore our past from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused lens helps us find meaning, connection and hope for the future.
Areas I am passionate about include: childhood trauma; emotional dysregulation, adult children of alcoholics (ACoA) and adult children of emotionally immature parents; relationship issues (attachment, co-dependency, communication), pregnancy/postpartum and the transition to parenthood, grief and Indigenous healing and reconciliation.
I feel incredibly grateful to be able to sit with clients and support them in some of the hardest times of their lives. I bring a compassionate, calm and accepting energy to every session, ensuring that you feel safe and heard. I always welcome the difficult conversations, as I know this is where healing begins. My style of therapy is informal and client-centered, responsive to each person’s unique needs. Our problems of today are often rooted in our hurt from yesterday. Being able to explore our past from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused lens helps us find meaning, connection and hope for the future.
Entering each session with a compassionate curiosity, I help you embark on a therapeutic journey that explores the heart of your emotions, the root causes of your challenges, and a personalized pathway towards healing. No matter what you are facing—be it anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, stress, or any other personal struggle—you don’t have to bear it alone! Whether it’s processing the parts of your inner world in a safe space, fostering your mental wellness with new coping skills, or re-connecting with your authentic self, our collaborative work is firmly grounded in evidence-based practices.
Entering each session with a compassionate curiosity, I help you embark on a therapeutic journey that explores the heart of your emotions, the root causes of your challenges, and a personalized pathway towards healing. No matter what you are facing—be it anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, stress, or any other personal struggle—you don’t have to bear it alone! Whether it’s processing the parts of your inner world in a safe space, fostering your mental wellness with new coping skills, or re-connecting with your authentic self, our collaborative work is firmly grounded in evidence-based practices.
Mountain Gate Counselling
Counsellor, PhD(c), MSc, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yellowknife, NT X1A
I work with adults and teenagers experiencing depression and anxiety. I also work with people experiencing trauma, spiritual crisis, relationship issues, loneliness, problems due to medication, and stress in many forms. A block of time in my practice is kept open daily for those in crisis, who cannot find adequate support through the public system. I also work with couples wishing to heal relational concerns, and those with an inclination towards spiritual practice/life. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome people from all faith backgrounds and walks of life. Sessions are available in-person, by email, and via video.
I work with adults and teenagers experiencing depression and anxiety. I also work with people experiencing trauma, spiritual crisis, relationship issues, loneliness, problems due to medication, and stress in many forms. A block of time in my practice is kept open daily for those in crisis, who cannot find adequate support through the public system. I also work with couples wishing to heal relational concerns, and those with an inclination towards spiritual practice/life. I am LGBTQ+ friendly and welcome people from all faith backgrounds and walks of life. Sessions are available in-person, by email, and via video.
Grief Counsellors
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.