Joanne Prysunka
Counsellor, MA, CCC, CT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
5018 53 Street, Olds, AB T4H
Let's Connect (587) 407-3159
I work with adults who are experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Many of the people I support are capable, responsible individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected after carrying a lot for a long time. I have particular experience supporting those navigating high-pressure roles, rural and agricultural contexts, family and relationship dynamics, grief and loss, and the lasting impact of trauma.
I help by offering a calm, thoughtful, and collaborative therapy space where people can slow things down, make sense of what they’re experiencing, and feel supported without being rushed or judged. My work is trauma-informed and evidence-based, drawing on EMDR, ACT, and attachment-focused approaches. I pay close attention to emotional safety.
My clinical practice is shaped by both professional training and lived experience. Prior to becoming a therapist, I spent many years working as an employee and leader in the corporate world, alongside business owners and agricultural producers. I also come to this work as a married mother of adult sons, with a deep appreciation for relationship dynamics.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Joanne Prysunka now - (587) 407-3159
Let's Connect (587) 407-3159
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
Payment Methods
e-Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Alberta School Employee
- Benefit Plan Administrators
- Beneva | SSQ
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Canadian Construction Workers
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- Coughlin & Associates Ltd.
- Cowan
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- D.A. Townley
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- GMS Carrier 49
- GMS Carrier 50
- iA Financial Group
- Johnston Group
- LiUNA Local 183
- LiUNA Local 506
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- MDM Insurance Services
- Medavie Blue Cross
- People Corporation
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Simply Benefits
- TELUS AdjudiCare
- Union Benefits
- UV Insurance
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / 10009313 Joanne Prysunka
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Yorkville University, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2023
- License: Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta 2748 / 2024
- Degree/Diploma from University of Lethbridge Management / 1993
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Stress
- Life Transitions
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Caregivers
- Codependency
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused