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Counsellor, RPC
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Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling

Counsellor, RPC

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Available both in-person and online
6009 86 St NW Edmonton, AB T6E
In our work together, I’ll help you: Find relief from the constant survival mode that keeps you exhausted. Break free from guilt and shame tied to addiction or coping strategies. Untangle the painful beliefs you were handed by parents, partners, or others who hurt you. Learn how to feel safe in your own body and trust yourself again. I bring a mix of tools and approaches into sessions, but at the heart of it, my style is real, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I believe you are not defined by your past or the choices you had to make to get through it. You are allowed to step into a version of yourself that feels whole and free.
I walk alongside people navigating addiction and sobriety, helping them see how trauma and relationships shape their patterns. When we learn to feel safe in our bodies and embrace our emotions rather than escape them, healing naturally follows. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Somatic Therapy with my clients to strengthen the mind/body connection.
I know what it’s like to feel broken, stuck, or unworthy — and I also know that it’s possible to heal. Many of my clients are in the messy, painful process of going no contact — with family, partners, or anyone else who isn’t safe to keep close. It’s not easy, but it can be the start of freedom.
Call or Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 858-3152

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

6009 86 St NW

Edmonton, AB T6E map

(587) 858-3152

3021 Champlain Street Southwest

Calgary, AB T2T map

Website
I offer online and in person counselling sessions. I am available Sundays to Fridays, including holidays to accommodate your needs.
I specialize in Addiction, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
I work with people navigating addiction and trauma, helping them reconnect with their emotions and use them as a guide towards healing.
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Let's Connect (587) 858-3152
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

6009 86 St NW

Edmonton, AB T6E map

(587) 858-3152

3021 Champlain Street Southwest

Calgary, AB T2T map

Website
I offer online and in person counselling sessions. I am available Sundays to Fridays, including holidays to accommodate your needs.
I specialize in Addiction, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
I work with people navigating addiction and trauma, helping them reconnect with their emotions and use them as a guide towards healing.
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160

Payment Methods

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Alberta Blue Cross
  • Aspiria
  • Chambers Plan
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Pacific Blue Cross
  • Pacific Life
  • Saskatchewan Blue Cross
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
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I use Stripe to process payments for counselling services.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 858-3152
"
I use Stripe to process payments for counselling services.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 858-3152

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Keisha Sb Forrest

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / 4699 Keisha Sb Forrest
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Rhodes Wellness College, Professional Counsellor Diploma, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Rhodes Wellness College - Life Skills Coach 2022
  • Certificate from Rhodes Wellness College - Wellness Counsellor Diploma 2022
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Keisha is a Registered Professional Counsellor with the CPCA. Her integrative approach focuses on Somatic, DBT, and Emotion Focused Therapy to assist clients experiencing trauma, substance use, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and grief.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 858-3152
"
Keisha is a Registered Professional Counsellor with the CPCA. Her integrative approach focuses on Somatic, DBT, and Emotion Focused Therapy to assist clients experiencing trauma, substance use, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and grief.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 858-3152

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Career Guidance
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Gay
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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My approach to counselling is integrative and collaborative. Upon your consent, we will use various therapeutic modalities to address what's coming up for you in session. The goal is to provide you with tools and resources that you can implement in your day to day life. Most of my clients experience a positive shift within the first month that increases during our time together.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 858-3152
"
My approach to counselling is integrative and collaborative. Upon your consent, we will use various therapeutic modalities to address what's coming up for you in session. The goal is to provide you with tools and resources that you can implement in your day to day life. Most of my clients experience a positive shift within the first month that increases during our time together.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 858-3152

3 Endorsements

Natalie Kristelijn
Natalie Kristelijn
CounsellorRPCCMPCC-P
Keisha is a wonderful counsellor that exudes calmness, wisdom and true grit. With a healthy dose of life experiences of her own, Keisha believes we are all capable and deserving of deep healing and every day is a great day to start that journey.
Bahareh Yaraghi
Bahareh Yaraghi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)MA
Keisha is a deeply skilled counsellor, full of warmth and compassion, providing a vast array of insight and tools. She fosters genuine connections and holds space with immense capacity to meet clients exactly where they are at. A one of kind therapist!
Jorge Steele
Jorge Steele
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)BA CPMA CYPMACP
Keisha brings warmth, authenticity, and deep compassion into her work. She creates a grounded, safe space where clients feel genuinely seen and supported. Clinical skills, paired with her humanity and presence, allow her to connect with people in a deeply.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, SFT, and Somatic Therapy most often with my clients. By honouring your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, we can address any unmet needs as they arise and learn how to better meet those needs from a self-responsible lens.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 858-3152
"
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, SFT, and Somatic Therapy most often with my clients. By honouring your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, we can address any unmet needs as they arise and learn how to better meet those needs from a self-responsible lens.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 858-3152

Location

Primary Location

6009 86 St NW

Edmonton, AB T6E

(587) 858-3152

Additional Location

3021 Champlain Street Southwest

Calgary, AB T2T

(587) 858-3152

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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I offer online and in person counselling sessions. I am available Sundays to Fridays, including holidays to accommodate your needs.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 858-3152
"
I offer online and in person counselling sessions. I am available Sundays to Fridays, including holidays to accommodate your needs.
Photo of Keisha Sb Forrest - Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling, Counsellor, RPC
Keisha Virago Integrative Counselling
Counsellor, RPC
Call for a free consultation now - (587) 858-3152