Kris Ames
Psychologist, M Ed, R Psyc
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
450 Ordze Road, Suite 220, Sherwood Park, AB T8B
Let's Connect (587) 802-2927
I provide individual and couples therapy. I have worked with clients who are struggling with self worth, trauma, addictions, imposter syndrome, depression, anxiety, performance challenges (sports psychology) communication challenges, life stress, and workplace difficulties. The feedback that I get from my clients is that they feel seen, heard and supported. While many people come to me struggling with issues in their lives, I also know that therapy does not have to be always so intense. Laughter and joy are a part of my sessions, as are space for deep discovery and emotional connection.
I am an experienced clinician in Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is the gold standard for Couples work. I am also well trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing which are the go to treatments for trauma, depression, anxiety and addictions. I am also a well recognized sports psychologist.
My clients range across many backgrounds. I have a large indigenous client base, clients from the LGBTQ community, many amateur/university and professional athletes, along with the work that I do with military, front line responders, and people from many personal backgrounds. I am always focused on helping each client reach their goals.
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Let's Connect (587) 802-2927
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
Cash, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Alberta School Employee
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- Desjardins
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Nations Health Authority
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- iA Financial Group
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- SunLife
- The Co-operators
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / 5646 Kris Ames
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended University of Northern British Columbia, M.Ed, Graduated 2019
- Licensed by Province of Alberta / 5646
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sports Performance
- Marital and Premarital
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gambling
- Grief
- Internet Addiction
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Indigenous Peoples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused