Relationship Issues Therapists in T5X

Welcome! I am a trauma therapist with culturally informed, anti-racist & intersectional feminist values. I would be honored to walk through life's difficulties with you through creating a trusting relationship. We can process life experiences, break intergenerational trauma cycles, develop your unique identity, explore values, or set boundaries. Through being more compassionate to yourself, we can build your self worth and heal childhood wounds. I work holistically to support folks to deepen their connections to their mind, body, soul, spirit, emotions & community. I care about creating safer spaces that empower BIPOC mental health.

From time to time everyone experiences periods of conflict, stress, anxiety, grief, and sadness; and we know how hard life can be! Feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed with these emotions, and noticing limitations in our abilities to function may indicate we need to talk to a professional! While trained in multiple therapy modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, EFT and others; I combine and tailor these for a collaborative, strength-based, and personalized experience within an interactive approach.

Welcome! You’ve probably been scrolling for a while looking at pages and names that have all blended together by now. I’m honoured that you’ve stopped on my page to get to know me a bit better! Therapy can be scary, especially if you’ve never been before. And that’s ok! We will navigate this new chapter together and at your pace. I will meet you where you’re at in your journey and help you improve your mental well-being using a variety of techniques including cognitive behaviour therapy, solution focused therapy, and others depending on your needs.

Do you want to feel confident and on purpose? Are you ready to experience deeper more fulfilling relationships? Do you want to experience more ease? When we are children, we learn how to be in connection and our beliefs about what's possible on our relationship with our caregivers and our friends. Sensitive people & people with big hearts often lean towards putting their own needs on the back burner, this can lead to burnout, anxiety, depression & general unhappiness. Work with me through a holistic model to experience wholeness, connection & joy in your life and relationships. Please reach out for a free 1/2 hour consult.

I am a Senior Clinical/counselling and Forensic Psychologist. I am also an AASECT certified (Diplomate) Sex Therapist and Supervisor, an Associate in Sex Education and a Clinical Sexologist. I provide psychological/forensic assessment services and counselling to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Although I use numerous psychological approaches to achieve client success, my foundation is in client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy within a systemic model that focuses on pushing through issues for growth and success.

Hello, my name is Loredana Potestio and I am a Registered Psychologist. I offer counselling services to children, teens, adults, couples and families. I work with individuals from diverse cultures, ethnicities, backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations. I bring a non-judgemental, warm, genuine, empathetic, and supportive environment when working with individuals. I also take a client centred approach when working with clients in order to empower and motivate my clients to make the changes they desire within their life.

I practice counselling from a strength-based, client-centre perspective. I honor clients' experiences and together we form collaborative relationships to identify healthy coping, and solution-oriented pathways towards clients' goals. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify maladaptive, intrusive thoughts to form adaptive self-concepts. Furthermore, I thoughtfully incorporate Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to work with traumatic life events and emotionally freedom techniques to ground and process strong emotions. I am trained in Play Therapy to work with children and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) to work with couples. I am also Pride certified to work with sexual and gender minority individuals.

A dedicated professional with over 35 years helping individuals overcome the challenges of ADHD and Autism I empathize with the struggles, as I Mastered my life with ADHD. Along my personal journey, I've conquered toxic relationships and complex PTSD, which fueled my passion for growth and resilience. ADHD brings many layers, making life tougher for those affected. That's why I believe in holistic healing, addressing the body, mind, spirit, and soul. My exploration of neural-plasticity and Somatic therapy has lead me to create faster results in your healing journey without rehashing your trauma

Lyndsay Long is a Registered Psychologist (6162) in Edmonton, Alberta and has been supporting adults, adolescents, and children in various counselling roles. She has worked mainly with clients that have concurrent disorders, have experienced trauma, and were struggling with substance abuse. She has experience providing counselling to the FNMI community, and takes pride in using a multicultural lens. Her extensive background in sports and fitness has also helped her when it comes to addressing sports and performance related concerns athletes may address in therapy.

I do not take a person’s decision to enter therapy lightly and strive to provide a therapy experience that is safe, genuine, and straightforward so people are empowered to make necessary changes towards their full potential. I truly believe that life is the best teacher and that clients are the experts in their own journey but sometimes we need guidance through the difficult parts. If our therapy is part of your journey, you can be assured the knowledge I share with you is grounded in the current literature and my interventions are based on the most recent research evidence. I welcome adults and couples from diverse backgrounds.

Are you struggling with symptoms of anxiety? Is it affecting you at work, when you are with your family and friends, and your overall wellbeing? Are you tired of feeling this way? The worrisome thoughts can be difficult enough on their own, but when you add symptoms like poor concentration, poor sleep, irritability, restlessness, and fatigue, it can feel overwhelming. The longer it goes unmanaged, the harder it can make your life. All is not lost! I am here to help you. Together, we can explore how your anxiety is affecting your life and which strategies would be best for managing your symptoms so you feel in control again.

Are you ready to embark on a journey towards healing and self-discovery? As a proud Métis citizen, I am deeply committed to creating culturally sensitive mental health treatments to all individuals. My approach is rooted in understanding the mental health challenges they may face, while also honoring the strengths inherent in their cultural heritage. In our sessions, I create a safe and welcoming space by incorporating culturally significant practices. Together, we will embrace a person-centered and strength-based approach, guiding you towards growth, resilience, and self-discovery.

I believe that therapy should be sometimes fun, sometimes uncomfortable, and always rewarding. I adapt my therapy approach to your specific needs, with a focus on making sure that you feel the payoff for your hard work. Maybe you feel like you're not in control of your emotions, or you're unable to explore more meaningful parts of your life because of fear or past experiences. We can work towards acceptance and building a sense of control. I can help to make sense of your experiences and better understand yourself, all while working on feeling better in the process.

BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre is a specialized service tailored to provide anti-racist, decolonizing, intersectional feminist & culturally-informed therapy to individuals, couples, families & groups who identify as Black, Indigenous & People of Colour (BIPOC) in Alberta. Our centre was born on the idea that racialized folks need & deserve access to healing & wellness supports that are representative of our unique lived experiences, cultures, societal barriers, systemic oppression & marginalization. We specialize in therapy for BIPOC mental health, grief, intergenerational & racial trauma and healing from racism & discrimination.

I am a Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). I work from a client-centred approach where I believe that the best therapeutic results come from a collaborative approach between client and therapist. I believe that my role is to provide a supportive safe space where your voice is heard and your goals take centre stage. My commitment is to help you not just cope, but to thrive. Together, we will create realistic goals and map out a unique path to achieve them. When the right therapeutic fit is found, you may be surprised at how quickly you begin to feel meaningful change.