Therapists in T8N

We specialize in helping people find a therapist who is the right 'fit' for them. We have created a team of psychologists & counsellors who will give the tools you need to rebuild & move forward with your life. We help women and men, couples, kids, teens, & families heal and grow through life's challenges and transitions. Our team specializes in treatments for anxiety and depression, trauma, relationship problems, grief and loss, addictions, stress management, life transition (including divorce, relocation and family/life stages), ADHD, behaviour problems and OCD with kids, as well as personal growth and development.

Life transitions, daily stressors, trauma, and mental illnesses can negatively influence the way we think, feel, and behave. These factors can cause us to feel "stuck" in old habits and patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that no longer serve us. I recognize that when we are stuck, it is difficult to make that first step towards change and reach out for support. Hence, I acknowledge you for making the first step into finding what works best for you. I understand that you want to take charge of your mental and emotional pain so that you can unlock your utmost potential.

Whatever your are hoping to work on - we are here to help. Our team is just as unique as you are. Each therapist at Summit works in their own unique way, each specializing in different areas. Our aim is to provide the most effective individualized service for each client we see. We all have skills and resources to work through life's challenges, our goal is to help you find those within yourself. Together we will develop a plan to strategically address your areas of concern and create lasting positive change. Our role is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space where you can explore ways to create positive life change.

Anxiety, social relationships, and trauma recovery are my specialties. Specifically, I am best suited for those who are needing support with creating and keeping social connections, adults experiencing difficult relationships with family, or those who are struggling with "getting over" specific worries or life events. I have over ten years' experience counselling those with relationship challenges and issues with work-life balance, and I have extensive experience seeing professionals with high pressure occupations. I also have training and experience treating PTSD, OCD, and various types of anxiety.

Are you feeling stuck? Have you been struggling to cope with difficult emotions and thoughts? Are you finding it challenging to deal with the tasks, responsibilities, and relationships in your life? Therapy is a valuable opportunity to encounter compassion and to create lasting positive change. The therapeutic relationship offers a safe and caring place in which your desire for change is realized. In therapy, you and I will face the very challenges that you are experiencing with courage and hope. We will develop the plan that will enable you to overcome your challenges, and to flourish again in your life.

Hi, I'm Laurie. I believe one of the best gifts therapy has to offer is a space and therapeutic relationship to feel seen, heard, and supported. My approach is invitational, strength-based and compassion-focused. I aim to individualize the therapeutic space to meet your personal goals, which means you have the freedom to decide to take what is helpful from sessions and leave what is unhelpful. You are the driver, and I am the navigator: I offer options for directions to turn, but in the end, you get to choose which turns you want to take.

Life can be confusing, frustrating, lonely, and painful. You may find yourself struggling with shame, fearfulness, sadness, anger, or even numbness - maybe it all snuck up on you, or maybe it came crashing down after a traumatic or hurtful event. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and without direction, finding a supportive, knowledgeable and safe psychologist is a great first step. In your search for one, I am happy to answer any questions you have while looking for a good fit.

I work with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship challenges. I have a special interest in intergenerational trauma and supporting people who experience challenges finding the support that they need.

My aim is to help clients live a life full of meaning, connection, purpose, and vitality. Working in the Edmonton community for over 15 years, I specialize in trauma, burnout, and grief, but provide services for a wide range of concerns. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) with training in Hakomi Therapy, I honour the mind-body connection and primarily use somatic/body-oriented approaches to healing. I believe that in order to achieve true lasting change, we must work with the body, as the body is where we store our unprocessed emotions, core wounds, and traumas. NOTE: Services provided in English only.

Grief is a deeply painful, lonely, and isolating experience. When someone we care about dies, our relationship ends in divorce, or we experience any of the other 40 forms of loss, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions. The wonderful news is, grief does not have to be a life sentence of suffering. There are actionable tools that can help you to move beyond the pain caused by a loss in your life. Whether you are grieving due to a recent loss or a loss from long ago, it is never too soon or too late to heal your heart.

Finding the right psychologist, someone you can create a meaningful working relationship with, is essential to therapy. I hope to make you feel welcome and supported while exploring challenging areas in your life to find real solutions. Everyone has the potential to live a happy, healthy life. Support from a psychologist can be the missing step toward improving mental health and meeting personal goals. I approach therapy with optimism, understanding that while difficulties and setbacks are inevitable, with the right support, everyone can develop the skills needed to navigate challenges and achieve a more fulfilling life.

Quite often, we manage our biggest challenges with strength and confidence. And yet, there are times when we need an outside perspective that provides clarity, hope, and courage. Each individual has unique strengths and qualities, and my job is to help you connect with the inner strength that makes you resilient and prompts fruitful actions. I have thirteen years of experience helping individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, marital conflicts, workplace conflicts, and other issues. I have two Master's degrees, one in Social Work and the other in Special Education/Education Psychology.

Any one seeking help for their suffering and pain is welcome. We go at the pace best suited to you and I respond to where ever you are without judgement or expectations. I aim to reduce your stress and help you gain clarity and new perspectives to make positive changes in your life. Despite sometimes feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts and feelings you have a deeper knowing which I help you access.

I provide a fully open and non-judgemental space where together we explore your life, behaviour, emotions, relationships and how to reduce your unwanted feelings or experiences. I offer an eclectic toolkit of approaches and unpretentious energy so you can connect with your truest thoughts and feelings. You can also request animal therapy sessions with a dog, cats, horses, goats, mini pig or mini horses. If you are needing to unpack, process, find clarity, debrief, or gain insight on any aspect of your life, I'm ready when you are. The hardest step is booking your first session, you'll be glad you did.

Many people struggle with confidence and are unable to fulfill their goals for relationships, work, and personal fulfillment. Understanding how your core values and beliefs impact aspects of your life such as work, relationships, and overall fulfillment can give you the power to overcome these struggles. Through learning to accept and love yourself fully you can move past shame that is likely impacting how you feel and behave. Through awareness of your power to change the meaning you give to events within your childhood, you can become free from limiting beliefs.

Therapy can often feel overwhelming and scary, which is why I focus on creating a safe and secure foundation within the therapeutic space. I believe that this foundation begins from a relational approach, so I ensure that my practice is grounded in collaboration. I focus sessions on creating a non-judgmental space for you to be unapologetically vulnerable. I will meet you in each session with compassion, empathy, and warmth, and support you in building new coping tools to build on the strengths and skills that you already have.

Each of us is on a sacred journey of becoming – to know and understand ourselves and the stories we find ourselves in. There are seasons in every person's life when we are no longer able to make sense of our stories. We can lose touch with or feel stuck in our stories when we are wounded by painful experiences or past trauma, struggling with relationships, weighed down by grief and loss, or weary with lost purpose and meaning in our lives. What do you do when you find yourself "a stranger in your own story"?

As humans, we share universal experiences of suffering, pain and loss. We have all experienced events that have shaped who we are. We live in a world that often doesn’t make sense and leaves us at a loss for words. However, as humans, we have incredible potential and an enormous capacity for transformation and growth. We are resilient and powerful beings, who, in a supported and connected environment, are capable of such change. I meet you as you are and where you’re at – in a supportive and empowering environment. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space and walk alongside you as you explore your desire and capacity for change.

I have the passion dedication and desire to help people achieve their best version of themselves. I am empathetic and pride myself in building therapeutic relationships with my clients. We want you to feel comfortable here at Motion Forward Counselling and offer mobile mental health services by video or phone. Providing services in clinic or community such as coffee shops or outside in nature. With a profound respect and understanding of cultural diversity and inclusion towards all our client is key to our practice. We are NIHB providers and work closely with the Indigenous communities providing services in English and Arabic.