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Marliss graduated with her PhD in 1988 from the University of Alberta. She has her PhD in educational psychology and has been counselling for over 25 years.

From the time that she was involved in planning her university career, she was interested in psychology. Her mother was a special education teacher, and her father was an administrator in social work. She was always interested in their work and in their attitudes of caring for and helping others. When she took her first psychology course, she was totally inspired and knew that it was the direction that her career would take. She continued to believe that it was the most wonderful choice of career for herself. Marliss has always been fortunate to love her work.

How do you believe counselling can help?
Providing support in a nonjudgmental fashion, allowing people to have their feelings, recognizing the vulnerabilities, but also the strengths that individuals bring to the situation, offering observations and suggestions from a helpful perspective, and by helping clients to resolve their concerns within an accepting environment.

Your approach to counselling:
I use a supportive, client-focused approach. I strongly believe in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy as well. I listen, ask questions, and provide observations, but also try to provide theoretical perspectives that will assist the individual to explore, understand, and resolve their concerns.

Marliss has also received training in Cognitive Processing Therapy.  

Marliss’ interaction style is gentle and laid-back. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions.

Shelby completed her Master of Counselling degree at City University of Seattle in Edmonton in 2018 and has been a Registered Psychologist through the College of Alberta Psychologists since 2021. Her previous education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Applied Psychology and a minor in Education from Concordia University of Edmonton. In the past Shelby has worked with adults with disabilities, children with behavioural concerns living in group homes, and families involved with Child and Family Services. She is also taken in-depth trainings that focused on Indigenous culture, history, effects of colonization, and intergenerational trauma.

Shelby works with adults, adolescents, children, and couples from all backgrounds. She believes that we are all responsible for creating our own meaning in life. Our past plays an important role in shaping who we are as individuals, but it does not have to determine who we become. Shelby will work with you to overcome the things that may be holding you back in life and to strengthen your genuine self.

Inspirational Quotes:

“Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.” – Alfred Adler

How do you believe counselling can help?

Each person has a unique past that shapes the way they view the world and make sense of things. These perspectives can effect how we react to certain situations, but sometimes we get stuck in negative patterns that are hard to get out of. Awareness of our unique patterns and ourselves is the first step to creating a meaningful life. Counselling provides a safe environment in which we can explore and work towards a healthier version of ourselves.

Your approach to counselling:

As a counsellor my role is to guide and encourage people in creating a better understanding of themselves and changing the parts of their life story that is holding them back. My goal is to create a cooperative, optimistic, respectful, and growth-focused therapeutic environment in which people can feel safe. Although much of my practice is influenced by Adlerian psychotherapy, I draw on other counselling models to fit the unique needs of each client. I also have formal training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Emily provides virtual counselling.

Emily received her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2006 and has been counselling for over 20 years. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Emily is a committed Christian and incorporates these values into her sessions for clients who want this perspective. She loves counselling and feels privileged to be able to support and help individuals who desire to improve their quality of life.

Inspirational Quote:
Emily does not have a single quote that guides her life. Her inspiration comes from the Bible.

How do you believe counselling can help?
“I believe that the key to therapeutic change lies in the quality of the therapeutic relationship. If clients experience complete acceptance, empathy, genuineness, openness, respect, and an understanding of the problem from the therapist, as well as ideas about its solution, it empowers them and causes them to feel free and safe to explore their issues.”

Your approach to counselling:
“I am an integrative therapist and vary my counselling approach to accommodate my individual clients and the circumstances that bring them into counselling.”

Tanisha received her bachelor’s in psychology in 2003, and a master’s in counselling psychology from Northern Caribbean University in 2005. She also pursued further training in the field at Athabasca University and California Southern University. Tanisha has several years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has provided therapeutic interventions for individuals presenting with various psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, grief, and loss. She has also supported individuals struggling with parenting issues, relationship problems, history of abuse, stress, and trauma. Tanisha is also able to provide spiritual support and Christian counselling.

Inspirational Quotes:
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, suffering, struggles, loss, and have found their way out of the depths.” – Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

How do you believe counselling can help?
When we go through challenges and struggles as individuals, our thought patterns usually become negatively skewed and our ability to cope and solve problems often diminish. Counselling can provide a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment to share concerns and express our feelings. Counselling helps to release tension, restore hope, bring new perspective, and generate solutions.

Your approach to counselling:
I mainly utilize cognitive behavioural techniques in helping clients examine their challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. I believe that counselling should be client-centered as everyone is unique and possess their own answers and solutions within them. When suitable, I also integrate other theoretical approaches, prayer, play therapy and art.

Tanisha has also received training in Exposure and Response Prevention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.  

Tanisha’s interaction style is gentle. She can take either a more laid-back or formal approach, depending on the client’s preferences. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions.

Freda completed her undergraduate degrees at the University of Saskatchewan and Athabasca University, and her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Freda has worked for several years with children, youth, and families, and is passionate about working towards equality and justice for all members of our community.

Inspirational Quotes:

“When you have more than what you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence.” – Unknown

How do you believe counselling can help?

I believe that people create stories out of the events which take place in their lives, and that those stories help us to understand who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. Sometimes, the stories of our lives are not what we’d like them to be, and often the environment we are living in contributes to those less-than-desirable plot lines.

You could think of me as a ghost writer. I can help you with the writing, but the story is yours, and you are always in control of what you want it to say. I use many different strategies as we work together, based on what we are working on and what feels comfortable to you.

Your approach to counselling:

I use strategies from a variety of different counselling perspectives. I believe that the best approach is one that is tailored to the needs and wishes of the person.

Freda is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques for working with trauma, Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

Freda’s interaction style is direct, gentle, and laid-back. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions.

Sean provides supervision to our registered provisional psychologists.

Sean graduated from the University of Alberta with his Bachelor of Arts in 1991. He went on to the University of Minnesota earning his Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology in 1994 and his PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University in 2018.

Sean completed an internship in adoption, attachment disorder and play therapy in 1996. He has been counselling for over 20 years. Sean chose to become a counsellor because he was always drawn to service based careers that involved helping others: policing, military, counselling, and teaching. He believes that counselling impacts lives in a very personal and satisfying way. It is humbling and awe-inspiring to be part of a person’s efforts to improve themselves and overcome the pain in their lives.

Inspirational Quotes:

“Be the person you want your child to become.” – Noah ben Seah

“Experience consists of mistakes from which you learn. Failure consists of mistakes from which you don’t.” – Gary Emery

Janet completed her Ph.D. in Psychology (Clinical) at the University of British Columbia and is a Registered Psychologist.

She works with adults, teenagers, and couples and has experience with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, dependence, abuse/neglect, suicidality/self-harm, personality and relational issues. Her master’s and doctoral research focused on perfectionism – if you feel a pressure to be or seem perfect and this adds another layer to your struggles, let’s navigate this together.

Additionally, Janet is a Christian and would welcome the opportunity to incorporate discussions of faith into sessions for clients that also desire to include this element into counselling.

Inspirational Quote:

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” – Carl G. Jung

How do you believe counselling can help?

Sometimes in the midst of struggles, we can lose hold of ourselves. I welcome the opportunity to walk with you in your struggles as you become increasingly grounded and confident in your authentic self.

Your approach to counselling:

I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy. My first priority is in building a safe and trusting relationship with you, and getting to know you; from there, I incorporate strategies from different theories to best adapt therapy to you.

Janet has also received training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and the Gottman Method.  

Janet’s interaction style is soft and gentle.

Steve received his undergrad in Psychology from the University of the Fraser Valley and his MA in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He has much experience in working with adolescents in various capacities as well as adults.

Steve feels that the most rewarding part of being a psychologist is seeing people grow and change and being able to be a part of that. In his free time, he loves watching and playing sports, specifically hockey and football.

Inspirational Quotes:
“Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.” – Epictetus

How do you believe counselling can help?
“I believe therapy can help by developing trust with people while they begin to share very personal aspects of their lives. As clients start to open up and feel comfortable, they often discuss issues that they have never disclosed before, and it is often during these times that the process of change starts to occur.”

Your approach to counselling:
“My approach to therapy involves seeing the client as the expert, as they know themselves better than anyone. Regardless of which modality I use, I always take a client centered approach by showing empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard which is arguably most important.”

Steve has also received training in Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, the Grief Recovery Method, and the Gottman method.

Steve’s interaction style is laid-back.

Before completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, Andrew worked in the world of radio broadcasting. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Religious Studies and spent time serving as a pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada.

For Andrew, working as a therapist is viewed as an act of human service, from which professional excellence and quality care entwine to promote a sense of safety and well-being for people seeking counselling. Andrew finds nothing more fulfilling than the experience of journeying alongside individuals during times of difficulty, helping them navigate the countless complexities of life en route to therapeutic change.

Andrew is also interested in spirituality and the exploration of what people consider to be spiritually sacred. He believes the counselling process, when integrated with spirituality, can facilitate health and well-being as people discover more of themselves through an inquisitive investigation of what is held most sacred.

Inspirational Quote
“Reality is more what we make of it than what it might really be.” –Steve De Shazer

How do you believe counselling can help
Counselling provides a bridge between problematic situations and change. As the cornerstone of counselling, the therapeutic relationship provides people with the opportunity to address and work through deep-seated psychological concerns free from such obstacles as bias and judgment. No matter the issue — emotional turmoil, life change, crisis, doubts, difficulties, frustrations, spirituality, or suicidality — counselling lays the groundwork for resiliency and provides a path forward towards personal healing and transformation.

Your Approach to Counselling
As a counsellor, my role is to facilitate depth of discovery by helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your potential to enact change in your life. Through an integrative approach to counselling that draws from numerous therapeutic methods, the goal is to tailor the approach to your unique circumstance and needs. Aside from the therapeutic method, the counsellor-client relationship is paramount in that you and I, through a collaborative relationship, co-create a therapeutic experience conducive to the outcomes that you’re seeking to achieve.

Andrew is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques for working with trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.  

Andrew’s interaction style is direct. When appropriate, he uses humour in sessions.

Caryn is a registered psychologist and a doctoral candidate. She obtained a Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology and Special Education (School and Counselling Psychology) from the University of Saskatchewan. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Educational Psychology (Counselling Psychology) at the University of Alberta. Her research interest is in workplace racism and ways to address it. Caryn is passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and couples to address life’s challenges and find a way forward.

Caryn is a first-generation immigrant, and she has firsthand understanding of life in a new culture and what it’s like to live between two cultures. There are times where you fit and times where you’re not quite sure where you belong. The moment she knew she was changing from a big(ger)-city BC girl to a prairie girl was when she wondered how a lack of snow would impact the farmers. She has yet to see the northern lights, but some day!

Inspirational Quote
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius

How do you believe counselling can help
Along the path of the journey of life, we all come across challenging times where we need a safe place to just be ourselves and be heard. Talking to someone, gaining new perspectives and skills, and being seen can help make the journey easier. Even when things are going well, there are times where having a safe ear can be helpful because the twists and turns in life can sometimes leave us a little disoriented. Counselling can help make things clearer and help us discover where we want to go and how to get there.

Your Approach to Counselling
Caryn’s approach to counselling is integrative, not adhering strictly to one way of counselling. Central to it all is the relationship she builds with clients. She believes in being flexible in her approach and meeting clients where they’re at. Caryn strives to work together with clients to identify where they are, where they want to go, and how to get there. A person’s environment contributes to their psychological and emotional well-being. Whether or not one can move smoothly through the world influences people’s daily experiences and the stressors that they face. Whenever necessary, Caryn helps clients explore the ways that the social environment contributes to their current concerns. This may include increasing understanding of societal pressures, navigating barriers, accessing additional services, or any required advocacy.

She integrates elements of expressive arts therapy, somatic approaches, and discussing in-the-moment experiences.

Caryn is also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Exposure and Response Prevention for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Caryn’s interaction style is direct, gentle, and laid-back. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions.

I began my career working as a teacher for children with disabilities and applied for a degree in counselling psychology to begin a new chapter in my life. I love my background in teaching and it has helped me in many ways as a therapist. I completed a Master of Arts degree in counselling psychology from Trinity Western University in 2018, and I became in Registered Psychologist in February 2020.

I enjoy being a therapist because I get to meet many different people and hear their stories. I learn so much about life from my clients. Often people’s struggles also point to their hopes and dreams, and what they hold most dear in their lives, and I am grateful to be able to support people in such meaningful moments in their lives. I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to life changes, are struggling with loss or grief, or who feel tired and overwhelmed a lot. Some of the presenting issues I often work with include anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, neurodivergence, parenting, relationships, life transitions, or grief and loss.

Inspirational Quote:
“it is a serious thing
just to be alive
on this fresh morning
in the broken world.” -Mary Oliver

How do you believe counselling can help?
I believe counselling can provide a safe place to express things in some way that you cannot find anywhere else. It can provide a relationship that is different from any other relationship in your life, and through this people can begin to grow or change, to better understand themselves, or see their difficulties in a new light and feel more hopeful about the future.

Your approach to counselling:
I tend to be calm and understanding, and offer a place where people can feel heard and understood. I sometimes reflect back things I’m hearing to clients, ask little questions, or help people to better see their own strengths and resources. I pretty much always offer a lot of encouragement.

Lona has also received training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.  

I often work from an attachment and emotionally-focused lens to explore relationships with people, and help people to develop new ways to show up with others and with themselves. I use aspects of CBT and DBT as well, to help people understand their problems differently and develop more skills to cope with their challenges.

Morgan has a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge, a graduate diploma in Psychological Assessment from Concordia University of Edmonton, and a Masters of Counselling from Athabasca University.

Inspirational Quotes:

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” – John Green

How do you believe counselling can help?

Counselling should be a safe place for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It is important that you feel heard, valued, and connected to the process. I strive to create a comfortable and judgment-free environment so that we can work together to facilitate reflection and growth.

Your approach to counselling:

I believe in adopting a strength-based perspective to shift the focus from problems to solutions, foster hope, and empower individuals to adopt positive changes. I like to work collaboratively with clients to understand their goals so they feel supported and ready to make changes.

 Morgan has also received training in the Gottman Method. 

Morgan’s interaction style is direct, gentle, and laid-back. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions.

Agnes completed her Master of Counselling degree at Athabasca University. She also holds a Bachelor of Sociology and Psychology and a Master of Science in Family Ecology and Practice, both from the University of Alberta. Agnes spent the first two decades of her career in the field of human services working in various capacities with vulnerable individuals, families, and children at risk.

Having witnessed as well as experienced human struggles, Agnes’ desire to become a psychologist comes from a place of deep empathy, genuine therapeutic connection, and unconditional positive regard for her clients. She has a passion for helping others heal, find meaning and purpose, and live their best lives.

When not working, Agnes enjoys quieting of the mind through yoga and meditation, reading, gardening, cooking, and spending time with loved ones. Agnes lives close to God and draws her strength from Him.

Inspirational Quotes:

“Just keep swimming.” – Dory in the movie Finding Nemo

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot

“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein

How do you believe counselling can help?

Everyone faces struggles in life. I see counseling as a collaboration, drawing upon clients’ unique strengths, resources, and knowledges. Counselling can help you find relief from mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression, manage chronic illnesses, navigate difficult circumstances, and alleviate stress. It is a gift to yourself, an investment in your health and well-being, and an opportunity to get to know the real you.

Your approach to counselling

Many factors contribute to who we grow up to be, how we think, feel, and act. I believe people’s lived experiences hold clues towards understanding themselves in their unique contexts and alleviating their current distress. Grounded in contemporary psychodynamic theories, I adopt an integrated, person-centered, culturally responsive, and socially just approach to therapy. In my practice, I strive to provide a safe space for clients to feel seen and heard.

Agnes has also received training in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Narrative Therapy and EMDR.

Agnes’ interaction style is direct and gentle.

Chidi completed her Master of Counselling Psychology degree through Yorkville University. She also completed her undergraduate degree at Mount Allison University with a major in Psychology and a minor in philosophy.

Chidi holds a safe, warm, nonjudgmental, and compassionate space for vulnerabilities to be explored, and for clients to feel seen and understood. She works with individuals from various backgrounds and has had the privilege of assisting people facing many different challenges in life.

Inspirational Quotes:

“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” – Dalai Lama

“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes-understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” – Ariana Huffington

How do you believe counselling can help?

Life can sometimes be overwhelming, if you are feeling apprehensive, overburdened by daily responsibilities and striving to get back on your feet, you do not have to go through life struggles alone. Taking the first step to come to therapy and get the help you need is a hopeful action and does not have to be intimidating. I value meeting you where you are and working with your unique needs and experiences. I am passionate about the therapeutic relationship and strive to keep a strong and collaborative relationship between myself and my client. I find it important to connect with you, learn with you, and empower you to find the resilience, hope, healing, and growth you require.

Your approach to counselling:

I take an integrative, existential, culturally sensitive, and person-centered approach to therapy, incorporating a variety of modalities to help clients co-create meaning and promote healing. In the end, my aim is to meet the needs of my client by adapting therapy to their unique experiences and theories of development.

Chidi has also received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques for working with trauma.

Chidi’s interaction style is direct. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions.

Melissa is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who completed her Master of Counselling degree through City University of Seattle in Canada. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from Concordia University of Edmonton. She has been working in the mental health field for roughly 10 years and has been counselling since 2019. 

Melissa was initially attracted to a career as a therapist because she observed how helpful therapy has been to people close to her. This belief has been reinforced through her work with clients seeking to overcome childhood wounds and other relational ruptures that have led to the development of mental health problems. Melissa’s therapeutic work is currently focused on adults (particularly young adults) who live with depression, anxiety, stress, and various forms of trauma.

When she isn’t counselling, Melissa enjoys reading good books, coffee, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her husband and kids.

Inspirational quote

“Fortunately, the human psyche, like human bones, is strongly inclined toward self-healing. The psychotherapist’s job, like that of the orthopaedic surgeon’s, is to provide the conditions in which self-healing can best take place” (Bowlby, 1988).

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy — the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light” (Brown, 2010).

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change” (Rogers, 1961).

How do you believe counselling can help

I believe our deepest wounds often occur because our relationships with others are less than ideal. Counselling helps by providing a safe, judgment-free space to process how these relationships create maladaptive assumptions about ourselves, the world, and our safety in it. We are then able to begin creating and testing new assumptions and ways of interacting with ourselves and the people around us.

Your approach to counselling

My approach to counselling is deeply rooted in attachment theory, influenced by the work of John Bowlby and Sue Johnson. I also pull heavily from cognitive behavioural interventions (how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours mutually influence one another) and the mindfulness interventions of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Finally, I am a client-centred therapist who tries to tailor my approach to my clients’ needs and readiness to change.

Melissa has also received some training in the Hakomi method.

Melissa’s interaction style is gentle and laid-back.

Ada completed her Master of Counselling degree at Athabasca University and is a provisional psychologist in good standing with the college of Alberta Psychologists. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with major in psychology from Mount Allison University in New Brunswick.

Ada adopts a biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective, trauma informed, and strength-based approach incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and aspects of Narrative and Solution-Focused Therapy. Ada is a Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist and is trained in EMDR for treating the impact of traumatic experiences. As a Christian, Ada is happy to integrate Christian and faith-based perspective in therapy for individuals who adhere to certain spirituality or faith.

Challenges and suffering compress and strain our hearts and minds and overwhelm our capacity to cope. Ada desires to journey alongside individuals as they navigate life challenges and support them in unlocking and nurturing their innate healing capabilities and resources, which have been overwhelmed by life adversities.

How can counselling help?
Adversity is inevitable. When we are in the valley, how we deal with it can either enable us to weather the storm better and emerge better or keep us stuck. Most of the suffering and challenges we experience in life get accentuated and amplified because we harbor constricting beliefs that limit us. Counselling can provide insight into the patterns affecting us, inspire hope, empower us to challenge false narratives, help us transform our relationship with the problem, and reignite our personal power to direct our life in a meaningful way.

Inspirational Quotes:

“You don’t get to choose every situation, but you do get to choose the story.” – Steven Furtick

“Success is measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome.” – Booker T. Washington

Approach to counselling
My approach to counselling is collaborative and client centred. With the help of a foundational therapeutic alliance and unconditional positive regard, I endeavor to create a space where clients feel safe and acknowledged in their journey. I use the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle to empower clients and support them in reaching their preferred outcome.

Ada has also received training in the Grief Recovery Method, the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).   

Ada’s interaction style is gentle, formal, and straightforward.

Ella completed her Master of Counselling degree at City University in Canada and has built her experience through both community-based and clinical settings. She has worked with diverse populations, including newcomers, international students, young and older adults, new parents navigating major life transitions, and individuals facing challenges related to identity, culture, and mental health stigma. 

She provides a warm, supportive, and collaborative space for clients to explore their experiences and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. Ella is particularly passionate about supporting clients with anxiety, depression, life transitions, cultural identity, relationship concerns, and stress. As a Nigerian-Canadian, she values creating an environment where clients feel seen, respected, and able to bring their whole selves to therapy. 

Outside of work, Ella is committed to lifelong learning, maternal wellness, and building communities where people feel heard and supported. She also loves travelling and photography. 

Inspirational Quote: 
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” -Arthur Ashe
 

How do you believe counselling can help? 
Counselling offers a safe and compassionate space to pause, explore experiences, and make sense of what you are carrying. Through connection, skill-building, and deeper self-understanding, clients can feel supported to grow, heal, and move toward or through a life that feels more grounded, intentional, and aligned with who they want to be. 

 
Your Approach to Counselling: 
Ella takes a collaborative, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and compassionate approach to therapy. She integrates evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs, honouring the unique identities and stories they bring into the room. 

Ella has also received training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and the Gottman Method.  

Ella’s interaction style is gentle, laid-back, and direct. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions. 

Lindsay brings a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach to her work. With over a decade of experience providing mental health services, she is passionate about supporting children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, life transitions, grief, and relational challenges, as well as supporting women throughout the perinatal period and/or experiencing fertility challenges. Lindsay strives to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported in their journeys of growth and healing. 

Inspirational Quote:

“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives.” – Parker J. Palmer

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” – Brené Brown

“People start to heal the moment they feel heard.” – Cheryl Richardson

How do you believe counselling can help?

Counselling offers a purposeful space for you to feel fully seen and unconditionally valued. I believe that being honoured in this way can be deeply healing. When you feel safe and respected, it becomes possible to explore your story with greater clarity and begin creating new possibilities for yourself. Counselling can open the door to more authentic, personally meaningful ways of navigating the world.

As your counsellor, my role is to walk alongside you with compassion and gentle curiosity — supporting your growth and helping you move towards what matters most to you. Through this process, many people come to recognize strengths they hadn’t seen before, gain meaningful insights, experience healing, and discover new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Your approach to counselling:

My approach is tailored to the unique needs and preferences of each client. I work through a holistic lens — honouring the mind–body–spirit connection, as well as the relationships, culture, and environmental contexts that shape your experience.

Depending on your hopes and goals for therapy, I may support you in:

• Compassionately connecting with different aspects (aka “parts”) of yourself
• Examining and re-authoring your personal narratives to highlight courage, creativity, and inner strengths
• Developing practical skills for managing thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and relationships
• Deepening self-awareness, self-acceptance, and mindfulness
• Identifying your core values and moving toward a values-based life
• Focusing on solutions and taking small, achievable steps forward

…or we’ll work together to create a blend of any of these approaches!

Lindsay has also received training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, EMDR, and Play Therapy.  

Lindsay’s interaction style is gentle and laid-back. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions.

Zach holds a Master’s degree in Counselling (MC) from City University of Seattle. His diverse background includes working at a community drop-in centre in Edmonton, run by the Mustard Seed, serving as a wildland firefighter in Peace River, Alberta, and working as a Behavioural Therapy Assistant with the Edmonton Catholic School District. He primarily works with adults and teenagers and has a strong passion in facilitating trauma therapy. He aspires to continue gaining knowledge in, and experience with more complex and dissociative trauma presentations over the course of his career

Deeply committed to working with people on a relational level, Zach finds great privilege and enthusiasm in his roles. Outside of counselling, he is a dedicated karate practitioner and instructor, and enjoys cooking, travelling, and finding humor in everyday life.

Inspirational quotes:

“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” – Edmund Hillary

“I believe the greatest gift I can conceive of having from anyone is to be seen by them, heard by them, to be understood and touched by them.” – Virginia Satir

How do you believe counselling can help:

Positive change, I believe, is mainly fostered through a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I also recognize the value of learning practical tools and skills to effectively manage life’s challenges. In my practice, I am mindful of how social systems and contexts influence my clients’ lives, making it a point to acknowledge these factors in therapy.

Your approach to counselling:

My approach to counselling is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I emphasize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where my clients feel heard, respected, and unconditionally accepted as they navigate their challenges. In the future, I would like to broaden my practice by incorporating more somatic (body-based) and trauma-focused therapies/interventions.

Zach has also received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Zach’s interaction style is gentle and laid-back. When appropriate, he uses humour in sessions.

Alcia is a compassionate and dedicated counsellor with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families in community, hospital, and private practice settings. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in New Brunswick and is in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists, which regulates the psychology profession in Alberta. Alcia also holds a Bachelor of Science in Counselling (with an emphasis in school counselling) and a Bachelor in Business Administration. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology through California Southern University, reflecting her ongoing commitment to professional growth and excellence in practice.

Inspirational Quote:

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” – Romans 12:12

How do you believe counselling can help?

Counselling provides a safe and supportive setting where individuals are able to reclaim their inner resilience and capacity for change. It provides the potential to be heard, listened to, and supported during life troubles and to find new avenues for change. With compassionate guidance and research-based techniques, counselling can potentially allow clients to heal from pain, become resilient, and shift towards living life with greater peace, self-confidence, and fulfillment. It is a journey of renewal—one that reminds us we are always able to grow, no matter where we begin.

Your Approach to Counselling:

Alcia enjoys working with adults and children from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. Her therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and integrative — drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), mindfulness practices, and faith-based perspectives when desired by clients.

Alcia believes that challenges come to our lives in waves and affect each person differently. With the right support, she believes individuals can develop the insight, skills, and resilience needed to restore balance, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Alcia’s interaction style is gentle, formal, and direct.

Erica provides a free 15 minute consultation to first time clients!

Erica began her career in Pastoral Care, where she worked for nearly two decades. Driven by a desire to enhance her skills and understanding in working with people, she pursued a Master’s in Counselling with City University of Seattle (Edmonton Campus) and became a Canadian Certified Counsellor.

Erica works with adults, seniors, and couples from diverse backgrounds. While she has the ability to integrate faith into the counselling process, she deeply values meeting each individual where they are and understanding the unique ways meaning is applied to their lives.

Inspirational Quote:
“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, your attention and your presence.” – Unknown
“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that the better for us all.” – Erik Erikson

How do you believe counselling can help?
I believe counselling provides a safe space where individuals and couples can be fully present, allowing them to connect, feel, think, process, and move toward hope in a supportive, and non-judgmental environment.

Your approach to counselling:
My approach to counselling is attachment-based and collaborative, where I support clients as they create meaningful change in their lives. By fostering a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect, we work together to explore challenges, identify strengths, and develop strategies for growth. I focus on creating authentic spaces where both healing and personal development can truly take place.

Erica’s interaction style is direct and gentle. When appropriate, she uses humour in sessions.

Joshua provides a free 15 minute consultation to first time clients!

After more than 25 years as a pastor, Joshua transitioned to full-time counselling. He holds a Master of Counselling from Briercrest Seminary and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Joshua has experience working in both clinical settings and the school system as a mental health therapist.

He has had the privilege of counselling individuals, couples, and families — from young children as early as age five to seniors. Joshua is passionate about hearing people’s stories and considers it a privilege to play a part in starting conversations that lead to better health.

Inspirational Quote:

“The problem is the problem; the person is not the problem.” – Michael White and David Epston

How do you believe counselling can help?

Joshua believes that within each of us is an understanding of who we are. What makes us scared, nervous, and uncertain, but more importantly, what makes us strong, and what gives us the desire to begin the process of change in our lives. Counselling can give us a better understanding of who we are.

Your Approach to Counselling:

Joshua takes a person-centred approach, bringing a calm, grounded presence to every session. He believes that counselling should be client-driven, with each individual setting the pace and focus of their session. Joshua desires to see people discover ways to manage and work through challenges and discover new perspectives.

Joshua’s interaction style is gentle and laid-back. When appropriate, he uses humour in sessions.

April provides a free 15 minute consultation to first time clients!

April completed her Master of Counselling degree at the City University of Seattle and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Concordia University of Edmonton. She has extensive experience supporting adults with mental health and substance use concerns in both residential and hospital settings. April has also worked with children and youth with cognitive and developmental delays, as well as adults who have experienced sexual violence.

Passionate about empowering individuals, April is dedicated to helping adults navigate various life challenges and reach their full potential. She creates a warm, accepting space where clients feel accepted and supported as they explore their experiences. Recognizing the strength it takes to seek counseling, April is honoured to walk alongside her clients on their journey and help them reach their goals.

Inspirational quote:

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy — the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brene Brown

How do you believe counselling can help:

Counselling is a collaborative journey between a therapist and client that supports healing and growth. Counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Through a supportive counselling relationship, I believe meaningful change and insight can emerge.

Your approach to counselling:

I use a client-centred and strength-based approach to counselling, where I focus on helping clients draw on their own strengths, values, and resources. Everyone’s journey is unique, and I’m dedicated to creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences.

April has also received training in the Gottman Method and Narrative Therapy.  

April’s interaction style is gentle and laid-back.

Logan is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with a Master of Psychotherapy and Spirituality at St. Stephen’s College. Previously, Logan obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from MacEwan University. She brings a trauma-informed lens with a focus in religious and spiritual abuse, drawing from both academic learning and her experience helping cult-survivors. With a commitment to addressing the complexities of individual experiences, Logan also integrates a systems perspective that considers the power imbalances and marginalization affecting individuals and their surrounding contexts.

Additionally, Logan utilizes her mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training and her experience as a yoga instructor to inform an embodied and mindfulness-based lifestyle which blends into her approach to holding space for others. Her holistic background has helped to develop a profound sense of awe, curiosity, and humility toward existence which feeds into the openness and acceptance she strives to continuously develop for herself and others.

Inspirational quote:

“People need love more than they need advice. Most people know the right thing to do, they just need someone to believe in them.” – Lex Fridman

How do you believe counselling can help:

When the body knows that it is safe and supported with a trusted other, it naturally begins to open up new pathways for healing and growth. As part of therapy, healing often includes an exploration of the client’s inner world. It is through this inner exploration that new
understandings can be found and new meanings can be made, allowing for greater choice, autonomy, and empowerment within the client’s life.

Your approach to counselling:

I believe that every individual deserves to be respected, understood, accepted, and believed in. This philosophy guides my collaborative and client-centered approach, where I honor the inherent wisdom each client brings to therapy and work to empower them in accessing their inner resources for healing and growth. My therapeutic approach also integrates systems, feminist, and post-humanist theories, facilitating a deep exploration of the inner and outer contexts influencing a client’s life, including family, societal, spiritual/religious, and cultural systems. I am mindful of the various systems of power and marginalization that clients may encounter, and I strive to create a space where these dynamics can be explored and acknowledged.

In addition, I incorporate embodied and mindfulness-based perspectives, valuing the interconnectedness of body and mind as sources of insight and healing. By honouring both the mental and physical experiences of my clients, I aim to create a holistic therapeutic environment
that supports resilience and personal growth. My goal is to guide clients in navigating their unique challenges, helping them to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and fostering a journey toward healing and empowered living.

Logan’s interaction style is gentle and laid-back.

Ann-Renee facilitates many of our groups and workshops.

Ann-Renee completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She has a Bachelor of Religion and Child & Youth Care from Taylor University Seminary. Ann-Renee has extensive history working with children, teens, and their families with acute psychiatric challenges as in-patients within a hospital setting. She currently works with the Children’s Mental Health Education Team, running various single sessions and parenting groups for both caregivers and educators.

Ann-Renee is passionate about helping children, teens, and adults as they walk through their journey of life. She values the importance of a positive relationship between counsellor and client in recognizing and enhancing the strengths that already exist within the client.

Inspirational Quotes:
“To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.” – Bono (Pop group U2 front man)

Jaime attended the University of Northern British Columbia for both a Bachelors in Social Work and a Masters in Social Work. In the Bachelors of Social Work program, her focus was psychology and her specialization was Indigenous populations. For the Masters of Social Work Program, her focus was mental health, addictions, and the social determinates that negatively affect Indigenous and marginalized populations.

After completing her studies and working with many different populations, Jaime became passionate about helping to mitigate the inequalities that exist between populations in society. Also, having an in-depth understanding of how societal factors play a role in our lives such as our mental health, natural resilience, and relationships, has helped Jaime greatly help clients be the best version of themselves and reach their goals with different therapeutic approaches.

Inspirational Quotes:

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi

How do you believe counselling can help?

I feel the most important piece with working with client is space for autonomy as I feel we know our needs and limitations better than anyone else. As a therapist, I walk alongside my clients in their life journey providing support to help them achieve their goals. I have seen amazing results from therapy that has changed and improved client’s lives in many aspects. When clients and therapist connect to build a trusting therapeutic relationship and work is put in, amazing results occur.

Your approach to counselling:

My approach to therapy is to work with clients in a person-centered, non-judgmental, and anti-oppressive manner so they can develop and expand on skills sets that encourages autotomy. I provide information and tools with a collaborative client approach to support clients in any way they desire to reach their happiest state.

Kip completed his Master of Social Work with a clinical specialization at the University of Calgary, following a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Calgary and Social Work Diploma from MacEwan University. He has been working in the field since 2017 across diverse settings, including youth services, family support, and community organizations. Over the years, Kip has supported youth, families, and adults through life transitions, helping them to tap into their own resiliencies and live meaningful lives.

He particularly enjoy working with youth and families navigating complex challenges, as well as individuals seeking to strengthen their relationships and overall well-being. Clients often tell Kip they appreciate his approachable and supportive style. He wants clients to know that he believes counselling is a collaborative process — you work together to identify strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.

Inspirational Quote:

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

How do you believe counselling can help?

Counselling provides a safe and supportive space to explore challenges, gain new perspectives, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth. I believe it helps clients connect with their inner strengths, improve relationships, and move toward living in alignment with their values and goals.

Your approach to counselling:

My approach is relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, drawing on modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I integrate these tools with an attachment-focused perspective to support both healing and long-term resilience.

Kip has also received training in Narrative Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention and CBT-i (CBT for insomnia).

Kip’s interaction style is gentle and laid-back. He uses humour in sessions when appropriate.