Individual Sessions

Ever since I can remember, I knew that I wanted to find a career that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me on the journey to complete my Masters of Counselling. As a Registered Psychologist I feel that it is an absolute honour to sit with clients and hold space while their healing process unfolds. 

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As a therapist I am collaborative, genuine, and gentle. My work is centered around my training in Hakomi, a mindfulness-based somatic therapy. My other therapeutic orientations include trauma-focused therapy, attachment work, ACT, and ecotherapy. 

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As the owner of Collective Healing Centre I hope to create a warm and inviting space for individuals to access the healing supports that align with them. We look forward to working with you! 

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Through connection, I believe healing occurs, as you are able to feel truly seen, heard and understood by another person. I strive to create a safe, trusting relationship where you feel comfortable to explore your inner world and work through the thoughts, beliefs, patterns and unhealed wounds that may be acting as barriers to the life you desire. As the expert of your experiences, you bring inherent knowledge of what is needed for you to grow and heal. Your wisdom and my knowledge of therapy allow us to work collaboratively to achieve your goals.

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To book visit: 

https://ybrpsychological.janeapp.com/

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I am currently a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta, and my educational background includes having a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Counselling Psychology.

I have worked with clients on a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, interpersonal difficulties, emotion regulation, stress, grief, and others. My approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Strength-based Therapy. I work integratively based on client concerns and preference.

I believe in a non-judgmental approach that is collaborative with clients to help them meet their goals. My belief is that the client is the expert of their lives and experiences. I do my best to foster an environment for change that is both safe and effective. I take a learning perspective to my work with each client, knowing that every client is unique, along with their experiences.

Helping people and making an impact in the world through spreading kind connection and engaging with empathy is my purpose. I have felt the call to sit with others as they navigate the complex and difficult seasons of their lives since I was a teen, and I am honoured to have the opportunity to walk with others on these journeys to heal and create change in their lives.

I believe the client is the expert on their lives, goals, and how they would like to work together in therapy. I am client-centred, warm, accepting, and empathetic in my work with clients. I believe authentic connections rooted in kindness and unconditional understanding can create success for therapeutic healing. 

As a therapist, I have grounded in psychodynamic therapy, with additional modalities of ACT and narrative therapies. I am passionate about helping people understand unconscious inner conflicts and unhealed elements enacting influence on their life, exemplified in harmful patterns of behaviour, thought, feeling, and relation. I aim to raise awareness to these as well as societal elements which add pressure and create conflict in many areas of our lives. I would like to work with issues of grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety, as well as issues specific to women and the LGBTQ2IA+ community. 

Showing up and seeking out therapy is hard. Congratulate yourself on taking this first step—I look forward to meeting and working with you.

I believe that all people have an innate tendency towards connection and growth. Using a compassionate and honest approach, I work with you to access your internal strengths, and to better understand your motivations, behaviours, emotions, and thoughts. We will collaborate to identify goals and move towards more joy, beauty, connection, love, and fulfillment. We can also uncover natural resilience to move through the difficult parts of life.

I have experience with a variety of issues, including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship distress. I believe therapy should be specific to your needs. My approach is integrative, pulling from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family
Systems (IFS), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and Somatic Experiencing (SE). Together, we will decide what feels like the best fit for you.

I am a settler who grew up on Treaty 6 territory, homeland of First Nations and Metis people. I am so grateful for this land. My background in anthropology informs my view that our social and cultural identities are fundamental to who
we are. Sometimes we need help to reflect on the ways that systems and society have impacted our sense of who we are and who we should be. I
provide culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive care.

My approach to sessions is based on collaboration, connection, and authenticity. I believe that each of us has the capacity for healing and that this journey looks different for everyone. I hope that together, we can create a safe space where you can show up as your true self, feeling seen, heard and welcomed. You are the expert in your own life, and my role is to walk beside you as you nurture your inherent strengths, healing, learning, and growth. 

I aim to build a trusting relationship with you so we can delve into what brings you to therapy and help you reconnect with yourself again. My work is centred around clients (16+) who would like support with grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, navigating 2SLGBTQ+ and gender identity concerns, emotional regulation, and stress management. I am also passionate about perinatal mental health and supporting individuals through their pregnancy and postpartum journeys.

My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and solution-focused methods. I also incorporate mindfulness-based interventions and polyvagal theory to tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. 

I genuinely believe there is a place in the counselling space for everyone, so thank you for taking the first step in showing up for yourself by being here! 

Our complex life experiences often shape how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. I find people heal and experience the changes they hope for in the right environment, with the tools that work best for them and through connection to their authentic self. It is important that I create an open, compassionate, warm, non-judgemental and safe environment where clients feel supported and empowered to work on their goals. I recognize that accessing support is not easy, and I feel privileged and grateful to accompany clients on their healing journey.

I am a Registered Social Worker and have worked with diverse populations over the years. My areas of focus include: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and burnout, interpersonal/ relationship difficulties, adoptions, infertility, life and career transitions and cultural and intergenerational difficulties. I am able to offer services in English and Punjabi.

It is important to tailor our work together to best meet your needs. Therefore, my practice is client-centred and I work from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused and strengths-based stance. I utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy.

Hi there! I am a Master of Counseling student currently in my final year of studies. For the past 15 years I have been a registered social worker predominately working with adults experiencing concurrent mental health and addiction concerns. I always appreciate getting the chance to connect with others and provide support to their journey. I have found that healing occurs when we take space to focus on ourselves, and also recognize the impact social and financial stressors can sometimes have on the ability to complete this. I strongly believe in the importance of building community and strive to do so in the therapeutic setting, as well as within each individual’s support system.

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As a therapist, I value the innate knowledge and abilities each individual brings to the counselling relationship, and it is my role as a therapist to shine awareness on these abilities in order to navigate life’s challenges. I focus on providing an anti-oppressive and empathetic environment for the folks I get to support, and look forward to meeting you soon.

To struggle is to be human, and despite the discomfort and pains involved, it is through struggle that I believe we’re able to discover our greatest strengths, expand our resilience, and experience fulfillment while living in connection with our core values.

Before completing my Masters of Counselling, I spent over 13 years working in various sales roles in the technology industry. I came to find that our mental wellness is often directly tied to our physical and emotional health and our relational world, and that our wellbeing is not always an easy thing to understand let alone talk about. It’s understandable that we might lean into a view that sees only symptoms or outcomes. However, when we connect with our inherent strengths, resources, and resilience, we can become empowered agents in our healing journey. Exploring the impact of our experiences, lifestyle, relationships, culture, and other factors through collaboration and acceptance in a safe space can be a meaningful way to reclaim our story and define our own terms for healing and wellbeing. I welcome the opportunity to understand what this may look like for you.

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My therapist stance is warm, flexible, and curious, and I believe my most important role in this work is in supporting my clients to feel seen and accepted as we explore what’s happening for them. My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered, attachment, and systems-based philosophies. My work with clients is informed by mindfulness- and somatic-based approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I am trained in therapy modalities Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Gottman Couples Therapy (Level 1 & 2).

“The only place that you can love or heal or awaken is here and now, the eternal present.”

-Jack Kornfield

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and I have spent the last three years working towards
completing my Masters in Psychology from City University of Seattle. It is
my belief, that regardless of the reason the individual has come to therapy - ultimately –
everyone is searching for someone who can meet them where they are at, who can truly listen to
them, and who can guide them in discovering their internal strength. I approach therapy with the
understanding that each person has the capacity to heal, to grow, and for self-guidance.

Accessing a client-centered and trauma informed approach, I use techniques centered in
Narrative Therapy, feminist therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure
Therapy (PET).

As a former member of the Edmonton Fire Department, I was provided the opportunity to work alongside members who had been diagnosed with PTSD due to work related injuries. Ultimately, it was this experience that propelled my decision to leave the fire department and pursue becoming a psychologist. I believe that my time on the fire department equipped me with real world experience that will translate well into the therapeutic setting. My experience coming into this profession - in life and on the fire department - has emboldened me with the ability to practice in areas connected to trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals to understand and heal their relationship with shame. I come from a harm reduction approach and practice in an open and inclusive space.

​I am a Master of Counseling student currently completing the final stages of my degree. As a therapist, the modalities I align with include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy (SFT), and narrative therapy. I approach therapy with a client-centered perspective, emphasizing understanding and empathy and tailor interventions to meet each client's unique needs. I believe counselling is an opportunity to explore and navigate challenges collaboratively with my clients. I hope to create a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental environment where challenges can be explored and overcome.

Hello! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist working in Alberta. I enjoy working with adults regarding various issues such as anxiety, depression, boundaries, concerns related to race and ethnicity, trauma, relationship concerns, difficult childhoods, shame, and self-compassion. The majority of my clinical experience has been with adults who have been impacted by trauma from sexualized violence.

Life can be challenging; we may experience trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, or significant life changes. I believe the ways we learn to manage or cope with these challenges are all valid and important – as they help us survive difficult moments. However, if you find these coping tools are no longer working for you and would like to learn alternative tools to support your healing journey, therapy may be an option.

Therapy will not solve all of our problems, but it will help us manage life more effectively. I believe that although we cannot always escape the challenges life throws at us, we can learn to ride out the challenges – similar to watching the waves rolling onto the shore. The waves will be constant, but we can learn different tools to help us float in the water, so the waves can feel less intense.

In order to do this, I believe that a strong relationship with your therapist is the most important tool to get started. I will meet you in our sessions with warmth, humour, and empathy in order to build a safe connection to be able to dive into difficult conversations. I ensure my approach fits your individual needs by pulling techniques from various theories, such as mindful body-based psychotherapy, attachment-focused therapy, narrative therapy, feminist therapy, and eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

I recognize the difficulty in reaching out to begin therapy and honour the bravery in taking this step. If you choose to work with me, together we will explore your story and grow towards your identified goals. I look forward to working with you!

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To book visit: Book Online | Ride the Waves Psychological (janeapp.com)

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Hello and welcome! My name is Melanie and I am passionate about cultivating therapeutic spaces that allow you to show up exactly as you are, and consider it the ultimate privilege to sit with people on their journey of self-discovery.

 

My areas of interest include grief and loss, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, exploration of gender/sexual identity, the process of differentiation, faith transitions, as well as the stress and overwhelm of motherhood and the journey of identity (re)discovery that comes along with it.

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On your journey, I will walk alongside you as you navigate your emotions, deepen your self-awareness, explore your values, and gain perspective that will help you strengthen your connection to yourself. I offer a warm, empowering, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where you can show up as you are - meeting you with curiosity, humour, and authenticity.

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I care deeply about providing a space that is anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, and culturally sensitive. I am EMDR trained and use a collaborative approach tailored to each client.

I am truly grateful to have found a career that embodies my passion for witnessing and supporting individuals in their healing process. I have been honored to journey alongside individuals into a place of greater peace, meaning, connection, and freedom and would be excited to begin this journey with you! 

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As a therapist, you can expect me to meet you with compassion, warmth, humor when appropriate, and a desire to deeply understand and adapt our work to be most helpful to you. I believe counselling is a collaborative process where your knowledge, needs, preferences, and expertise on you are welcomed and important every step of the way. With this collaborative approach in mind, my role will include incorporating empirically validated interventions tailored to shift thoughts, emotions, and patterns that are barriers to your wellness at the pace and depth that feels right for you. While I have experience working with a variety of mental health challenges, I'm most experienced working with challenges related to family of origin experiences, abuse, trauma (including sexual violence), relational ruptures, & loss. The impacts of these challenge can include shame & self-criticism, guilt, anxiety, depression, overwhelming or muted emotion, over-working, body image and boundary challenges, and more. I work from a somatic and anti-oppressive informed lens while incorporating my extensive training in Emotion Focused Therapy, an empirically validated therapeutic approach, that equips me to support you through the impacts of your difficult experiences. 

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If you think we'd make a good fit for your healing journey, feel free to reach out!

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To book visit:  https://fernwoodpsych.janeapp.com/

I am currently a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta. I have a keen interest in working with and supporting women who are making their transitions into motherhood. This includes perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, birth trauma, identity, grief and loss, intimacy and relationships. Other areas of practice include working with individuals impacted by sexual violence and trauma, developmental trauma, and motor vehicle accidents. 

I believe that all humans endure happiness and suffering throughout their life. Life tends to put individuals through many different experiences over time. We experience love, happiness, joy, grief, loss and much more throughout our journey. It is important to accept these experiences and create meaning in life through what we endure. It is also important to accept and nurture the parts of ourselves that have had to endure these experiences for healing to occur. It is important to tap into your inner strength and resilience when faced with adversity and embrace your ability to grow and thrive. Through processing, acceptance, self-compassion, and mindfulness, we can work together towards the life you envision for yourself. You are the expert in this journey called life and she has the privilege of working with and supporting you while you navigate through. 

I pull from a variety of modalities including EMDR, Hakomi, Ego States/Parts Work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Practice.

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To book a session with me visit: 

theraplace.janeapp.com

Meet Todd, a dedicated therapist who is passionate about helping people improve their
mental health and overall well-being. Todd brings a lighthearted and humorous approach to his
practice that helps people feel at ease. With his knowledge of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Hypnosis, and other therapeutic approaches, Todd can help you navigate through difficult emotions, improve your relationships, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and learn
practical strategies for managing life's challenges. His aim is to empower you to make positive changes, build resilience, and live a life filled with more purpose and fulfillment.

Todd also offers Rock Climbing Therapy (individual and group), a unique approach that
combines the physical and mental challenges of climbing to promote personal growth and
wellbeing. This innovative therapy can help with anxiety, depression, confidence, motivation
ADHD and more.

If you're facing anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, or feeling stuck in life,
know that you're not alone. With the right approach, a better future is within reach!

My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that healing occurs within a safe and trusting relationship, whether with oneself, one’s environment, or another person. I also believe that every client is an expert in their own experience. I, therefore, approach therapy from a strength-based perspective, aiming to build relationships with clients, understand their needs, help them set goals that align with their unique needs and personal strengths, and explore available solutions that lead us toward these therapeutic goals. As a Metis therapist, I am particularly sensitive to the needs of Indigenous people, and I practice from a culturally sensitive perspective that strives to respect the unique experiences of all people.

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Reaching out for help in times of need can often be overwhelming. Therefore, it is important to acknowledge that seeking therapeutic support takes substantial bravery and courage. With this in mind, I strive to prioritize a safe, empathetic, and respectful space in which comfort, validation, and understanding are prioritized. Together, we can explore issues relating to stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief/loss, identity, shame, emotional regulation, traumatic experiences, and any other issue that would benefit from a friendly and insightful conversation.

As a therapist, my approach is rooted in depth therapy and enriched by the insights of Carl Jung and Wolfgang Giegerich amongst others. I aim to help individuals navigate through their process to unearth and address the root causes of recurring issues and patterns whether that be trauma, depression, anxiety, or other issues that are outside of awareness.

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I have over 10 years of experience in mental health and my training includes but is not limited to Cognitive behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic (Jungian) therapy, and sensorimotor therapy. I also have experience in couples therapy utilizing the Gottman Method (Levels 1 and 2) which is known for its effectiveness in enhancing relational dynamics and bringing couples closer together in harmony.

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Embarking on a journey to self-understanding can be challenging, but deeply meaningful.

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"Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." – Carl Jung 

As a lifelong learner, I'm a believer that open mindedness and being at the edge of our comfort zone allows us to acheive the most growth. As a longtime educator, I believe that when we nurture a growth mindset, everyone is capable of achieving more.
 

My objective in our group experiences and retreats is to excite and engage you in the growth process. By exploring the goal setting process and some of the obstacles in the way, we'll develop plans to weather the storms, and explore skills and strategies surrounding mental hygiene that can help keep you growing optimally.

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology and a Master of Counselling. I have experience working in schools, child protection, in-patient facilities, and various non-profit organizations supporting children, families, and individuals in the Edmonton area. I practice in the areas of substance use disorders, PTSD, attachment trauma, parenting, and domestic violence. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and use techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy, feminist therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and attachment-based therapy. I come from a harm-reduction approach, am racial justice allied, sex worker allied, and LGBTQ2S+ friendly.

I strive to create a down-to-earth and realistic approach to therapy. I will meet you where you are at and believe therapy is a collaborative approach between two people who are both experts – you in your life experiences and me as a therapist. You have all the tools you need to work towards healing and to live an authentic life; through exploration it is my job to help you realize these tools and put them into motion. Starting therapy can be scary but if you take the first step in reaching out, I’m happy to walk through this journey together.

Kristian began practising yoga starting in 2010, and it was in 2017 that she felt called to learn more. She committed to a more consistent practice and decided to take her first
teacher training through Yogalife Studios in 2018. She finished her 200 hour training feeling eager to learn more and found Ajna Yoga’s 800 Hour Therapy program. In 2021 she began her modules working towards her Yoga Therapy Diploma and is currently in the practicum
portion of her program. Over the years Kristian has developed a great respect for the ancient practice of yoga and is so grateful for her teachers who have shared and passed along so much of their knowledge for her to share herself. As much as yoga has taught Kristian about
her physical body, it has taught her just as much about the other layers of being and has offered her the opportunity to know and understand herself and others better.

Kristian’s teaching style is grounding, supportive, invitational, and accessible. With the primary focus always being the breath, you can come to class with a sense of curiosity and playfulness. Off the mat, Kristian is busy with her almost 2 year old at home and enjoys gardening,
cooking/baking, and spending time outdoors with loved ones.

Jackie has been an artist in one shape or another for as long as she can remember. Art and creativity have played an integral and foundational role in her life. A self-confessed jack of all, master of none, she creates in numerous mediums and is always learning new crafts. Her favourite is Acrylics (watercolour and leather are also among her favourites). She spent 25+ years working as a graphic designer for large international corporations, small local companies, non-profits and everything in between. Most recently she started studying Psychology at the University of Athabasca and has developed a fascination for how art and creativity can have lasting effects on the rest of your life.

Currently on Maternity Leave

I accomplished my dream of completing my master’s in counselling at McGill University; and I have had the opportunity to work with clients from all ages, different life stages, and from a multiplicity of countries in the world. I can provide therapy in English, French and Spanish which facilitates therapeutic processes, and I am fully comfortable working online as well as in person.

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I am passionate about what I do, and it would be a pleasure for me to accompany you in your journey. I work from a holistic, integrative, client-centered, strengths based perspective, as well as evidence-based practices. This means that I will try my best to find practices that accommodate to your needs that are based on psychological research. Amongst the evidence based approaches that I use CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma informed practices, art therapy and somatic therapy amongst others.

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I have worked with clients through anxiety, depression, self-harm, stress, self-esteem, loneliness, homesickness, separation, self-development, ADHD, divorce, parenting, bullying, grief, workplace challenges, trauma, OCD, anorexia, depersonalization symptoms amongst others. As a therapist I put clients at the center of my practices and the therapeutic relationship that I build with them. I hope we can work together, and that we can figure out the best possible pathways for you!

It's in our nature to need connection and belonging.

When we are in an intimate relationship, sometimes we fight, get discouraged and feel hopeless. We may feel lost and misunderstood. In our couple work, I will help you see the negative cycle that couples enter when they fight, identify the emotional needs and bring
understanding and new patterns of communication that will bring satisfaction in
your couple. During our individual journey of life, we experience challenges, negative events, losses and anxiety which can make us unhappy.

Through our collaborative work, I will accompany and support you in finding connection and purpose. I believe in helping couples and individuals find their inner strengths and resources in order to create the life they truly want. Together we will define a meaningful life, which will guide you in overcoming your challenges. You will learn to live in the present, a powerful step since changing the present allows us to heal the past and define the future.

Being collaborative, non-judgmental and creating a trusting relationship are the key elements to the success of our work together. Change is difficult, but I hope that you choose to give yourself the gift of choosing what you want for yourself and your relationship.

I offer services In English and French. I also speak Portuguese and Spanish.

Helping people navigate life's complexities, reconnect with meaning, and find language for their experiences are passions for Kristi-Anna. She is sincere, down-to-earth, and a careful listener. Trauma, depression, cancer (patients & family members), grief, navigating change, and making sense of the past and present are areas she often works with. She also helps people who are contemplating whether or not to remain in present situations, including relationships, jobs, or educational trajectories, where people can sometimes feel stuck, constricted, or on auto-pilot. Her approach is humanistic, trauma-sensitive, and non-pathologizing.

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Kristi-Anna's training and professional experiences in cancer care, hospital, intensive care, rural medicine, and inpatient mental health settings have helped her to understand & appreciate the interconnection between the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of people. She has specialized training in cognitive processing therapy for PTSD.

Kristi-Anna had the opportunity to specialize in psychosocial oncology/cancer care as a graduate student. She continues to work extensively with individuals navigating cancer experiences, and finds great meaning in this. She has taken additional graduate coursework to better understand trauma from neurobiological, psychological, and cultural perspectives.

I specialize in career counselling, career testing, and education planning. These areas can help you discover your identity and a path best suited for you. This is ideal for anyone in need of a life change or transition, especially those who are unsure about their career or education path. Together we can discover and gather the necessary information you need to make decisions while addressing any other concerns affecting your ability to thrive. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their full potential as well as helping them discover their possibilities.

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My strength is creating strong therapeutic alliances with my clients, so they have a safe space to grow and achieve overall wellness. Each person goes through unique experiences in life and healing, which is why I offer an eclectic counselling approach in order to meet the needs of my clients.

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Anxiety and Depression can interfere with relationships, achieving your goals and day to day life. I am passionate about helping individuals with anxiety and depression concerns by understanding your lived experience and helping you take away its power over your life.

Hi! My name is Devyn, and I am a student at MacEwan working toward my Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology. I am currently doing admin for Collective Healing Centre, and I hope one day to become a psychologist myself. I am planning on receiving my master’s in counselling in about 4 years and I couldn’t be more excited to start my journey as a therapist.