Therapists for Teens in Edmonton, AB

With 35 years working experience in counselling and psychotherapy in Chicago, Taiwan, Toronto, and Edmonton, I am here to support and empower you in your life journey. I have specialty trainings in CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT and client centered and strength-based therapy, evidence-based therapy, art therapy, play therapy, sand-tray therapy, hypnotherapy, functional family therapy and structural and system therapy respectively. I am fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese as well. I am also culturally and trauma-informed sensitive to your needs. I also performed some form of assessment such as depression and anxiety ADHD and career inventory.

Are the many changes that we are going through having a negative effect on your life? Are worries and fears about the future sometimes too much? I assist people to face challenges and to learn more effective ways of coping with the difficulties that they are facing. I have learned many effective psychological strategies for building or rebuilding a satisfying life, whether you are a child, a teen, or an adult. I will work with you to help you to move forward.

Hey there! I'm all about providing counseling that's centered around you, respectful, and geared toward getting results. Whether you're an adult, a late teen, part of a couple, or a whole family, I've got your back. From tackling tricky mental health stuff to smoothing out everyday relationship bumps, I'm here to help you uncover your potential and pick up some skills to make life better.

I have expertise working with children, adolescents, couples and families. This includes work with high risk youth, work with children who have been abused or neglected, and work with families in crisis. I have extensive Court experience, and have been appointed as a expert in the areas of counseling and clinical psychology. I have been appointed as a Parenting Expert in clinical interventions and custody evaluations. I have supported couples in developing skills to strengthen their relationships. I have experience assisting children, adolescents, and adults in dealing with anxiety, depression, Post traumatic stress disorder, Bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric diagnoses.

I am a Registered Psychologist and have the privilege of being BoD President of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA). I work with individuals (child/adolescent and adults) struggling with stress, dep/anx, anger, family and relationships, job tension, abuse and various other issues. My approach is integrative, tailored to suit the unique needs and goals of each person, and I use a trauma informed and culturally sensitive lens in therapy. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and provide a safe, judgement free environment. BIPOC and LGBTQIA2s+ clients are welcome. I am looking forward to working with you!

Life can be overwhelming sometimes and we feel that there is no way out because there are stressors everywhere we turn. It can feel like there is no way out of the overwhelming stressors we face, but I am here to let you know that it does not have to be so. Let us walk alongside in your journey of healing and mental wellness. As a registered social worker, I believe that you the client are the expert in your own life, and I am simply here to work in collaboration with you to reach your full potential. As Brene Brown says, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change".

When I meet with a client, whether a child, teenager, or adult, my intention is to be present with them where they are, first as a human being; then to help them feel safe and comfortable with me and to bring my years of experience and training, along with their knowledge of themselves and their desire to change, to resolve what brought them to therapy.

Whether you're discovering your Self, going through dark times, looking to improve your emotional coping, or whatever your reason for seeking therapy, I will hear your experience and walk alongside you and the pain towards brighter skies. I believe each person is already whole, and I encourage self-acceptance, compassion, and curiosity. I value self-actualization and living a good life, helping others, and living in harmony with nature. My therapeutic space is grounded in my values of love, respect, truth, joy, and health.

The counselling process can be nerve-racking and uncomfortable. In my practice, I foster connection through warmth, ease and humour — you can expect a safe place to laugh, cry, and lead the way! I'm deeply committed to helping you navigate the unique challenges and experiences you face every day. Whether it's working through trauma, managing stress, or enhancing emotional resilience, I'm here to support you every step of the way. I am passionate about empowering both adolescent and adult populations.

I have worked with - but am not limited to working with – individuals suffering from depression and/or anxiety; parents of neurodiverse children; young adults and adults navigating life transitions; those who are grieving – whether it is a loss of a loved one, lost sense of self, or a path never taken. I am not booking child and/or teen clients under the age of sixteen at this time.

My ideal family is one that is tired of hurting each other. My ideal family has at least one family member, usually a teenager, impacted by drugs, alcohol, and process addictions like video games. The healthy part of the family is motivated by fear to use control to stop their teenager from their addictive behaviour. If control is ineffective then power struggles can develop which tear at the family power structures. My ideal family has at least one family member who learns addictions are rooted in multigerational issues, trauma, and mental illness. Families want healthy loving interconnections and not power struggles.

Welcome to Well Workshop, Edmonton's ADHD clinic. The road to wellness is ongoing and can be difficult to navigate alone; with support from Well Workshop, you won’t have to. Individually, as a couple, or family, you’ll have the opportunity to work together with your therapist to acquire tools to develop and strengthen the skills and techniques needed for you to be–and stay–mentally, emotionally, and physically well.

I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist with experience in both hospital and private practice settings. I believe a holistic approach to client care is important to promote well-being. I consider physical, mental, developmental, behavioral, interpersonal, social, and spiritual factors to understand your needs, to personalize techniques/coping strategies, and to promote personal growth and healing. I work to develop an accepting and understanding environment to help you to become more aware of attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs that are negatively affecting your mood, behaviours, and physiology.

Feeling distant from your spouse? Fighting with your teen? Struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, or addiction? Experienced trauma? I work with a variety of clients, but particularly enjoy problems in which clients that have felt misunderstood or mistreated. This includes working with adolescents, parent-teen conflict, relationship difficulties in both individuals and couples, addictions, anger or anxiety management, trauma, and Borderline Personality Disorder. In many of the clients I see, fear and confusion are often barriers to a satisfying life. Healing often comes through gaining confidence in areas one can control.

The counselling process can take on many forms, whether it's about self-exploration and understanding, emotional processing, problem solving, healing, venting or feeling better about yourself and your relationships in general. It can be about drastic shifts or about minor adjustments. There is no 'one size fits all' in therapy! What clients have in common is that they are brave, willing to be vulnerable at times and have a desire to make a change in their lives, whether functional or emotional in nature.

Former professional athlete (NHL hockey player) specializing in Athletic Lifestyle Counselling, Athletic Achievement Counselling (performance psychology), Life Values, Anxiety, Depression, Overly-Limiting Athlete Identities, Overcoming Stress, Men's Issues, ADHD, Child (10+) and Adolescent Psychology, Respecting and Integrating Religion and Spirituality into therapy.

I consider myself a person-centered and strength-based therapist. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to support them, be curious, offer insight, and help organize their thoughts and emotions. This approach aims to create space for healing, processing, growth, and achieving one’s full potential for a wholehearted life. I love supporting people through transitions towards healing. My passion lies in the lifelong journey of empowering people to process pain, find resilience, and foster hope.

Are you an older teen or adult trying to navigate relational traumas? This can include unhealthy or toxic relationships with a partner or family member, infidelity, intimate partner violence, separation/ divorce, or bullying. Or are you a BIPOC individual looking to explore issues surrounding culture and identity? Then I may be the therapist for you. I take a directive approach to therapy and enjoy working with someone who is looking to make a change. I use my expertise to collaborate with you to develop a plan of action based on your goals and lifestyle.

We all need a little help from time to time. Sometimes life gets hard and those difficult moments can make it feel impossible to recognize that things can improve. As a Registered Psychologist for close to 20 years and Clinical Director at Edgar Psychological, I understand how important it is to use an evidence based, integrative and tailored approach. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. I am a culturally sensitive and L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ clinician and welcome all people from all walks of life.