Chronic Pain Therapists in Edmonton, AB

I work with individuals living with anxiety, OCD, depression, disability (short term, long term, permanent), compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, terminal/chronic illness, chronic pain, grief and loss, body image and self love, spirituality and existential issues as well as veterans and military family members.

When you find yourself struggling to live the life you want because of depression, tension, addiction or pain, you can reach me to find a better way. When you feel that you are living one life on the outside and another on the intside, you can reach me to find ways to connect the two. When you notice that you are living according to others' expectations, you can reach me to engage your authenticity. I will support you as you heal those parts of you that are hurt and and help you re-unite with the wisdom of your inner experiences.

Beginning to start working through our own personal stress and distress can be overwhelming and intimidating. Working with clients to find new ways of coping, process past experiences and trauma, and establishing healthy boundaries are some of my goals as a therapist, and I aim to provide a safe and comfortable place for that work to happen.

Therapy is an opportunity to find ways to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. It helps in overcoming difficult symptoms or stresses, cope effectively with problems or bring positives into your life when things are going well. I work with people struggling in their family relationships, or those in high distress from loss, grief & trauma, or people trying to cope with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, or emotional pain. In my work with individuals I have learned that working from a broad base of theories and techniques is best integrated in the therapeutic work.

Life feels so disappointing. Despite trying, you can't seem to figure out how to make things better but you know you need them to change. Thinking of how things have been, you feel overwhelmed, upset, and at times detached from your current reality. You struggle to feel good enough and connect to joy in your life. You catch yourself wondering if things will ever feel ok. At some point your authentic self got lost and you can’t quite figure out how to get it back. You long to feel fulfilled and connected within your life. You are looking for a therapist who really gets you and has the tools to help.

I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, emotion regulation issues, life changes and transitions, cancer diagnoses, disordered eating, chronic pain, trauma, perfectionism, procrastination, and self worth or esteem issues. I like to start with a complete initial general assessment to deep dive in getting to understand you, and from there, we co-create a treatment plan with goals of what we want to address together. My availability is limited to only being able to connect once every 3-8 weeks, but I am available long term as needed. I give extra resources to review/try between sessions.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist that has a clinical background training in Emotional Disorders (e.g., Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Anxiety), Sleep Disturbances, Chronic Pain and Couple Distress. Additionally, I concentrated in Child Psychology where I helped adolescents overcome childhood traumas and developmental issues.

Welcome. I am a psychologist with clinical and health emphases. Often times, therapy begins with the question "I feel as if I have tried everything, what else is left?". We may start from there. I aim to help you find creative approaches to problems that may have felt unsolveable. I have found that compassion and collaboration are important parts of treatment that works.

I value working with adult individuals from all walks of life. I have 17 plus years working in the Addiction and Mental Health field. Whether you are feeling stuck, ambivalent or confused we can explore ways together to achieve your own hopes and dreams. I provide a safe and collaborative environment that fosters exploring change and growth. My style is warm, supportive and nurturing. I strive to treat all of my clients with unconditional acceptance and compassion. I hope we as a team together will be active in pursuing your personal goals for therapy.

Hi there! Finding the right therapist for you is one of the strongest predictors of success in therapy, but the search can be incredibly overwhelming. The fact that you are here means you have already taken the first (and often difficult) step in getting connected with the support you deserve. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, or are just feeling lost, you are not alone. Therapy helps you to navigate your emotions, make sense of difficult experiences, develop strategies to cope with stress and worry, and find a greater sense of purpose in life.

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

Are you feeling stuck and what you are used to doing isn’t working anymore? Are you ready to take the next step towards creating a happier life for yourself and in your relationships? Using a positive, strength and thought-based psychological approach; I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals and move in a healthier direction. I can help you work on building and adapting your current life skills and abilities to generate healthy skill-sets to reach your personal goals and increase success in your daily life, relationships and career.

Trauma can leave an imprint on our lives, but it does not have to be permanent. It may alter your foundation and leave you lost, angry, confused and in unbearable pain. I believe that choosing to rebuild this foundation through therapy is a courageous step in healing. It is not always an easy journey as we need to survey the land, start digging, install the foundation and work with any arising obstacles. This can be an exhausting and scary process but we will work collaboratively at your pace and create a resolution that fits for you.

With authenticity and a sense of humour, Cassandra utilizes a multi-faceted approach in her treatment of both couples and individuals. Cassandra incorporates the use of empirically validated and evidence based approaches, and primarily treats from an experiential process-based lens. Advocacy and psychoeducation are instrumental in her treatment approach, and she aims to ensure that every client feels educated and empowered in their journey.

As a certified Child Life Specialist, I specialize in paediatric psychosocial care and emotional safety. In both healthcare and community settings, certified Child Life Specialists help infants, children, youth and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss and bereavement. In the school system, I focus on challenging emotional behaviours for children with a multitude of diagnoses (ADHD, ODD, GAD, etc.) from pre school to junior high.

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.

I wish to help you feel safe, validated, and heard. I am curious to learn your strengths and cultural diversities and collaboratively create therapy goals based on exploring and reflecting on your lived experience. I am empathic and compassionate and have faced the reality of life’s ups and downs; in this space, all emotions, tears, and humour are honoured. As a healthcare professional, I understand the pressures of public service. I invite healthcare professionals who wish to reduce stress and learn healthy coping mechanisms to work with me, and in addition, I would like to offer my services to those with chronic pain.

I am a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I am skilled in both counselling and assessments and an advocate of acceptance/self-acceptance, and believe in providing a non-judgmental environment. I specialize in working with a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and families, with extensive experience working with women and couples. I am a certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and use a holistic approach towards mental health, also drawing from Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.

Working from a holistic frame, I believe that the source for all healing and lasting change is rooted in the mind-body-spirit triad, as well as the family-community connection. I support persons of all ages and histories in finding those resources that may guide them towards experiencing greater satisfaction in their daily living, sense of well-being, and in their key relationships. Using a variety of approaches, I tailor the therapeutic experience to best match each client's needs at any given point in therapy.

As a Registered Psychologist since 2001, I help adults and couples overcome personal, mental health and relationship challenges with compassion and cultural sensitivity. Approaching clients with empathy, I listen to understand your unique experiences and struggles, as well as the changes you hope for as a result of seeking help. I work with you to create a customized counselling or treatment plan to help you achieve your goals for change and live a happier, healthier life. The interventions and therapies I draw on are well-researched and have been clinically proven to be effective.

I believe counselling provides a unique opportunity to explore many facets of life. Through our work together, my hope is that you will come to know yourself better - your emotions, your needs, your values, and your goals, and that this will empower you to make meaningful change in your life.

Do you feel overwhelmed, drained, or disconnected? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic stress, managing pain, or expressing yourself in relationships? I would like to offer you compassion and support. Drawing from my 20 years of experience working with diverse clients and using approaches such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Solution-Focused Therapy, we can collaborate to tailor an approach that works for your unique situation.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Do you need a professional who is respectful, gentle, and can provide a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which you can voice your concerns? If you've experienced workplace stress/trauma, burnout, anxiety, or depression, and you want to heal your emotional pain and restore your self-worth, - please reach out. You don't need to go through this alone. I also provide career planning/counselling and can help you find deeper meaning and fulfillment in your career.

Welcome! I support adults and teens who are navigating grief and trauma including parental loss, death of a loved one, end of a relationship/friendship, separation, pet loss, childhood trauma, medical/health related trauma, physical injury, relational trauma and life transitions. I also support people who are navigating additional challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, self worth/self esteem and chronic pain.