Family Therapy in Edmonton, AB

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.

Hello! I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I work out of the Honour Health Clinic in Windermere. I am passionate about working with children, teens, young adults, families and adults. I have experience supporting them through issues involving: Anxiety/Worry/Stress, Behaviour-based concerns, Emotional Regulation, Coping Skills/Self-Care, Body Image and Self-Esteem/Self-Compassion, ADHD/ Neurodivergence, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Relationship issues, Depression, Self-Harm/Risky behaviours, Parenting and Family Support, Life Transitions and more.

I aim to support individuals & families to improve lives that have been negatively impacted by drugs, alcohol, gambling and process addictions. With 20 years of experience, we are well equipped with the knowledge and expertise to provide care and support for a full range of addiction concerns. I aim to help intercept and turn life back to the preferred direction of each individual and their families. I aim to help in the manner the impacted family members wish with a client centered approach. We are not able to force someone into change; however, our care and compassion allows individuals to explore change.

I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work with a Clinical specialization. I’m originally from a small town in New Brunswick and completed my studies in several Provinces across Canada. I also resided abroad for over a year and gained further experience in the field. I bring knowledge from multiple settings in the field with significant experience from children and families who have experienced child abuse or navigated through the Child and Family Services system, adoption and post adoption supports.

Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems, and is it affecting your health and performance in your personal or professional life? If so, you are not alone! Psychotherapy may help you to get relief from symptoms and make you hopeful and smile again. I have a Master of Social Work Degree equivalency, I am a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) US DOT, Designated Capacity Assessor in Alberta, & Canadian Clinical Supervisor - Addiction Counselor. I am a member of the Canadian Addiction Counselors Certification Federation and the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association.

Northern Star Behaviour Services is an agency supporting children with developmental disabilities and autism in the Edmonton and Northern Alberta regions. We believe that accessing the top recommended service, behavioural intervention, should not be a privilege based on your geography. Northern Star provides remote virtual intervention services and travels to regions such as Grand Prairie, Fort McMurray, Athabasca, Hinton, and many more providing in-home family consultation, school consultation, and professional development opportunities.

Psychological interventions are a way to understand, and change problematic behaviours and relationships that impede a person's development. I see the maladaptive patterns that people become embroiled in as knots, and psychotherapy as a way for people to untie the emotional knots they find themselves in. My approach is psychodynamic in orientation which means how to fundamentally change the negative patterns we continually make across multiple relationships. My particular skill is in working with and helping you to understand the emotional relationships people engage in and how these can have negative and positive consequences

Difficult days are inevitable on life’s journey. You may be having challenges in a relationship, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma, be a victim of abuse, bullying or race based trauma, going through a divorce or separation, worried about your relationship with children or other family members, experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, depression, stress, grief or just going through a difficult period of your life. Whatever the challenge or struggle, you don’t have to suffer in silence. IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK!! Reassuringly, there is collaborative support available to get you through.

Welcome! Thanks for stoping by! You must have read tons of therapists' profiles before getting to me. I know, I know you must be saying to yourself...why does this AMAZING therapist name end in "S." I blame my parents but that's neither here nor there...you made it here and I'm so glad you are going to read my page. I have a passion for working with my clients in a collaborative way to bring forth their inner strengths and resilience.

Life is difficult. We all face challenges that leave us feeling sad, angry, overwhelmed and at times, stuck. Feelings change our behaviours and soon we find ourselves snapping, hating our jobs, drinking, and not eating or sleeping, among other symptoms. Suddenly we barely recognize ourselves. If you have ever told yourself that this is not the person you want to be, you are not alone. Seeking professional help is the first step in making positive change. If you are consumed by anger, hurt, worry, grief, suicidal thoughts, or using self-harm or poor coping to control pain, I can help.

I'm a good fit for people who are seeking affirmation and encouragement. Therapy can be a space to work on building the life you want, taking new steps: coming out, being authentic, shedding harmful ideas, changing relationships with family members, improving your relationships, building your community. Many of my clients have connections to LGBTQ and two-spirit communities and issues. You have the wisdom of your own experience. As a therapist I am a safe partner in gaining confidence, stating your needs and working towards your goals. I work with individuals and couples, adults and teens (and their parents).

As a therapist, one of my passions is working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, relationship issues, and suicidal ideation. Many people feel that they are alone in their struggles. I believe my role as your therapist is to remind you that you are not alone, normalize how you feel, and provide helpful tools along the way. My approach is solution focused, goal-oriented, strength-based, and trauma-informed. However, my main focus is building a strong therapeutic relationship that will help you feel safe, heard, and understood.

I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of extensive professional training in working with a diverse range of individual, couple, and family issues from a holistic and client focused perspective. This means I tailor my work to your unique experience and concerns so that we can work together to help you become aware of different aspects of your experience and areas where you may be stuck. I believe in building a caring, genuine, and supportive therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore your concerns and together we can work towards helping you live a more fulfilling life.

My goal is to help every client thrive emotionally, psychologically, and intellectually. I am equally as interested to hear a client’s story of trauma, loss, regret, loneliness, and difficult family dynamics, as I am to listen about times filled with purpose, hope, and happiness. I pay close attention to what is said, in addition to what is left unsaid, to uncover patterns of core beliefs.

Do you ever feel like your life has not gone as planned and you're having a hard time finding meaning? Maybe you feel like you are not really yourself anymore or have stopped taking care of yourself. You want more out of your life but don't know how to get it. A lot of people struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and career stresses, but don't know how to make lasting changes that will lead to a more fulfilling life.

My name is Lisa Burden, and I am a registered provisional psychologist. I have a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care. I have been working in the mental health field for the past 15 years working in non-for-profit or government organizations concerned with Neurodivergent Disorders such as ADHD and ASD, as well as, other challenges such as Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, Attachment Issues, Personality Disorders and FASD. I accomplish this through an empathetic, strength-based, and client-centred approach in which you are recognized as the expert in your own life.

You are not alone. At REACH we build real connections with real people walking through our door. Humor, genuine compassion and empathy are necessary for healing-especially the humor part-and combined together, they create a healing force! We know that sometimes, life is just hard. It can come out of nowhere, but know that counselling helps during the tough times. It helps us endure when we don’t think we can, helps us recover from what we’ve survived, teaches us how to gain insight about who we are and find our way back to "our normal" when we feel lost and alone. We are here for you.

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.

Whether you are hoping to address issues related to your career, your family, or your relationships, or you wish to overcome problems like depression, anxiety, stress management, or grief, I do my best to provide a non-judgemental space for people to work on those issues. I also provide formal assessment services, if you would like to achieve a better understanding of your issues. Finally, some of my clients also need support in managing behaviours that place them (or could place them) in conflict with the law, such as issues related to anger, violence or sexual behaviours.

Are you feeling discouraged by arguments with your partner? Do you feel that things do not change no matter what you do? Do you feel like you just cannot improve your mood; do you feel hopeless? Do you feel hurt by too many things to count, like you can't understand your partner & the reverse? With therapy, it is possible to improve these areas. Counselling can help you to feel closer to each other by strengthening trust & deepening relationship bonds. You will learn deepen your attachment bonds & your interpersonal skills. I work with people in a collaborative, compassionate and authentic approach to find connection and healing.

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

Adriana supports clients through a trauma informed, client centred approach. She believes that fostering strong therapeutic relationships through the basis of mutual respect, congruence, and empathy, can strengthen therapeutic growth and empowerment. Adriana’s treatment approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Gottman couples therapy method.

As a registered psychologist and having been in private practice for 14 years, I have had the privilege to meet and work with many wonderful couples, families and individuals. I strive to establish a solid rapport with clients in a comfortable environment. I have been told that clients appreciate my professional and direct approach that is not overly formal and allows for humour when appropriate. I use a biopsychosocial approach and incorporate several therapeutic modalities. I work to not only focus on managing symptoms, but getting down to the root cause of what is getting in the way of being able to achieve one’s goals.

Counselling for Emotional and Narcissistic Abuse. Whether its family or your partner who have toxic traits, you are noticing the anxiety this relationship is causing you and the cycle never ends of being sucked in with love bombing just to be hurt again with put downs and humiliation. I know how painfully lonely and isolating it can be to make that decision to step away from the abuse. There is a lot of shame that comes up, as well as self doubt. You may even question if YOU are narcissistic. I help support and empower women to find the courage in their journey to go from surviving to thriving and turn guilt into confidence!