Parenting Therapists in Edmonton, AB

Are the physical and emotional changes of perimenopause or menopause leaving you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about your future? Are hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances affecting your daily life? Perhaps you're struggling to cope with the emotional changes, like anxiety, irritability, or are experiencing feelings of loss and identity shift. You're not alone. Many women navigate this life stage with ease, but for others, it can be a challenging, overwhelming, and isolating experience. The good news is, it doesn't have to be!

I work with clients ranging from youth, ages 11-19 and adults/couples, wither varying concerns from anxiety, stress, relationships, family dynamics, anger, emotion control, low self-esteem, OCD, ADHD, sport performance & other concerns. They struggle with understanding how to cope with these issues and the tools necessary to make progress and not have these issues impact their life the way they are. They want someone to understand their perspective & provide them with tools to help make their life easier/happier. I also work with many couples. My ideal client is one that wants to make change & is open to the process.

Do you fine it challenging to prioritize your needs over the needs of others? Do you feel overwhelmed about the uncertainties of your future? Do you wonder if it’s possible to prioritize yourself without ruining relationships that you care about? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage relationships, careers, and family. Hi! I'm Natasha the owner of Living Curiously Inc. I believe we all are doing the best we can, yet each of us can find ourselves in need of support during different times in our lives.

Life transitions, daily stressors, trauma, and mental illnesses can negatively influence the way we think, feel, and behave. These factors can cause us to feel "stuck" in old habits and patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that no longer serve us. I recognize that when we are stuck, it is difficult to make that first step towards change and reach out for support. Hence, I acknowledge you for making the first step into finding what works best for you. I understand that you want to take charge of your mental and emotional pain so that you can unlock your utmost potential.

NOT currently taking new clients-> I enjoy supporting children, teens and parents through life's challenges such as depression, divorce, grief, anxiety, or social struggles. I offer compassionate treatment for individuals to make sense of themselves and the world. I also have a passion for sports psychology and work with athletes of all ages. As a former competitive athlete and nationally certified coach for 20 years I help athletes with performance anxiety, life-sport balance, coping with injury, managing retirement, and moving past fears and mental blocks.

In my private practice, I specialize in assessing various developmental challenges in children, adolescents, and in some cases, young adults. I have experience in assessing and diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities, amongst other challenges that present in children/adolescents. I am well versed in doing psycho-educational assessments and can identify giftedness for school placement. I have experience providing therapy (online and in person) to children and youth struggling with various medical conditions (e.g., chronic pain, Tourette's syndrome) and sleep challenges.

As a Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist, I come with over ten years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. I offer both in person and virtual services from Spruce Grove, AB and virtual services to the NWT. I have clinical/private, school-based, home, community and group home experience. Many of the children I work with present with trauma, attachment concerns, anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges and difficulties with regulation. Common concerns expressed from adults include stress management, life transitions, anxiety, depression, work-life balance and marital or family issues.

I am a PhD-level psychologist practicing in Alberta and Ontario. I have a special interest in women's perinatal (prenatal and postpartum) mental health, as well as supporting men and women in their journey and transition to parenthood. This includes trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy loss/miscarriage, birth trauma, postpartum mood disorders, and navigating early childhood (parents with children ages 0-5). I have a strong background in treating depression and anxiety, as well as relationship and communication difficulties. My goal is to help clients by increasing coping skills and reducing emotional pain and suffering.

When we feel stuck or overwhelmed, reaching out to talk to someone about what we are going through is hard. It takes courage to trust someone enough to share our pain. With this in mind, my aim in therapy is to create a safe space to meet you as you are. The counselling experience with me involves your active participation, because you bring the expertise of your own life. As humans we are hardwired for connection; you don’t have to do this alone!

Have you been feeling lost, overwhelmed or like no one really gets what you're going through? Maybe you have tried to come up with a solution but you still feel stuck or that you don't know what to do next. This can feel very frustrating and at times, completely hopeless. You may be imagining what it would be like if you were more confident, engaged and connected, and joyful. You think about how positively it would impact all areas of your life, such as your relationships, work, personal growth and overall wellbeing. Guess what? This is possible!

Life can present challenges that leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck and unsure of what to do. This may make it difficult to manage or thrive in our daily lives. If this sounds familiar, you do not have to do this alone. I have experience supporting clients through depression, anxiety, life transitions, burnout, addictions, personal growth and grief and loss.

I am committed to supporting you in reaching your goals and will work together with you. I hope that we will create a positive relationship with one another and I commit to listening to you, respecting you, and giving you the space you need to explore your thoughts and move towards discovering new skills and solutions. Change takes courage and first steps are the hardest but I believe that "happiness is an inside job" and I commit to taking this journey together.

The struggles we face today, if not addressed, will interfere with our confidence, relationships and careers. I equip people with the mental and emotional fitness required to identify and remove the obstacles hijacking our stories. The problem is pain, trauma, and repeated hardship can keep us from accessing our natural potential. By processing our suffering we can summon the hope and courage to choose for ourselves, how we want to live.

Relationships are hard, but you don’t have to figure things out on your own. I work exclusively with couples using the Gottman Method and can teach you the tools you need to reconnect, strengthen communication, and get unstuck. Perhaps you have the same fight over and over, struggle to balance the mental load and domestic labour, or want to improve intimacy. Maybe you've entered a new relationship phase, are navigating addiction recovery together, or just want to find your way back to one another and have more fun. I would be honoured to help support you in untangling unhelpful patterns and begin transforming your relationship.

Hello! I would love to work with you to support you in overcoming whatever you might be struggling with. I work with youth, adults, and couples and who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, grief, and major life transitions. If you are ready to make some changes and are looking for some encouragement and compassion along the way, then I could be a great fit for you. It might also be important for you to recognize and honour the difficult journey that has brought you to therapy, and I can support you with that as well.

I do not believe in pathologizing one due to their diagnoses, symptoms, or problems. As such, I offer a no commitment discussion to explore if I am someone who could appropriately support you. The most beneficial counselling/therapy is built off of a trusting and secure relationship. I am incredibly passionate about the counselling/therapy process and feel honoured when individuals choose me to walk alongside them in their healing journey. Deciding to reach out is not an easy step but it is the first step - I am proud that you are here. I am committed to inclusivity and being an ally and providing support to LGBTQ2+ individuals.

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).

I believe that clients' vast lived experiences contribute to beliefs they hold about themselves and in turn, the roles they play in life. These impressions - positive and negative - affect further thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and are often maintained by various external factors such as family of origin themes. Collaboratively, I help clients evaluate the legitimacy and usefulness of distressing "stories" that present in their lives, encourage new awareness of societal or extended family influences, and facilitate the exploration of new solutions whereby troublesome problems can be disempowered. Ultimately, my goal with clients is to help them access flexibility and new options.

NOVA Psychology is a prime destination for comprehensive psychological care. Located in the heart of Southwest Edmonton, we are committed to offering the most elevated, innovative, and leading-edge mental health services to our diverse clientele – children, youth, adults, couples, and families. At NOVA, we understand the profound impact that mental health has on one’s overall well-being and quality of life. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, compassion, and personalized treatment, we strive to empower individuals to navigate life’s challenges and embrace their full potential.