Trauma Focused Therapists in Fort Saskatchewan, AB

Hello! Are you feeling stuck, not quite yourself, or unfulfilled? Are you struggling with emotional regulation caused by anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma? I have over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field. My journey started with working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families years ago. As I worked closely with people over the years, I realized I wanted to offer more to people in a more profound, more meaningful way, which now has me working as a therapist who provides trauma-informed care to people of all ages. I offer people the care, connection, and support they seek.

Sometimes our life gets pretty overwhelming, leaving us feeling like we are caught in a winter storm without any sight of warmer, brighter days. If your current life circumstances feel like more than you can cope with, I would love to help you utilize your strengths to find your way through this storm.

Hello! I'm a Registered Psychologist who specializes in supporting adult clients with trauma, anger, shame, burn out, overwhelming emotions, boundaries, depression, anxiety, and return-to-work/medical leaves. This includes experience with first responders and a specialization in providing virtual care with a goal of making services accessible to clients. I also specialize in the psychological assessment of adult ADHD. I believe that the challenges in our lives, both big and small, can greatly impact our well being. Working to resolve those challenges in a supported space can provide relief, insight, and resilience.

I am a local Registered Psychologist and the Director of Heartland Psychology, specializing in the treatment of trauma, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. In addition to working in private practice, I enjoy teaching in the Master of Counselling program at City University of Seattle as an Associate Faculty member. It was the loss of my mother to cancer six years ago that changed how I viewed the world and led me into working with others in their struggles. I am currently offering in-person and video sessions from our clinic in Fort Saskatchewan.

I am licensed, registered, and insured to provide support for children, youth, and adults, and specialize in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and BPD. If you need strategies/ support with Addiction, Trauma, Loss, Grief, and life/situational/behavior concerns, let’s talk. When it's no longer true to wholly say, "I'm fine," or, "It is what it is," and when try this and have you thought of that suggestions aren't enough; it's a good time to connect to find solutions and support. If things have been done or said to you that have hurt you, you can heal. If you are fed up, exhausted, and tired, you can find the way through.

Life can sometimes be a bit of a handful. Feelings of stress, overwhelm, and/or maybe just not knowing where to turn or what to do next. Often those times of challenge are our greatest growth, but it is difficult to see the opportunity for growth at the time. Sometimes just talking about those challenges, can help one gain perspective and develop a plan forward. My goal in therapy is to provide my clients with an objective perspective to see their problems or challenges differently, perhaps less daunting, helping them find a way forward. Life happens to all of us. I believe people are more capable than they realize.

Battered and bruised by life? Dragging yourself to work or constantly walking with a psychological limp? Wanting to accept what you can't change and access the courage to change what you can? If you answer yes to any of these three questions and you are open to self-exploration, you may find me to be of help to you. Many clients who have struggled with addictions, crises of faith, trauma, and burnout have responded well to my approach to therapy and personal growth over the past 20+ years.

I believe every individual is gifted with unique abilities and strengths to live a fulfilled life. My practice is rooted in a collaborative and holistic approach. I also practice from a place of cultural humility and empowerment. I create a safe space to express yourself, while tapping into your strengths to create achievable goals for positive change. You, the client will develop practical tools for managing emotions, self-empowerment and advocacy, as well as resilience in your day-to-day life. Ultimately, I will meet you where you are at, and we will work together at your own pace.

Infinite Path is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our clients, offering counselling to individuals of all ages, including adults, teens, children, couples, and families. We understand that each person’s journey is unique, which is why we provide a wide range of therapeutic services tailored to address specific challenges and goals. Our team of highly trained professionals from various fields, such as education, social work, psychology, and speech and language pathology, is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and neuroaffirming environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

Experiencing sleep issues, low mood, feeling powerless and unable to move forward with your relationships, career, or simple day to day functioning? You may be anxious about what the future may bring or continually wrestling with experiences of the past. Perhaps you are transitioning to a new phase of life, facing decisions that you are finding difficult. Ready to make a change? You can. Imagine being able to sleep well at night, regulate your emotions, be in relationship, meet your own needs, and make confident decisions. If you have yet to find a way to move forward, I invite you to a free initial consult.

Amanda Balsillie, SW Dip, BSW, MSW, RSW. Please Note: I cannot direct bill to NIHB. I take a holistic approach in therapy and want to make sure you are heard and what you are experiencing or going through is supported in therapy. I want every client to feel accepted, validated and empowered to continue in their personal journey.

I believe that all people have a natural affinity toward growth and healing. As a psychologist it is my role to provide a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space to explore concerns as they arise. I honour the strengths and abilities that each person brings to therapy and use these as important and valuable resources to move toward wellness. Equality and understanding problems within the context in which they occur are also important tenants of my work. Through connection and collaboration, I work together with clients to find the right solutions for them.

I am genuinely passionate about offering support to individuals who are grappling with the diverse challenges that they come across in their daily lives. My focus is mainly on working with teenagers and adults. Through my rich experience in teaching and counselling, I have gained confidence in my ability to provide meaningful strategies and support for my clients, especially my neurrse clients. Having personal experience with trauma, grief, ADHD, and autism, I have deep empathy and understanding for those going through similar experiences. I want you to know that you are not alone and there are others out there who understand.

I support a wide variety of individuals of all ages, looking to create change in their life. I have worked with teens treating symptoms of anxiety and depression. I also work with adults who struggle with complex emotional needs like grief, social anxiety, motivation, relationships and more. My clients want relief and to build skills to better manage their everyday lives. They want to know that they are capable of building a life they enjoy and that they deserve.

My clients are seeking help for a variety of issues. I do not limit my practice to one area because I believe that bigger issues are a combination of many smaller ones. Together, we can find the root cause of your symptoms and focus on coping skills and self-regulation tools to feel better.

Counselling for Women. I know how tired you are of feeling overwhelmed, stressed and not being able to get your needs met. Imagine how life could be if you could control your emotions, ask for what you want, and not feel guilty! I help women who struggle with: relationships, setting boundaries, confidence, communicating their feelings, stress, anxiety, anger/resentment towards their parents or partners, perfectionism, negative thinking, overwhelm, and wanting approval from others. If you want to feel heard and understood, be happier, reach self acceptance, self love, have more clarity and more confidence, I can help you.

Each person’s experiences can only be witnessed and felt from their own perspective. I recognize that every person has an innate human need to be heard, witnessed, respected, and honored in those experiences. The focus of my practice is to honor every individual's unique feelings, circumstances, and experiences without interpreting them. My goal is to find the deepest meanings to their experiences. I want to help them heal from those experiences and help them to integrate them into becoming empowered to live their fullest lives.

Ward & Associates is a group psychology practice that provides counselling services to adults, teens, children, couples, and families. Our team of highly trained clinicians are dedicated to helping clients develop the necessary skills and strategies to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. With a client-centered approach, we tailor our therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual, fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship. We believe in creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and work towards growth.

*NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME* I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist and I specialize in the treatment of individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. I recognize that therapy can seem quite daunting. By looking into treatment you have taken a brave and incredibly important step towards health. I would be delighted to help you take the next step on this journey.