Female Therapists in Grimshaw, AB

We all experience struggles and pain in life and when we do, we seek relief by finding ways to avoid knowing the details of our struggles. Yet, no matter how well we push the pain aside, it continually resurfaces, desperately pleading us to not avoid gaining a greater understanding of ourselves.

Nicole Peterson is a Provisional Psychologist, and she has seven years of experience working in the mental health-counselling profession. She has experience working with a range of mental health concerns, and she believes that personal well-being is achieved and maintained through mind-body practices. Nicole is trained in Basic EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which is a therapeutic technique used to support recovery from trauma and distressing life experiences.

Mental health therapy appointments are available evenings and Saturdays, and are offered in person, virtually, and by phone. We offer an initial free 15 minute phone consultation to help determine if Swan Therapeutic Services is a good fit for you. Sessions are person-centered and strength-based, guided by compassion, and will move at the client's pace.

Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Are you trying your best to cope with life’s challenges but feel like you’re going in circles and cannot seem to gain momentum? Do you want to feel differently or make changes but you’re not even sure where to start? I provide a straight-forward, compassionate and judgement-free space where you can tell your story and embark on your journey of detanglement, self-discovery and healing. You will be supported, encouraged and empowered so that you can manage stress, reframe thoughts, interrupt unhelpful patterns, transform relationships and address your suffering from a place of strength.

Demica holds a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology, with distinction. Through the years she has gained experience working with a trauma-informed lens related to intimate partner violence, mental health, trauma, homelessness initiatives, substance use, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss.

I am a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta. I bring a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and dedication to the field of psychology and is committed to fostering positive change and supporting individuals through various challenges. I skillfully blend humor, compassion and warmth to create an uplifting and empathetic therapeutic experience which is informed by my experience working with individuals within the justice system and social services sector in both Canada and the United States.

Is your child struggling in school? Are you searching for answers as to how they learn? Has your child’s teacher mentioned that they are falling behind? Has your child’s teacher mentioned getting a psychoeducational assessment? Kim Schellenberg is a Grande Prairie and area psychologist specializing in psychoeducational assessments to identify intellectual disabilities, giftedness, learning disabilities, ADHD, behavioural and/or emotional concerns. The results of a psychoeducational assessment can help the psychologist understand your child’s potential and provide strategies to support them.

Stressed? Anxious? Lacking Direction or Purpose? I am here to help you navigate life's transitions and changes. I have over 20 years' experience in empowering you to live your truth and create lasting change. I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and I am a Master Therapeutic Counsellor-MTC, as well as a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor-RTC. I work with individuals from all walks of life including the LGBTQ community.

Something isn’t working. Each day you go to work feeling anxious, annoyed and tired after a restless night. You feel stuck, like there’s no way out of this situation and you can’t see your future beyond the reprieve of the upcoming weekend. You’ve expressed how you feel to those close to you, but it’s starting to feel like all you do is complain so you keep it to yourself. Holding onto the weight of problems often leads to mental and physical exhaustion. I work with clients through difficulties at work as well as at home with family members and in other important relationships. If you’re stuck I’ll help in finding a new path forward

Life doesn't have to be so hard, I'm here to help. I work with adults and children/youth (5 years and older). Taking that first step towards change can be an uneasy one, but it is worth it. I have worked with clients who have experienced childhood trauma, grief, behavioural issues, codependency, domestic abuse, family/marital conflict, life transitions, and more. Together we can develop goals and plans to help you improve your emotional well-being, strengthen your self-confidence, and find the quality of life you are seeking.

Life can get hard, but you and your child don’t have to face it alone! I am a child and teen psychologist. My approach to therapy is founded in development, play, and collaboration with all parts of a young person’s life. I specialize in utilizing play based therapy for children to process through life’s challenges. For teens, I provide CBT, DBT, and narrative modalities with a passion for building connection! I also provide psychoeducational assessments for ages 4 through 17.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I am passionate about helping individuals navigate through a variety of life’s challenges. No matter where you are on your journey, I aim to help facilitate your inner healing, so you may be your own catalyst for change. I foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship, so individuals feel empowered to create the changes needed in their life, which aligns with their core values and their true authentic self.

At BalanceWorks our goal for individual therapy is to provide a safe and compassionate environment where counselling clients in the Grande Prairie area can receive support navigating life challenges. Regardless of whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, work stress, or PTSD, we can help. Relationship challenges, infidelity, communication problems, or parenting are all aspects that can be improved through therapy. Contact us today to schedule a session.

My name is Sara and I started Soul Psychology to provide support to those who need a little or a lot. It can be hard to reach out. You may just need someone to talk to or you may be looking for answers. Whatever is weighing you down in life, we can sift through it and help guide you toward what you are hoping for in life. I also have a mental health therapist working with me on my team. At a reduce rate, you can work with Megan Shmyr. She has a passion for helping those who are struggling with Eating Disorders or other life stressors.

I am a person-centered therapist who believes everyone has the ability to evolve. I work with clients to help them identify their unique abilities and inner strengths, allowing them to trust in themselves and find solutions to their problems. I bring a relationship-driven, mindfulness approach of nonjudgement, curiosity, and kindness to my work with clients.

Do you struggle with feeling lost and alone with a sense that you don’t know yourself anymore? Do you find your mind is an incessant loop of arguing with people from past relationships and feel that you can’t stop it? Are you continuously over come with exhaustion trying to live to someone else’s expectations and feel hopeless? Do you sense that your life was meant to be richer, more fulfilling, and … happier?

I’ve been privileged to live and work in Alberta’s far north, where I’ve become familiar with a wide diversity of cultures and personalities. I understand the unique challenges – such as isolation, transportation, lack of access to support services - that Northerners face. My clients include those facing issues related to intergenerational trauma, residential schools, 60s scoop, addictions, family violence and systemic racism. I have experience working with trauma, sexual assault, grief and loss, separation/divorce, and the LGBTQ community.