Therapists Beginning With B in Alberta

Why: I believe life is a journey, the people and experiences we engage with along the way shape who we are and who we become. I have had intimate encounters with addiction and mental health and the people who walked with me through those journeys were, are still important to me. What ever your reason for reaching out, whether it is a relationship concern, life goals, loss/grief or adjusting to life stressors. Maybe it’s a concern that impacts your mood, personality, and keeps you in a triggered anxious and depressive place, Lets journey together.

I work with clients to explore painful, stuck areas in their lives in order to open the possibility of relating to themselves and others in more adaptive, accepting, and meaningful ways. Issues clients commonly present with in my practice include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. I strive to understand the unique struggles and strengths of each client and from this understanding develop an appropriate treatment plan. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy.

First, my gratitude for your curiosity about my work. The foundation for all of my work is from a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and anti-oppressive lens. I have had the honour of working with a wide range of people who seek to navigate through challenges such as childhood trauma, sexual abuse/violence, grief, intimacy issues, anxiety, and chronic pain. I have witnessed the often beautiful and life-shifting, but complex journey of navigating such issues and the courage it takes to do so. I aim to create a space where this vulnerability is met with compassion, safety, support, and a guiding hand if you feel you need it.

Hello and Welcome to my profile! I know it can be hard taking the first step in your mental health, but you are one step closer to getting back to your best self! I can assist you with setting effective goals and supporting you while you commit to achieving those goals. Using a client-centered, mindfulness approach, I am dedicated to providing clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to heal and grow! I strive to provide clients with an environment where they can explore their challenges and regain their full potential. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults in their mental health journey.

My aim is to help clients live a life full of meaning, connection, purpose, and vitality. Working in the Edmonton community for over 15 years, I specialize in trauma, burnout, and grief, but provide services for a wide range of concerns. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) with training in Hakomi Therapy, I honour the mind-body connection and primarily use somatic/body-oriented approaches to healing. I believe that in order to achieve true lasting change, we must work with the body, as the body is where we store our unprocessed emotions, core wounds, and traumas. NOTE: Services provided in English only.

If you are experiencing psychological distress - stress, panic, anxiety, low mood, a loss of pleasure, depression, trauma, troubles sleeping, or going through a difficult life transition - I have proven strategies to help you overcome any hurdle that life may throw at you.

Are you struggling with emotional distress from childhood trauma, stressful relationships with parents, unhealthy past relationships ? Would you describe yourself as a "people pleaser"? Do you experience anxiety, difficulties setting boundaries and problems forming healthy relationships? Do you find yourselves in relationship patterns that are not "good" for you? Are you seeking to heal and learn skills to nurture healthy connections with yourself and others?

I support individuals, couples 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.

Lexi's goal as a Master of Counselling Intern is in helping people build on and use their unique skills and strengths to improve their life while creating a safe space for vulnerability to be expressed. As an athlete and performer, Lexi's life experiences have guided her in the direction of becoming a Sport and Performance Psychologist, therefore she currently completing her Master's Degree and Internship with Mindbuffs Psychology. Lexi values authenticity, diversity and how each person's unique experiences impact the athlete, performer and person they strive to be.

I specialize in psychoeducational and psychological assessments and have nearly a decade of experience completing work privately, in schools, for government, and insurance companies. The assessments I complete help to provide insight into academic, occupational and personal difficulties, which can support treatment goals and other supports.

Everyone deserves to live an enriched and fulfilling life. Whether you're struggling to manage your emotions or maintain relationships, have low self-esteem, need help navigating your relationship with food, or are carrying a sense of heaviness that's keeping you from thriving, I'm here to support you, and we can figure this out together. As a Master of Counselling student, I work with clients experiencing anxiety and depression, as well as those struggling with relationships, disordered eating, have a history of trauma, or want a deeper understanding of who they are.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working within the fields of mental health and education. I offer a trauma-informed, personalized approach to treating my clients and recognize the intersectional nature of people’s lives and identities. I have worked and continue to work in schools, a non-profit organization, and private practice. I love working with youth, families and adults with varying complexities and vulnerabilities that include diverse socio-emotional concerns, depression, anxiety, academic concerns, peer and family relationship concerns, and complex trauma-related disorders.

If therapy, to you, means digging in deep and healing all parts of you - we may be a good fit! As a therapist, I believe that struggles and challenges are all a part of life. This is what makes us human! But we were never meant to struggle alone. You may be looking to address and process past wounds that are still impacting you today. Or, you may be searching for ways to deal with the messiness of life and learn to thrive rather than just survive. Maybe you're hoping to grow and evolve, by gaining skills your future self will thank you for. Either way, I will meet you where you're at and work with you towards healing.

I recognize that seeking out therapy is a challenging decision for many and I have the opportunity to work with people through what are some of the most difficult times in their lives. I do this work because I love to celebrate the successes, absurdities, and challenges of my clients. I like to approach my clients with warmth, humor, and directness and I work hard to make my office a safe place for people to explore the darkness and the light that exists within them, and indeed all of us.

Are you finding it difficult to function in your everyday life? Are you overwhelmed? Depressed? or Anxious? Have you experienced trauma or abuse? Do you lack confidence? Do you struggle in relationships, performing at work, or coping with stress? Have you lost perspective and identity? Do you wonder if God cares? Does God even exist? What's the purpose of life? How can you find happiness? What about peace? Do you need hope and new ways to cope? As a counsellor, my goal is to help you discover who you are, empower you, build confidence, and hope for the future.

Have you experienced trauma, hopelessness, or lack of validation in your life? Are you overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or lost? As a counsellor, I focus on gaining an understanding of what is causing your struggles when you tell your story. I attempt to create a place of safety where you can feel comfortable sharing what’s on your heart. Together we’ll explore your past and present to bring awareness and understanding about what is holding you back from a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Hello! I’m Jenn and I’m a registered psychologist. I have been working with teens and adults who have been coping with the impacts of addiction and trauma. Trauma can impact us in a variety of ways, including depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, relationship stress, and chronic pain. I’m here as a listener and guide, to spark coping, healing, and movement through whatever challenges are in the way of you being the authentic person you want to be. Therapy doesn’t always have to be doom and gloom; therapy is a chance to explore the difficult and celebrate the growth!

We each have our unique challenges that can impact how we feel about ourselves, our perceptions of safety, how we connect with others, and feeling fully present in our lives. I love helping people feel empowered to trust in and connect with their unique strengths, discover their own innate ability to heal their nervous systems and move towards a more loving, peaceful and joyful way of being in their lives. I support individuals navigate various challenges including stress, anxiety, self-doubt, feelings of overwhelm, feeling stuck, boundary issues, childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse, grief and loss, aging, and more.

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.