Therapists in T6E
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Do you need a professional who is respectful, gentle, and can provide a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which you can voice your concerns? If you've experienced workplace stress/trauma, burnout, anxiety, or depression, and you want to heal your emotional pain and restore your self-worth, - please reach out. You don't need to go through this alone. I also provide career planning/counselling and can help you find deeper meaning and fulfillment in your career.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope? Do you need a professional who is respectful, gentle, and can provide a safe and nonjudgmental atmosphere in which you can voice your concerns? If you've experienced workplace stress/trauma, burnout, anxiety, or depression, and you want to heal your emotional pain and restore your self-worth, - please reach out. You don't need to go through this alone. I also provide career planning/counselling and can help you find deeper meaning and fulfillment in your career.
![Photo of Carmen Lang, RPsych, MC, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42c08697-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Carmen Lang
Psychologist, RPsych, MC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in career counselling, career testing, and education planning. These areas can help you discover your identity and a path best suited for you. This is ideal for anyone in need of a life change or transition, especially those who are unsure about their career or education path. Together we can discover and gather the necessary information you need to make decisions while addressing any other concerns affecting your ability to thrive. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their full potential as well as helping them discover their possibilities.
I specialize in career counselling, career testing, and education planning. These areas can help you discover your identity and a path best suited for you. This is ideal for anyone in need of a life change or transition, especially those who are unsure about their career or education path. Together we can discover and gather the necessary information you need to make decisions while addressing any other concerns affecting your ability to thrive. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their full potential as well as helping them discover their possibilities.
![Photo of Linda McFalls Ph.d(C) Clinical Therapist-Superv. Rsw, PhC, LCSW, RSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/88900094-5a6d-4998-9615-e2ca7fb3b7c4/5/320x400.jpeg)
Linda McFalls Ph.d(C) Clinical Therapist-Superv. Rsw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhC, LCSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
It isn’t necessary to stay stuck (or alone) in painful situations or challenging circumstances. Therapy/counselling provides an opportunity to uncover and discover new understandings, strengths and resiliencies in self (and others). Therapy provides a safe space to develop action plans to explore difficult life and relationship (couple, family/parenting, separation) issues or work/career concerns. Therapy also provides a safe space to explore and develop skills in managing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ODD, etc. No problem is too big for therapy. Clinical Supervision is also available.
It isn’t necessary to stay stuck (or alone) in painful situations or challenging circumstances. Therapy/counselling provides an opportunity to uncover and discover new understandings, strengths and resiliencies in self (and others). Therapy provides a safe space to develop action plans to explore difficult life and relationship (couple, family/parenting, separation) issues or work/career concerns. Therapy also provides a safe space to explore and develop skills in managing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, ODD, etc. No problem is too big for therapy. Clinical Supervision is also available.
![Photo of Gerard MacLellan - Gerard MacLellan - Pathway Psychology, BA, BEd, MA, RP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a0558a82-51da-48e8-a49b-14b7f54c303b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gerard MacLellan - Pathway Psychology
Psychologist, BA, BEd, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Now providing both in person and online sessions. ---- Welcome, I work collaboratively with clients on a broad range of topics - ranging from anxiety and depression, to addictions and grief counselling as well as relationship counselling, workplace and career anxiety, and general life improvement and overall wellness management. I work with individuals, couples, adults and children. My first goal is to listen to you and truly understand your concerns. As a registered psychologist I consult with other professionals, including doctors and psychiatrists when necessary to ensure the best possible treatment and care for my clients.
Now providing both in person and online sessions. ---- Welcome, I work collaboratively with clients on a broad range of topics - ranging from anxiety and depression, to addictions and grief counselling as well as relationship counselling, workplace and career anxiety, and general life improvement and overall wellness management. I work with individuals, couples, adults and children. My first goal is to listen to you and truly understand your concerns. As a registered psychologist I consult with other professionals, including doctors and psychiatrists when necessary to ensure the best possible treatment and care for my clients.
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Stu Hoover
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Waitlist for new clients
I help people who are struggling with life transitions (e.g. career, family, relationship, loss) and recovery (e.g. trauma, depression, stress/anxiety, isolation). I am pleased to work with mature minors and adults, and have experience making therapy a "port of entry" for you to engage and achieve your goals. My office is located at the Ritchie Mill Building, near the corner of Saskatchewan Drive and Gateway Blvd, and I am available during daytime office hours. Free 2 hour parking
I help people who are struggling with life transitions (e.g. career, family, relationship, loss) and recovery (e.g. trauma, depression, stress/anxiety, isolation). I am pleased to work with mature minors and adults, and have experience making therapy a "port of entry" for you to engage and achieve your goals. My office is located at the Ritchie Mill Building, near the corner of Saskatchewan Drive and Gateway Blvd, and I am available during daytime office hours. Free 2 hour parking
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Katherine Schurer
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E (Online Only)
Feeling really worried? Having trouble sleeping? Struggling to adjust to change? I can help. I work with adults to manage unpleasant emotions and thoughts; improve sleep; develop decision making and problem solving skills; deal with imposter syndrome; and cope with life transitions (i.e., becoming a parent/caregiver, changing job/career, moving to a new place, retirement, relationship challenges). Together, we can make sense of your current situation and determine how you can improve your wellbeing and overall life satisfaction. I have worked with diverse populations and welcome all adults.
Feeling really worried? Having trouble sleeping? Struggling to adjust to change? I can help. I work with adults to manage unpleasant emotions and thoughts; improve sleep; develop decision making and problem solving skills; deal with imposter syndrome; and cope with life transitions (i.e., becoming a parent/caregiver, changing job/career, moving to a new place, retirement, relationship challenges). Together, we can make sense of your current situation and determine how you can improve your wellbeing and overall life satisfaction. I have worked with diverse populations and welcome all adults.
![Photo of Paul Jl Preston, MEd, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cfa578f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Psychotherapy creates a safe place where issues and difficulties can be put on the table and looked at - with no judgement, with patience and courage. My job is to help you face and accept yourself, to take responsibility for your self in a way that safeguards your integrity. Psychotherapy is private. Psychotherapy should help you look closely at the tough stuff. It is not always easy but it should honour both your humanness and your dignity. There is a Paul Preston out there that advocates spanking (that's not me).
Psychotherapy creates a safe place where issues and difficulties can be put on the table and looked at - with no judgement, with patience and courage. My job is to help you face and accept yourself, to take responsibility for your self in a way that safeguards your integrity. Psychotherapy is private. Psychotherapy should help you look closely at the tough stuff. It is not always easy but it should honour both your humanness and your dignity. There is a Paul Preston out there that advocates spanking (that's not me).
![Photo of Christine Gatzke, MEd, CCPCP-r, RPsych, 2570p, AB, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/452d607f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Christine Gatzke
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCPCP-r, RPsych, 2570p, AB
Verified Verified
Edmonton, AB T6E
What keeps us feeling like we are in limbo/stuck? Unresolved issues and traumas can keep us feeling and/or thinking that we are not progressing as we'd like, resulting in many feelings of being overwhelmed, burned out, and experiencing physical/emotional pains. Over 18 years of clinical experience, I can help you to discover and identify the core issues/patterns/beliefs, while inspiring hope and courage while you walk a more integrated path living life with more joy and abundance; with feelings of rejuvenation and release; and with an expanded self-awareness, emotional balance, and clearer thinking.
What keeps us feeling like we are in limbo/stuck? Unresolved issues and traumas can keep us feeling and/or thinking that we are not progressing as we'd like, resulting in many feelings of being overwhelmed, burned out, and experiencing physical/emotional pains. Over 18 years of clinical experience, I can help you to discover and identify the core issues/patterns/beliefs, while inspiring hope and courage while you walk a more integrated path living life with more joy and abundance; with feelings of rejuvenation and release; and with an expanded self-awareness, emotional balance, and clearer thinking.
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Gentlehealer Counselling Services
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Dana has worked with clients from ages 8 and up and specializes in those who have experienced developmental traumas, such as sexual, physical & emotional abuse. Dana believes in matching the pace and personality of every client he works with and approaches every person with gentleness and compassion. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, difficult relationships, complex PTSD, personality (attachment) disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, or insomnia. Dana offers a gentle approach to trauma, drawing from a variety of modalities: CBT, CBT-I (CBT for insomnia), EMDR, and EFT for couples.
Dana has worked with clients from ages 8 and up and specializes in those who have experienced developmental traumas, such as sexual, physical & emotional abuse. Dana believes in matching the pace and personality of every client he works with and approaches every person with gentleness and compassion. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, difficult relationships, complex PTSD, personality (attachment) disorder, ADHD, grief/loss, or insomnia. Dana offers a gentle approach to trauma, drawing from a variety of modalities: CBT, CBT-I (CBT for insomnia), EMDR, and EFT for couples.
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I work with individuals living with anxiety, OCD, depression, disability (short term, long term, permanent), compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, terminal/chronic illness, chronic pain, grief and loss, body image and self love, spirituality and existential issues as well as veterans and military family members.
I work with individuals living with anxiety, OCD, depression, disability (short term, long term, permanent), compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, terminal/chronic illness, chronic pain, grief and loss, body image and self love, spirituality and existential issues as well as veterans and military family members.
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Are you yearning to know yourself better so you can celebrate your strengths rather than focusing on your flaws? Looking for a compassionate listener? Your art making can transform the way you perceive and experience yourself, help you access your inner resources, and strengthen your relationships. I work with a creative arts, developmental, narrative, and emotionally focused lens. I am 2S + LGBTQIA affirming. I welcome clients of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and ethnicities. I work with people who experience neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, challenging life transitions, addictions, grief, and depression.
Are you yearning to know yourself better so you can celebrate your strengths rather than focusing on your flaws? Looking for a compassionate listener? Your art making can transform the way you perceive and experience yourself, help you access your inner resources, and strengthen your relationships. I work with a creative arts, developmental, narrative, and emotionally focused lens. I am 2S + LGBTQIA affirming. I welcome clients of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and ethnicities. I work with people who experience neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, challenging life transitions, addictions, grief, and depression.
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Our mental health is such an important part of our overall wellbeing and for the way we show up in our life, yet it isn’t always an easy thing to address or to talk about. Our experiences and the challenges that can come with them are unique to each of us, just as are our strengths and values, and sometimes having the support of a therapist can help us to reconnect with these parts of ourselves and choose a way forward. I acknowledge that cultural and social systems interact with our inner world and lived experience, and it’s important to me that my practice integrates diverse perspectives and ways of caring for each client.
Our mental health is such an important part of our overall wellbeing and for the way we show up in our life, yet it isn’t always an easy thing to address or to talk about. Our experiences and the challenges that can come with them are unique to each of us, just as are our strengths and values, and sometimes having the support of a therapist can help us to reconnect with these parts of ourselves and choose a way forward. I acknowledge that cultural and social systems interact with our inner world and lived experience, and it’s important to me that my practice integrates diverse perspectives and ways of caring for each client.
![Photo of Katie Gruszecki, Registered Provisional Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ad075e8d-8cdb-4213-8a3d-19f3a9b075dc/2/320x400.jpeg)
Katie Gruszecki
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Verified Verified
Edmonton, AB T6E (Online Only)
I understand that each client of mine comes from a unique background and experience. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of my client, based on what they are enduring, and cater to their specific goals. I am here to empower you and offer the tools necessary to help you grow and change. My empathetic and goal-based approach has proven to guide you in a positive direction. I do not believe in long-term therapy, but rather in setting specific goals so that you can move forward toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
I understand that each client of mine comes from a unique background and experience. I tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of my client, based on what they are enduring, and cater to their specific goals. I am here to empower you and offer the tools necessary to help you grow and change. My empathetic and goal-based approach has proven to guide you in a positive direction. I do not believe in long-term therapy, but rather in setting specific goals so that you can move forward toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
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Laura Gall - Accelerate Psychology
Psychologist, MACP, BPE, R Psych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
In life we are faced with challenges we don't expect and there are times when we are left wondering how to move forward. I believe everyone has the strengths required to overcome these challenges, and therapy can be the key to unlocking and utilizing them. I have a passion for working with athletes and first responders, as well as anyone looking to work through the puzzle of their life. I welcome bookings from all backgrounds and experiences, and I work with adults, adolescents, groups, teams, and organizations in a collaborative way towards shared goals and outcomes.
In life we are faced with challenges we don't expect and there are times when we are left wondering how to move forward. I believe everyone has the strengths required to overcome these challenges, and therapy can be the key to unlocking and utilizing them. I have a passion for working with athletes and first responders, as well as anyone looking to work through the puzzle of their life. I welcome bookings from all backgrounds and experiences, and I work with adults, adolescents, groups, teams, and organizations in a collaborative way towards shared goals and outcomes.
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DREAMS are a creative way to work with the unconscious; to be creative means to bring something into being, and the unconscious is a source for that new being. We are not just what we know of ourselves. Our suffering has meaning and if we are struggling or in crisis this can be the catalyst for change. Carl Jung (1875-1961), tells us that "certain types of pain...are symbolically meaningful. This is one way the unconscious expresses itself." Our psyche is a part of nature and dreams come from that nature to speak to us in a metaphoric language.
DREAMS are a creative way to work with the unconscious; to be creative means to bring something into being, and the unconscious is a source for that new being. We are not just what we know of ourselves. Our suffering has meaning and if we are struggling or in crisis this can be the catalyst for change. Carl Jung (1875-1961), tells us that "certain types of pain...are symbolically meaningful. This is one way the unconscious expresses itself." Our psyche is a part of nature and dreams come from that nature to speak to us in a metaphoric language.
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I am a doctoral level Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate through their life transitions and challenges. I work from a Humanistic, person-centered therapeutic perspective, and I genuinely respect and empathize with clients, meeting them where they are in their lives. I focus on creating a counselling space where clients feel safe and supported to tackle the challenges they are facing, and I help to create change. I believe that my clients and I are a team, collaboratively working together to achieve the goals that are important to them.
I am a doctoral level Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate through their life transitions and challenges. I work from a Humanistic, person-centered therapeutic perspective, and I genuinely respect and empathize with clients, meeting them where they are in their lives. I focus on creating a counselling space where clients feel safe and supported to tackle the challenges they are facing, and I help to create change. I believe that my clients and I are a team, collaboratively working together to achieve the goals that are important to them.
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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.
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.
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Cammi Manchur ADHD-Psychotherapy-Art Therapy
Counsellor, MCP-AT, CCC, BCATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E (Online Only)
Are you feeling lost? Disconnected? Do enjoy working with dreams, art, or other creative means to gain a greater understanding of who you are? I work with clients to creatively heal, grow, and find meaning in their lives. I work from a Jungian oriented perspective. My practice is sex-positive and welcomes individuals into a creative, and often nerdy, space of compassion and non-judgment. I am proud to be allied with the Queer community and to be part of the neurodivergent community. I also have my own lived experience with ADHD.
Are you feeling lost? Disconnected? Do enjoy working with dreams, art, or other creative means to gain a greater understanding of who you are? I work with clients to creatively heal, grow, and find meaning in their lives. I work from a Jungian oriented perspective. My practice is sex-positive and welcomes individuals into a creative, and often nerdy, space of compassion and non-judgment. I am proud to be allied with the Queer community and to be part of the neurodivergent community. I also have my own lived experience with ADHD.
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Connections Psychological Services
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
There are times when we feel like we are looking for something. Something is missing in ourselves; in our lives. We feel alone in our problems. We feel like we're not enough. We want to show who we really are but we're afraid. Finding a way through starts with being curious about ourselves; about others; about life. We can feel fully present in our lives when we tune in to our own attachment needs and those of the people we love. Two Psychologists, Brea Malacad and Paul Berg, have created this new private practice in Edmonton emphasizing this need for connection and attachment.
There are times when we feel like we are looking for something. Something is missing in ourselves; in our lives. We feel alone in our problems. We feel like we're not enough. We want to show who we really are but we're afraid. Finding a way through starts with being curious about ourselves; about others; about life. We can feel fully present in our lives when we tune in to our own attachment needs and those of the people we love. Two Psychologists, Brea Malacad and Paul Berg, have created this new private practice in Edmonton emphasizing this need for connection and attachment.
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Master your mind, overcome your fear and reclaim your power. I provide coaching, counselling, psycho-education, and strategies to help you process and move forward to bolster your life happiness, inner peace and success in life transitions or behaviours of concern. I follow a neurodivergent affirming, person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to helping people in a flow model approach.
Master your mind, overcome your fear and reclaim your power. I provide coaching, counselling, psycho-education, and strategies to help you process and move forward to bolster your life happiness, inner peace and success in life transitions or behaviours of concern. I follow a neurodivergent affirming, person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to helping people in a flow model approach.
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Career Guidance Counsellors
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.