I graduated from City University of Seattle in 2022 with a Master of Counselling Degree, and I also have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Alberta. I am in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists and the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.

I am here for my clients to provide them with a non-judgmental, safe space to have a voice. Using empathy, genuine concern, and unconditional positive regard, I join my clients as they look inward and attune to their physiology, notice their thoughts, and welcome/accept their emotions. Increased self-awareness and insights from therapy work can significantly help clients identify their values and their authentic selves, which, in turn, can direct them towards increased meaning and fulfillment in their lives.

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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I am passionate about working with children, teens, and young adults and helping them achieve growth.

I believe that everyone has an unlimited number of strengths within themselves. Collaborative with my clients, I love to explore these strengths to exemplify how strong they are. I meet my clients where they are at and tailor the therapeutic experience to meet their needs and goals.

The areas that I work in include anxiety, depression & low motivation, healthy relationship, emotional regulation, behaviour management, self-esteem & confidence, and grief & loss. I have extensive experience and knowledge in working with indigenous youth.

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I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I have spent the last 5 years of my career working with university students as a Student Advisor at the University of Alberta. I’m so excited to work with youth in a new capacity as a clinical intern!

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and I am looking forward to creating a space, an approach, and solutions that work for you! I’m thrilled to work with clients of varying cultures, backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations.

The areas I work in include LGBTQ2S+ issues, career counselling, preparing for life after high school, anxiety, and depression. My therapeutic interests include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Therapy.

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Hi, I’m Alicia! A Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Social Worker. I’m passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and empowered in their mental health journey. I work from a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed lens, and I believe that everyone has the ability to create meaningful change in their lives.

I love supporting teens and young adults as they navigate life transitions, manage anxiety and stress, build confidence, and explore their identity and goals. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next steps, I’m here to help you move forward with curiosity and compassion.

In sessions, I draw from a variety of approaches depending on what best supports your needs — including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based practices, and Self-Regulation Therapy. I always aim to tailor my approach to fit you as a unique individual. Don’t like an approach? Let’s try another one together. My work often focuses on areas like anxiety, self-esteem, academic or career stress, trauma, and life transitions — particularly for teens and young adults who are trying to figure out who they are and where they want to go.

Outside of the counselling room, I’m someone who recharges by spending time in nature, reading a good novel, or catching up with friends and family. I love staying active and after work, you can usually find me at the gym or on a walk, but I’ve recently tried Pilates and have been challenged by that. I’m also a big fan of travel and exploring new places — even if it’s just a cozy local bookstore or a new walking trail.

I’ve spent time around the world and find so much joy in learning about other cultures and languages. Staying grounded and connected in my own life helps me show up fully for the people I support.

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Hello! I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association. I have worked with children, teens, young adults and families from various cultures and backgrounds over the years. At Thrive, I am looking forward to collaboratively working with children, youth, and parents to help them achieve their goals. I am passionate about helping my clients find their strengths in times they feel challenged and working with them as they gradually reach their fullest potential. I am a mother to three teenage children, and I learn and grow alongside them navigating through their teenage years. I understand that life is not easy for teenagers, and I realize the value of a safe, empathetic presence in a youth’s life as they explore these challenges.

I support, clients with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress management, friendship issues, and family-relationship issues, through a blended approach utilizing person-centered therapy with Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy(SFT).

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My name is Rebecca, and I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and an Certified Teacher in Alberta. I received my master’s degree from Athabasca University and my teaching degree from Concordia University of Edmonton.

I have been an elementary school teacher for the last 12 years as well as a school counsellor for the last 6 years. I have extensive experience working with young children and have recently gained an interest in working with youth.

I understand that many people are challenged with situations that are not in their control, and this prevents them from reaching the full potential of who they are and who they want to be. My approach and the way in which I work with clients aims to assist them in being able to recognize, understand, and reflect on these challenges so they’re able to achieve and accomplish what is meaningful to them.

I use a calm, empathetic, and nurturing approach when working with clients. Developing a trusting therapeutic relationship is essential for my clients and I to be able to move forward with their challenges. I want clients to feel comfortable when working with me and leave our time with an encouraging and confident mindset.

The areas I work with clients in are anxiety, self-esteem, school concerns, motivation challenges, anger and stress management, family and friend relationship challenges, and grief & loss.

I always begin with a person-centered approach with clients to start building an authentic therapeutic relationship. Once this is developed, we’re able to strengthen addressing their challenges by finding an approach that continues to suit what they need. Therapeutic approaches I often use include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

When I am not counselling, I enjoy travelling with my husband, snuggling and running with my dogs, playing the piano, reading, or in the mountains snowboarding or camping.

I look forward to meeting you!

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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor who provides support teens and young adults around LGBTQ2S+ specific issues, family dynamics ie. divorce, separation, blended families as well as self-esteem, grief and loss, peer struggles, relationships

My main goal is provide an inclusive safe space for you to share your story, to be heard, validated and for us to work through challenges on your journey to healing. I work from a system of collaboration, with therapeutic foundation in Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused and Relational-Cultural Therapy. I really focus in on supporting labelling emotions, highlighting your strengths and exploring how life has impacted you.

I have an array of experience I spent most of my career working with vulnerable inner city children and youth so I understand the importance of having a trauma informed approach and meeting individuals with where they are at.

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I am a Registered Canadian Certified Counselor with over 7 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, youth, adults, and families. I believe that everyone has the potential to make progress and achieve the changes they desire.

I have experience with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, burnout, suicide, self harm, parenting/co-parenting stress, parent-child issues, divorce/separation, academic/behavioral issues, boys/mens issues, family conflict and more.

I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Super Hero Therapy, Rock Climbing Therapy and other types of therapy to facilitate growth and success.

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I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, licensed with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Assoiciation of Canada. I obtained intensive counselling training through my master’s degree from the University of Alberta, where our counselling program focused on supporting adolescent and youth mental health in both personal and school settings.

I work with teens and young adults on a range of presenting concerns, anxiety, depression, self-harm, anger issues, body image concerns, interpersonal relationships, gender and sexual identity, transitions from school to post secondary, & the world of work, self-esteem, and self-confidence.

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ADHD - exploring strengths & improving executive functioning

School concerns & learning challenges

Junior high age girls

Social anxiety & stress

Building social skills

Coping skills & overwhelming emotions

Neurodivergent teens

Siblings & families of autistic youth

Strategies for school support

Healthy relationships & friendships

Divorced & separated families

Strength based counselling, DBT, Assessments, CBT, ADHD trainings

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Hi! I am Kirstin,

I am a mom, pet lover and Social Worker who was born and raised in rural Alberta. I have attained my master’s in clinical social work, which means when doing therapy with individuals I also take into consideration all the different influences and systems in their lives (family, school, friendships, community, etc.). This can be powerful because we are shaped by the influences and people around us so it can help me, and you gain a better understanding of who you are now and where you would like to go in your mental health journey.

I am very passionate about mental health and ending the stigma around it. I have ten years experience working in junior/senior high schools in a mental health capacity. Sharing your mental health journey with someone can make you feel vulnerable, and I am honored to have the chance to work with youth and hear their story.

Areas I work with are anxiety (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety), self harm/suicidal ideation, emotional regulation (anger management, dealing with big feelings), as well as trauma and family turmoil.

My approach to counselling is trauma informed care, so I believe YOU the client are in the driver’s seat, and my goal is to create a comfortable, brave space. I like to incorporate games, creativity and art to make it a positive, relaxing experience. I use trauma informed care, mindfulness, systems theory, cognitive behavioural therapies and strength-based approaches when counselling.

In my spare time, I love listening to music of many different genres and going to live concerts, game nights with friends and relaxing with my fur babies (two cats and a dog). I grew up on a farm and have lived in rural communities most of my life, so I am also aware of the challenges and blessings associated with rural living. If you feel like you can relate to any of this, I would love to chat.

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Hi, I’m Tania! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. I offer a relatable, empathetic, and warm approach in therapy. I like to provide psychoeducation on emotion regulation, habit formation, and that complicated thing we call the brain. I believe the therapeutic bond between a client and their therapist is one of the most important factors in therapy, so I strive to provide a safe and comfortable space where youth can truly be themselves. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative therapy, and I find this mix of approaches helps address both the scientific and artsy parts of our brain. Of course, no approach is one-size-fits-all, so this is something I will work on together with my client to tailor therapy to their best fit.

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I am a Mental Health Therapist, completing my Master’s in counselling psychology. While I complete my Master’s, I work under the supervision of a licensed therapist. My previous experience includes working with kids, teens, and parents. My goal is to create an environment where you feel valued, safe, and empowered to explore whatever is on your mind. You are in the driver’s seat!

My philosophy is to approach mental health from a holistic perspective, including the mind, body, environment, social context, and culture in which an individual situates themselves. I also believe that therapy should be a collaborative process in which both the therapist and client are actively involved. There are many elements that make up who we are, and I believe that all of these contribute to our strengths and challenges. I welcome individuals from all cultures, genders, and sexual identities.

The areas I work in include friend and family relationships, ADHD, conflict resolution and problem solving, anxiety, depression, and body image.

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I’m a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, and over 5 years of experience working with youth. I have experience working with neurodiverse kids and teens, such as those diagnosed with ADHD or autism, and youth struggling with overwhelming emotions. I find working with youth both rewarding and inspiring; I love learning about the fast paced lives of my youth clients along with their hobbies and interests!

I understand that going to therapy for the first time can feel a bit scary and uncertain. That’s why I focus on meeting you where you are and customizing the whole experience to fit what you need and want to achieve. Let’s make it work for you! My approach to counselling is person-centered and collaborative. I work to empower my clients to find their values-aligned path and build self-esteem, confidence, and promote healing. I use an integrative approach with modalities such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), person-centered therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to support my clients in reaching their therapy goals!

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Sometimes life is tough but knowing where to find support when you need it can help those tough times feel more manageable. That’s where I come in! Throughout my career, I have confirmed my passion for customized care and safe, authentic therapeutic spaces. That means that I will be honest and non-judgemental so that you can be too; you get to be yourself and guide our work accordingly.

Together, we can figure out which approach fits you; there isn’t one right answer, but I find that a strengths-based, person-centered approach aligns best with my values. Some of the therapeutic approaches I draw from are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).I am also a certified ADHD clinical therapist. I have experience working with children, teens, and young adults, and embrace client identities across cultures, genders, sexualities, and neurotypes.

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I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and over 14 years of experience in education as a teacher, administrator, and school counsellor. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with teenagers in diverse settings worldwide. I am dedicated to cultural competence and approach everyone with a belief in their inherent strengths and potential.

As a counsellor, I embody a non-judgmental and empathetic approach, prioritizing the establishment of a trusting therapeutic relationship. I am committed to collaboratively working with clients to define and achieve their goals, fostering a positive mindset throughout our journey together.

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