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Exchiela Benusic

Calgary, Red Deer, & Canmore, AB

Exchiela Benusic

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

In my practice, I support clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, ​grief, stress, trauma, ADHD, and exhaustion. Life can be hard sometimes and my clients often tell me that they have so much going on in their lives that they’re struggling to manage their emotions. Many of my clients identify themselves as being helpers, healers, caregivers, entrepreneurs, advocates, and empaths and are having a hard time finding balance in their lives. If you’re tired of managing alone and want to find some peace or clarity in your life, or simply want to feel better emotionally, you’ve come to the right place.

Calgary, Red Deer, & Canmore, AB
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Dr. Tyler Brown

Calgary, Alberta

Dr. Tyler Brown

PhD, McGill University
Years in practice: 14
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I specialize in working with men to devise adaptive, new ways of responding to loss and difficult life transitions. My practice assists men with various concerns such as depression, anxiety, meaning in life, personal development, grief and loss, as well as career, relationship, or illness-related adjustment. If you are facing a significant life transition, I will work with you to help you take stock of your life and make choices that mirror your values.

Calgary, Alberta
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Yamila Zimerman

Canada, Saskatchewan

Yamila Zimerman

MA in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Starting counselling and even trying to find a counsellor can be nerve-wracking, but you’re doing it! You took the first step! I provide counselling adults in English & Spanish. The clientele that I typically work with consists of individuals who struggle with depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, BPD, bipolar, self-esteem issues, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, burnout, family conflict & chronic illness. I take more of an integrative approach, where I combine different techniques and interventions from different therapeutic approaches.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Canada, Saskatchewan
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Mrs Kelsie Moore

Calgary, Alberta

Mrs Kelsie Moore

MACP, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Stress is the leading cause of so many health issues, so why not learn how to manage it better and live a healthier, more enjoyable life? I have experience with treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and many other issues using a variety of techniques and strategies from evidence-based treatment modalities including DBT, CBT, EMDR and solution-focused approaches. I help individuals overcome their hardships and thrive in life by providing an open and non-judgemental space to talk about the tough stuff and get to the root of the issues. I appreciate the courage it takes to reach out!

Calgary, Alberta
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Kristin Matthews

Calgary, Alberta

Kristin Matthews

Masters in Counselling, Athabasca University
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

As a Registered Psychologist, I am passionate about helping people experience meaningful, lasting change. I specialize in addressing many concerns, including: depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, stress and burnout, trauma/PTSD, work/school-related issues, and more. I have extensive experience counselling Alberta professionals including healthcare professionals such as physicians and nurses, educators, energy sector professionals, and more. I believe that meaningful change is best fostered when the therapy process is collaborative and client-centered. I practice from evidence-based approaches including solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and emotion-focused therapy.

Calgary, Alberta
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Dr. David St. Arnault

Edmonton, Alberta

Dr. David St. Arnault

PhD, University of Alberta
Years in practice: 13
Offers:  Remote Therapy

We all get stuck, stumble, and struggle in life but we do better with the right support at the right time. I was born & raised in rural Alberta and grew up playing sports, getting by in school, & working labour intensive jobs (mostly in the oilfield), before and during my University education. I currently work full-time in private practice with a group of experienced psychologists, providing psychotherapy and formal assessment to school aged children, adolescents, & adults, with a specialized focus in traumatic stress, & couples/family therapy (including separated/divorced families). For nearly 10yrs I’ve facilitated a drop-in men’s support group at Momentum Counselling. I am passionate about supporting people to heal, cope, & thrive.

Edmonton, Alberta
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Coltan Thompson

Edmonton, Alberta

Coltan Thompson

MEd, University of Alberta
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I help clients achieve their goals by introducing practical strategies and skills while simultaneously working through the causes of issues. This may involve re-evaluating your thinking, improving your understanding of your emotions, finding life-direction, resolving internal conflicts, or making peace with past experiences. Everyone’s needs are different, so I will work with you to create a personalized treatment approach.

Please see my website!

Edmonton, Alberta
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Zinah Al-Saffar

Calgary, Alberta

Zinah Al-Saffar

MA in Counselling Psychology, City University of Seattle
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a Registered Psychologist and EMDR Therapist and I am licensed in both Alberta and Ontario. In addition, I provide services in both English and Arabic.

My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, trauma and C-PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, parenting, relationship difficulties, couple and family issues, anger management, disordered eating, postpartum depression, managing emotions, addictions, sleeping issues, self-esteem, body image, nightmares, and others. I work with youth, adults, couples and families.
I integrate many modalities into my practice, which include EMDR, Ego State, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (level 1 training), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Attachment based practice, and Cognitive-behavioral Therapy (CBT) and others.

Calgary, Alberta
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Aspen Wellness Centre

Edmonton, Alberta

Aspen Wellness Centre

Number of Therapists: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy

At the Aspen Wellness Centre, we believe that healing happens through deep connections and meaningful relationships. We strive to provide trauma-informed care that is rooted in empathy and compassion. We specialize in supporting clients with a variety of concerns including grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, anger management and more. We offer individual, couples and family therapy.

Our team of caring, knowledgeable professionals is here to support you during your healing journey. It is our job to provide you with the services and supports to lead a healthier, happier and more well balanced life.

Our Mental Health Services are available in person at our Edmonton location, or online through a secure video platform.

Edmonton, Alberta
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Insight Psychological Edmonton North

Edmonton, Alberta

Insight Psychological Edmonton North

Number of Therapists: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy

Insight’s goal is to help people enhance psychological wellness and optimize life through effective, high quality, specialized psychological care. Our Edmonton North office has 10 caring therapists, with specialists in children (6-12), adolescents, adults, families, couples, LGBQT, and seniors. Our therapists use a wide variety of therapeutic techniques. Together, we will find the right one for you. To get to know our Edmonton North therapists, see our website. We understand that looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. Our Client Care team is here to help you take the next step.

Edmonton, Alberta
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Mark Giesbrecht

REMOTE ACROSS ALBERTA

Mark Giesbrecht

MA in Counselling Therapy, City University Seattle and CT, Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta and CCC, Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I provide online therapy using evidence-based practices to help individuals learn better skills to help them gain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and to live more successful lives. The focus of my approach is change-oriented and compassion-driven. Assessments are done at the beginning to best understand the individual and plan for helpful, change-oriented conversations. Remote therapy only.

REMOTE ACROSS ALBERTA
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Virgil Frusescu

Calgary, Alberta

Virgil Frusescu

MEd, Counselling Psychology, University of Lethbridge (Qualifying)
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I have over ten years of experience working with clients treating a wide range of disorders. My focus areas include: anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more.

My counselling style has been described by my clients as bringing a flexible, hands-on approach with a strong backing of evidence-based training. As a result, I can effectively navigate the complexities of various issues to provide clear, user friendly treatment strategies.

Calgary, Alberta
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Mr. Jon Burkinshaw

Sherwood Park, Alberta

Mr. Jon Burkinshaw

MC, City University of Seattle
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

The approaches I use are EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy. I am trauma-informed and consistently study strategies and skills to minimize chronic pain. I work with clients of all ages. I help clients who suffer from depression, anxiety and help to manage emotional dis-regulation.

Sherwood Park, Alberta
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Insight Psychological Red Deer

Red Deer, Alberta

Insight Psychological Red Deer

Number of Therapists: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy

Our goal is to help people enhance psychological wellness and optimize life through effective, high quality, specialized psychological care. Our Red Deer team has 2 therapists specializing in adolescents, adults, families, couples, sexuality, LGBQT, and seniors. We understand that looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, we are here to connect you with the right therapist for you and your needs.  Our Client Care team is here to help you take the next step. If the therapists in Red Deer do not fit with your needs, we can support you virtually with our therapists from Edmonton and Calgary.

 

 

Red Deer, Alberta
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Mr. Nathan Foerger

Edmonton, Alberta

Mr. Nathan Foerger

MA in Counselling Psychology, Trinity Western University
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy
Welcome! I am glad you are here. I consider myself a warm, empathetic, direct, and energetic person who truly enjoys meeting people where they are with a non-judgemental focus.
I have over 9 years of experience working with kids, teens, adults, & groups. I am excited about co-creating strategies for how to make life a little bit better. I am interested in what you are hoping to work on or get from therapy and how we can find ways to practice, experiment, and evaluate how to meet your needs.
I am passionate about finding the right approach or the right support; so, in the case that the best fit is not with me, I am happy to refer you to a broader community of supportive professionals that could meet your needs.
Edmonton, Alberta
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