Therapists in Alberta

Zinah Al-Saffar
Zinah Al-Saffar
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.

Lindsay Kennedy
Lindsay Kennedy
Providing individual counselling to adults in Alberta in-person in an office in Britannia in SW Calgary and through telehealth (phone or video). Welcome and congratulations on taking this step towards growth and change. My approach is driven by and tailored to your needs. We can work together to learn about you and the issues you are facing, to explore different options/ choices/ perspectives, and to develop creative ways of healing and dealing with life’s challenges. There is more information about me and about my approach to counselling on my website (linked alongside this profile). I also offer a free brief phone consultation so we may determine fit. I welcome the opportunity to get to know you and to work with you.

Joel Mader
Joel Mader
As part of my practice I use interventions and techniques that are practical and have been shown to be effective in addressing specific mental health issues. This includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Structured Relapse Prevention and Motivational Interviewing. My approach emphasizes collaboration, empathy, warmth and understanding, recognizing that these are important factors in developing an effective therapeutic relationship.

Katharine Chapman
Katharine Chapman
Katharine is a licensed social worker with a lifetime interest in interpersonal relationships and trauma therapy. After graduating with her Masters in Clinical Social Work in 2010, she continued to expand her skills with training in the disciplines of play therapy, Theraplay, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Active Resolution Therapy (ART) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Katharine believes we are all hardwired for relationships and yet we all experience barriers and defenses that make it difficult for us to be present and authentic. She seeks to assist her clients to navigate through trauma to find pathways towards healthy attachment and personal recovery.

Ivan Chow
Ivan Chow
Ivan is a Registered Social Worker and can counsel clients in Alberta. He is passionate about providing a collaborative, non-judgmental therapeutic space for clients. He patiently works to build a strong and warm connection with each person, welcoming all who are seeking support. Ivan believes that building rapport and trust in a therapeutic relationship is crucial for positive change.
Ivan works with those wrestling with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, meaning in life, and draws from a diverse pool of models, including CBT, DBT, and Attachment Theory to work with clients based on their individual needs.
Ivan is fluent in both English and Cantonese and can provide counselling in both languages.

Danica Heidebrecht
Danica Heidebrecht
In my practice, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of men from top performers and working professionals and leaders, to post-secondary students, artists and sensitive souls facing a variety of life’s challenges. I have a particular empathy for the unique challenges and pressures that many men face these days. As a counselling psychologist, I can help you recognize any unhealthy patterns/dynamics that might not be serving you, and help you learn ways of addressing these to support greater wellbeing and satisfaction in your life.

Slobodan (Bo) Popovic
Slobodan (Bo) Popovic
Bo Popovic is a Registered Social Worker (MSW RSW) and Mental Health Therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in addressing complex trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, relationship issues, burnout/stress management, criminal offending behaviour, and personality disorders. Bo is dedicated to providing trauma-informed care and utilizes therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and Strength-Based therapies.
Bo offers mental health therapy for individual youth (14+), adults and couples.

Insight Psychological Red Deer
Insight Psychological Red Deer
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.

Kelsie Moore
Kelsie Moore
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!

Insight Psychological Edmonton West
Insight Psychological Edmonton West
Our goal is to help people enhance psychological wellness and optimize life through effective, high quality, specialized psychological care. The Edmonton West office is our newest location featuring 4 therapists specializing in adolescents, adults, families, couples, LGBQT, and seniors. To get to know our Edmonton West therapists, please feel free to click on the link beside to bring you to our website. 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.

Amber Jerome
Amber Jerome
Hello and welcome,
My name is Amber (she/her). I recognize that sometimes, the hardest decision about seeking support is the decision to do so, which is why I emphasize the importance of starting where each person is at. I have over 12 years experience working with people from all walks of life at various points on their journey from children, youth, adults, and families. My approach shifts to the needs of each unique person I meet; nonetheless, it aligns most closely with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and somatic or body-based awareness. I look forward to connecting to explore if I am the right fit for your journey

Patricia Dekowny
Patricia Dekowny
I get that talking about what’s going on isn’t always easy, especially if you’re used to handling things yourself. I offer a down to earth, no pressure space where we focus on what matters most to you. No lectures or jargon just honest conversation, humour and practical tools that actually help.

Anjali Nagda
Anjali Nagda
I offer holistic mental health support that weaves together clinical counseling, hypnotherapy, breathwork, and meditation coaching to help clients reconnect with clarity, calm, and self-trust. My approach is warm, grounded, and rooted in both evidence and presence. I also offer Bach Flower Remedies as a gentle, complementary tool for emotional balance.

Teresa Thorpe
Teresa Thorpe
Teresa is passionate about providing trauma informed mental health care to her clients and has over 6 years of experience in supporting clients with a variety of needs including complex trauma & PTSD, family and spousal conflict, substance misuse, parenting, caregiver burnout, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and more. Teresa uses a client centred approach to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and trust. As the daughter of an immigrant, Teresa also specializes in supporting immigrants as they adjust to life in Canada.
Teresa offers mental health therapy for individual youth, adults, couples and families.

Yamila Zimerman
Yamila Zimerman
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.
Contact
Call and request an initial appointment by phone or email. Once you get to your appointment, explain your symptoms and what’s going on in your life.
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