Registered Psychologist, Certified EMDR Therapist 5 star Positive Reviews and demonstrated outcomes. Specializes with adults, children, Youth, Families also works with Individuals in trauma including Motor Vehicle Accidents using EMDR and PolyVagal therapy. She also is specialist with children and youth integrating play therapy methods. These methods are very helpful when verbal expression is difficult. Debbie

I work with individuals, children, youth and families. I have supported children, youth and their families navigating challenges of anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, abuse, and more. I have a strong background in child development and also integrate play based therapeutic modalities. Working together, I strive to empower individuals and families to recognize and work towards goals that better their lives by adding meaning and giving purposeful direction. As a parent of children that have benefited from accessing mental health supports to overcome difficulties, I enjoy the process of working side-by-side with family members to create lasting change.

I work from a client-centered, attachment-based approach that focusses on the individual and their relationships with others, their environment, and themselves. I work from a number of different therapeutic approaches including mindfulness-based practices, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, solution focused approaches, self-compassion, and play-based interventions. I have experience in facilitating psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for children, youth, and caregivers to serve clients as part of a collective that offers a different approach than that of individual counselling.

Every person deserves to be heard, respected, and feel connection that they can carry into their everyday lives and larger community. I work to create an environment that is warm and safe for each individual to foster their growth and progress.

Debbie’s services are covered under extended health care and we direct bill Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, Greenshield and ETelus Health providers such as Canada Life

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JULIANA IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER. CURRENT CLIENTS WILL BE SEEN BY OWAIN BAMFORTH AND DEEPAK MINHAS

I am a registered psychologist, assessment psychologist as well as a Clinical Supervisor. I work with children, youth, parents and immigrant women. Specialties: Youth, Play Based Therapy, Children’s Assessments including ADHD and Autism (no referrals from EPSB), Parenting, Women and Immigrants

I began working as a Clinical Psychologist with children ten years ago in Brazil. In 2013, I immigrated to Canada to continue pursuing my career in psychology and work towards becoming a certified play therapist. This experience has given me insight into what children and families face when moving to a different country, such as struggles with cultural issues, racism and other related experience. For this reason, I integrate a multicultural approach during counselling sessions. I specialize in working with children aged 4 to 17 experiencing a range of social, emotional, and behavioural concerns such as anxiety, attachment issues, self-esteem, ADHD, autism, oppositional defiance, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), peer relationships, among other issues. I take a holistic approach when it comes to understanding and treating children’s mental health challenges by considering a child’s physical, personal, cultural, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being and their cognitive aspects when assessing their symptoms and making a treatment plan. When working with children my goal is to support your child, alongside yourself as their parent or caregiver, through a holistic and whole-person approach to meet the unique needs of the individual or family system. I work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure that each child and family are supported and connected to the resources needed to achieve their goals.

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Owain MACP My counselling practice is guided by the principles of respect, cultural curiosity, empowerment, and self-efficacy. I have a special interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I am passionate about supporting and empowering children and youth from a variety of backgrounds. I currently work as a Child and Youth Care Worker (CYCW) and provide emotional and social supports to children and youth at a therapeutic residential treatment campus in the Edmonton Area. Prior to becoming a CYCW, I worked as a youth pastor at a church in Edmonton for five years providing a variety of supports and opportunities for young people. I received my Masters in Religious Studies from the University of Alberta in 2019, and my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta in 2011.

I acknowledge that I live on Treaty 6 territory, and respect the traditional knowledge, territories, and peoples of this land. As our society continues to learn about the legacy of colonialism in Canada, I continue to seek ways to decolonize my own practices.

EDUCATION Master of Counselling Psychology City University of Seattle May 2024 Master of Arts- Religious Studies University of Alberta Class of 2019 Bachelor of Arts- History & Classics University of Alberta Class of 2011

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Covered under medical plans and Direct Billing available. Couples and Relationship Specialist, Gottman Level 2, Anxiety specialist, Sports performance, Mediator, co-parenting Parenting Coordinator/Parent Plans Family Restructuring

Direct billing of all Medical plans for Counselling. Including Alberta Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross and Veterans Affairs, TelusHealth such as (Canada Life, equitable life and more) Greenshield and RCMP.

Wendy has extensive knowledge in the realms of psychological health, relationships, systems and is approved to perform advanced psychotherapy. Many social workers perform psychosocial interventions, but fewer perform restricted psychosocial interventions which require more substantial training, education, and supervised experience. This is a narrow and advanced area of practice in treating the greatest of psychiatric needs and an area of skill that Wendy has. My Specializations include: Couples counselling, Anxiety and Panic Disorders Affair recovery, Anxiety and sport performance, Life Transitions, Conflict workplace and interpersonal conflict, Family Counselling Blended family issues and preparations, Mediation in Divorce and Separation, Parenting Plans Parent Alienation Family Reunification Parent Coordination, Sport Performance

As a seasoned Therapist/Counsellor, divorce coach and family specialist. Wendy Jebb specializes in working with couples, families and individuals with generalized anxiety, panic and sport performance anxiety. Wendy is a Level 2 Gottman Therapist. Wendy is also a parent coordinator and mediator and blends legal knowledge and expertise in child development to help parents plan and restructure their families while also providing legal mediation and arbitration. She has extensive experience in the field and is currently accepting private clients.

Education and Qualifications - BA Psych (Developmental, Cognitive and Sports focus), BSW (clinical) MSW RSW Mediator Arbitrator and Parent Coordinator Dispute Resolution Certificates -Mediator and Family Arbitrator Alberta College of Social Workers Registered and approved to perform Psychosocial Intervention Certified ColourSpectrums and True Colors Facilitator Certified Gottman Couple Therapist Level 2 Trauma Relationship Certificate Gottman Insitute Certified Child Development Assessments (ASQ) Practice Note 7 Family Case Manager (Parenting Plans for Custody Issues) Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Certified in Parent Alienation Syndrome

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Chris is our Assessment Specialist. Please email HELP@wjwcounselling.org to book an assessment with Chris.

Chris is a Registered Psychologist with over 16 years of experience dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of adults, children, youth, caregivers, and educators. His work spans various settings, focusing on understanding and addressing individual strengths, challenges, and behavioral patterns.

Chris is committed to building a collaborative understanding with those he works with, developing personalized plans, and celebrating progress as it unfolds. His extensive expertise includes conducting ADHD and psychoeducational assessments, with a strong emphasis on not only providing results but also creating actionable plans to support both individual and family needs.

Chris is our psychological assessment specialist. Chris integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. He addresses a wide range of issues such as ADHD, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, parent-child conflicts, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, school issues, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, oppositional defiance, and other developmental and behavioral concerns. Additionally, Chris has experience supporting organizations and schools during times of crisis.

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Deepak is a Master of Counselling Practicum and provides reduced rate counselling services for 10 and over. Her modalities of practice are CBT-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Is it becoming harder to face life expectations related to getting married, having children, or buying a home? Is belonging to a particular social or economic bracket holding you from advancing in your life?

Managing the social and familial expectations between two cultures is overwhelming and can leave you feeling defeated, unsure about your future, and make you feel like giving up.

As a second-generation South Asian-Canadian, my lived experience of having navigated the values and norms of two distinct cultures uniquely positions my insight into the struggles and inner conflict silently endured.

Life transitions which include grief and loss or re-negotiating the changing nature of relationships such as separation and/or divorce, infertility, grief, motor vehicle accidents, assault (domestic violence, campus assault, rape), abuse (physical, emotional, spiritual, and/or financial), depression, and anxiety are my areas of counselling focus.

In your session with me, we will together take apart your story one event, one emotion, one thought at a time. Currently, my approach aligns with methods used in the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy although my therapeutic leanings are integrative.

Find your voice, one story at a time.

Fees are not covered under medical plans but are often covered under health spending accounts.

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Tanya has two Master’s Degrees and extensive therapeutic experience. Tanya provides therapy to Adult individuals and couples. Including therapy for anxiety, depression, substance use, workplace conflicts, life transitions, self esteem, relationships for couples and individuals, seniors and anger management. Tania’s fees are covered by extended health care plans and we direct bill all plans that allow this.

With thirteen years of experience helping individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma stress, mood disorders, marital conflicts and losses, work conflicts, grief and loss, addictions and life transitions. Tanya takes a compassionate, client-focused approach. Tanya is one of our most highly educated individuals with Two Master’s degrees, one in Social Work from Kean University, New Jersey, and the other in Special Education/Education Psychology from the University of Alberta. Tanya is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Competency Training, and Gottman Method Couple Therapy, to name a few. Tanya is passionate about helping individuals be their best selves possible. She likes building long-term therapeutic relationships with clients and help them live fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Douglas specializes in mental health for youth and adults. We provide direct billing for Doug’s Services.

I am a registered psychologist who offers evidenced-based, compassionate, culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, LGBTQ friendly therapy and assessment services to teens, and adults. I am committed to helping my clients cope with life challenges, mental health issues and to overcome a variety of socio-emotional, behavioural, mental and academic difficulties.

I am trained to provide a variety of evidence-based services to my clients, including parent management training, ADHD coaching, and cognitive behavioural therapy. I am also trained in a variety of psychological assessments and have served as an expert witness in the courts of Alberta.

Therapy can help rewire brains, rewrite stories, heal, and enhance a person’s functioning in a variety of domains. it requires team work, dedication, and willingness to face your issues. If you’re ready to embark on this journey with me, I will be more than happy to assist you in your healing process or help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses.

He provides therapy as well as Adult and youth psychological and mental health Assessments. Including assessments for giftedness, autism, mental illness, neurological and much more. Douglas has extensive experience in Psychological Assessments and Counselling. He is a Clinical Lead at CASA and Clinical Supervisor, he also trains others in Psychological assessments.

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