Find A Psychologist in Nisku, AB.

I am a registered psychologist who provides professional counselling services in St. Albert, Alberta. I help individuals and couples in areas such as: marriage and couple issues, communication and conflict resolution, life transitions, anxiety and panic, stress-related concerns, depression, trauma, loss/grief, and anger management.

My approach is based on multiple evidenced based theoretical perspectives. I integrate these perspectives into individualized treatments to cater to the unique circumstances of clients. The therapeutic relationship is essential for psychological change. Within this relationship the safety and security required to explore different perspectives is created. I have successfully worked with people from a variety of backgrounds to treat a variety of issues and look forward to working with you. Visit my website at www.prairieowlpsychology.ca from more details.

I help clients by listening intently to what a client is struggling with in life. I try to formulate a complex understanding of what the problem is and then consider how best to address it. Once we have collaboratively identified the problem, we begin to strategize ideas for how to see change that is possible and sustainable for the client. There are many ways to find an adequate solution to a problem, but the point of working with a psychologist is to have these ideas tailored to your personality.

Using a Registered Psychologist, such as myself, for your counselling, ensures that you will get a professional who has the breadth and depth of training to provide you with optimum treatment. In addition to my solid professional backing, my work with you will be heart-cantered and compassionate creating a conducive environment in which to make change.

As a psychologist I try to provide a safe, confidential environment within which my clients can explore their feelings and values. People seek therapy when they are in pain, when they feel overwhelmed by stress and when they are struggling in relationships. I try to help my clients to resolve these issues by looking within themselves and by allowing debilitating wounds to heal.

Nexus Psychology includes a team of skilled psychologists who specialize in assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Our psychologists have extensive clinical experience. Each having worked on complex diagnostic and treatment teams. Our dynamic clinical experience, combines with our passion for our work, and our compassion for our families to make us a strong practice and leaders in the psychology community.

I’m a bilingual registered psychologist, and I offer sessions in both French and English. I love supporting adults and first responders as they navigate life’s challenges with warmth and understanding. My approach is trauma-informed, meaning I recognize how past experiences can shape how we feel, think, and connect with others today — often in ways we don’t even realize. Together, we’ll create a safe, trusting space to explore what you’ve been through with compassion rather than judgment. I see reactions like shutting down, feeling on edge, or disconnecting, not as flaws, but as ways your system has tried to keep you safe. In our work, you’ll learn gentle ways to calm your body, understand your emotions. The focus isn’t on what’s “wrong” with you, but on what’s happened to you.

I believe that you are valuable, not because of your accomplishments, skills, or traits, but simply for who you are. I will work with you to recognize your value, to overcome your challenges, and to focus on what is important to you in life. Together we will form an effective treatment plan that reflects your needs and desires. I will help you to set goals that are achievable and valuable and our work together will help you to attain your goals. Therapy is an amazing opportunity for you to grow and to thrive as an individual, and as your Psychologist I will work hard to ensure that you get the greatest benefit possible from our time together.

I have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatment for trauma and emotional dysregulation, offered exclusively through secure virtual care. In our work together, I focus on teaching you practical psychological skills that you can use in everyday life—tools to calm overwhelming emotions, manage stress, and build healthier, more stable relationships. I also draw on proven approaches such as trauma-focused therapy, EMDR, and skills training from DBT. These methods are highly effective online, offering the same benefits as traditional in-person treatment.

Psychologists are required to have at least a masters degree and go through a rigorous accreditation process to ensure that you are paying for a competent professional. Psychologists are skilled at listening and have extensive training in the most effective therapeutic approaches to help you improve your life. Developing a therapeutic relationship with a trusted psychologist can change your life. You can begin to let go of destructive beliefs and patterns, and develop a more joyful way of being in the world.

Everyday life presents us with different challenges, and not all challenges are easy to overcome. In order to preserve our mental and physical health, it is important to identify when the challenges we are facing are beyond the normal threshold of storm and stress. The next step in preserving your mental and physical health is making a decision to reach out and find a professional who will provide you with a safe environment; an environment where you will feel safe, comfortable, respected, listened to and understood. I want to provide you with that safe environment and give you the necessary support to deal with challenges you face. I want to give you time and space to share with me your thoughts, emotions, needs, desires, struggles, and questions.

My approach to counselling is grounded in my faith that people are intrinsically worthy, are able to make sound decisions, have successful relationships, and create the life they want. I integrate a variety of treatment methods into therapy including cognitive behavioral, humanistic, family of origin, and systems therapy. I focus on people's strenghts, and encourage people to trust themselves. As a registered psychologist I am recognized by most insurance companies.

I have been registered as a psychologist for the past 11 years, and have undergone training in a variety of counselling methods with many different types of clients. I use a variety of techniques depending on a client's personality, presenting issue, and what they are experiencing from week to week. I also focus on both shorter term counselling that is directed towards resolving a particular issue, as well as longer term psychotherapy that is more focused on internal exploration and deeper change. I provide a safe, empathic environment so that clients are comfortable sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and find the strength to overcome adversity and make healthy choices.

People come to see me and I try to help them through listening with compassion and speaking from the heart. I hold space for the extraordinary and I keep secrets for a living. I am no-teacher no-healer no-doctor no-therapist. I am Paul. Most of what I know about helping people I learned from the people I have helped so far. Although I have a great formal education and helpful expertise to share, when I listen to someone speak of the facts of their experience, I am listening to the world's foremost expert on the topic. If I keep my mind open, this experience is the best education humanly possible.

As a psychologist, I take a warm, collaborative, and holistic approach. I draw from evidence-based therapies like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness to support emotional well-being, build practical life skills, and strengthen self-compassion. My goal is to help you navigate challenges, improve relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel supported, explore your values, and create meaningful, lasting change.

As a psychologist I have been trained to understand and continue to study the relationship between the brain, the nervous system, personality and behavior. To understand the whole of the psyche in relationship to the contributing factors of society supports better mental health outcomes. As a psychologist I am rooted in the science of brain and behavior and as a human being I recognize that there is a whole lot more to this experience of being alive.

My approach to working with clients is a collaborative, client-centered approach. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal ourselves, however when we are in a state of being overwhelmed we need support to work through our struggles. I am able to provide guidance to help you achieve a better understanding of what is going on for you, strategies that will be helpful in your daily life, and empowerment to feel confident in your ability to move forward healthily. I work with my clients based on their worldview and life experience, respecting the fact that we all come to a process of healing with different perspectives. I work to make my therapeutic model fit for the client, as opposed to having the client fit the model. This support is provided...(view profile to read more)

Sometimes life’s up’s and downs feel really hard. Relationships can be challenging, and it’s hard to understand what gets in the way of peace and happiness. As a psychologist I am trained to assist you in figuring out how to get life back on track. I incorporate faith and spirituality with psychological principle to assist you in letting go of limiting thoughts and reconnecting to your Wise/Devine Self. Why a psychologist? Psychologists generally have more extensive education and clinical training than counsellors and are able to address more complex issues.

My approach to working with clients is in the first counselling session to get a detailed understanding of the symptoms regarding mental health that you identify with, and more specifically the impacts they have on your day to day functioning. Once the symptoms have been established the goal is then to work towards developing skills and strategies to help you manage those symptoms better and to improve your overall functioning.

As a psychologist, I am specifically trained to help clients share their stories and emotions, recognize problematic behaviour patterns, teach valuable skills, and challenge negative thoughts in order to promote personal growth. I provide a professional and non-judgemental ear when clients need a outside or knowledgeable outlet. It is my pleasure to use humour, gentle guidance, thought challenges, and customized therapeutic approaches to help my clients overcome adversity and move forward in their lives.

Looking for Edmonton or Calgary Psychologists? Counselling that utilizes an innovative approach to therapy with a combination of effective techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Bilateral Stimulation, which promotes structure, quick and progressing outcomes, and the identification & treatment of the origins of concerns, not just short-term symptom alleviation.

Our team of psychologists have extensive training in their areas of specialization. Whether you are looking for a psychologist who specializes in sex therapy, a psychologist who specializes in play therapy, or equine therapy, canine therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy or Sports Psychology, we have someone available to help you. Our psychologists work from different theoretical foundations and lived experiences. We believe the fit is the most important aspect to therapy and offer a free phone consult with any of our psychologists to give you the opportunity to ask our psychologists any questions you have before booking a full session and to get a better feel for how they practice.

As a psychologist it is Tori's passion to provide a safe environment for clients to restore health and balance in all aspects of their life including physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Each session is tailored to meet the individual needs of each client to help them navigate through their concerns successfully. Tori works together with clients to establish a new path toward healing, resolution, and growth.

[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. I have been a licensed psychologist since 1986. I am also a professor emeritus of counselling psychology with an excellent background in clinical psychology as well. I specialize in cognitive behaviour therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy, existential therapy, and hypnotherapy. Whatever your concern, consider scheduling an appointment with me now by going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112

I help clients achieve their goals by introducing practical strategies/skills, while simultaneously working through the causes of issues so that symptoms reduce in the long term. This may involve re-evaluating your thinking, improving awareness and regulation of emotions, identifying parts of yourself that are in conflict, or making peace with past experiences. Everyone's' needs are different, so I will work with you to create a personalized treatment approach. I integrate therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy.