Desiree Gagnon, M.Ed

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Losing someone you love, saying goodbye to a beloved pet, the end of a friendship or relationship, or carrying the wounds of trauma, rejection, or abandonment can feel like your heart has been torn open — leaving you raw, numb, or overwhelmed with grief and emptiness. In the midst of that pain, it’s easy to feel invisible, unworthy, or completely alone. But your hurt is real, your feelings matter, and you don’t have to face this darkness by yourself. My passion is creating a safe, supportive space where you can openly share your experiences, emotions, and struggles.
 
I can support you through:
  • loss and grief
  • emotional/attachment injuries 
  • relationship issues
  • trauma and PTSD
  • occupational stress and posttraumatic injuries sustained in the line of duty (law enforcement and first responders)

What you may discover in our time together:
  • a safe, caring space where you can simply be yourself
  • the comfort of feeling truly seen, heard, and understood
  • gentle guidance in exploring your emotions and experiences
  • more awareness of your emotions, what they mean, and patterns of behaviour
  • finding your way back to who you’ve always been, beneath life’s challenges
  • a deeper sense of safety and ease in yourself and your relationships — so you can move toward the life and relationships you long for

How I support you: 
 
I work from an Emotionally Focused therapeutic approach. 
Together, we will explore the emotions beneath your struggles, helping you understand not just what you feel, but why you feel it. By slowing down and tuning into your inner world, we create space for you to:
  • recognize and make sense of your emotional patterns
  • heal old wounds that may be shaping how you see yourself and relate to others
  • develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself
  • build new ways of responding that bring greater security, confidence, and connection

EFT helps you uncover the deeper needs at the heart of your emotions, so you can begin to move from feeling stuck, alone, or overwhelmed toward feeling more grounded, empowered, and connected — both within yourself and in your relationships.
 
Cost:  
  • Finding the right therapist can make all the difference. I’d be happy to chat for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we’re a good fit! 
  • $235/hour for individual adults (18+), first responders, and law enforcement
  • I provide a receipt at the end of the session and offer direct billing to Alberta Blue Cross and Medavie Blue Cross 

Wildflowers and Wild Horses Psychological Location: 
  • 15 Rowland Crescent, Suite 102, St. Albert, Ab, T8N 4B2 
  • email: desiree@wfwhp.ca

Education: 
  • I'm a registered psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists
  • Master of Education in Counselling Psychology (University of Alberta)
  • Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy)
  • Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR; EMDR International Association 
  • Trained in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (Healing Hooves) 

Desiree Gagnon Reaches

St Albert AB

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