Arianna “Ari” Agati, MSW, RSW · Registered Social Worker · they/them

Hello, I’m Ari. I offer counselling for children 5 and older, teens, adults, couples and families, in person in northeast Edmonton and online across Alberta.

People often come to me when a child is anxious, struggling with big feelings or acting out at home or school. Others come when a teen is dealing with low mood, friendship problems or questions about who they are, when parents are trying to get on the same page, or when a couple keeps having the same argument. Adults come to me for anxiety, a life change or questions about identity.

I welcome clients of all backgrounds, identities and relationship structures. I offer affirming support for 2SLGBTQ+ and questioning clients and their families, and I work with couples of all orientations. I also support parents and caregivers who want help with parenting concerns, a child’s emotions or behaviour, or changes at home.

My background includes individual, couples, family and group counselling in integrated healthcare and outpatient settings. Outside of counselling I’m a professional digital artist and a longtime Dungeons & Dragons player. With kids and teens who find it hard to talk, I often bring in drawing, storytelling and imaginative play.

My approach is warm, collaborative and practical. In our first session, we’ll get to know each other and talk about what’s bringing you in, then set goals that fit your life. For children and teens, our team will confirm who should attend the first appointment.

I’m accepting new clients, with evening and weekend appointments available. Direct billing is available for eligible plans, and a free 15-minute consultation is available if you’d like to ask questions first. Not sure which appointment to book? Call or text (780) 898-2559.

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Bianca Biasini, MC · Registered Provisional Psychologist · she/her · CAP Registration #P8760

Hello, I’m Bianca. I offer counselling for children 8 and older, teens, young adults and adults, in person in northeast Edmonton and online across Alberta.

People often come to me when overthinking won’t switch off, when anxiety or self-doubt is getting in the way of school, work or relationships, or when comparing themselves online is wearing down their confidence. Parents come to me when they aren’t sure how to help an anxious child or teen. I also offer parent consultations, so you can support your child at home between sessions.

I also support people living with dementia and the family members who care for them, including caregivers who come on their own.

I’ve provided counselling in private practice for over two years. My master’s capstone looked at how social media relates to teen self-esteem, body image, relationships and mood, and it shapes much of my work with young people today.

My approach is practical and collaborative. CBT is my grounding framework, and I also draw on solution-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I’ll regularly ask what’s working and what isn’t, because therapy is your time.

In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s going on and what you’d like to change. If your teen isn’t sure about coming, I can meet with you first to plan how to approach it.

I’m accepting new clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Tuesday appointments until 7 PM. Direct billing is available for eligible plans, and a free 15-minute consultation is available if you’d like to ask questions first. Not sure which appointment to book? Call or text (780) 898-2559.

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I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist

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I am dedicated to helping individuals heal from Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) by providing a compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy. Trauma can deeply impact our sense of self, relationships, and ability to navigate the world. Whether you have experienced toxic relationships, disrupted family dynamics, emotionally unavailable caregivers, or adverse social environments, I offer a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. My goal is to help clients break free from survival-based patterns, rebuild emotional resilience, and reconnect with their authentic selves.

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Types of Childhood Trauma

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• Emotional Trauma (verbal abuse, constant criticism, rejection)
• Psychological Trauma (gaslighting, manipulation, emotional neglect)
• Physical Abuse (hitting, excessive discipline, physical intimidation)
• Sexual Abuse (inappropriate touch, coercion, assault)
• Neglect (lack of emotional support, unmet basic needs, abandonment)
• Domestic Violence Exposure (witnessing abuse between caregivers)
• Parental Substance Abuse (growing up with an addicted parent)
• Parental Mental Illness (living with a parent with untreated mental health conditions)
• Severe Illness or Medical Trauma (chronic hospitalization, painful treatments)
• Divorce and Family Separation (high-conflict divorce, parental alienation)
• Loss of a Parent or Loved One (death, incarceration, disappearance)
• Adoption & Foster Care Trauma (disrupted attachment, lack of stability)
• Bullying or Peer Rejection (social exclusion, humiliation)
• Community or Environmental Trauma (living in war zones, natural disasters, unsafe neighborhoods)

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The Far-Reaching Effects of Complex Trauma

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Experiencing complex trauma can profoundly shape every aspect of our emotional, psychological, physical, and social well-being, often in ways we don’t immediately recognize. It disrupts our ability to:

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1. Perceive Ourselves

• Struggles with self-worth and identity
• Persistent shame, guilt, or feelings of being inherently flawed
• A harsh inner critic reinforcing negative self-beliefs
• Feeling like an imposter in relationships, work, or personal achievements
• A chronic sense of inadequacy or “never being good enough”

2. Navigate Relationships

• Fear of abandonment or rejection, leading to attachment wounds
• Patterns of people-pleasing, over-functioning, or caregiving
• Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe in intimacy
• Tendency to recreate unhealthy relationship dynamics
• Struggles with setting boundaries and advocating for oneself

3. Regulate Emotions

• Emotional dysregulation (sudden mood swings, overwhelming sadness, or numbness)
• Chronic fear, hypervigilance, or an overactive stress response
• Struggles with anger management (suppression or explosive outbursts)
• Dissociation or emotional disconnection
• Difficulty self-soothing or finding healthy coping mechanisms

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Healing & Recovery

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Complex trauma often leaves individuals feeling stuck in survival mode, but healing is possible. Through trauma-informed therapy, individuals can:

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• Regulate the nervous system and create a sense of internal safety
• Reframe unhelpful beliefs and release patterns of self-blame
• Develop secure relationships and set healthy boundaries
• Process and integrate traumatic experiences in a safe, structured way
• Reconnect with their authentic self, inner strength, and personal autonomy

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Specializations

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Adults, Teens, and Children (8+)

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• Trauma & PTSD (Acute, Chronic, & Complex)
• Attachment Trauma & Relational Wounds
• Nervous System Dysregulation & Somatic Healing
• Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Social, Panic)
• Depression, Burnout, & Emotional Exhaustion
• Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, & Shame Recovery
• Self-Worth, Self-Compassion, & Identity Formation
• Narcissistic Abuse & Recovery
• Self-Harm & Suicidality Risk Management
• Dissociation & Complex Trauma Reprocessing
• Neurodivergence (ADHD, Sensory Processing, Executive Functioning)
• Family Trauma, Estrangement, & Generational Healing
• Divorce, Separation, & High-Conflict Co-Parenting
• Boundaries, Assertiveness, & Trauma-Informed Communication
• Workplace Trauma, Harassment, & Professional Burnout
• Chronic Pain, Somatic Symptoms, & Trauma-Related Health Issues
• Trauma-Induced Addictions, Coping Mechanisms, & Self-Sabotage

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Therapeutic Approaches

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To help my clients achieve their goals, I integrate client centred, evidence-based approaches such as:

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• Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing Therapy (EMDR)
• Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory-Based Interventions
• Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Therapy
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) & Trauma-Focused CBT
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Attachment-Based & Relational Healing Approaches

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Professional Background

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Education

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• Master of Counselling - The City University of Seattle, 2019
• Bachelor of Psychology - Carleton University, 2015

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Professional Training

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• Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) & Trauma-Focused CBT
• EMDR Basic Level 1 & 2
• Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Theory in Clinical Practice
• Ego State Therapy & Attachment-Based Interventions
• Trauma-Focused Treatment & Shame Recovery
• Post-Traumatic Growth & Resilience Training
• Neurobiological Approaches to Trauma Recovery
• Treating Narcissistic Wounds & Personality Adaptations
• Self-Harm & Suicidality Intervention Strategies
• Working with the Inner Critic & Self-Sabotage in Therapy
• Complex PTSD & Dissociative Identity Recovery

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If you’re ready to start your healing journey, I am here to support and guide you toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

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Sharon Kegwaehi, MA · Registered Provisional Psychologist · she/her · CAP Registration #P8306

Hello, I’m Sharon. I offer counselling for families, children 7 and older, teens and adults, in person in northeast Edmonton and online across Alberta.

Many people who come to see me are stretched thin. A parent may be worried about a child who’s anxious or struggling at school. A family may be stuck in the same arguments, or adjusting to a new baby or a big change. An adult may feel burnt out, or caught between what their family expects and what they need.

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent several years as an early childhood educator, supporting children’s emotional growth alongside their parents. That experience helps younger clients feel safe and gives parents practical ideas they can use at home.

My style is warm and steady, and we go at your pace. I draw on CBT, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness-based strategies. Together we’ll look at what’s driving the stress and build tools you can use at home, at school and at work.

In our first session with a child or teen, parents usually join at the start to help set goals. How involved you stay after that depends on your child’s age and needs. I offer family sessions but not couples counselling; our team can match you with a teammate who does.

I’m accepting new clients on Wednesday and Friday evenings and Thursday daytimes. Direct billing is available for eligible plans, and a free 15-minute consultation is available if you’d like to ask questions first. Not sure which appointment to book? Call or text (780) 898-2559.

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Kristen Paliwoda, MA · Registered Psychologist · she/her · CAP Registration #7453

Hello, I’m Kristen. I offer counselling for adults, emerging adults and teens 13 and older, in person in northeast Edmonton and online across Alberta.

Trying to conceive, pregnant, grieving a loss or struggling after a baby? I’m especially passionate about supporting women through the transitions that can happen across their lives: fertility challenges and IVF, pregnancy loss, pregnancy and postpartum, birth trauma and perimenopause. I’ve completed perinatal mental health certificate training, and you can reach out at any stage, from trying to conceive to months or years after a birth or loss.

Not feeling like yourself since a car accident? I’ve supported people recovering after motor vehicle accidents for years, including driving anxiety, distressing memories, sleep problems and pain-related stress. Sessions related to a car accident or WCB claim may be covered; call us before booking and we’ll help request approval.

People also come to me when they’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out or unsure how to move forward, and I love supporting emerging adults (18–25) as they find their footing.

My approach is warm, relaxed and collaborative, and we’ll go at a pace that feels manageable. I have EMDR training and Gottman Method Level 1 and 2 training, which helps when relationships are part of what you’re working on, and I also draw on CBT, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused therapy.

I’m accepting new clients Wednesday to Friday daytimes. Direct billing is available for eligible plans, including Alberta Blue Cross, Green Shield, Medavie Blue Cross, Sun Life and NIHB. Book your first session below, or start with a free 15-minute consultation if you’d like to ask questions first. Not sure which appointment to book? Call or text (780) 898-2559.

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Rupa Ray, MSW, RSW · Registered Social Worker · she/her

Hello, I’m Rupa. I offer counselling for children 10 and older, teens, adults, older adults, couples and families, in person in northeast Edmonton and online across Alberta.

People often come to me when something that happened still shows up in their sleep, their body or their relationships. That might be a past trauma, a car accident or work injury, years of difficult calls on the job, or a loss that has changed how a couple or family gets along. I’ve supported RCMP members, veterans, first responders and healthcare workers. I also support parents and families grieving the death of a child, including deaths by suicide or overdose.

I’m a Registered Social Worker with over six years of clinical experience, including work with Alberta Health Services, rehabilitation counselling, and a University of Alberta research project providing CBT to people receiving dialysis.

We start by building stability and coping skills, then work with what happened only when you’re ready. You never have to talk about trauma in the first session. I have basic and advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy and in CBT for Insomnia, and I draw on EMDR-informed, IFS-informed and emotion-focused approaches. My style is warm, gentle and practical.

I offer sessions in English, Bengali, Hindi and Urdu. If your sessions relate to a car accident or WCB claim, call us before booking and we’ll help with insurance approval.

I’m accepting new clients on Monday daytimes (online) and Tuesday and Friday evenings. Direct billing is available for eligible plans, and a free 15-minute consultation is available if you’d like to ask questions first. Not sure which appointment to book? Call or text (780) 898-2559.

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Tiffany Snow, MACP, CCC · Canadian Certified Counsellor · she/her · CCC #11254768

Hello, I’m Tiffany. I offer counselling for families, couples, teens 16 and older and adults, in person in northeast Edmonton and online across Alberta.

Families and couples often come to me when conversations keep turning into arguments, when parents and teens or adult children see the world differently, or when a relationship feels stuck in the same conflict. I offer affirming counselling for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and couples, and I also work with ethically non-monogamous relationships.

With adults, I often support high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism and burnout, adult ADHD and autism, and career or life changes. I’m a good fit if you’re new to counselling, including men who find it hard to open up or put feelings into words.

I’ve provided individual, couples and family counselling to adolescents, adults and seniors, and I’ve supported veterans, neurodivergent clients and teens in residential care. I also counsel clients from many cultural backgrounds. I speak English and Patois.

My approach is warm, practical and often funny. I draw on solution-focused, narrative and experiential approaches, and I often suggest something to try between sessions.

In our first session, we’ll get comfortable, go over confidentiality and talk about what feels most important right now. For teens 16 and 17, our team will confirm whether a parent joins for part of the first session.

I’m accepting new clients on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with appointments until 8 PM. Direct billing is available for eligible plans, and a free 15-minute consultation is available if you’d like to ask questions first. Not sure which appointment to book? Call or text (780) 898-2559.

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Jennifer (Jen) Stock, MACP, CCC · Canadian Certified Counsellor · she/her · CCC #11248545

Hello, I’m Jen. I offer online counselling across Alberta for couples, parents, children 5 and older, teens, families and adults.

I especially support families raising neurodivergent or disabled children, and what that asks of each parent, of the couple and of the whole family. Couples often come to me when they keep having the same argument, or when caring for their child has left little room for each other. Parents come when they’re burnt out from appointments, advocacy and always being on, or when their child’s emotions feel bigger than anyone knows how to handle.

I support neurodivergent children, teens and adults with emotional regulation, ADHD, autism, sensory needs and neurodivergent burnout. I also offer parent sessions on their own, so you can look after yourself and plan how to support your child.

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years as an early childhood educator and teacher, and in autism services, including as a clinical supervisor at Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton, and teaching Deaf, Hard of Hearing and disabled children, and children of Deaf adults (CODA). I’ve also coached parents alongside occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists.

My approach is warm, person-centred and attachment-informed, with attention to the nervous system and how stress shows up in our relationships. With children, I use play-based activities, and we’ll decide together when a parent should join.

I’m accepting new clients on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Direct billing is available for eligible plans, and a free 15-minute consultation is available if you’d like to ask questions first. Not sure which appointment to book? Call or text (780) 898-2559.

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