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

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

Kids and teens often come to me for worry, big feelings, anger, low mood, self-esteem, friendships and school stress. Parents and caregivers come for support with communication, conflict at home or a child’s changing needs. With younger clients, sessions may include drawing, storytelling, character creation or Dungeons & Dragons-inspired role-play. These are creative counselling activities, not art therapy or D&D therapy.

I work with couples and partners of all orientations and relationship structures on communication, recurring conflict, intimacy, boundaries and life changes, and may draw on Gottman-informed strategies. I also support adults with anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, identity, and faith or meaning.

I offer 2SLGBTQ+ affirming care for individuals, couples and families, and I welcome clients of every identity and background. I also have supervised experience using the Pathways curriculum to support children and caregivers with healthy sexual development, boundaries and concerning sexual behaviours. Please book a consultation first for these concerns.

My approach is warm, collaborative and practical. 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.

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Bianca Biasini, MC Registered Provisional Psychologist · Pronouns: she/her

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

Teens and young adults often come to me for anxiety, overthinking, self-esteem, social-media comparison, body image, identity and belonging, including sexual-identity exploration. My master’s capstone reviewed research on social media and adolescent self-esteem, and it shapes much of my work with young people. I also support school, work and burnout, friendships, boundaries, people-pleasing, breakups and ADHD-related organization and emotional regulation.

Children often come to me for worry, big feelings, confidence, grief, friendship difficulties, school stress and changes at home. Parent consultations can be part of a child’s or teen’s care when helpful, depending on the young person’s age, needs and consent arrangements.

I also support adults with anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout, grief, separation and divorce, co-parenting, dating after a long-term relationship, and major life changes. I offer counselling for people and caregivers affected by dementia.

My approach is warm, collaborative and practical, grounded in CBT and drawing from ACT and solution-focused therapy. I’m accepting new clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Tuesday evening 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.

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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

Hello, I’m Sharon. I offer counselling for families, children (7–12), teens and adults, in person in northeast Edmonton and virtually across Alberta.

I help families with parent–child conflict and communication, and I support children and teens with worry, school stress and big feelings. Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as an early childhood educator. If you’re booking for your child or teen, you’ll be part of the process, with clear agreements about privacy.

I also see adults for anxiety, burnout and work or school stress, and I support new parents through big transitions.

My style is warm and steady. I use CBT, solution-focused and mindfulness-based approaches, and we go at your pace. I offer sessions in English.

I see clients Wednesday and Friday evenings and Thursday daytime. Direct billing is available, and you can start with a free 15-minute consultation.

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Registered Psychologist

Kristen Paliwoda takes a warm, person centered approach to therapy, helping clients build self awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful change. She works with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions, with advanced experience in motor vehicle accident recovery and perinatal mental health. Kristen integrates evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, tailoring her work to meet each client’s unique needs. She is committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences while building on their existing strengths, resilience, and coping skills.

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Rupa is a Registered Social Worker who provides individual, couples and family counselling for children ages 10 and older, teens, adults and older adults.

Much of her work focuses on trauma and PTSD, including complex and childhood trauma, sexual trauma and family or intimate-partner violence. She also supports RCMP members, veterans, first responders and healthcare workers with trauma, moral injury, occupational stress and sleep problems.

Rupa sees couples and families for recurring conflict, trust, communication, parenting and co-parenting, and when trauma, grief, illness, disability, substance use, infertility or pregnancy loss is affecting their relationships.

She also supports:

• Sleep difficulties and insomnia
• Motor-vehicle accidents, work injuries (including WCB claims), chronic pain and disability
• Anxiety, depression and OCD
• ADHD and autism-related concerns (no assessments)
• Eating and body-image concerns
• Pregnancy, postpartum, grief and major life changes

Rupa has completed basic and advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) training and intensive training in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), along with advanced CBT training. She also draws on EMDR-informed, Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed, attachment-based and family-systems approaches. Her style is warm, gentle and practical.

Rupa offers counselling in English, Bengali, Hindi and Urdu, in person in northeast Edmonton and virtually across Alberta.

Not sure whether to book individual, couples or family counselling? Book Rupa’s free 15-minute virtual consultation, or call or text (780) 898-2559 and our team will help you choose.

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Tiffany Snow, MACP, CCC

Canadian Certified Counsellor · Pronouns: she/her

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

Couples often come to me when they keep having the same argument, struggle to communicate, or feel disconnected, whether they’re dating, living together or married. Families come when conversations keep turning into arguments, or when parents and teens or adult children see the world differently.

I welcome couples of all orientations and offer affirming counselling for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and couples. I also work with ethically non-monogamous relationships.

I work with teens ages 16 and 17, individually or with their families. Parent involvement depends on the young person’s needs and on the consent arrangements we agree on together.

With adults, I often support high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism and burnout, adult ADHD and autism, and career or life changes. I also work with men who find it hard to open up or are new to counselling.

My approach is warm, practical and collaborative, drawing on solution-focused, narrative and experiential approaches. I bring humour into sessions and often suggest something to try between them.

I’m accepting new clients on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with evening 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.

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Hi, I’m Jen! I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor, with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I believe our relationships, physiological needs, experiences and environments are all interrelated and impact our ability to cope. I work from a person-centered, trauma informed attachment lens, and really take into account the nervous system and how it impacts our quality of life.

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