Dr. Stillar works from a client centred perspective, which means that she values that her client’s are the experts of their own lives. Dr. Stillar works collaboratively with clients to develop a treatment approach that meets the specific needs of each client she works with.

She provides individual counselling to children, teens and adults. She also works with couples and families. Dr. Stillar is trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples. She also uses EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy.

Dr. Stillar recognizes the benefits of taking a family approach to treatment, as parents and caregivers can be tremendous supports when a loved one is struggling with a mental health concern. Dr. Stillar uses Emotion-Focused Family Therapy to help parents and caregivers support their loved’s recovery.

Dr. Stillar specializes in working with eating disorders across the lifespan. She aims to help clients achieve life long recovery through addressing the underlying issues of their symptoms while also helping them gain insight into their struggles and develop alternative healthy coping strategies.

Dr. Stillar works with a variety of mental health concerns including: depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, trauma, anger issues, emotional dysregulation, communication issues, relationship conflict and infidelity, self-esteem, body image, self-harm, boundaries and assertiveness, perfectionism, sleep issues, and family conflict.

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When we feel stuck or overwhelmed, reaching out to talk to someone about what we are going through is hard. It takes courage to trust someone enough to share our pain. That is why my aim in therapy is to create a safe space to meet you as you are. The counselling experience with me involves your active participation, because you bring the expertise of your own life. As humans we are hardwired for connection; you don’t have to do this alone!

I am a Registered Psychologist and I work with children, youth and adults as well as families and couples. Some of the client concerns I have experience working with are: grief and loss, divorce/separation, suicidal ideation and self-harm, emotional dysregulation, developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, parent-child relationship, parenting concerns, and relationship conflict.

I am trained in Level 1 Gottman Couples Therapy, and I am currently completing Level 2. As a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, I also have specialized training in grief and loss.

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With over 20 years of counselling experience, Val has worked with clients regarding a variety of concerns. These areas of concern have included depression, anxiety, stress, couples counselling, grief and loss, post-partum adjustment, communication, and parenting concerns. Val welcomes the opportunity to work with youth, adults, couples, and seniors.

Val believes that each of her clients are the experts in their own lives and it is her goal to create a caring and empathic environment in which her clients are able to feel safe and heard. It is in this space that connection to self and others, healthy coping strategies, enhanced communication skills, a focus on self-care and healing, and personal empowerment are possibilities. “It is a privilege to witness the strength, courage and resiliency of those I meet and work with in counselling.” This belief in her clients lends itself to Val’s use of strength-based approaches when meeting with clients.

Val is a Registered Psychologist and earned her Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta. Val often utilizes CBT and Solution-Focused strategies in her work with clients and has worked with community-based organizations offering short term therapy. Val appreciates working collaboratively with clients to determine the therapeutic techniques that will assist them in achieving their personal goals.

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I believe every client has the wisdom and resilience they need to live meaningful and fulfilled lives, including healthy, vibrant relationships. I see my role as a supportive scaffold, which stands strong to enable my clients to embrace the vulnerability needed to heal both personally and within their relationship. Each client’s journey is informed by their mind and body; I incorporate information from both of these as we navigate the therapy process. In therapy I focus on issues of existence, including growth towards self-awareness and self-acceptance, and meaningful behavioral change. I enjoy working with individuals, especially those facing trauma and life transition, couples, those in poly relationships, and the LGBTQ2S* community. I completed my Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology at McGill University, and my master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Alberta. I have trained and taught about therapy at world-class universities across Canada and the United States, and am committed to publishing research that moves therapy forward. I am working towards becoming a registered psychologist under the supervision of Laura Kennedy.

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As a special education teacher, learning strategist, school counsellor and educational psychologist, Penny understands the importance of a well-developed and thorough assessment as a tool to guide program planning and intervention. Coming from a strengths-based approach, Penny provides practical strategies, resources and recommendations tailored to an individual’s unique learning profile that build upon areas of strengths to support growth.

Penny provides assessment services for children, youth and adults.

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Kassie believes in the importance of establishing a relationship between the clinician and client, as she believes that a strong working alliance can hold space for working through any presenting challenges. Kassie specializes in working with clients who may have difficulties with anxiety, ADHD, self-esteem, motivation, school difficulties, and is an ally to the LGBTQ2S+ community. She has a client-centered focus, where she will meet you where you are at and work collaboratively to find the approach that fits best for you. Kassie utilizes techniques primarily from Solution-Focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Kassie works with children, youth, and adults.

Kassie has extensive assessment experience completing psychoeducational assessments, which is a way to find personalized strategies to support a child, youth, or adult. With these assessments, Kassie can explore any difficulties in cognition (problem solving, reasoning), academics (reading, writing, math), or social/emotion/behaviour (anxiety, depression, inattention, social) alongside the DSM-5TR.

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Nadia completed her Master of Education in Counselling Psychology through the University of Alberta in 2017 and enjoys working with both adults and couples! Her areas of special interest include anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, domestic violence, and trauma (PTSD & C-PTSD). However, she has supported clients through a range of additional experiences including learning to manage anger, major life transitions, depression and grieving.

Healing is different for each person and so Nadia has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and Emotionally Focussed Therapy. Working with Nadia could mean learning to tune into your internal cues, reshaping your perceptions of a sweat-inducing trigger, revisiting your past to understand your coping strategies, or even challenging your behaviors to unlock new options! Nadia also believes we are social creatures and relationships are a core part of healing. She incorporates an attachment lens to help you understand “the how and why” of your relationship patterns. At the end of the day, she believes what most of us are looking for is meaning and connection.

Therapy can be solution-focused to give you just a few strategies in a handful of sessions or it can be a self-care process of understanding yourself over the course of years. Nadia’s priority is making sure therapy stays tuned into what you’re looking for at this point in your life. And if she’s not the right fit, she’ll help you find someone who is!

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Larissa works from a client-centered lens, which means that she chooses whichever therapeutic approach seems to fit best with her client’s concerns. Within this lens she often incorporates aspects of Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.

Larissa works with children, teens, adults, and couples.

In addition to her work with anxiety and depression, Larissa has a special interest in working with clients who are experiencing concerns related to diversity, including LGBTQ+, cross-cultural, and adoption experiences, among others.

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