Couples Counselling Therapists in Edmonton, AB

I work collaboratively with clients to address a myriad of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, relationship issues, and emotional struggles. I approach my clients with warmth, humour, and empathy as we identify therapeutic goals and plan for success. I strive to create a safe, trusting relationship where you feel comfortable in exploring the thoughts, beliefs, and patterns that may be affecting your well-being. I work with a wide variety of people from adolescents/youth and adults through all of life's stages.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I have been counselling for 25 years. I work with individuals, couples, groups, and families; offering trauma and grief based EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. My other specialties include pre-marital, CBT, solution focused, experiential, suicidality, depression and anxiety, addictions, and crisis and faith.

To know oneself takes a willingness to be in an honest enquiry into the roots, structures and patterns that make up our decisions and beliefs.What helps on this journey of discovery is a personal relationship with a skilled guide that is grounded in trust and intimacy.This relationship is a powerful tool to unlock the needed self knowledge to change the stuck spaces we live in.We are able to find the strength to successed in career and relationship.Our aim is to become a whole person, one who is able to function with depth of love and understanding.

Hello! I believe it is my privilege to walk alongside individuals as they pursue growth and change in their lives. My work is built on the belief that every person holds an inherent worth and dignity that should be respected and honored. My background is in the non-profit field, working with a variety of marginalized populations. I am passionate about connection and authentic relationships and values a sincere, empathetic, and honest therapeutic relationship.

Now providing both in person and online sessions. ---- Welcome, I work collaboratively with clients on a broad range of topics - ranging from anxiety and depression, to addictions and grief counselling as well as relationship counselling, workplace and career anxiety, and general life improvement and overall wellness management. I work with individuals, couples, adults and children. My first goal is to listen to you and truly understand your concerns. As a registered psychologist I consult with other professionals, including doctors and psychiatrists when necessary to ensure the best possible treatment and care for my clients.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, down, or uncertain of what to do in your life, you are not alone. It is difficult to know how to navigate life’s challenges and I am here to support you in that journey. Whether you are experiencing relationship struggles, work/life stress, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, have experienced trauma, or are simply in need of support, I am here for you.

When we are faced with life's challenges and unanticipated obstacles, we often don't know where to turn. My intention is to guide you towards living your best authentic life filled with purpose, meaning, and happiness. As a Clinical Therapist and a Registered Social Worker, I have over 15 years of professional field experience working with all age groups with various issues including: relationship repair, life transitions, personal development, gender identity, anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, domestic violence, addiction, self-harm, and suicide.

Life is messy. It’s filled with constant struggles - feeling unfulfilled, overwhelmed, lost, or that life is out of control. Do you feel unwanted, struggle with finding purpose, worry about the future, or avoid or distract yourself from feeling painful thoughts and emotions? Are you struggling with issues such as, traumatic events, chronic pain or illness, addiction, couples or relationship issues, grief, anxiety, or depression? I can offer a safe place where you will feel supported, understood, and cared for, as we navigate through this together. As a team, we will carve a path towards the life you want to live.

I treat each person as an individual. I look at complex trauma that they may have experienced, and move with compassion and empathy towards healing. Then they are free to live a meaningful life with hope and happiness. I have worked with clients since 1984 with success. I have been trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Ericksonian Hypnosis. I use a brief therapy model. I am a Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, Happy Is The New Healthy. My book Habit of a Happy Life has been translated into Mandarin and Spanish. I have diplomate status with the American Board of Forensic Examiners and offer expert testimony in court.

Life comes with numerous challenges and it can be difficult to navigate them alone. Every step you take is an act of courage, and within the therapeutic space I provide, your experiences will not only be acknowledged but honoured. You deserve to be heard and supported in your therapeutic journey, and my dedication is to provide a space where your experiences are acknowledged, validated, and respected. Together, let's navigate the complexities, empower your resilience, and forge a path towards healing and fulfillment.

I have expertise working with children, adolescents, couples and families. This includes work with high risk youth, work with children who have been abused or neglected, and work with families in crisis. I have extensive Court experience, and have been appointed as a expert in the areas of counseling and clinical psychology. I have been appointed as a Parenting Expert in clinical interventions and custody evaluations. I have supported couples in developing skills to strengthen their relationships. I have experience assisting children, adolescents, and adults in dealing with anxiety, depression, Post traumatic stress disorder, Bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric diagnoses.

The counselling process can take on many forms, whether it's about self-exploration and understanding, emotional processing, problem solving, healing, venting or feeling better about yourself and your relationships in general. It can be about drastic shifts or about minor adjustments. There is no 'one size fits all' in therapy! What clients have in common is that they are brave, willing to be vulnerable at times and have a desire to make a change in their lives, whether functional or emotional in nature.

Many people struggle with confidence and are unable to fulfill their goals for relationships, work, and personal fulfillment. Understanding how your core values and beliefs impact aspects of your life such as work, relationships, and overall fulfillment can give you the power to overcome these struggles. Through learning to accept and love yourself fully you can move past shame that is likely impacting how you feel and behave. Through awareness of your power to change the meaning you give to events within your childhood, you can become free from limiting beliefs.

My ideal client is someone who is motivated to improve themselves or their situation and seeks guidance to achieve their goals. They are open-minded, proactive, and willing to invest time and effort into personal growth or problem-solving. They are aware of their strengths and weaknesses and are committed to self-improvement. They understand that personal growth requires reflection and effort. They are committed to the process and are willing to put in the necessary work and effort to achieve their goals. They understand that progress may take time and are patient and persistent.

Aspirations Inc. is a private practice founded and operated by Dr. Lynne M. Kostiuk. We are located in the community of Old Strathcona, the heart of Edmonton. We are dedicated to provide professional therapeutic services to individuals (adults, adolescents, children and seniors) couples, and families in the communities of Edmonton and surrounding areas. Our values lead us to respect the uniqueness and dignity of each personality.

Are you struggling with emotional and physical reactivity that you cannot seem to change? Have you experienced trauma that continues to impact you? Do you feel trapped by what feels like insurmountable challenges that you have not yet learned how to cope with and overcome? Anxiety, depression, physical ailments, parenting challenges, relational difficulties, grief and loss, and so many more areas of suffering can pull us away from the life that we long to live. My aim is to support you through the challenges you are facing, equip you with new tools and strategies, and support you to move towards the life that you want to be living.

I have openings now and I welcome new clients. I see adult individuals and couples from all walks of life, to listen and help navigate feeling overwhelmed, life changes, finding balance, all forms of relationships (family, work, parenting, intimate), anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. J'offre du soutien psychologique pour individus et couples adultes de tous milieux voulant trouver un sens d'équilibre, qui se sentent submergé et stressé par les changements dans la vie, dans leurs relations, des effets du traumatisme, parmi autres. Je suis disponible dès aujourd'hui et nouveaux clients sont les bienvenus.

Hello, and welcome. Life comes with many challenges. At times, we are able to manage these challenges on our own and sometimes we need some help. I am here to help with issues such as anxiety, depression, family conflict, parenting, stress and burnout, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, effective communication, life transitions (such as children leaving home or moving into retirement) and adjustment issues (such as losing a job or the breakdown of a relationship). I also offer skills training in parenting, discipline, mindfulness, communication, cognitive modification and emotional management.

Life is constantly throwing challenges our way. Whether you are experiencing issues related to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, and/or self-esteem, there comes a time when we can all use a helping hand. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I am trained to help those who are dealing with the worst that life has to offer. Whether you feel overwhelmed or stuck in your current life patterns, you are not alone. It would be my honour to journey with you along the path of self-discovery, healing, and growth.