About Joseph, Client Care Services Team Member

Joseph brings extensive knowledge and experience to our team, with a solid foundation in client relations, referral processing, and data management. As the first point of contact for both new and returning clients, he excels in intake processing and safeguarding sensitive information with complete confidentiality. His goal is to create a seamless experience for clients, referring professionals, and clinic team members alike. Driven by a passion for positive impact, Joseph has dedicated his efforts to building strong community connections to ensure high-quality care and support for clients across diverse agencies.

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I’m very happy to be part of the team here! I have over 5 years of experience in client service roles and am passionate about helping people however I can. My undergraduate degree in Public Health emphasized that health is multifaceted, with mental health being a very important piece to an individual’s overall wellbeing. I understand that reaching out to find a therapist takes courage and my goal is to help you feel safe and welcome at our clinic.

I know that therapy is an investment in yourself and I aim to make the process of accessing benefits as simple as possible. I’m happy to help with any questions you may have to ensure you have a positive experience at PsychSolutions.

When I’m not working, you can find me spending time outside with my husband and two kids, either camping, gardening, or riding our bikes.

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About Rhian Wight, M.A., C.C.C.., Canadian Certified Counsellor

Rhian is a warm and dedicated counsellor with nearly a decade of experience helping people through life’s toughest transitions, such as divorce, job loss, family challenges, or recovering for personal injury and motor vehicle accidents.

She combines strength-based approaches with solution-focused therapy to guide her clients toward clarity and calm, even in the most difficult times.

Before becoming a counsellor, Rhian served as a College Director, where she supported students facing anxiety, trauma, and personal crises. Her deep desire to offer more meaningful help inspired her to return to school, earning her Master’s in Counselling Psychology while managing a full-time job and raising young children. Since then, she has worked in non-profits, conducted mental health research, and developed recovery programs for individuals dealing with addiction and trauma.

Rhian creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can process emotions, heal from trauma, and take back control of their lives. She has extensive experience supporting people navigating relationship breakups, anxiety, and the legal system, offering compassionate guidance that blends her personal journey with her professional expertise.

Rhian’s counselling approach includes short-term and long-term options, and she integrates various modalities like Emotional, Somatic, Internal Family System (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Flash therapy.

Her philosophy focuses on nurturing mental health, believing that what we focus on grows. Rhian takes a holistic approach to healing, emphasizing self-care and collaboration with professionals like acupuncturists, massage therapists, and chiropractors.

Rhian offers online counselling, making her support accessible to anyone in need of comfort and guidance during life’s most challenging moments.

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As a valued member of the PsychSolutions, Inc. team, I specialize in Administrative Support Services. Armed with a Diploma in Medical Office Administration, my career spans 25 years within the healthcare industry. Throughout this journey, I’ve honed my administrative expertise while collaborating with diverse practitioners across various healthcare disciplines.

Driven by a passion for aiding others, I delved into the realm of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. My commitment is underscored by a collection of Certificates, Diplomas, and additional credentials from reputable private colleges. Complementing this, my dedication to supporting individuals in their self-care prompted me to earn certification in Mental Health First Aid.

Recognizing the importance of achieving balance in daily life, I am well acquainted with the challenges one can encounter in this pursuit. Navigating mental health support amid trauma, grief, loss, and other struggles can indeed be overwhelming.

My mission is to facilitate your connection with the right therapist and services tailored to your needs. Whether you’re grappling with questions or seeking assistance in finding the optimal support, I am here to make your transition smoother. Allow me the pleasure of guiding you toward a less arduous path in your journey to well-being.

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Looking for a therapist of colour who can provide BIPOC services?

Perhaps you’re struggling with the challenges that come with parenting in suburbia and feel lost on how to connect with your kids amongst all the other “influences” that exist?

Maybe you are struggling with the stress associated with everyday living and/or from past experiences and want to move from distress, crisis, or burnout toward goals of balance, success, and increased confidence?

Perhaps you are finding it difficult to accept the reality of a loss and to adjust to life without a loved one? Without your previous career? Without your previous health or mobility?

Zetilda Ellis

Zetilda’s approach to therapy is non-oppressive, strength-based, trauma-informed, and focuses on working with the lived experiences of the people she supports.

Zetilda supports clients struggling with the stress associated with everyday living and/or from past experiences and to move from distress, crisis, or burnout toward goals of balance, success, increased confidence, and connection with loved ones.

She is keen on continuing to work alongside individuals, parents, and families from diverse ethnic and multicultural groups; including those from high-risk; marginalized and vulnerable populations.

She is trained in EMDR and uses Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Solution-focused therapy, play therapy, and Supportive Counselling as the basis of clients’ interventions.

Zetilda is a Master’s level Registered Social Worker, specializing in Clinical Social Work Practice. She earned her degree from the University of Calgary and is registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers. She has postgraduate qualifications in Psychology and Education and is also a Certified Health coach.

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Struggling with the challenges of parenting in Canada?

Need guidance to heal from past experiences?

Finding it hard to move forward in life?

Looking for a therapist who can provide practical steps for healing?

Meet Lei Zhao.

Lei Zhao is a compassionate therapist who believes in a non-oppressive, strength-based, trauma-informed, and culturally-sensitive approach to therapy. She has vast experience in working with immigrant, refugee, and indigenous populations.

She supports clients through trauma, grief & loss, relationship issues, parenting, family conflict, identity, and cultural difficulties, and when needed, can provide highly structured sessions focusing on practical strategies and short-term goals.

She is trained in EMDR and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), and incorporates various evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotional Focused Therapy, Gottman Method of Couple Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Supportive Counseling to tailor interventions for each client.

Lei is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta, specializing in depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and family conflicts. She holds a degree from the University of Alberta and is registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life? Struggling to find a positive path forward?

Whether you’re dealing with a major life change like a health issue, career transition, job loss, or becoming a parent, it’s normal to feel anxious and uncertain about how to navigate these challenges. Life’s transitions can be tough and may bring feelings of anxiety, grief, and doubt. However, finding your way to a fulfilling life is not only possible—it’s within your reach.

Katherine Buerger, Masters Program, Intern Therapist

As a student therapist, my primary focus is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can freely express your emotions, fears, thoughts, and concerns. I recognize that each person’s experience is unique, and I tailor therapy to meet your specific needs and goals.

Together, we will work to help you manage life’s challenges more effectively, regain control, and move forward in a healthy, positive direction. We’ll identify the issues that are most important to you and set realistic, achievable goals that align with your vision for your life.

This collaborative approach can lead to meaningful personal growth and lasting positive change. Starting therapy can stir up a mix of emotions, from anxiety to relief, as you take the first steps toward change. It’s completely natural to feel unsure about how therapy will help you address your concerns.

Remember, therapy is a supportive process designed to assist you, and it’s okay to feel nervous as you begin. I approach every client with empathy and understanding, aiming to ease your concerns and make the therapeutic journey as comfortable as possible.

My background in supporting individuals through difficult life transitions, along with my experience in various public sector roles, has prepared me to address a wide range of concerns. Having faced my own life challenges, I bring a deep sense of empathy and understanding to my work with clients.

If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to call or book a free consultation online so we can connect and begin this journey together.

Katherine is a student therapist currently pursuing her master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. She brings two decades of experience in the public sector, where she has taken on various roles dedicated to helping individuals navigate significant life challenges. Katherine specializes in supporting people through major life transitions, such as coping with job loss, career planning, and making important life decisions. Her counseling interests include grief and loss, anxiety and depression, life transitions and adjustments, stress management, health-related changes, self-esteem issues, and challenges related to parenting and caregiving.

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Joanna is a Registered Psychologist and Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who works primarily with adults. She has 15 years of clinical experience following her Master’s Degree in Psychology, obtained in Poland.

Although her work is informed by Sensoriomotor Therapy, Gottman Therapy and EMDR, she primarily achieves results with her clients using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and by teaching her clients how their thoughts influence their moods, behaviors, and perceptions.

She supports her clients in learning and practicing new strategies and techniques to deal with stress, in all its manifestations, and to regain control of their lives. She specializes in treating a wide range of issues including anxiety disorders, depression, stress, relationship issues, and trauma.

She also specializes in treating insomnia using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Insomnia affects 15-33% of the population improves sleep in 70-80% of clients. CBT-I is now considered the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia due to its superior long-term efficacy, lack of side effects, and patient preference compared to sedative-hypnotics, which are associated with significant side effects and risks.

CBT-I is more effective than sleeping pills and reduces or eliminates their use by the vast majority of clients and is more effective at reducing depression than antidepressant medication alone in depressed patients with insomnia. It also improves other co-morbidities, including pain and fibromyalgia, substance abuse, PTSD, and menopausal hot flashes.

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Cindy is a Registered Psychologist and works with adults for individual therapy. Cindy works from a person-centered, compassionate approach, primarily using EMDR therapy, EMDR-derived Flash Technique, and Cognitive Behavioural therapy, with some Solution-Focused, as needed. Cindy strives to create a caring, safe, collaborative, and non-judgemental environment for clients to explore growth and change. She believes clients have strength, resiliency, and resources to work through life’s challenges, as well as the ability to learn new perspectives, skills, and resources when necessary. Cindy helps guide clients to enhance personal growth, healthy habits, and meet identified goals.

From small to big life experiences, some of these can leave a lasting trauma impact that shape our emotional, physical, and behavioural responses in ways that interfere with living life optimally. This can look like anxiety and/or panic, depression, feeling overwhelmed, difficulties with sleep and concentration, having a hard time with boundaries, experiencing anger, and more. Trauma, whether big or small, can come from many different life experiences, such as motor vehicle accidents, loss (in many forms), sexual/physical/emotional abuse, difficult childhoods, bullying, challenging relationships, and more. Symptoms from these lasting experiences can be overwhelming and confusing. Cindy can help you navigate through this and move towards a deeper and more meaningful path of healing, and to more current and optimal ways of living your life. Training and Qualifications Cindy has a Master Degree in Counselling Psychology and with over ten years of training, experience, and volunteering, has extensive knowledge dealing with issues of trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, phobias, stress management, suicide, grief, boundaries, assertiveness, and self esteem. Cindy constantly attends workshops and training seminars to expand her knowledge and experience to give clients specialized, therapeutic treatment based on research-informed practice. Cindy is a member of the following associations: • College of Alberta Psychologists • Canadian Psychological Association

Areas of Interest and Speciality • Trauma – which may include experiences such as: o Motor vehicle accidents o Physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse o Phobias o Assaults o Bullying o Breaches of trust in relationships

• Grief and loss • Boundaries and assertiveness • Anxiety • Depression • Self Esteem

Is Cindy the best therapist for you?

• Cindy takes a non-judgemental and collaborative approach to therapy and appreciates when you can participate in talking about what is working and not working for you.

• As a therapist, Cindy is calm and compassionate and can be direct and directive when needed, usually in a gentle way. She likes to be transparent with you about what therapy is going to look like and what the benefits and challenges are and how these will impact your life.

• Cindy typically works best with a client who wants to understand and work on resolving the root of their issues for more permanent, positive changes, rather than engage solely in symptom management.

• Primarily, Cindy works with evidence-based strategies (i.e. EMDR, CBT).

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Samantha is the Clinical Director of PsychSolutions, a mental wellness clinic based in Edmonton. Samantha specializes in the areas of trauma, bipolar management, MVA injury recovery, suicide prevention, and suicide bereavement.

Her award-winning book, “Why Did Daddy End His Life? Why Did He Have To Die? A Suicide Bereavement Book For Children And Parents,” was informed and inspired by the experiences of the many people she has had the privilege to support. Written from the perspective of a young child, the book includes illustrations that capture many of the thoughts and emotions experienced by grieving children. Common concerns and questions that arise after such a loss, such as “How do I explain suicide?” are addressed in the accompanying parent guide.

This children’s book facilitates connection and communication during a family’s grief journey and helps parents ensure their children feel understood and supported through their grief.

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