Edmonton Therapists

  • Lyndsay Long, Registered Psychologist

    Lyndsay’s philosophy as a psychologist is based in a trauma-informed lens.

    She values establishing safety, building a strong therapeutic rapport, and trust with her clients before she guides them to work on the“heavy stuff”.

    Once trust and safety have been established, she then can integrate

    components of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR.

  • Dr. Carley Hoyle, Registered Psychologist

    Dr. Hoyle is a Registered Psychologist with a PhD in School and Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Alberta. She is also the Director of Clarity Kids.

    She offers individual counselling as well as group intervention. Her training is broad and involves biopsychosocial systems and developmental perspectives.

    Additionally, she draws from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, EmotionFocused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

    She works collaboratively and involves parents as key agents to support change in their children/adolescent lives. She enjoys working in fun and creative ways that empower individuals to shift towards positive change.

  • Dr. Sulin Tan, Registered Psychologist

    Dr. Tan has a master’s degree in counselling psychology (from 2010) and a doctoral degree in clinical psychology (from 2019). She has been in this field for over 14 years. Sulin has worked in public health for close to 10 years; and started her career as a psychologist in Singapore.

    Most recently, she practiced in a psychiatric unit at a hospital in Edmonton. In addition, she has experiences in private practice and community health in Vancouver, where she obtained her doctoral degree, and her doctoral residency was completed at a university counselling clinic in Edmonton.

    Her postdoctoral training and certifications have specialized in trauma assessment and treatment.

    Her doctoral research and publications have been focused on LGBTQIA+ mental health. Her interests are particularly in using research methods that empower and give voice to folks with intersecting minority identities in the context of race/ethnicity,

    migrant status, gender, and sexual orientation to illuminate the

    vulnerabilities and resiliencies associated with marginalization.

  • Jocelyn Nand

    Her therapeutic approach is integrative and largely stems from existential analysis, attachment theory and a relational-cultural framework. She also integrates art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior interventions, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness based practices, and systemic frameworks. Over the years Jocelyn has taken training in filial approaches that strengthen the parent-child relationship. This has enabled her to help parents shift or tweak their parenting approach and repairing ruptures that have taken place in their parent-child relationship. She has received additional training in sand tray therapy, play therapy, art based therapy, child parent relationship therapy, trauma and suicide assessment/prevention.

  • Karelia Gamache
    Registered Psychologist

    • Karelia uses the following therapeutic modalities in her work:

    • Expressive Art Therapy (art, poetry, movement, music, play)

    • EMDR

    • Family Therapy (Family Systems Therapy)

    • Mindfulness Therapy

    • CognitiveBehavioural Therapy

    • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Solution-Focused Therapy

    • Attachment-Based Therapy

    She has some training in Internal Family Systems Therapy and would like to pursue more formalized training in the near future.

  • Dr. Janet Lau, Registered Psychologist

    Dr. Lau’s approach is grounded in a holistic and person-centered philosophy. Central to her approach is the cultivation of empathy and validation, fostering a safe space for open dialogue and introspection.

    Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Play Therapy, Hypnotherapy and the Caregiver’s Skills Training Programme (CST), she creates a supportive environment that honors your unique experiences and fosters growth on all levels.

    In addition, she is one of few practitioners in Edmonton who can offer services in English, Cantonese or Putonghua.

  • Barbara has an MA in Counselling Psychology from UBC. She has worked at the Aurora and Heartwood treatment centres in Vancouver for 17 years, providing individual and group counselling for young women aged 18-24. The primary focus was substance use disorders, trauma and early childhood neglect. Eating disorders, neurodivergence, self-harm, and many other issues were also addressed. She uses cognitive-behavioural methods with clients who want to learn healthier ways of coping with emotional pain. EMDR is an effective way to help clients put painful memories in the past, so they don't interfere with present life.

  • Kim Silverthorn, Registered Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling (M.P.C.C.)

    Kim has worked for more than 30 years providing therapeutic supports for individuals and for families.

    Her areas of expertise include:

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Self harm

    • Eating disorders

    • Low esteem

    • Stress

    • Sleep disturbance issues

    • Grief/loss issues

    • Relationship support/couples counselling

    Kim also offers Neurofeedback Training/Therapy to clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, eating disorders, addictions, sleep issues, migraines, work/sports performance needs, low motivation, self-esteem issues and stress.

    She also offers Accelerated Resolution Therapy sessions (similar to EMDR but often more effective and faster/easier to use), for clients who would like a different approach to challenging issues (like long-term anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, addictions, OCD type behaviours, etc).

  • Pooja Berman, Registered Psychologist

    She works with clients experiencing trauma, relational trauma, and chronic illness. Treatment may involve building relational safety and co-regulation through a person-centred approach, alongside Somatic Experiencing and EMDR therapy to process experiences safely. Clients can expect greater grounding, resilience, ease, and connection in life and relationships.

  • Janet VanCaeseel, Canadian Certified Counsellor

    She’s a clinical counsellor/psychotherapist and holds the designation of a registered C.C.C. (Canadian Certified Counsellor) with the CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association). She has a Masters of Counselling Degree. She has also been a Registered Nurse (with AHS) for 16 years and has specialized in mental health support for her patients. Janet provides individual counselling support to youth and adults – she also works with couples. Her areas of expertise include clients who struggle with emotional regulation, shame, addictions, anger, low self esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, childhood trauma, and relationship issues. She is trained in using a variety of different modalities within her practice including Solution Focused Therapy, Integrated Somatic Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and EMDR trauma treatment. She is also informed in Attachment Theory, Inner Child Work, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT, and ACT.