Background
Heather Andrew is the founder of Aspen Wellness Centre. Heather has been a Mental Health Therapist for over five years, supporting clients with a variety of needs including complex trauma, PTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict and more. Heather is passionate about providing trauma informed care to her clients and is a fierce advocate for mental health awareness.
Heather is a proud ally of the LGBTQ2S+ and Indigenous communities.
Heather’s pronouns are she/her/hers.
Experience
Heather spent three years working as a school based therapist in an inner-city school, and as a therapist serving clients with Children’s Services involvement before entering into private practice and eventually opening her own clinic. Heather is very experienced in supporting diverse clients with complex needs by striving to build safe, trusting relationships with individuals and families. Heather is experienced in providing individual therapy for children (10 years+), youth, adults and families. Heather is also a skilled group facilitator and presenter.
Heather is a level 2 Reiki Practitioner, which she uses to aide in energy healing with clients.
Education
Masters degree in Social Work - Clinical Specialization - University of Calgary - 2017
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Psychology Co-op - University of Guelph - 2013
Registered Clinical Social Worker (Alberta) #20937
Registered Social Worker (Alberta) #13827
Registered Social Worker (Ontario) #83867
Registered Social Worker (Nova Scotia) Electronic Social Work Practice
Certified EMDR Clinician
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
Background
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Bio
Raenna is now accepting new clients for bookings starting in January 2024. Phone consultations requests will also be available starting in January 2024.Raenna is presently immersed in her studies as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology student at Yorkville University. With a versatile and inclusive approach, she engages with a diverse clientele, including children (10+), youth, adults, seniors, and couples. Raenna specializes in providing support for a wide array of concerns, ranging from anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress to trauma, relationship issues, and phobias. Guided by a trauma-informed and client-centred philosophy, she employs various therapeutic interventions such as Gestalt Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Raenna is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with her clients, aiming to support and empower them on their journey toward achieving their goals.Raenna is proud to be an ally of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+ and Indigenous communities.Raenna’s pronouns are she/her/hers.Raenna offers mental health therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth.She offers sessions at a reduced rate of $55/session while completing her Clinical Internship under the supervision of Heather Andrew (MSW RCSW).Sliding scale fees are available upon inquiry.
Experience
Before embarking on her Master’s program, Raenna honed valuable skills and experience as a teacher beginning in 2014. Her professional journey allowed her to develop strong skills related to completing various academic and psychological assessments. Raenna’s commitment to professional development is evident through her completion of additional training on the topics of Ethics, Informed Consent and Suicide Intervention. Drawing from her rich educational background, Raenna enters her Clinical Internship well-prepared and ready to apply her extensive skills in establishing meaningful therapeutic connections. Grounded in the belief that everyone is inherently unique, Raenna is dedicated to inspiring positive change through individual therapy for children (10+), youth, adults, seniors, and couples.
About
Raenna brings a unique and empowering approach to therapy through a focus on strengths-based, and hands-on techniques. With a genuine passion for helping individuals rediscover their resilience, Raenna believes in the transformative power of recognizing and building upon one’s inner strengths in addition to building new skills. Outside the counselling room, she cherishes quality time with her family and friends; finding joy in shared moments and fostering strong connections. Raenna can often be found with friends and family playing board games that involve strategic thinking, or crafting. Her most recent crafting passion involves pysanka and batik eggs. These activities allow her to unwind and tap into the therapeutic benefits of hands-on expression, and community.
Education
Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University (In Progress)
Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Education Combined Degree - University of Lethbridge
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association - Student Member #11248106
The Association of Counselling Therapy Alberta- Student Member #A4969
Suicide Intervention Training - Lethbridge Family Services
Brain Story - Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (In Progress)
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Jarod excels at providing outstanding client care and adapting the massage therapy experience to meet each person’s unique needs. Jarod is passionate about helping clients in their healing journey, and understands that massage therapy is an effective way to release both physical and emotional pain from the body. Jarod’s warm, calm presence immediately put clients at ease and helps them to feel safe and relaxed during the massage treatment. Certification in Reiki also allows Jarod to sense and clear energy blockages in the body, which can be incorporated into any massage treatment.
Jarod is a Registered Massage Therapist and member of the Certified Registered Massage Therapist Association (CRMTA)
Jarod is honoured to be an ally of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and Indigenous communities.
Experience
Jarod attended and graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 2018. Over the past four years, Jarod has been a practicing Registered Massage Therapist in a spa setting and in a chiropractic clinic before joining the Aspen Wellness Centre team. Jarod is skilled in a variety of massage therapy techniques which can all be customized to meet the client’s specific treatment goals. Jarod believes in a holistic approach to wellness and specializes in helping clients to heal from both physical, mental and emotional pain through massage.
About
Outside of work, you’re likely to find Jarod hiking, skiing or snowboarding in the mountains. Jarod was even a snowboard instructor in the past! Other activities that Jarod enjoys includes listening to music, reading, and making jewellery. Always keen on learning new skills, Jarod is often enrolled in courses to become certified in additional massage therapy techniques.
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Natalie has been a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) since 2006 and she also recently completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology. Natalie is passionate about helping people to heal on a physical and emotional level. Dynamic movement is an ongoing interest of hers and her at-home yoga practice has fuelled her understanding of how the body moves. Natalie’s calm, grounded energy helps clients to feel comfortable and relaxed in her presence.
Natalie is a Registered Massage Therapist and member of the Natural Health Care Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).
Natalie is honoured to be an ally of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and Indigenous communities.
Experience
With over 17 years of experience as an RMT, Natalie has honed her skills and her ability to assess and understand the needs of her clients, and provide services catered to their unique needs. Natalie believes that massage therapy is an important modality in treating musculoskeletal issues. Natalie is able to incorporate dynamic myofascial cupping techniques into her massage services, and she is skilled at finding trigger points that may be the cause of pain or discomfort in the body. Natalie tends to have a heavier touch and excels at deep tissue massage for clients with chronic pain and tension. Natalie also really enjoys offering prenatal and postnatal massage, helping mothers to relax and find relief from the aches and pains that come with pregnancy.
Services offered:Relaxation massage
Deep tissue massage
Massage with Cupping
Prenatal or Postnatal Massage
Couples/Doubles Massage
About
On a personal note, Natalie is a lover of all things nature: She hikes in the summer, snowboards during the winter, and walks the river valley all year round. Her
indoor plant population grows annually and you’ll often find her gifting small plant propagations. She has just finished a BA in Psychology and has future plans
for incorporating a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology with her bodywork experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Psychology, Minor: Sociology - Grant MacEwan University - 2022
Diploma in Massage Therapy (2200 hours) - MH Vicars - 2013
Diploma in Massage Therapy (1100 hours) - Foothills College of Massage Therapy - 2006
Natural Health Care Practitioner of Canada #11131
Registered Massage Therapist
Brain Story Certification - Alberta Family Wellness Initiative - Current
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Background
Adriana is a Mental Health Therapist and a professional member of the CCPA. Adriana has been in the field of psychology since 2014 and she works with children (10+), youth, adults and couples. She supports clients with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and phobias. Adriana uses a trauma informed, client centred approach and offers interventions including: Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy. She believes in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients to support and empower them to reach their goals.
Adriana is proud to be an ally of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and Indigenous communities.
Adriana’s pronouns are she/her/hers.
Adriana offers mental health therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth.
Sliding scale fees are available upon inquiry.
Experience
Prior to becoming a Mental Health Therapist, Adriana gained skills and experience through practicum placements in correctional mental health and community outreach programs. Adriana has experience with psychological assessments as well, including vocational, and personality inventories. Adriana has completed certificates, including AASAS First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training and Working with Behavioural Addictions. Her wealth of experience in the field of mental health has prepared her well for her Clinical Internship where she can continue to apply her skills by creating meaningful therapeutic relationships with her clients. Adriana offers individual therapy sessions for children (10+), youth, adults and couples.
About
Adriana finds joy and happiness through experiences shared with her family and friends. She believes that surrounding oneself with love and kindness can enrich one’s overall sense of self. Adriana enjoys spending time in the Okanogan and travelling during her free time. Adriana also enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time outside, rain or shine.
Education
Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Applied Psychology - Concordia University of Edmonton
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association - Student Member #11244312
Gottman Method of Couples Therapy Level I & II
EMDR Clinician
Background
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Brenna Sloan is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work (Clinical Specialization). She is a member in good standing with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Brenna is passionate about mental health and providing a space for individuals to feel safe and heard. She is experienced working with individuals who are accessing mental health support for a variety of concerns, including stress, life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, self-esteem, boundaries and dealing with health and illness concerns. Brenna strives to help clients to identify and utilize their unique inner strengths to find strategies to overcome personal challenges.Brenna offers mental health therapy to individual adults. Brenna is a Registered Social Worker in Alberta.Brenna is honoured to be an ally of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and Indigenous communities.Brenna’s pronouns are she/her/hersBrenna offers mental health therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth.
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Brenna has been practicing Social Work since 2010 and has gained valuable experience working with several populations, including adults, children, and seniors in a variety of settings. She spent 10 years in health care supporting individuals who were experiencing chronic health conditions requiring intensive medical interventions. From this, Brenna can understand the vast impact of physical illness on mental health. In addition, for the past eight years, Brenna has also provided support in a walk-in counselling format, ensuring individuals were able to access timely mental health support. Brenna aims to support individuals to gain new skills, try different perspectives and discover their strengths. She practices from a trauma informed, strengths based, solution focused perspective.
About
Brenna believes as individuals, we have greater strength and ability than we often give ourselves credit for. It is universal that we all experience challenges and may need to seek support. She knows it takes immense strength to reach out for support and wants to honour this in her practice. Brenna enjoys spending time with her family first, but works to have a balance through being active, reading and spending time outdoors.
Education
Masters Degree in Social Work – Clinical Specialization - University of Calgary (2015)
Bachelor of Social Work - University of Calgary (2010)
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Major - University of Alberta (2007)
Registered Social Worker (Alberta) ACSW #9981
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certificate - Wilfred Laurier University
Gottman Level I
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Teresa is a Registered Social Worker and has been in the mental health field for over 6 years holding various roles. She has supported clients with a wide range of needs including complex trauma, substance misuse, parent-teen conflict, caregiver support, domestic violence, family and spousal conflict, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and more. Teresa has a strong focus on trauma informed therapeutic relationships to best support her clients, while also taking into account the environmental and lifestyle factors that often impact mental health. As the daughter of an immigrant, Teresa also holds a passion for supporting individuals who are balancing multiple cultural expectations along with addressing the cultural shock that can often occur for those who are new to Canada.Teresa is a Registered Social Worker in Alberta.Teresa is ally and supporter of the LGBTQIAS+ community, BIPOC, and Indigenous communities. Teresa belongs and is connected to the Tupinikim Indigenous community in Brazil and holds a strong passion for supporting Indigenous community members who are addressing and navigating both personal and intergenerational trauma.Teresa’s pronouns are she/her/hersTeresa offers mental health therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth.
Experience
Teresa has been passionate about helping others and has worked as a mental health professional for a number of years. She has worked for over 7 years in the field of child disability services, which often involved providing emotional support to parents and families struggling with their child’s diagnosis. She also has several years of experience working with adults who have been discharged from inpatient settings and needed support transitioning back into the community. Following this work, Teresa was a high risk casework for Children Services, working with teens and young adults struggling with substance misuse and concurrent diagnosis. For the past several years, Teresa has worked as a mental health therapist supporting children, teens, adults, couples and families using various therapeutic modalities.
About
In her free time, Teresa enjoys traveling and riding horses. You can often find her either at home on her acreage, at the barn, or at a horse show. Teresa enjoys focusing on her personal relationships and tries to get out and explore the festivals and activities that Edmonton has to offer throughout the year with her partner and dogs.
Education
Masters Degree in Social Work- Clinical Specialization – University of Calgary (2023)Bachelor of Social Work University of Calgary (2019)Bachelor of Art- Political Science and Religions Studies – University of Alberta (2015)- Registered Social Worker (Alberta) #15248- Certificate in Development Milestone and Mental Wellbeing (AHS)- Certificate in Infusing Culture and Equity (AHS)- Certificate in Trauma Informed Care (AHS)- Certificate in Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment and Management (AHS)- APT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certification Level 1- SAFE Writer Certification- Completion of Nutrition for Mental Health Training (PESI)
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Lesley has been a Registered Provisional Psychologist since 2018 and is in the process of becoming fully registered. Lesley is passionate about providing a safe and supportive place for clients to work through challenges in their lives, while fostering self-compassion to enhance resilience and overall well-being. She uses client centred approaches and cognitive behavioural strategies to target and change unhealthy thought processes which may have impacted self-esteem, family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. Through her own therapeutic journey, Lesley is aware of the courage it takes to come to therapy. She views the therapeutic process as having an empathetic and compassionate companion who will walk with you in your healing journey. Lesley is experienced in supporting clients with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem, and adjusting to acute and chronic illnesses.
Lesley is honoured to be an ally of the BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and Indigenous communities.
Lesley’s pronouns are she/her/hers.
Experience
Lesley has extensive experience in working with children and families through her role as a Child Life Specialist at the Stollery Hospital for over 20 years. This role involved helping people cope with diagnoses of acute and chronic illness and the trauma, grief, anxiety and depression associated with this. Through this position Lesley recognized her desire to become a therapist and apply her passion and skills to other populations.
Education
Masters degree in Psychology – Dual Specialization in Clinical and Counselling Psychology – Capella University (2016)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Alberta (1994)
College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) — 2017 - Present
Psychologists Association of Alberta — 2016 - Present
Background
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