Therapist for Individuals, Teens, Couples, and Families Across Alberta
Rebuild confidence, clarity, and connection with a therapist who brings 25+ years of experience supporting people across the lifespan.
Support for Every Stage of Life and Every Kind of Relationship
Whether you’re navigating personal stress, supporting a teen who is struggling, working through relationship challenges, or feeling overwhelmed by family dynamics, it can be difficult to face things alone. Karen offers support to:
Individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, trauma, big decisions, or life transitions
Teens and young adults who need a steady, skilled therapist to help them cope with pressures at school, friendships, identity, or emotional regulation
Couples who want to rebuild trust, strengthen connection, and communicate more effectively
Families navigating conflict, caregiving demands, parenting stress, or major life changes
Karen’s practice is grounded in the belief that people heal in many different ways: through understanding themselves more deeply, strengthening communication, and learning tools that make the day-to-day feel more manageable.
Meet Karen!
Individual | Couple | Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker | 25+ Years of Clinical Experience
Karen holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and has spent more than two decades helping people across all ages and backgrounds move through difficult seasons with greater steadiness and clarity. Her approach is calm, grounding, and direct. People often describe her as someone who helps them feel understood without feeling judged or overwhelmed.
Throughout her career, Karen has supported:
Children and teens facing developmental and emotional challenges
Adults working through anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, grief, and life transitions
Couples rebuilding after conflict, disconnection, or broken trust
Parents adjusting to new roles, premature infants, caregiving stress, and changing family needs
Older adults managing changing health, independence, and loss
Her ability to work across the lifespan gives her a unique perspective: she understands how early experiences shape relationships, how stress accumulates across life stages, and how families influence one another. This makes her highly effective with individual clients and relationship-focused work alike.
Therapy Approaches Karen Uses
Karen integrates several evidence-based modalities to support individuals, teens, couples, and families, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Gottman Method interventions
Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
She adapts these methods based on your goals, comfort level, and the pace that feels right for you. Sessions are always collaborative, structured, and supportive.
Common Reasons People Work With Karen
For Individuals
Anxiety, overwhelm, or constant worrying
Depression or loss of motivation
Grief and life transitions
Self-esteem concerns
Burnout, workplace stress, or caregiver fatigue
Healing from difficult past experiences
For Teens and Young Adults
Emotional regulation
Social pressure or friendship difficulties
Academic stress
Identity-related concerns
Family conflict
Self-confidence and communication skills
For Couples
Communication challenges
Feeling like “roommates instead of partners”
Rebuilding trust after hurt or secrecy
Loss of closeness or intimacy
Parenting stress or differences
Preparing for major transitions
For Families
Conflict between parents and teens
Navigating change, illness, or loss
Parenting challenges
Caregiver stress
Strengthening communication and teamwork
Karen supports clients through a wide range of concerns, and her goal is always to help people feel heard, grounded, connected, and capable in their day-to-day lives.
Why Clients Choose Karen
25+ years of experience working with individuals, teens, couples, and families
Advanced clinical training across several leading therapeutic approaches
Deep understanding of all life stages, from childhood to older adulthood
Steady, respectful presence that helps people feel safe and supported
Insurance-friendly sessions covered by most extended health plans in Alberta
Online therapy across Alberta, allowing you to access support from home
Whether you are coming to therapy alone or with someone you care about, Karen offers a space where healing and clarity can begin.
What You Can Expect in Therapy
Therapy with Karen is designed to help you:
Understand your patterns and triggers with more clarity
Learn practical skills for communication, emotional regulation, and conflict prevention
Strengthen your ability to cope with stress
Rebuild trust and connection, whether with yourself or with others
Navigate difficult life transitions
Move forward with a stronger sense of confidence and direction
Many clients share that therapy with Karen not only helps them feel better, but also reshapes how they relate to themselves and the people around them.
Making Therapy Simple and Accessible
We know that reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step. That’s why we’ve made the process as simple, supportive, and barrier-free as possible:
Convenient online sessions: Connect from the comfort of home anywhere in Alberta through secure video or phone.
Insurance-friendly: Most extended health insurance plans cover sessions with a Registered Social Worker, making counselling more affordable than many expect.
No waitlists, no referrals: Book directly and get started right away.
Extended 80-minute sessions available: Longer sessions give both partners (or the whole family) the time and space to be heard without being rushed.
Confidential & compassionate support: Every conversation is private, respectful, and tailored to your family’s needs.
Counselling isn’t about judgment or quick fixes, it’s about creating a safe space where lasting change can take root.
Take the First Step
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your teen, your relationship, or your family, Karen would be glad to help you move toward stability and connection.
You are welcome to book a free consultation to see whether Karen feels like the right fit.
Getting Started is Simple
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Step 1: Book Your Appointment
Schedule online in just a few clicks. Choose your therapist, select video or phone counselling, and find a time that fits your life. Prefer to call? We’re happy to help you book directly.
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Step 2: Create a Private Account
After booking, you’ll receive a secure link to set up your private client account where you can manage sessions and documents easily in one place.
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Step 3: Complete Your Intake Forms
Before your first session, you’ll receive an email with intake forms to complete. These help your therapist understand your goals and tailor care to your needs.
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Step 4: Prepare for Your Session
Choose a quiet, comfortable space, this time is for you.
Video Counselling: Just click the link sent to your email.
Telephone Counselling: Your therapist will call you at the scheduled time.
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Step 5: Begin Your Journey of Growth
Your first session is focused on understanding your story and what you want to change. Together, you and your therapist will start building the insight, tools, and emotional strength to help you feel better and live with more ease.