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New Clients

*If you are a new client, please book a free 30-minute inquiry call/intake. This will allow us to get to know you better and find the therapist who will be the best fit for your needs. Even if you are hoping to work with a specific therapist, please respect this process so that we can help keep our therapists’ scheduleds balnaced and leave enough room for ongoing clients.

  • If you book an appointment without completing an intake your appointment may be cancelled or replaced with an intake appointment.
  • Please note that we ARE able to offer unscheduled inquiry calls, possibly sooner than the earliest available listed here. If you would like a consult sooner, Feel free to book the first available session here, and then call or text 780-809-0809 to request a first-available session. An intake therapist will call you at their earliest availability.
  • You can also fill out an online intake if you prefer!

Returning Clients

Please feel free to book a session with your therapist by clicking on their name and selecting a spot that works for you. If you are not seeing any spots that work for you, we may be able to make some slight changes. Please [give our admin a call at 780-809-0809 if you need help with booking! - Amy’s session rates will be increasing to $300 / 50 minutes on March 1, 2024 for current ongoing clients. The new fee will apply immediately for new clients or clients who haven’t booked in more than 6 months. If you already have a sliding scale rate, your current discount will be automatically applied, and if you have any questions about this change, please chat with Amy during your session.

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New Clients

If you are looking to have a consultation, choose an option below for a free 20-30 minute inquiry call. Please note that if there are no times that will work for you, you can put yourself on the waitlist for this service or email us to let us know, and one of our intake therapists will call you when they next have a schedule opening (usually within a few days). We are looking forward to mee... Read More

If you are looking to have a consultation, choose an option below for a free 20-30 minute inquiry call. Please note that if there are no times that will work for you, you can put yourself on the waitlist for this service or email us to let us know, and one of our intake therapists will call you when they next have a schedule opening (usually within a few days).

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Individual Therapy

Therapy works because it's a space where you can talk through your problems with a compassionate witness to listen, help you sort through your experiences, and work with you to find new solutions.

Counselling for Couples & Families

Need help getting untangling that same conversation that you and your loved one keep having over and over and over again? We know that these conversations are hard because family and partners matter so much. Sometimes you just need a little help getting through to one another. Our therapists are trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, the gold standard of couples therapy, to help you identify t... Read More

Need help getting untangling that same conversation that you and your loved one keep having over and over and over again? We know that these conversations are hard because family and partners matter so much. Sometimes you just need a little help getting through to one another. Our therapists are trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, the gold standard of couples therapy, to help you identify the patterns that are keeping you stuck and eventually to help you change the conversation.

Therapy for Children & Teens

Therapy for kids and teens requires patience, curiosity, and energy. We have talented, experienced therapists who work with kids ages 8 and up to dealing with anything from social struggles to anxiety. Our therapists use a combination of play therapy, art therapy, and talk therapy with kids and teens ages 3 and up, and we include parents in sessions as often as needed If you have a child o... Read More

Therapy for kids and teens requires patience, curiosity, and energy. We have talented, experienced therapists who work with kids ages 8 and up to dealing with anything from social struggles to anxiety. Our therapists use a combination of play therapy, art therapy, and talk therapy with kids and teens ages 3 and up, and we include parents in sessions as often as needed

If you have a child or teen who is struggling, you can trust our therapists to help your kiddo with kindness, confidence, and creativity.

Affordable Counselling Program

The Affordable Counselling Program is overseen by our Clinical Director, Amy Nydam, and services are provided by Mental Health Therapy Interns, who are pre-licensed therapists finishing their practicum for a Masters degree in Counselling.

This program is for folks who have limited income and/or no insurance. If you have insurance, this service may not be covered.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapists focus on helping you with the things that get in the way of living your life to the full. This might be related to an injury or illness, a change in capacity due to mental health, sensory difficulties, organizational difficulties, or lack of motivation or direction. Our OT can help you or your child in the office, in your home, or out in the community and treatment is hi... Read More

Occupational Therapists focus on helping you with the things that get in the way of living your life to the full. This might be related to an injury or illness, a change in capacity due to mental health, sensory difficulties, organizational difficulties, or lack of motivation or direction. Our OT can help you or your child in the office, in your home, or out in the community and treatment is highly flexible depending on your needs.

Marek Buchanan
(He/Him/His)

Much of my experience has been in supporting men struggling with their mental health and with people who have been subjected to acts of sexual violence. I also enjoy providing relationship counselling to couples, including people who engage in all forms ethical non-monogamy. I find it really rewarding to work with people who are trying to process shame and learn how to take accountability for when they have harmed other people.

Much of my experience has been in supporting men struggling with their mental health and with peo... Read More

Taylor Timmermans
(She/Her/Hers)

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist that is experienced working with individuals, couples, and families.

I especially love working with teenagers, young adults, and those making life transitions who might not be sure where they fit in right now; specific areas of interest include neurodivergence and anxiety. My style is collaborative and relaxed, with lots of curiosity about what is going on for each different person I see.

When I’m not at YEG GC, I live with partner and two dogs named Ginny & Clark. I love being active by running, cycling, and playing most sports.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist that is experienced working with individuals, couples,... Read More

Amy Nydam
(She/Her/Hers)

Hi there! I’m Amy, the owner and Clinical Director of YEG Family Counselling.

I love love love working with individuals, couples, and families where mental health struggles, trauma, neurodiversity, non-monogamy, queer identities, and other factors bring both strengths and complications to the relationships. I also have specific interest in working with folks who have experienced religious trauma or who have left cults or other high-demand environments.

I keep busy outside of work spending time with my partner and three kiddos and our cat Jasper (who regularly visits the office!). We love skating and skiing in the winter and camping in national parks in the summer. I am also always trying to find the balance between knitting as a hobby and knitting as an obsession.

Amy’s hourly rate is $300.

Hi there! I’m Amy, the owner and Clinical Director of YEG Family Counselling. I love love love w... Read More

Paige Cahill
(She/Her/Hers)

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist experienced working with individuals and couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy and other trauma-informed interventions.

My background is in anti-sexual violence advocacy and supporting survivors of sexual violence which means I am comfortable helping you through the most painful and difficult experiences of your life. I also love working with individuals and couples in navigating the impacts of other forms of trauma (particularly religious trauma), life transitions, grief, loss, anxiety, and depression.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist experienced working with individuals and couples using... Read More

Natasha Bain-Chevalier
(She/Her/Hers)

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with lots of experience working with children and families.

I love working with kids (4 and up) dealing with anxiety and behaviour struggles, feeling different due to a diagnosis or other life event, parents, young adults working through identity, and women who struggle with self esteem, perfectionism, and anxiety.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with lots of experience working with children and fami... Read More

Juanita Gnanapragasam
(She/Her/Hers)

As a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, I focus on the activities you do that occupy your time and give you meaning and help you enhance these activities to promote health. I specialize in supporting individuals, newcomers and first and second-generation Canadians, and young adults in achieving goals related to different domains of wellness, such as relationships, self-care, recreation, leisure, employment and education.

As a Mental Health Occupational Therapist, I focus on the activities you do that occupy your tim... Read More

Ashley Saab Karaki
(She/Her/Hers)

Hi there, My name is Ashley and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist working at YEG Family Counselling

Struggling with trauma can come up in all kinds of ways: perfectionism, anxiety, disordered eating, or relationship difficulties. If you have noticed any of these patterns in your life, I’d love to help support you in finding hope and healing!

Ashley’s hourly rate is $190.

Hi there, My name is Ashley and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist working at YEG Family ... Read More

Sam Pearson
(She/Her/Hers)

I’m the Operations Manager in charge of intake at YEG Family Counselling. My background is in anti-sexual violence advocacy and supporting those who’ve been subjected to sexual violence. I have over a decade of experience providing support to folks of all backgrounds who are in crisis by centering their unique lived experiences, honouring the harm each of us has suffered at the hands of an unjust society, and working collaboratively to identify the needs we have as a result.

I’m the Operations Manager in charge of intake at YEG Family Counselling. My background is in ant... Read More

Ofure Obinyan-Williams
(She/Her/Hers)

Jodie Sajous

I am a Mental Health Therapy Intern which means that I am in the final stages of completing my Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. That also means that I am able to offer low-fee sessions through our Affordable Therapy Program.

I love learning about other cultures and issues that impact different people. I aspire to create a space where everyone is welcome. My approach is very warm, open and relational. I like to connect beyond a surface level to get to the root of situations. I am also very passionate about healing and wellness. I believe that we are all on some form of healing journey that is unique and deeply personal to each of us. I want to help people discover themselves on their journey towards to move towards greater emotional and psychological health, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Jodie’s session fee is $110 for 50 minutes with a $30/hour equity rate available.

I am a Mental Health Therapy Intern which means that I am in the final stages of completing my Ma... Read More

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