Dee’s Therapeutic Counseling
Discovering Who You Are And What You Need
Supporting you in making connections between your spiritual, mental, physical, social, emotional, creative, and intellectual needs in order to create change necessary for healing and growth.
Years of Experience
Deanna Clarke
CCYC, BHSc, CCAC, RTC
Hello! My name is Deanna, and you may call me Dee. I am fueled by a passion to ignite transformation in people’s lives, driven by an authentic and non-judgmental curiosity. From this deep wellspring, I hold a sacred space for my clients to embark on a journey of self-discovery and reclaim their true essence.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor, and Certified Child and Youth Counselor, I have devoted 12 transformative years to supporting individuals in their recovery from addiction and helping young souls affected by challenging childhood experiences. From a trauma informed perspective, my therapeutic approach embodies holism, guiding you on a profound journey of self-exploration and acknowledging your unique needs…
Give me a call
+1 (780) 237-5899
Deanna is registered and certified with the Canadian Addiction Counselling Certification Federation – CACCF #50165, Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta CCYC #00519, The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta – AC #2429, and The Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada – ACCT #3093 and holds a designation of Registered Therapeutic Counsellor.
Please check with your extended medical or insurance provider before your first session to see if they cover counselling services for Registered Counsellor or Psychotherapy. If you have coverage, you will be required to first pay Dee’s Therapeutic Counseling for the session in full and then submit your receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Nurturing and Caring
My holistic approach to therapy is centered around discovering who you are and what you need.
I will support you in making connections between your spiritual, mental, physical, social, emotional, creative, and intellectual needs in order to create change necessary for healing and growth.
Individual Counseling
- Personalized Attention: tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of your life.
- Targeted Intervention: addressing specific issues unique to you, whether managing stress, overcoming trauma, improving relationships or simply wanting to feel better.
- Emotional Support: a safe space to express your feelings, thoughts, and concerns without reservation to support you in navigating difficult emotions and experiences.
- Skill Building: coping mechanisms, problem-solving skills, strategies for managing emotions.
- Communication: by learning effective communication and boundaries, stress management, and conflict resolution, you can enhance your ability to navigate life's complexities.
- Learn Self-Awareness and Insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to better help you understand yourself and lead you to personal growth and positive change.
- Individual counseling offers a range of benefits, including personalized attention, confidentiality, emotional support, skill-building, self-awareness, behavioural change, empowerment, long-term benefits, and a holistic approach to well-being. These benefits can significantly enhance your quality of life and contribute to your overall mental health and happiness.
- Serving children, youth, and adults of all ages - including children in care.
Couples Counseling
- Do you struggle with your communication and conflict resolution?
- Are you afraid to create boundaries and share your feelings for fear of 'rocking the boat'?
- Have you experienced a loss of trust and need to rebuild trust in your relationship and don't know how?
- Are you struggling with intimacy and want to feel more connection with your partner?
- Do you need to identify unhealthy patterns in your relationship and learn healthier ways of relating to each other?
- Do you struggle with understanding your partner and want to experience greater empathy and connection?
- Would you like to experience deeper commitment and resilience as a couple and learn tools and skills to prevent future problems?
- Overall, couples counseling offers numerous benefits, including improved communication, conflict resolution, trust-building, enhanced intimacy, identifying unhealthy patterns, increased empathy, strengthening commitment, preventing future problems, support during transitions, and professional guidance. By investing in your relationship through counseling, you can overcome challenges, deepen your connection, and build a strong and resilient partnership.
Youth Counseling
If you are struggling with navigating your teenager’s emotions and feel stuck and don’t know what to do, then I can help.
- Today’s society tells us that therapy is only for those who are struggling with mental health. What if it can be a place for your teenager to come and feel safe to talk about whatever might be overwhelming them as they navigate adolescent development?
- Therapy can equip your teenager with tools to handle stress, build resilience, and manage emotions. It can offer numerous benefits to foster personal growth and connection which can help to develop healthy communication skills, self-confidence, and self-awareness--benefits that will last a lifetime.
- Therapy is a space for growth, not just crisis intervention. It isn’t only for "problems"; it’s a proactive way for teens to learn more about themselves and be a place for them to talk openly, especially about things they might feel uncomfortable discussing at home which can ease tensions within the family, improve family dynamics, and open lines of communication.
- If this sounds like what you are looking for then I would love to offer my support for your young person.
- I can help your young person with:
- Personal Growth: • helping their young minds unlock their full potential • discover a stronger, more resilient self • guide them to build confidence and inner strength • empower them to face challenges with confidence
- Mental Wellness Support: • provide a space to express, heal, and grow • feel less alone by finding support and understanding • help them manage life’s challenges, one step at a time • work through tough times together
- Highlighting Future Successes: • help create a path to success with confidence and clarity • help build skills for a brighter, stronger future • support in overcoming obstacles and step into the future with confidence • help your youth realize their dreams and unlock potential
- Encouraging Open Communication: • help them to feel seen and heard • help them to learn to use their voice and ask for what they need • offer a safe environment to express their feelings and be understood
- Targeting Parent and Family Engagement: • supporting families, empowering youth • strengthening families one session at a time • guidance and support for families navigating life’s challenges • building resilience within youth, together with their families
- Book your individual session today and let's get started.
Ready to experience Restoration and Harmony in Your Mind, Body, and Spirit?
Whether you find yourself grappling with life transitions, trauma, addiction, depression, or grief, or simply yearning to cultivate a life of profound meaning and fulfillment, I stand ready with compassion, profound empathy, and a down-to-earth approach. Drawing upon my wealth of experience, I will accompany you on the path towards your heart’s desires and goals.
Free 20-Minute Consultation Available
Book an appointment online, or call me directly for more information and to book your 20-minute consultation. All sessions are available over video, telephone or in person at two locations in Edmonton.
A confidential voice mail can be left if I am not available.
If this is an emergency please contact the distress line at (780) 482-4357, your doctor, the hospital, or 911.
Give Me a Call
+1 (780) 237-5899
Service Area
Edmonton Metropolitan Region & Online
Availability
Monday - Sunday
9 AM - 9 PM
Holistic Approach
I counsel from a combination of perspectives that include Person-Centered and Transpersonal orientations. From a Trauma Informed approach, I use these perspectives interchangeably as our counseling relationship evolves.
1. Make Appointment
Book an appointment online, or call directly to book your 20-minute free consultation.
2. Consultation
The next stage involves a thorough 20-minute consultation with me. We will then book an Initial Assessment for us to get to know each other and for me to learn, in depth, about what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to gain from attending.
3. Therapeutic Counseling
Drawing upon my wealth of experience, I will accompany you on the path towards your heart's desires and goals.
4. Maintenance
My therapeutic approach embodies holism, guiding you on a profound journey of self-exploration and acknowledging your unique needs and support you in reaching your goals.