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Hello! My name is Deanna, and you may call me Dee. I am passionate about supporting meaningful transformation, offering a grounded, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for self-discovery and healing. My approach is rooted in the belief that true growth happens when we engage with both our strengths and our struggles, creating space for lasting change.
As a Registered Therapeutic Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor, and Certified Child and Youth Counselor, I have over 13 years of experience in addiction recovery and supporting individuals impacted by childhood trauma. Together, we will explore the emotional, physical, creative, and spiritual dimensions of your life to support your healing and growth.
Creativity and nature are central to my own grounding and healing. Whether it’s practicing yoga, playing golf, immersing myself in the outdoors, or simply finding stillness with a good book, I believe that cultivating wonder and creativity helps us reconnect with our truest selves. I bring that same sense of curiosity and reverence for the human experience into my work with clients.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, grief, addiction, or life transitions—or seeking to deepen your relationship with yourself— I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, empathy, and practical guidance as you move toward healing and fulfillment.
+1 (780) 237-5899
Registered with the Canadian Addiction Counselling Certification Federation – CACCF #50165, The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta – ACTA #2429, and The Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada – ACCT #3093 and holds the designation of Registered Therapeutic Counsellor RTC #3093.
Please check with your extended medical or insurance provider before your first session to see if they cover counselling services from a Clinical Counsellor or Psychotherapist. 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.
I’m passionate about supporting individuals in strengthening their relationships—with themselves and with others. My work is grounded in the belief that true healing happens when we courageously face both our struggles and strengths, creating space for deep growth and lasting change.
I guide clients in exploring the emotional, mental, physical, creative, and spiritual aspects of their lives, helping them build meaningful connections and create the change they’re seeking.
I believe that relationships are the foundation of our well-being—and that includes the relationship we have with ourselves. By exploring early family patterns, healing childhood wounds, and embracing self-awareness, we can begin to rewrite the stories that hold us back and step into relationships with clarity, compassion, and confidence.
I believe that spirituality is a powerful foundation for recovery and mental wellness. It offers a sense of purpose, belonging, and inner strength to help us move through life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your spiritual journey as part of your healing process.
I take a holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, meeting you where you are with compassion and curiosity. Together, we’ll explore the connections between your emotional, mental, physical, social, creative, and spiritual needs to support the changes you want to make in your life.
I don’t see people bringing “problems” into therapy—I see them bringing bridges to healing. What feels stuck or painful is often a doorway to deeper understanding and growth. I’m here to help you build that bridge with care and support.
Whether you’re navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling lost, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you rediscover your strength, heal old wounds, and create lasting change.
My own personal struggles led me to a place of deep desperation—and it was from that place that true healing began. Through working with my own childhood wounds, I’ve been able to transform the story of my life. Today, I live with openness, embracing life as it comes, free from judgment or rigid expectations.
It’s from this grounded, lived experience that I hold space for my clients as they embark on their own healing journeys. I’ve learned that it’s often in the struggle and discomfort where growth happens—and in that growth, we discover the extraordinary within the ordinary.
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.
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