Aspen Wellness Centre • Mental Health Therapy

Aspen Wellness Centre • Mental Health Therapy Mental Health Therapy Edmonton • Grief & Trauma Specialization

✨ We are pleased to announce that Arashpreet (Ash) Jhajj from our team recently completed her registration as a Canadian...
07/06/2026

✨ We are pleased to announce that Arashpreet (Ash) Jhajj from our team recently completed her registration as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). This is great news because her services will now be eligible for coverage through a number of benefits and insurance providers.

Ash's next professional goal is to register as a Provisional Psychologist. Whilst pursuing this goal, Ash will continue to serve her clients with the highest level of care. Ash works with children (10+), youth, adults and couples. She offers sessions in-person and via telehealth. Sliding scale fees are available.

Visit our website to see Ash's profile, set up a free phone consult or book an appointment. (link in bio.)

☀️ Sober Summer, anyone? Here are the highlights from our recent blog!For many of us, summer and alcohol naturally go to...
07/04/2026

☀️ Sober Summer, anyone? Here are the highlights from our recent blog!

For many of us, summer and alcohol naturally go together — patios, camping trips, festivals, lake days, BBQs. But more people are becoming curious about what happens when they cut back on drinking, even temporarily.

A “Sober Summer” doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. Even reducing alcohol can lead to benefits like:

✨ Better sleep
✨ More energy
✨ Improved mood
✨ Less anxiety
✨ More meaningful social connections
✨ Saving money
✨ Waking up feeling refreshed instead of hungover

One helpful mindset shift?
Say yes to activities that don’t revolve around drinking.

Think:
🌿 River valley walks
☕ Coffee dates
🚲 Bike rides
🎨 Creative hobbies
🏐 Recreational sports
🎶 Outdoor events & markets

Many people discover they feel more present, confident, and connected when alcohol is no longer the centre of every social event.

If social anxiety, stress, burnout, or emotional coping make changing drinking habits feel difficult, support is available. 💛

At the Aspen Wellness Centre in Edmonton, our therapists provide compassionate, trauma-informed mental health support for adults navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, substance use concerns and more. Contact us today to learn more. (link in bio.)

🔍 Do you know how to spot the signs of a Narcissist?Remember, lots of people may act in ways that are self centred at ti...
06/27/2026

🔍 Do you know how to spot the signs of a Narcissist?

Remember, lots of people may act in ways that are self centred at times, which is normal. Putting yourself first, being assertive and having good boundaries is not the same as being a narcissist.

Narcissistic traits tend to be consistent over time, and across relationships. Many people may have some narcissistic tendencies, without meeting the criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Being in a relationship with a narcissistic person often leaves you feeling:
-Emotionally drained,
-Overwhelmed
-Confused
-Questioning yourself
-Questioning reality

Over time, it can decrease your self esteem and sense of self. Sometimes these relationships can become emotionally abusive. Keep in mind that this can affect relationships that are romantic, platonic, personal and professional.

If you or someone you love is experiencing relationship challenges with someone who has narcissistic traits, speaking to a trained professional can help you make sense of your experience and create a pathway forward.

Contact us today to learn more. (link in bio.)
























⚖ BalanceWe are always striving to find balance. Maintaining a balanced mood and emotional state is difficult because it...
06/20/2026

⚖ Balance

We are always striving to find balance. Maintaining a balanced mood and emotional state is difficult because it requires self awareness and action. We have to work hard at emotional regulation to adapt to our ever changing environment. Keeping your cool when under pressure at work, or patience when your child is acting out is really tough. It requires proactive self care and stress management so that when challenges do arise, we have the capacity to handle them effectively. Stress is cumulative, and when it builds up over time, it reduces our capacity to balance our emotions.

We are here to help! Let us help you identify the sources of stress in your life and discover strategies, resources and supports to help you feel more physically and emotionally balanced.

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🚧 Healthy boundaries aren't about pushing people away—they're about protecting your peace, energy, and well-being.If you...
06/18/2026

🚧 Healthy boundaries aren't about pushing people away—they're about protecting your peace, energy, and well-being.

If you've ever felt:
✔️ Drained after certain conversations
✔️ Guilty for saying "no"
✔️ Responsible for everyone else's feelings
✔️ Frustrated because your needs aren't being respected

It may be time to take a closer look at your boundaries.

Healthy boundaries help us create stronger relationships, reduce resentment, and improve communication with the people we care about.

A few examples of healthy boundaries:
💬 "I don't have the capacity to discuss this right now."
⏰ "I'm unavailable this evening."
🤝 "I don't like being spoken to that way."
🧠 "I need some time to myself to recharge."

Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable at first, especially if you're used to putting other people's needs before your own. The good news? Boundary setting is a skill that can be learned and strengthened over time.

At Aspen Wellness Centre, our therapists help individuals and couples develop healthier communication patterns, improve relationships, and build confidence in setting boundaries that support their mental wellness.

📖 Read our latest blog to learn more about healthy boundaries and how therapy can help.

📍 Southeast Edmonton (close to Sherwood Park)
🤍 Free therapist referral matching available

You're not broken, you're healing.If you grew up in an emotionally unstable or unsafe environment, or if you have faced ...
06/18/2026

You're not broken, you're healing.

If you grew up in an emotionally unstable or unsafe environment, or if you have faced adversity in adulthood, you might be functioning in survival mode.

Therapy isn't just talking about your thoughts and feelings. Therapy creates a safe, supportive space to understand how your belief systems and patterns of behaviour were influenced by the past, and learning new perspectives, strategies and tools to change your life in a positive way.

We strive to offer therapy services that are accessible to everyone by offering direct billing, sliding scale fees and low cost services with our highly skilled clinicians. We also offer a free referral matching service to help you find the right provider for your needs.

What are you waiting for? Contact us today to learn more.

Have you ever heard of 'Parentification'? This is a term referring to a child who experienced on-going role reversal dur...
06/12/2026

Have you ever heard of 'Parentification'? This is a term referring to a child who experienced on-going role reversal during their upbringing; where they were put in the position of being emotionally responsible for their parent/caregiver, or expected to have parental responsibilities for other children because the actual parent/caregiver was absent, abusive or otherwise unavailable.

Children who grow up this way are often told they are 'mature for their age', 'old souls' or 'wise beyond their years'. Unfortunately, if their mature behaviour is the result of being parentified, they often experience struggles in adulthood because they were so focused on interpreting the subtle changes in the mood, body language, tone or emotional cues of others that they didn't have the chance to reflect inward about their own emotional experience.

If you can relate, you aren't alone. Many adults seek therapy to help unpack their childhood experiences, and to have the opportunity to focus on their inner emotional experience, and let go of patterns of behaviour that are no longer serving them.

Want to learn more? Contact us today to get started. (link in bio.)

If you've been feeling down or low lately, this post is for you. If you're starting to feel stuck, unmotivated or unsure...
06/09/2026

If you've been feeling down or low lately, this post is for you. If you're starting to feel stuck, unmotivated or unsure how to make a change, we are here to help. Contact us today for help finding the right referral based on your needs. We offer a FREE 15 minute phone consultation prior to booking. (link in bio.)

🎉🎓 Congratulations to our Clinical Intern Jasmine Mulyk on the successful completion of her practicum! Jasmine will be g...
05/30/2026

🎉🎓 Congratulations to our Clinical Intern Jasmine Mulyk on the successful completion of her practicum! Jasmine will be graduating from City University with her Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. Jasmine joined our team in February 2026 as a clinical intern, offering low cost mental health therapy sessions to our clients.

Even though Jasmine has only been with our team for a short time, she has made a lasting impression on our clients and staff. We wish Jasmine all the best in her future endeavours as she wraps up the final requirements of her graduate studies.

If you are an existing client of Jasmine, we are pleased to offer on-going low cost therapy services with our new clinical intern Samantha MacIntosh who is accepting new clients with immediate availability.

If you are interested in low cost therapy services, visit our website or contact us via phone or text to learn more! 780-328-7802
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Gardening & Grounding - A Perfect MatchDo you ever kick off your shoes and walk barefoot in the summer? Have you noticed...
05/29/2026

Gardening & Grounding - A Perfect Match

Do you ever kick off your shoes and walk barefoot in the summer? Have you noticed that you feel more calm, relaxed and stable? Research suggests that the practice of 'grounding' and having our skin and body in direct contact with the earth can help to stabilize the body's physiology at the deepest levels, reduce inflammation, pain, and stress, improve blood flow, energy, and sleep, and provide a greater feeling of well-being. It's amazing how something so simple can have such a great impact.

If you are an avid gardener and enjoy getting your hands dirty, you may also notice the effects from this practice- with the added bonus of seeing your plants grow!

The next time you have the chance to sit outside, try taking your shoes off and letting your feet touch the ground and see for yourself.

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