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Nova Psychology is a brand new premier psychological service provider and fully licensed private practice committed to offering the most elevated and leading-edge mental health services to our clients in the southwest Edmonton area and surrounding communities. Our practice will offer our clients (individuals, couples, families, and children) a full suite of mental health and psychological services including a specialty in utilizing the most up to date, ethically sound, and evidence-based modalities and assessments to support each individual’s journey towards health and wellness.

09/20/2026

Three years of Nova Psychology. Three years of creating something that has always been about far more than a space. 🤍

What began with a vision to make mental health care feel more human, thoughtful, and deeply personal has grown into a community we are incredibly proud of.

We’ve grown our team, bringing together an extraordinary group of psychologists and therapists with different areas of expertise, perspectives, and approaches to care. We’ve expanded our space so we can open our doors to even more people. We’ve celebrated professional milestones, welcomed new faces, created meaningful conversations, and continued evolving alongside the community that trusted us to be part of some of their most vulnerable moments.

But when we look back on the last three years, our greatest accomplishments aren’t measured by how much Nova has grown.

They’re found in the people.

In the person who finally felt safe enough to ask for help. In the couple who found their way back to one another. In the child who began to understand themselves differently. In the family that found clarity during an uncertain season. In every breakthrough, difficult conversation, quiet realization, and moment someone chose to keep going.

That has always been the heart of Nova.

As we step into our next chapter with a bigger space, a growing team, and an even greater capacity to serve, our purpose remains exactly where it started: with people.

To our incredible team, thank you for bringing so much compassion, knowledge, and heart into these walls every day.

And to our clients, families, colleagues, and the entire community that has supported Nova, referred someone to us, trusted us, or simply followed along: thank you for allowing us to grow with you.

Three years down, and there is still so much ahead. Happy 3rd Anniversary, Nova Psychology. 🤍

09/18/2026

Does September feel like the new January?

The slower rhythm of summer ends, schedules fill up again, school starts, routines shift, and suddenly it can feel like everything needs your attention at once.

In this conversation, Wajeeha and Amara explore something many of us experience this time of year: the pressure to immediately get back on track.

But adjusting to a new season doesn’t require rebuilding your entire life overnight.

Sometimes it means putting things on the calendar that you normally expect yourself to “just remember.” Sometimes it means giving everyday responsibilities more structure. And sometimes it simply means choosing one priority instead of trying to change everything at once.

There is nothing wrong with needing time to find your rhythm again.

At Nova Psychology, our therapists can help you navigate stress, overwhelm, changing routines, and the mental load that often comes with life’s transitions. Support can be about creating space to understand what you need and finding strategies that actually work for your life.

🎧 Listen as Wajeeha and Amara unpack September stress and why starting small can make a meaningful difference.

📞 780-453-9816
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09/13/2026

Back-to-school season brings a lot of change for little minds. 🎒🤍

New classrooms, new teachers, changing routines, new friendships, and different expectations can be exciting, but for some children, adjusting can take a little more time.

Maybe you’ve noticed your child struggling to make friends or play with other kids. Maybe mornings have become harder, they’re more emotional after school, they’re having trouble separating from you, or they simply don’t seem quite like themselves.

Sometimes, children don’t have the words to explain exactly what they’re feeling. That’s where play can become an important form of communication.

At Nova Psychology, our play therapy room is designed to give children a safe, supportive environment where they can express themselves, explore emotions, and work through experiences in ways that feel natural to them. 🧸

If you’re noticing changes in your child as they settle into the school year, you don’t have to wait until something feels “serious” to reach out. Our team is here to support both your child and your family through the transition.

📍 Nova Psychology | Edmonton, AB
📞 780-453-9816
🌐 Visit the link in our bio to learn more or book your first appointment.

09/13/2026

Motherhood can change almost every part of your life, including the way you see yourself. 🤍

Malisa is a mother of four and works with new moms and parents in the area of perinatal mental health. In this conversation, she shares something that is both professionally important to her and deeply personal: navigating your identity after becoming a parent.

Because postpartum isn’t only about physical recovery or hormones.

Your relationship with your partner may change. Family dynamics can shift. Friendships can feel different. Your priorities evolve. And somewhere within all of those changes, you may find yourself wondering, “Who am I now, outside of being a mom?”

There is no manual for rebuilding that sense of self, and there is no single postpartum experience that every parent is supposed to have.

That’s why we need to broaden the conversation around postpartum care beyond how someone is recovering physically. Becoming a parent can involve biological, psychological, and social changes that deserve space, understanding, and support.

Struggling to recognize this new version of yourself doesn’t mean you’re doing motherhood wrong. Sometimes, you’re learning how to make room for the person you were, the parent you’ve become, and the person you’re still becoming. 🌿

📍 Nova Psychology | Edmonton, AB
📞 780-453-9816
🌐 Visit the link in our bio to learn more or book your first appointment.

09/06/2026

Can’t fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling rested? Your sleep may be telling you something. 🌙

Sleep plays an important role in both our physical and mental well-being. When poor sleep becomes persistent, the effects can extend far beyond simply feeling tired the next morning.

Difficulty concentrating, daytime exhaustion, irritability, feeling overwhelmed, changes in mood, and increased feelings of anxiety or depression can all occur alongside ongoing sleep difficulties.

And not every sleep concern looks the same. Insomnia, hypersomnolence disorders, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and restless legs syndrome are different conditions that can interfere with getting consistent, restorative sleep.

If sleep difficulties are beginning to affect your mood, work, relationships, or ability to function throughout the day, it may be worth seeking professional support. Depending on the symptoms, this may include speaking with a mental health professional and/or medical provider to better understand what could be contributing.

Better sleep isn’t just about getting more hours. It’s about understanding what may be keeping your mind and body from getting the rest they need. 🤍

📍 Nova Psychology | Edmonton, AB
📞 780-453-9816
🌐 Visit the link in our bio to learn more or book your first appointment.

09/04/2026

We’re constantly searching for the next thing that will make us feel better. But what if, sometimes, we don’t need to fix anything right away? 🤍

Between social media, work, responsibilities, notifications, and everything happening around us, it can become surprisingly easy to stay connected to everything except ourselves.

In this conversation, Malisa and Denae discuss the value of slowing down and creating moments of stillness. Not necessarily to make an uncomfortable emotion disappear, but to notice what’s actually happening internally.

What am I feeling right now?
What thoughts keep coming up?
What might I need?

For many of us, sitting with an uncomfortable emotion can feel harder than immediately trying to solve it, distract ourselves from it, or push it away. But developing the ability to notice our thoughts and feelings without immediately needing to change them can be an important part of building emotional awareness.

Sometimes the answer isn’t another distraction, another solution, or the “next best thing.”

Sometimes, there’s value in simply pausing long enough to hear yourself. 🌿

📍 Nova Psychology | Edmonton, AB
📞 780-453-9816
🌐 Visit the link in our bio to learn more or book your first appointment.

09/04/2026

Hello, September. 🍂 A fresh start for little minds and the parents guiding them through it. 🤍

Back-to-school season can bring so much excitement, but it can also come with big feelings. New routines, new classrooms, friendships, expectations, and changes can feel like a lot for kids to navigate.

And parents, we know transitions can feel big for you, too.

This September, a few reminders for the whole family: ask for help when you need it, celebrate the small wins, give yourself grace, keep trying, and remember that you don’t have to figure everything out alone.

Whether your child needs a safe space to express what they’re feeling, or you’re a parent looking for support through the challenges that come with raising a family, Nova Psychology is here for both of you.

Here’s to new routines, fresh starts, and taking this school year one day at a time. 🌿

📍 Nova Psychology | Edmonton, AB
📞 780-453-9816
🌐 Visit the link in our bio to learn more or book your first appointment.

09/03/2026

Meet Adaobi Ewoh, one of the compassionate therapists here at Nova Psychology. 🤍

Adaobi is a Registered Provisional Psychologist, EMDR therapist, and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist who works with adolescents and adults through some of life’s most difficult and transformative seasons.

Her approach is trauma-informed, integrative, and deeply person-centred. She believes meaningful connection and safe relationships are at the heart of healing, creating a space where clients can feel seen, understood, and supported without judgment.

Adaobi supports clients navigating concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, postpartum challenges, OCD, ADHD, self-esteem, emotional regulation, life transitions, and relationship or parenting difficulties. Her work incorporates evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, EMDR, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and compassion-focused therapy.

Because therapy isn’t about becoming someone completely different. Sometimes, it’s about reconnecting with yourself, understanding what you’ve been carrying, and recognizing the strength that was already there.

✨ Adaobi is currently accepting new clients for adult therapy, youth therapy (12+), and virtual therapy.

📍 Nova Psychology | Edmonton, AB
📞 780-453-9816
🌐 Visit the link in our bio to learn more or book your first appointment.

09/02/2026

Back-to-school season can bring excitement, new beginnings, and for some children, a lot of anxiety. 🤍

New teachers, new classmates, changing routines, academic expectations, and worries about fitting in can make the transition back to school feel overwhelming.

And anxiety doesn’t always sound like, “I’m anxious.”

It might look like stomach aches before school, trouble sleeping, irritability, withdrawing, changes in appetite, or suddenly wanting to avoid conversations about school altogether.

As a parent, one of the most valuable things you can do is create space for those feelings without immediately trying to dismiss or fix them. Listen, validate their worries, reintroduce routines, and remind them that feeling nervous about change is okay.

And if anxiety begins affecting their confidence, school attendance, relationships, or everyday life, additional support may help.

At Nova Psychology, our team is here to help children and families navigate the transition with greater understanding, tools, and support. 🌿

📍 Nova Psychology | Edmonton, AB
📞 780-453-9816
🌐 Visit the link in our bio to learn more or book your first appointment.

08/31/2026

It’s not always the mistake that damages a relationship. Sometimes, it’s the pattern that keeps repeating.

Avoiding conflict. Shutting down. Becoming defensive. Walking away instead of working through the problem. We can fall into these patterns without fully realizing how they’re affecting the people closest to us.

In this conversation, Anna and Carly discuss what it means to look inward with curiosity rather than judgment.

What patterns am I bringing into my relationships?
What might I be protecting myself from?
Am I willing to acknowledge my role and grow from it?

That kind of self-reflection can feel incredibly vulnerable, especially when certain behaviours have become habitual. But awareness can be the beginning of change.

And when you find yourself at a crossroads in a relationship, coming back to your core values can offer clarity. Does this relationship feel aligned with the trust, respect, safety, and connection that matter to you?

Therapy can provide a supportive space to recognize patterns, understand where they may come from, and explore what healthier relationships can look like moving forward. 🤍

📍 Nova Psychology | Edmonton, AB
📞 780-453-9816
🌐 Visit the link in our bio to learn more or book your first appointment.

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#201/5586 Windermere Boulevard NW
Edmonton, AB
T6W2Z8

Website

http://www.novapsychology.ca/

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