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Registered Psychologist providing individual therapy and family counselling to children, teens, and adults.

Serving people in Edmonton and surrounding areas; and online therapy for people across Alberta.

08/25/2026

People continue to put off accessing mental health resources when they may benefit from them, and perceived stigma continues to contribute to this.

According to Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), while 76% of adults say they would support a colleague who was struggling with their mental wellness, 75% still say they would be reluctant, or even refuse, to disclose a mental illness to an employer or coworker, for fear of how this could affect how they are treated, or whether they can keep their job. And yet, despite people confirming that they would be hesitant to admit they themselves are struggling with their mental health, the CMHA estimates that as many as 1 in 5 Canadians do struggle with their mental health, and up to 50% will have experienced mental illness by the time they reach 40.

Even in this age of information, it can feel like there are also a lot of unknowns, with some people also expressing concerns that if they have a mental illness diagnosis, that this means they will be unwell the rest of their lives; or that they do not know if therapy or medication can even help. Experiences that cause a shift in our mental wellness are far more common than many of us are aware. But, like many conditions that are based in the body, many mental concerns can be treated in such a way that we can manage symptoms for chronic concerns for recovery, or even reduce the frequency and intensity of symptoms so much that they no longer meet the clinical criteria for diagnosis, effectively reaching remission.

You can read more about how treating mental health can lead to improvements in quality of life here: https://www.caniscounselling.ca/post/what-path-are-you-on-in-your-mental-health-journey

08/21/2026

I am pleased to report my office is now open, and I am accepting new clients!
If you have been looking for a therapist who can draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities while offering grounded, compassionate support to help you with your specific concerns, my service may be the right fit for you. I am passionate about supporting my community through supporting the wellbeing of my clients, and strive to provide accessible care and a positive, therapeutic experience.

I work with clients in-person at my Edmonton location, as well as virtually online for anyone within Alberta. You can contact me via telephone, email, or directly through my website if you have questions, or want to set up a consultation.

www.caniscounselling.ca

08/21/2026

Families, like people, are complex and can experience significant change over time in relation to phases of life, environmental interactions, and fluctuations in stress and mental wellness. And like any complex system with moving parts, things can get damaged, break down, or need maintenance. But, when working with families, we can build effective strategies across the whole to facilitate meaningful change in the long term that grows with us.

Unlike individual therapy where the person is the client, family therapy focuses on the family unit as the client, and often includes multiple people working together towards a functional change.
If you are beginning to notice:
• An increase in arguing and conflicts within your family
• Escalations that may include physical fighting
• Challenges to communicate with another effectively, maybe feeling like you're walking on eggshells
• People feeling unheard or not understood when expressing a concern

These are all signs it may be time to consult with a therapist who is familiar with family therapy.
Sometimes, we may brush these issues off as phases, periods of stress, or temporary. And sometimes, this may be the case. But whenever there is doubt, it is worth setting up a consultation. Worst case, we can work together to strengthen the relationships that hold a family together and strive to improve communication and cohesion. Best case, you get a second opinion from someone outside of the family, but who has clinical experience with these areas, who can verify for you whether this is something that needs clinical intervention, or something less intensive.

Have questions? Learn More at www.caniscounselling.ca

08/21/2026

The goal of any effective individual therapy is to help you reach the outcomes you are hoping for, whether they are related to reductions in distressing symptoms, changes in unwanted or unhelpful behaviours, or improvements in quality of life.

There are many reasons why someone might pursue therapy, whether for themself, or for their children. I work with clients of all ages, and some of the more common reasons people might come in for help managing include:

• Navigating ADHD in adulthood, or supporting children who have been diagnosed.
• Anger Management
• Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Phobias
• Learning how to be Assertive and how to set effective Boundaries
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Burnout and workplace stress
• Building or regaining Confidence & Self-Esteem
• Learning or bolstering Coping Skills
• Depression & Low Mood
• Learning how to improve Emotion Regulation
• Support navigating Grief & Loss
• Learning how to build Healthy Relationships and improve Communication
• Navigating Life Transitions and the stress that comes with them
• Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Parent Coaching & Support
• General Stress Management
• Substance Use & Addictions
• Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harm

If you're not sure if your concern is something that can be tackled in therapy, or if it is something I work with, feel free to contact the clinic, and we can discuss your options! www.caniscounselling.ca

08/21/2026

Hi! My name is Paityn and I am a registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. I have been practicing for over 8 years, with much of my career being based in rural, community-based outpatient mental health. I have worked in Northern Alberta, served Edson and the communities in the Yellowhead, and have now opened my practice here in Edmonton.

I am passionate about providing quality, accessible therapy to people. It is important to me to meet my clients where they are in a welcoming, non-judgmental way. My hope is that in doing so, I can get to know my clients well enough to help them recognize the areas they are doing well in, not just where they are struggling. I want to help my clients build upon their existing strengths so people feel more capable of tackling whatever concerns come up now, and in the future, to ideally support long-term success– in a way that feels authentic to them.

As a generalist, while I have experience working with many different kinds of goals, I am also realistic about the fact that no single person has every answer. I am always learning and growing and expanding the ways I can help my clients. While I have a lot of different therapeutic modalities to draw from to support my clients in their journey, I also know that not every therapist is going to be the right fit– and that making that first step to reach out to a therapist can be really intimidating.
That is why I offer an initial, free, 15 minute consultation to people who reach out to me, so we can discuss whether my service is going to be something you may find helpful. And, if by the end of the conversation, that doesn't feel like it will be the case, that is totally fine-- I will happily help you track down some alternate options for services who may be a better fit, so you hopefully don't have to do as much legwork yourself.

If you have questions about myself and my credentials, or my service, I am always happy to chat.

You can also learn more about my service at www.caniscounselling.ca

08/21/2026

Welcome to Canis Counselling! My clinic is a solo-practice located in Edmonton, Alberta, offering individual and family therapy to people in Edmonton and the surrounding area in-person, as well as virtually online to anyone in Alberta who might be seeking a therapist.

With experience working with children, teens, and adults of every stage of life in treating a broad range of mental health and stress related concerns, I strive to help my clients meet their goals by collaborating to select approaches that will work best for them.

Not only do I hope to support people within the community with their mental health goals, but as I get under way, I hope to offer workshops and educational opportunities for mental health to help provide accessible, low-to-no cost mental health resources as well.

You can learn more about the clinic, as well as book a consultation directly online at www.caniscounseling.ca

Address

#1360/5555 Calgary Trail NW
Edmonton, AB
T6H5P9

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.caniscounselling.ca/, https://caniscounselling.janeapp.com/

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