Virtual-only counselling starting Feb 16 · Alberta-wide · Learn more
Professional Counselling Services Across Alberta
Therapy That Centres Your Experience
Evidence-informed counselling services that provide a confidential and collaborative space to explore personal and relational experiences.
Virtual sessions across Alberta · new Edmonton clinic opening soon
Evidence-informed counselling services, designed with you in mind
Virtual sessions across Alberta
New Edmonton clinic opening soon
Direct billing available with both virtual and in-person sessions (returning June 2026).
Support for individuals, couples, family, and children
Who We Help
Adults
Support for worry, stress, navigational life changes, and relational dynamics.
Teens (13-17)
Space to explore emotions, school stress, friendships, and identity.
Children (8-12)
Play-based and creative therapy for coping skills and confidence.
Couples
Rebuild communication and trust.
Families
Strengthen connection and understanding at home.
Professionals & Caregivers
Support for burnout, boundaries, and balance.
Our Services
Evidence-informed counselling and therapy in Edmonton (in-person) and across Alberta (online).
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Child & Teen Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Anxiety & Stress Management
- Burnout & Life Transitions
- Virtual Therapy Across Alberta
We integrate methods that fit your goals and comfort level
Our Therapeutic Approaches
Meet Our Team
Get to know the team behind Brintnell Psychology. Our clinicians bring their own expertise, approach, and warmth to support your goals.
Samantha Bata
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Samantha offers trauma-informed, client-centred counselling for teens and adults navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, and stress-related experiences. She holds a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I) credential, and her work is informed by CBT, mindfulness, somatic, and narrative approaches.
Lucy Hirayama
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Lucy offers integrative, culturally responsive counselling for individuals, couples, and families, with experience supporting military members, first responders, and veterans. Her work is trauma-informed and evidence-informed.
Charlotte Emerick
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Charlotte offers collaborative, trauma-informed counselling for children, teens, adults, and families. Her work is guided by evidence-informed approaches such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and emotion-focused frameworks.
Melissa Linkson
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Melissa offers compassionate, client-centred counselling for children, teens, adults, and families, with experience supporting grief, serious illness, and life transitions.
Aleksandra Gavric
Founder – Registered Provisional Psychologist
Aleksandra provides compassionate, evidence-informed counselling for adults, teens, and families in Edmonton and across-Alberta, informed by CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Find the right clinician for your needs
“But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer.”
― Viktor E. Frankl
Your healing journey matters. If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to support you.
Areas of Focus
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Many clients come to therapy when they’re feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected. Here are some of the common challenges we can provide support with:
Learn tools to calm racing thoughts and restore balance.
Support for working through trauma and processing past experiences.
Understand relationship patterns and support building healthier connections.
Help you work through self-blame and develop self-compassion.
Learn to set healthy limits and honour your needs.
Quiet harsh self-judgment and embrace “good enough.”
Support for managing overwhelming emotions and learning how to respond with intention.
Explore patterns of over-giving, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Support for managing burnout and exhaustion.
Learn tools to help face what you’ve been avoiding and move forward with courage.
Learn tools to recognize unhealthy dynamics and trust your reality.
Work toward regaining your sense of safety and self.
How We Can Support You
Struggling with anxiety, trauma, or managing relationships? You’re not alone. These are some of the areas we can support with:
Learn tools to calm racing thoughts and restore balance.
Support for working through trauma and processing past experiences.
Understand relationship patterns and support building healthier connections.
Help you work through self-blame and develop self-compassion.
Learn to set healthy limits and honour your needs.
Quiet harsh self-judgment and embrace “good enough.”
Support for managing overwhelming emotions and learning how to respond with intention.
Explore patterns of over-giving, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Support for managing burnout and exhaustion.
Learn tools to help face what you’ve been avoiding and move forward with courage.
Learn tools to recognize unhealthy dynamics and trust your reality.
Work toward regaining your sense of safety and self.
Our Vision
To foster compassion, unwavering acceptance, and resilience within our community through mindful therapeutic practices that promote personal growth, authenticity, and genuine connection.
“You know what? You‘re imperfect, and you‘re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” – Brene Brown
We all understand the value of human connection, of feeling seen and heard, and having someone look at us in a way that says, “At the heart of healing is authentic connection. It involves engaging deeply with your experiences, recognizing and validating your feelings, and creating a space where your perspective is genuinely valued”
Your next step toward healing starts here.
The Path to True Connection and Worthiness
Embracing Vulnerability
Living “wholeheartedly” means approaching relationships and challenges with courage, compassion, and the willingness to connect. It’s not easy—but it is possible.
Therapy may provide space to explore experiences such as:
- Shame and guilt
- Self-judgment
- Relational patterns
You Have a Choice
You don’t have to stay stuck in old patterns. Choosing vulnerability means choosing growth, healing, and connection.
The Path to True Connection and Worthiness
Counselling can support your mental health journey.
You are brave. You are worthy.
And you don’t have to do it alone.
You have a choice.
“It’s not easy but it is simple. To those already out there risking their feelings and sharing their true selves, I applaud your bravery, courage, compassion, and willingness to connect despite the risks. I know you are worthy.”
– Carlys Couch, Brene Brown