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A Place to Begin When Something Doesn't Feel Quite Right

We offer a welcoming place to ask questions, explore your options, and connect with support that reflects where you are and what you may need.

Compassionate Therapy Session in North Edmonton

Support That Feels CLose to Home

Our Vision

We believe starting therapy should feel less intimidating. We aim to create an experience where clients feel listened to, treated with respect, and able to ask questions without pressure or judgment.

CAre That Feels Human

Our Values

We believe every interaction matters.

Our values guide the way we care for our clients and the experience we create.

Thoughtful Support for Real Life

We consider your goals, experiences, strengths, and circumstances rather than assuming there is one right path forward.

A Calm, Welcoming Place to Begin

We aim to create a warm, approachable, and thoughtfully considered clinic experience from the moment clients arrive.

Inclusion, Respect, and Belonging

We aim to offer a space where you can show up as you are, feel treated with dignity, and explore what matters to you without needing to explain or minimize your experiences.

Clarity Around the Practical Details

We aim to make the practical details clear and easy to navigate, so you feel informed at every step.

Collaboration and Choice

We believe you should have a voice in your care! Together, we explore goals, pace, preferences, boundaries, and next steps. 

Meet The Team

Our Clinicians

Each clinician brings their own experience, perspective, and approach to care.

Kristen Paliwoda

Kristen

Paliwoda

Registered Psychologist

Aleksandra Gavric

Aleksandra

Gavric

Founder & Registered Provisional Psychologist

Jennifer 'Jen' Stock

Jen

Stock

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Samantha Bata

Samantha

Bata

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Sharon Kegwaehi

Sharon

Kegwaehi

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Tiffany Snow

Tiffany

Snow

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Our Client Care Team

Our client care team is here to answer questions and help you get started.

Jelena Micevic

Jelena

Micevic

Client Care & Administrative Support

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Luka

Gavric

Client Care & Administrative Support

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Pauline

Yam

Client Care & Administrative Support

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Teyana

Sullivan

Client Care & Administrative Support

Upcoming Service Team

Please contact us for enquiries.

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Vanessa

Besirovic

Registered Nurse

Committed to Quality Care

We believe quality care is supported by ethical practice, professional platforms and community connections that support the care we provide.

Jane App
Verified by Psychology Today
Breaking Free Foundation
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