MEET OUR TEAM

Registered Psychologists

Wanda Chevrette, MC, RPsych

Wanda Chevrette, MC, RPsych

Wanda is currently accepting
new clients.



Kerri Severin, RPsych

Kerri Severin, RPsych

Kerri is currently accepting
new clients.



Provisionally Registered Psychologists

Claudia Vasquez, MC

Claudia Vasquez, MC

Claudia is currently accepting
new clients.



Registered Social Workers

Kristi Moore, MSW, RSW

Kristi Moore, MSW, RSW

Kristi is currently accepting
new virtual clients.



Lori Thompson, MSW, RSW

Lori Thompson, MSW, RSW

Lori is currently accepting
new clients.



Marta Beranek, MSW, RSW

Marta Beranek, MSW, RSW

Marta is currently accepting
new clients.



Mental Health Therapists

Jason (Jung Pyo) Lee

Jason (Jung Pyo) Lee

Jason is currently accepting
new clients.



Lauren Karimi

Lauren Karimi

Lauren is currently accepting
new clients.



Administration Staff

Tracy

Tracy

Office Manager

Sabrina

Sabrina

Intake Specialist

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

TRUST
Experience a confidential, calm, and nonjudgemental space where you can feel comfortable engaging in life’s messiness with creativity, perspective, and curiosity.
CONNECTION
Be seen, heard, and understood in a space you feel safe and comfortable to do so.
COMPASSION
Symptom relief is our primary focus in order to minimize triggers, and aid you in living your best life yet.
HOLISTIC HEALING
Together, we will work towards not only healing specific issues but achieve holistic health: emotional, physical, mental, spiritual, and relational.
STRENGTH REDISCOVERY
Through proven, research -based practices, rediscover your personal set of strengths, talents, and motivation.
These slowly build encouragement to live out your goals.
COMPASSION
We have different therapeutic needs and preferences. You have the option to seek out a different therapist, and we can help by providing referrals.

Kerri Severin

Registered Provisional Psychologist

I am a client centred, culturally sensitive, trauma informed counsellor who practices solution focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Grief Treatment, Existential, ERP, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and Gottman’s Couples Method. I believe in creating a warm and caring working relationship with my clients.

I am an inclusive person and I have studied First Nations history and culture at University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills. I completed my practicum at The Family Centre and the Pride Centre Edmonton. My goal is to help my clients feel understood and safe, while working on helping my clients reach their mental health goals.

Claudia Vasquez, MC

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Claudia is a registered provisional psychologist who earned her Master of Counselling degree in 2022 from City University of Seattle.

Claudia believes in creating a caring, trusting, and supportive therapeutic relationship in which clients can feel safe to explore any concerns or worries. Claudia understands that clients are experts in their own lives; therefore, they inherently know what is best for them but may need further help and support. Claudia incorporates an integrative approach to best suit and meet your needs while exploring your values and life experiences. She provides counselling to adolescents, adults, children and families and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

Claudia is currently working towards certification in Gottman couples therapy and has completed levels 1 and will enroll in level 2 with the hopes of working with couples in a more in-depth approach.

Claudia can provide culturally sensitive services and an understanding of those from Latin and Hispanic backgrounds, she is fluent in Spanish.

Claudia is highly experienced and trained to handle a wide variety of issues, including:
√ Couples counselling
√ Family therapy
√ Family conflict
√ PTSD and trauma
√ Anxiety and panic attacks
√ Relationship issues
√ Relationship challenges
√ Family conflict
√ Anxiety and panic attacks

Sabrina

Sabrina currently has a bachelor's degree in Psychology focusing on Child and Adolescent Development from the University of Alberta. She hopes to complete her Masters in Psychology in the same field, while residing in Edmonton AB. Sabrina joined Rediscover Psychological Services in October 2022 as an Administrator Assistant and hopes to one day be a Registered Psychologist and positively impact the mental health and wellness of youth, adults, and families from all communities and backgrounds. Following her masters, she hopes to become a full-time child and adolescent psychologist.

Tracy

Tracy has built her entire career in healthcare and believes in a successful, team orientated environment that provides excellent client care. She is proud to be the Financial Administrator for ReDiscover Psychological Services who enjoys working and living amongst so many wonderful people here in Edmonton, Alberta. Her downtime is spent with family, friends and awesome dogs’ spending time outdoors whenever possible.

Jason (Jung Pyo) Lee

Jason is an intern psychologist working towards his Master of Counseling degree from City University of Seattle in Edmonton, AB. He has first taken interest in psychology as he noticed the impact of immigration adversities within his family and peers. The stigma against mental health was deeply rooted within his culture and he wanted to positively influence the cultural restrictions of open discussions. He felt that mental health should be openly conversed, validated and comforted without the worry over what others think.

He now practices with the Rogerian mindset of person-centered care with an integration of cognitive behavioral therapy. He understands and respects the uniqueness of each individual and works to support from where the client stands. Like Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development, Jason understands that improvements come from small, constructive steps.

Away from psychology and counselling, Jason is a huge foodie who looks for new cafes and restaurants any chance he gets. If anyone needs new recommendations, he is the one to reach out to. When he is not eating, he is playing basketball, soccer, and rugby.

 

Jason is trained to work with:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Emotion dysregulation
  • Trauma
  • Adverse life events
  • Life transition (immigration, career transition, etc)
  • Grief and loss
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Children
  • Adolescents

 

Speaks:

English - Korean

Chelsey Rosher, MSW, RSW

Child and Family Therapist

 

Chelsey Rosher is a registered social worker and completed her masters degree at the University of Calgary in 2022, specializing in clinical social work practice. Twelve years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing complex mental health issues in both residential and outpatient settings.

Chelsey practices through a holistic lens believing that healing means incorporating mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being. In addition, Chelsey draws from a multi-modal theoretical practice, which includes Emotion Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectic Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems Theory.

Chelsey is currently working towards certification in Emotion Focused Therapy. This modality aligns with her Attachment Theory and is Attachment Trauma Informed Practice. Forming healthy relationships and bonds with the self and others is key to ensuring a high quality of life.

In her personal life, Chelsey shares her life with her partner, two dogs and a cat. Chelsey believes that immersing herself in the natural world is key to maintaining a high quality of life. This involves hiking, biking, running, swimming, and camping. In addition to this, Chelsey spends time training for running competitions and other physical training to maintain healthy physical health.

 

Chelsey is highly experienced and trained to handle a wide variety of issues, including:

√ Couples counselling
√ Family therapy
√ Family conflict
√ Relationship issues
√ Career transitions
√ Substance use
√ PTSD and trauma
√ Anxiety and panic attacks
√ Individual counseling for adults
√ Individual counseling for children and adolescents (5-18+)
√ Depression
√ Stress and anger management
√ Loss, bereavement and grief
√ Borderline personality disorder

Lauren Karimi

 

Lauren is an intern psychologist working towards her Master of Counseling degree from City University of Seattle in Edmonton, AB. She has an interest and background in holistic health and is a certified reflexologist and yoga instructor. Lauren recognizes the importance of having a balance in the realms of the mind, body, and spirit to achieve overall health, and incorporates principles of holistic health and wellness into her counseling practice. Lauren believes that we all have the innate ability to heal, and through counseling, she would be honored to be a guide and support for you to discover unique solutions to personal challenges by tapping into your own inner wisdom, as well as introducing evidence-based tools and techniques to help you reach your personal goals. Everyone has their own unique stories to tell, and Lauren recognizes that it might feel vulnerable or difficult to share some of these stories, so she will meet you where you are at, ensuring that your level of comfort is respected and your physical and emotional safety is the top priority. She will also provide a safe environment for you to feel comfortable to open up in by showing authenticity, sensitivity, non-judgment and support.

As many of us have likely experienced, our personal relationships from our past and present can greatly nurture or harm our mental and emotional health. Lauren has a special interest in working with couples to help them achieve more satisfaction in their relationships, and thus attaining improved mental and emotional wellbeing. Lauren is dedicated to supporting you through whatever unique challenges you are currently facing. She uses an integrative approach to therapy by incorporating a variety of evidence-based approaches including influences from the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and narrative therapies.

Lauren finds balance in her life through being a student of psychology, spending quality time with her husband, pet chinchilla, and friends. In her spare time, you can find her practicing yoga and meditation, going on nature walks in the summer, downhill skiing in the winter, and reading.

Lauren is trained to work with:

  • Couples
  • Individuals ages 16+
  • Families
  • Stress
  • Emotion dysregulation
  • Relationship challenges
  • Grief and loss
  • Substance use
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Ryan Turner, BA

Mental Health Therapist, Downtown Location

My name is Ryan and I am a Mental Health Specialist at ReDiscover Psychological Services. I recently completed my Masters of Counselling Degree course work, practicum, and internship at City University in Edmonton, in April of 2022. I also have an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Alberta and have been working in the mental health field for about 4 years. My professional background includes working in schools, working in private practice, and working in non-for-profit organizations.

I have experience working in both virtual and in person counselling settings with adolescents, adults, and couples, and I also have some experience working with children as well. I am particularly interested in working with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders, as well as OCD, stress management, eating disorders, personality disorders, autism spectrum, and working with trauma and PTSD.

When I am not working I enjoy playing a variety of sports, including curling, golf, hockey, and baseball. I also really enjoy spending time with my partner and our dog and we try to travel as much as we can, as we love to explore and experience new places.

Tina Gal,

Registered Provisional Psychologist,  West End Location

My passion for counselling began when I received services from an amazing counsellor and my world changed forever. I strive to live up to this experience and support anxious, depressed, and stressed humans to move forward in their lives and relationships. We live in challenging times and many of us feel stressed, depressed, anxious, or disconnected...and given the various stressors of life, some people experience that their intimate relationship is no longer intimate. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or relational concerns, I would love to support you find more connection and move forward in life.

In my own life, I have experienced how difficulty fuels change. Just like diamonds are forged under pressure, and if we have the support we need, we have the potential to grow and thrive. I love connecting with people in the intimate space that is therapy. I love to see others change and grow where they thought yesterday change was not possible.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist in the province of Alberta, and a member of the Alberta Clinical Hypnosis Society (ACHS). I have completed intermediate training in Clinical Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy and Advanced Training in Somatic Experiencing, a body-oriented trauma-informed modality.

I work holistically and enjoy sparking curiosity for the wisdom of your body in session. I am relational, so you won't sit in a session with me wondering what I am thinking: I am honest and direct, yet gentle. I use scientifically based somatic therapies, feminist, emotion-focused, and solution-focused modalities.

One of my passions is to support women (and individuals of all genders) experiencing difficulties with intimacy and sexuality-related challenges. I believe that open conversations about sexuality are important and create a safe space for them in therapy. I also believe that there is so much potential in intimate relationships and would love to support you in unlocking some of it.

When I am not in session, I am hopefully cross-country skiing or camping with my husband. I am an introvert as much as an extrovert and love a good balance between alone time and time with good friends!

Tina is highly experienced and trained to handle a wide variety of issues, including:

√ Individual Counselling for Adults
√ PTSD and Trauma
√ Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Phobias
√ Stress, Overwhelm, Emotional Dysregulation
√ Low Self-Esteem and Perfectionism
√ Personality and Mood Disorders
√ Life and Career Transitions
√ Spiritual and Existential Concerns
√ Family Conflict and Relational Concerns
√ Intimacy and sexuality challenges
√ Perfectionism

Lori Thompson, MSW

Registered Social Worker,  West End Location

I am a social worker and have been working in the mental health field for more than 15 years. I started my social work career working with families experiencing homelessness and addiction. This work sparked an interest in the connection between traumatic events in early life and mental health problems in adulthood.

Whether you are having trouble in your relationship, struggling with anxiety, grief, or depression, I am hear to listen, provide a safe non-judgemental space and support you in making changes. I work with adults, couples, teens and families. I have a particular interest in working with complicated grief and with families struggling to parent children with challenging behaviour.

I believe that change takes place when people connect with their emotional experience. I focus on models of therapy that will help you better understand and regulate your emotions, reshape your interpersonal relationships and create meaningful connection in your life. I work to help you change the way you relate to unwanted thoughts and distressing feelings. It’s important for me to help you shift your focus away from “what’s wrong with me” and toward “what’s happened to me and how can I understand the impact”.

I completed my Masters degree in Social Work from Howard University in 2000. I have been licensed with the Alberta College of Social Workers since 2011. I’ve worked in non-profit, hospital based, intensive day hospital and community based public mental health and addictions programs. As well, I’ve held both healthcare manger and clinical supervisor roles in public mental health programs. I am working toward certification in Emotion Focused therapy.

When I am not working you will find me hanging out with my dog, creating art or walking in the woods.
Lori is highly experienced and trained to handle a wide variety of issues, including:
√ Depression and mood instability
√ Anxiety, panic attacks and phobias
√ Substance use
√ Family problems
√ Parent/child conflict
√ Caregiver challenges
√ Emotional dysregulation
√ Social anxiety

Kristi Moore, MSW

Registered Social Worker,  Virtual Only

**Kristi is currently on maternity leave**

Kristi Moore is a registered social worker and completed her masters degree at the University of Calgary in 2017, specializing in clinical social work practice. She has eight years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing complex mental health issues in both residential and outpatient settings.

Kristi integrates a variety of modalities into her practice, including cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based, solution-focused and dialectical behavioral therapy concepts. Kristi is constantly seeking training opportunities and has attended a variety of workshops / seminars to improve her skill set. She has completed Level 1 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy and is currently working on Level 2. She is currently working out of Claresholm, AB virtually.

On a personal note, Kristi and her husband recently welcomed their first child. They live on a small acreage where they have horses, donkeys, dogs, and cats. In her spare time, Kristi enjoys the outdoors, including camping and hiking. She also loves spending time with family and friends, and curling up with a good book, mysteries and historical fiction being her favorite genre.

Kristi is highly experienced and trained to handle a wide variety of issues, including:
√ Substance use
√ PTSD and trauma
√ Couples therapy
√ Family conflict
√ Counseling for adolescents
√ Relationship issues
√ Career transitions
√ Anxiety
√ Depression
√ Personality disorders
√ Infertility and loss
√ Transition to parenthood

Marta Beranek MSW

Registered Social Worker,  Fulton Place Location

Hello, I'm Marta, I have a Master of Social Work with Clinical Specialization from the University of Calgary, and I am registered with Alberta College of Social Work.

I am committed to foster a safe and non-judgmental space for clients as they identify, create, and achieve personal and relational meaning in their lives. I have training and experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), and Mindfulness-based approaches.

My professional background includes counseling with adults, couples, children, adolescents, and families who present with issues around anxiety, ADHD, boundaries, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, self-worth, healthy relationships, communication, stress-management, family conflict, emotional regulation, and behavioral concerns.

Each person I work with is unique, as such, I use strength-based, relational approaches focused on resiliency and long-lasting change. Collaborative process is key - this is your life and together we will clarify and explore what is truly important and meaningful to you. You will feel heard and understood in the therapeutic relationship, as you gain new insight, explore skills/resources, and take purposeful actions that create change and balance. My goal is for you to feel heard and understood in the therapeutic relationship, and for you to gain new insight, explore new skills and resources, and to take purposeful actions that create change and balance in your life.

I appreciate the amount of courage that it can take to reach out for support, and I look forward to working with you through your process towards meaningful change. I encourage you to reach out and ask any questions you may have.

Marta is highly experienced and trained to handle a wide variety of issues, including:
√ ADHD
√ Anger management
√ Anxiety
√ Depression
√ Borderline personality
√ Trauma and PTSD
√ Spirituality
√ Emotional regulation and coping skills
√ Family conflict and stress
√ Grief
√ Life transitions
√ Self-esteem
√ Self-harming and suicidal ideation

Stacey Bjornstad, MC

Registered Provisional Psychologist,  West End Location

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a member in good standing within the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and most recently the Canadian Psychological Association. I graduated in 2021 from Athabasca University with a Masters of Counselling with a specialization in Counselling Psychology.

I have inspired to become a Registered Psychologist my entire adult life! I believe people are fascinating, social beings and I strive for everyone to be able to feel connected. For more
than two decades I have worked within human services, most recently with first responder populations. My varied and unique life experiences help me, help you as a client!

I specialize in mental health conditions related to trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions and unhealthy coping strategies, within all age groups, from ages 6-85+. My primary focus in therapeutic sessions are providing a safe and non-judgmental space to allow yourself the opportunity to uncover your strengths and achieve clarity to your unique challenges. I believe you are the expert of your own experiences! I begin sessions from a client focused approach, and am able to bring in other modalities as needed that promote positive growth, for example, somatic, solutions focused, mindfulness, play and Gestalt.

With a lifelong love of learning, I have attended a webinar about trauma and the body, and have plans for additional training over the next year to include couple counselling, trauma work, and therapeutic interventions. I have previous speaking engagement experience with public servants, first responder populations, and six months co-facilitating a “Grandparents who Parent” group. Most recently I completed Level 1 training for Gottman Method Couples Therapy, as well as Accelerated Resolution Therapy training.

Outside of counselling, I love to walk my dog, hang out with my cats, get outside into nature, read, and quilt! Stacey is experienced to handle a wide variety of issues, including:
√ Anxiety and stress
√ Hoarding
√ Coping skills
√ Adoption and parenting
√ Career guidance
√ Depression
√ Self esteem issues
√ Divorce and family conflict
√ Counseling for children
√ Grief, trauma, and PTSD
√ Life coaching and life transitions
√ Peer relationships
√ Relationship issues
√ Sleeping issues or insomnia

Wanda Chevrette, MC

Registered Psychologist, Fulton Place location

Wanda is a registered psychologist who has a Masters of Counselling degree from Athabasca University. Wanda became interested in the study of Psychology while enrolled in the the Canadian Armed Forces. She started to see symptoms of trauma in her comrades and witnessed the impact this had on the member and their family members. She has since left military to pursue her interest in psychology, human behaviour and trauma.

Wanda is currently working towards her certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, the world’s leading research-based approach to relationships. She has already completed levels 1 and 2, along with Treating Affairs and Trauma.

She also has a sincere passion for working with childhood and intergenerational trauma and has over 15 years of experience working in trauma and addiction services. She has worked with adolescents and adults struggling with addictions, trauma, and mental health issues within residential, community outreach, and child protection settings. She currently teaches Couples Counselling, Family Systems Theory, and Group Counselling at City University in Edmonton, Alberta.

On a personal note, Wanda is married with two step-children and one fur child. She loves anything that takes place in the wilderness - camping, sailing, kayaking, hiking, etc. She also enjoys painting, cooking, baking, and well…eating her gastronomic creations of course!

Wanda is highly experienced and trained to handle a wide variety of issues, including:
√ Couples counselling
√ Family therapy
√ Infidelity and other relationship betrayals
√ Substance use
√ PTSD and trauma
√ Anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias
√ Individual counseling for adults
√ Individual counseling for adolescents (12+)
√ Depression
√ Stress and anger management
√ Loss, bereavement and grief
√ Borderline personality disorder