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Registered Psychologists

Wanda Chevrette, MC, RPsych

Wanda Chevrette, MC, RPsych

Wanda is currently accepting
new clients.

Provisionally Registered Psychologists

Claudia Vasquez, MC

Claudia Vasquez, MC

Claudia is currently accepting
new clients.

Registered Social Workers

Chelsey Rosher, MSW, RSW

Chelsey Rosher, MSW, RSW

Chelsey is currently accepting
new clients.

Lori Thompson, MSW, RSW

Lori Thompson, MSW, RSW

Lori is currently accepting
new clients.

Counselling Interns

Anna Rissanen

Anna Rissanen

Anna is currently accepting
new clients.

Rosalind Christian

Rosalind Christian

Rosalind is currently accepting
new clients.

Administration Staff

Tracy

Tracy

Office Manager

Sabrina

Sabrina

Intake Specialist

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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.

FAQs

Can you direct bill my insurer?

Sometimes…

Please contact your Insurance Provider for specific plan details such as what type of therapist you are covered for (Social Workers, Provisional Psychologist, or Registered Psychologists) and other plan details regarding any copay’s/deductibles and the allowed maximum benefits per calendar year. Due to strict client confidentiality guidelines, we are unable to inquire on your behalf.

Most of our clinicians can direct bill Alberta Blue Cross, Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) (Teachers and School Support Staff), Green Shield, Canada Life, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, CINUP, Desjardins, First Canadian, Industrial Alliance, Financial Services (iAFinancial Group), Johnson Inc., Maximum Benefit, Equitable Life of Canada, and Telus Adjudicare.

Some of our clinicians can direct bill Medavie Blue Cross (RCMP, Canadian Forces, Military Veterans), WCB (Workman’s Compensation Benefits), EAP (Employee Assistance Programs through Employer), EPS (Edmonton Police Services), PFSP (Physician and Family Support Program), NIHB (Indigenous Services Non-Insured Health Benefits), IRSS (Indian Residential School Survivors), Metis Nations and Jordans Principle.

These plans may require a prior authorization before we are able to schedule you – please inquire with your plan or Case Manager for more info. 

Chelsey Rosher, MSW

Registered Social Worker

Chelsey Rosher is a registered social worker and completed her master’s degree at the University of Calgary in 2022, specializing in clinical social work practice. She has 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 Behavioural 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.

In her personal life, Chelsey has 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 to maintain healthy physical health

Rosalind Christian

I am an intern therapist currently completing the final section of my Master of Counseling Psychology degree. I believe that all people have an innate tendency towards connection and growth. Using a compassionate and honest approach, I work with you to access your internal strengths, and to better understand your motivations, behaviours, emotions, and thoughts. We will collaborate to identify goals and move towards more joy, beauty, connection, love, and fulfillment. We can also uncover natural resilience to move through the difficult parts of life.

I have experience with a variety of issues, including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship distress. I believe therapy should be specific to your needs. My approach is integrative, pulling from Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, and Somatic Experiencing (SE). Together, we will decide what feels like the best fit for you.

I am a settler who grew up on Treaty 6 territory, homeland of First Nations and Metis people. I am so grateful for this land. My background in anthropology informs my view that our social and cultural identities are fundamental to who we are. Sometimes we need help to reflect on the ways that systems and society have impacted our sense of who we are and who we should be. I provide culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive care.

Anna Rissanen

Anna Rissanen has joined ReDiscover Psychological as a counselling intern as she is finalizing her Masters' in Counseling degree. Anna holds a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Eastern Finland as well as a MEd in postsecondary education from Memorial University. Anna has extensive experience in biomedical and neuroscience aspects of mental health. One of the greatest assets she brings to us is the ability to enrich understanding of the neurological foundations of mental distress.

Anna offers therapy for individuals, families and couples in different life stages and challenges using cognitive behavioral therapy, and Gottman's couples therapy. Anna's approach to providing therapy is client-centered, anti-oppressive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed. Anna enjoys working with communities where she constantly models the attributes of a leading learner. Her experiences have taught her the importance of learning and leading through community—meaning that what we can do together is more important than individual qualities taken in isolation.

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

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

Lori Thompson, MSW

Registered Social Worker

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

Marta Beranek MSW

Registered Social Worker

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

Wanda Chevrette, MC

Registered Psychologist

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 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