OUR TEAM

Olivia Marcoux is a registered psychologist with MORE THAN A decade of experience.

Olivia has been awarded honours for both her undergraduate and graduated studies. She is dedicated to researching the factors that influence behavioral changes and stabilize mental health. She strives to help her clients achieve deeper understanding of themselves to reach their full potential.

Her therapeutic focus is to help individuals better cope, and heal from depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult life transitions, painful events, and grief.

Olivia’s therapeutic process involves bringing unconscious patterns to light, reprocessing past experiences, and establishing attainable goals. This often gives clients the momentum to move forward while freeing them from old ways of thinking and behaving. These approaches enable clients to use new neural pathways or modify established ones, which creates long-lasting changes.

Olivia incorporates different modalities in her work including cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ego state therapy, nature therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.

She has a specialization in the treatment of trauma and is a Certified EMDR therapist. She holds a certificate in play-based treatment of trauma to assist children in coming to terms with difficult events.

Olivia Marcoux, MC (Hons.)
Registered Psychologist

Owner and Director

EMDR Certified Therapist

 

Doris Fillion is a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the field of psychology.

In 1995, following her specialization in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology at the University of Montreal, she trained for 6 years in child psychology research at the Anna Freud Centre in London (UK). Doris further fostered her passion for the development of human potential by teaching psychology at the University of Alberta and by working as a behavioral consultant in elementary and high schools. Throughout her career, she expanded her clinical expertise by certifying in complementary therapeutic approaches.

In her clinical work, Doris combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Attachment-Based Theory and Play Therapy. Her strength is to create strong therapeutic relationships with her clients to optimally assist them in making healthy changes so that, ultimately, they feel happier with themselves. Doris is constantly expanding her therapeutic tools to better accompany her clients on their path to recovery. 

Doris' therapeutic focus is to help children, youth, and adults to better appreciate themselves and to teach them new skills so that they can cope and heal from depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult life transitions, grief as well as issues of self-esteem.

Doris Fillion, M. Psy. Registered Psychologist

Doris Fillion, M. Psy.
Registered Psychologist

 

Lenka Matuska is a Registered Psychologist.

Lenka has over 10 years of experience in psychology and counselling. She gained her interdisciplinary work experience and knowledge from different institutions. She has two Masters Degrees: Master’s in Psychology from J. W. von Goethe University in Germany and Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. 

Lenka has an interest in treating mental health issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and anger. She will help you to develop greater self-awareness and insight that can result in an improved ability to live a balanced life. 

Lenka emphasizes mind-body connection as a way of addressing mental health issues. 

She has specialized training in Somatic Experiencing Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Gottman’s Couple’s counselling. 

She offers therapy for adults, couples, and groups in a safe and supportive atmosphere. 

Compassion, awareness, and integration are the cornerstone of her practice. She approaches each person with curiosity and openness and a desire to understand their unique experiences.

Lenka Matuska Registered Psychologist

Lenka Matuska, MC
Registered Psychologist

 

Farrah is a bilingual registered psychologist.

Farrah Cheriet is a bilingual registered provisional psychologist who works closely with the French-speaking community in Edmonton. She is deeply committed to working with diverse populations, including those facing challenges related to cultural adjustment, complex identities, and neurodiversity. Farrah is passionate about helping individuals embrace their authentic selves and navigate life with confidence, resilience, and compassion.

In addition to her work with adults, Farrah uses therapeutic play with children. She holds a Rocky Mountain Play Institute certification in therapeutic play for children impacted by separation and divorce. She integrates creative and child-centered approaches to support emotional expression, coping skills, and resilience.

Farrah believes in every individual's inherent capacity for growth and healing. Her approach is culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and strength-based, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Techniques (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. 

 

Farrah Cheriet
Provisional Registered Psychologist

 

Michael Sommerfeld is a registered CLINICAL social worker, and A CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST

Michael has a passion and dedication to this work and he considers it a privilege to help clients work towards health, happiness, connection, and, wholeness. He is experienced and skilled in working with various mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder. 

Michael brings a unique approach to the therapy session, and works primarily from an Attachment Theory and Emotion Focused framework, while incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practice, and Narrative therapy.

Michael’s professional interests are directed towards couple’s therapy and sex therapy. Michael is well experienced in providing couples therapy, and continues to increase his expertise through education and training. Michael incorporates an Emotion-Focused Couple’s Therapy approach to help clients identify unhealthy interaction patterns and learn to develop patterns that allow them to bring out the best in themselves, and in their partners. 

Michael is an ally and advocate for sexual diversity, and welcomes clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTTQ+). Michael is also comfortable and welcoming to client’s who want to discuss BDSM, and kink sexual practices. It is Michael’s core belief that diversity in sexuality, sexual expression, and gender, is a normal and beautiful part of the human experience, and that clients can bring emotional wholeness into their lives as they learn to embrace who they are.  

Michael Sommerfeld Registered clinical social worker

Michael Sommerfeld

Registered clinical social worker

Certified Sex Therapist

 

KIMBERELEY BAKER HAS 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Kimbereley Baker is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and has been working with individuals, children and families for 20+ years.

Kimbereley’s past experience in community social work, early intervention and clinic based mental health provides a foundation to her work as a Therapist, along with completing a Masters of Social Work with a Clinical Specialization, from the University of Calgary. She is interested in people’s stories, supporting them with the challenges they face and recognizing how people are affected by their circumstances. She is trained in therapy models that are grounded in Systems theory and Attachment theory, as well as being trauma informed.

Kimbereley’s collaborative approach helps her gain an understanding of you and the way to approach your unique needs. She may utilize a variety of therapy models to guide your care, some of which are Emotionally Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)/Mindfulness, or Play Therapy.

Kimbereley is drawn to her work with couples, children and families since she values how important the family unit is to offering a "safe haven" for each of the family members. Supporting these important relationships, which provide a place for people to bring their struggles, so they can face the challenges out in the world. She has specialized experience in Adoptions and Child/Adolescent Mental Health. Her passion for working with couples, to help them identify and change difficult relationship patterns, continues to grow with her Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Kimbereley offers a caring and supportive place to discover new ways of viewing yourself and making positive change.  

Kimbereley Baker 
Registered clinical Social Worker

 

Lesley King is a bilingual provisional psychologist


Lesley is an accomplished therapist, combining a wealth of academic knowledge and personal insight in the realm of counselling psychology. Her unwavering dedication to aiding individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges underscores her lifelong pursuit of understanding and personal growth.

With a solid educational foundation that spans two complementary disciplines, Lesley brings a unique perspective to her practice. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University in Montreal, refining her analytical and problem-solving skills, which inform her therapeutic approach with a holistic and practical viewpoint. Subsequently, Lesley pursued her master’s in counselling psychology from Yorkville University, honing her academic and emotional intelligence for effective counselling.

As a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, Lesley is committed to upholding the highest professional standards and ethical principles in her practice. She further demonstrates her commitment to excellence through her certification as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, ensuring that she provides the highest quality care and support to her clients.

Lesley’s therapeutic focus centers on empowering adults and couples to identify, transform, and heal from patterns that contribute to a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, grief, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and chronic pain and stress.

Her versatile therapeutic approach draws from a range of modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). EMDR, a potent method for processing and healing from traumatic experiences, is expertly integrated into her work with couples and clients experiencing pain to address emotional aspects effectively. Her Level 3 certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, along with her certification as a Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM™) Facilitator from the University of Toronto’s Neuro-Nova Centre for Mindfulness Solutions, demonstrates her commitment to holistic healing.

Lesley provides therapy in both English and French and is a dedicated guide and compassionate companion on your path to healing and self-discovery.

Lesley King, MC
Registered Provisional Psychologist