In-Person in Edmonton, AB T6C
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Who in your life truly listens to you? I base my practice in deep listening. I believe in your own inner owl: the innate wisdom you have but just can't find right now. My role is to provide a safe, gentle, non-judgmental and confidential space to help you get in touch with your wisdom so you can live your fullest life.
I've come to believe that the purpose of suffering is to help us better understand ourselves, our relationships and life itself. I would like to help you break through to what life has in store for you next. Fundamentally, there's nothing wrong with us; at difficult points in our lives, we all developed coping strategies that helped us survive but now, these strategies get in the way. Let's work together to facilitate your healing and growth.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Native American, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: My approach is client-centred, meaning you're in charge of our agenda. From there, I use trauma-informed practices, such as Internal Family Systems and EMDR, to facilitate your healing. If you are want to explore personal growth or are wondering about the meaning of life, I use a combination of existential, Jungian and transpersonal modalities. For couples counselling, I am trained in Prepare/Enrich, which focuses on improving communication & conflict resolution; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT); I also use some Gottman principles.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Individual $185, Couples $185
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I don't want finances to be a barrier to your healing and growth, so I offer a sliding scale in accordance with your financial situation.
- Out of Network
- I provide a receipt for you to submit for reimbursement from your insurance plan.
Education & Credentials
Roger Thiessen CCC, MPS, M.Div
- Male
- License # CCC #10004146
- Licensed in Alberta
- Practicing Since 2009
Education: Master of Psychotherapy and Spirituality,
Master of Divinity,
Bachelor of Religious Studies
Roger Thiessen Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Edmonton, AB T6C
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
- Online Therapy Details: Secure video through Owl Practice
Are you feeling lost, confused or disoriented? Are you anxious, depressed, frustrated or overwhelmed? Are you stuck in the muck? Then you’re right where you should be: on the verge of something new! With 17 years of experience in counselling therapy, plus eight previous years in pastoral ministry, I have learned a number evidence-based practices to address the barriers that hold you back. I work with adults from all ethnicities, spiritual backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. My practice space is warm and inviting - you are welcome here!