about erin

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist located on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I work with individuals and couples who are seeking 2SLGBTQ+ affirming care, sex therapy, and relationship counselling. I provide a space for clients to openly and authentically explore concerns related to sex, intimacy, anxiety, depression, shame, trauma, gender, and sexuality. I also have experience working with suicide, self-harm, and victims of domestic violence.

Formerly a graphic designer and professional artist, I combine creativity and an evidence based scientific approach. I do this by taking a person-centreed, strengths based approach and combining CBT-based skills activities, when appropriate. I am also an advocate of social justice and I incorporate this into my work by gently challenging the systems in place that impact our wellbeing and our healing.

formal Education

Master of Education in Counselling Psychology

University of Alberta, 2024

Bachelor of Arts, Honours in Psychology

University of Alberta, 2022

Bachelor of Design

University of Alberta, 2014

Additional training

Gottman Method Couples Therapy LVL 1

Gottman Institute, 2024

Sex & Trauma: Helping Clients Move Beyond Trauma & Reclaim Their Sexuality

Allura Centre, 2024

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) foundations

Psychwire, 2024

professional affiliations

american psychological association

canadian psychological association

F.A.Q.

  • I currently practice out of Life Collective Counselling, a sex and relationship therapy clinic on the south side of Edmonton.

    For more information on the location and how to get in touch, visit my contact page.

  • Individual and couple’s sessions are billed at $220 per hour.

    The first session for couple’s counselling is $250. This additional cost covers a full Gottman Relationship Checkup questionnaire and report. 

  • Most insurance providers will cover all or a portion of the fees. Life Collective Counselling is able to offer direct billing to some insurance providers.

    If you are unsure if your insurance provider covers psychological services by a Registered Provisional Psychologist, please refer to your policy.

  • I have both daytime and evening availability during the week.

    To see when I have openings, take a look at my appointment schedule here.

  • Life Collective Counselling has ample free parking in front and behind the clinic, including accessible and charging stalls for electric vehicles.

  • I do not wear a mask during all of my sessions. However, you are more than welcome to wear a mask and I am happy to wear a mask if you ask me to.

    Please note that not all staff will be wearing masks. If you prefer not to come into the clinic, I offer remote virtual sessions to anyone in Alberta.

  • I worked for a crisis line for over 3 years and am comfortable discussing any concerns you may have regarding self harm or suicide. In most cases, this looks like talking about what is going on in your life that is making you feel this way and coming up with a plan for how you might stay safe until the next time we see each other. I may check in regularly with you during our sessions as well. 

    While everything you share in session is kept confidential, one of the limitations to that confidentiality is that I may have to reach out to emergency services if you or someone else is in immediate physical danger. This does not apply to all thought of self harm or suicide, and depends on the case. If you choose to share information with me that I believe is putting you in immediate physical danger, we can discuss together what a safe plan looks like for you. This may or may not include going to the emergency room.

    Long term hospitalization without your consent is uncommon. However, there are a few reasons why the professionals at a hospital in Alberta might keep you there against your will. For more information on this process, visit this site on Alberta’s Mental Health Act.

  • I can only see a client for one type of therapy.

    If you are a client of mine currently seeing me for individual therapy and want to bring your partner(s) to a session, let me know at our next session and we can talk about this! If you want to try couple's counselling, I can refer you to another therapist at Life Collective Counselling.

    For clients that I am currently seeing or have seen as a couple, I am not able to see you for individual therapy but I can refer you another therapist at Life Collective Counselling.