Individual Therapy Services
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy is a goal-oriented approach that emphasizes clients' strengths and resources. Rather than focusing on problems, it helps individuals envision their preferred future and identify practical steps to get there, often leading to quicker, empowering results.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a research-supported therapy designed to help people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. It uses bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, to help the brain reprocess painful memories and reduce emotional intensity.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy helps individuals and couples explore and transform their emotional experiences. By deepening emotional awareness and strengthening emotional bonds, EFT can support healing, connection, and lasting change in relationships and within the self.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps individuals recognize and change unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior. It is effective for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and stress, by building practical coping strategies.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy invites clients to explore and re-author the stories they tell about themselves. By separating individuals from their problems and identifying strengths and values, it fosters empowerment and new perspectives for growth and healing.
The Gottman Method for Couples
The Gottman Method is a science-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on improving communication, building intimacy, and managing conflict. Through structured interventions, it helps partners strengthen their friendship and navigate challenges more effectively.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to help individuals regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships. It is especially helpful for those experiencing intense emotions or struggling with self-destructive behaviors.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems is a compassionate, evidence-informed approach that views the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with its own voice and purpose. By healing wounded parts and restoring balance, clients develop greater self-awareness, inner peace, and resilience.
Play and Art Therapy
Play and Art Therapy uses creative expression to help children and teens explore feelings, process experiences, and build coping skills. These therapies provide a safe, nonverbal way to access emotions and support healing and development.
Upcoming events
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Inner Child Healing: Channeling your Inner Champion
July 5, 2025 — 9:30-10:30
Wild Roses FestivalJoin Tessa at the Wild Roses Festival in Edmonton for a one-day inner child healing workshop. Release old patterns, reconnect with yourself, and experience somatic, creative, and community-based healing.
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Heal Her Within One Day Workshop — August, 2025
August 16, 2025 — 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Sherwood Park, ABJoin Tessa Lawlor and Jennifer Benson for Heal Her Within — a one-day inner child healing workshop for women ready to release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and step into deeper self-trust and care.
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Heal Her Within One Day Workshop — September, 2025
Septmeber 20, 2025 — 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Sherwood Park, ABJoin Tessa Lawlor and Jennifer Benson for Heal Her Within — a one-day inner child healing workshop for women ready to release old patterns, reconnect with themselves, and step into deeper self-trust and care.