Emily Peters (she/her) received a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from the University of North Dakota. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment from Concordia University, Edmonton, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta. Her thesis research through the Honors program earned an Award of Excellence from the Canadian Psychological Association. Emily is a registered provisional psychologist. She is willing to work with clients who require regular reports (e.g., MVA, WCB, first responder). Emily is studying Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy.
Emily believes anyone can benefit from psychological services because it is an opportunity for connection. She believes that real connection can have a transformative impact. Clients can show up as they are and feel seen and heard while they share their life experiences. She puts judgment aside as she helps clients navigate life’s struggles and healing journey.
In her role as a Registered Provisional Psychologist, Emily takes a trauma-informed empathetic, and warm approach. Based on a client’s individual support needs, she pulls from elements of the following modalities:
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Art Therapy
- Narrative
- Compassionate Inquiry
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Studying Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Emily values therapeutic relationships that are collaborative, compassionate and empowering. She is currently accepting adult clients for individual therapy wanting to address:
- Stress and Burnout
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Emotional Regulation
- Life Transitions
- Self-Compassion
- Boundaries
- Sleep Issues
- Attachment
- Boundaries
- Chronic Pain
- Conflict Resolution
- Grief and Loss
- Identity
- Phobias
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
In her assessment role, Emily takes a thorough, direct, and respectful approach. She has assessed adults and adolescents of various levels of functioning. Emily has experience completing the following types of assessment:
- Personal Injury
- Section B
- Mental Health
- Parenting
- Neuropsychological
- Disability
- Psychoeducational
Outside of work, Emily likes to spend time with her dog, watch films, and explore new creative outlets.
A quote Emily likes is, “Sometimes the greatest adventure is simply a conversation.” – Amadeus Wolfe