Loving Choices Psychology★ 4.4 (17 reviews)9148 23 Ave NW #203Opens today at 8:30 AMView clinic

Karen Kirkpatrick

About Karen

#Inspiration Being a “people person”, Karen has always been fascinated by the human experience, and became deeply curious about the factors that contribute to individual flourishing. She began her career as a teacher, but after a journey of self-reflection and discovery, she decided to become a Registered Psychologist. #Education Karen completed a Bachelor of Education degree as well as a post-bachelor diploma in Inclusive Education at the University of Alberta. She completed a Master of Counselling Psychology degree at Athabasca University. She’s also completed additional training in EMDR Level 1 and 2, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Gottman Couples Counseling Level 1 and 2, Intensive Sex Therapy through Guelph University, and is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. #Philosophy Karen believes that we are the sum of our experiences, the environment, our families, our relationships, our personalities, and the culture we find ourselves in. Therefore, it’s important to understand how these factors and barriers contribute to our health and wellness. As we evolve and change throughout our lives, so do our needs and the type of support we require. Making small changes can enhance several areas of your life. During your counselling sessions, you can expect authenticity, collaboration, and genuine curiosity in understanding you and the experiences that have shaped you. >"I believe everyone has the ability to change and create the life they desire. I can offer you a new perspective, and I like to provide clients with resources and activities to enhance the changes or coping strategies they are working towards. I welcome feedback and incorporate it into our work together. Being able to witness change and share space for healing and recovery is an enormous privilege and one I feel honoured to share with my clients." #Vision Karen collaborates with you to create a relationship built on mutual respect, empathy and comfortability. She believes that humour has a restorative quality and she uses it appropriately in her work. Karen specializes in treating body image concerns, such as weight discrimination and/or fat-phobia, eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles and stressors, pre-marital counselling, sexuality and gender exploration, sexual difficulties, grief and loss, stress and burnout, low confidence and difficulties with emotional regulation, as well as trauma. She practices from a Health at Every Size approach, and has training as a Body Trust provider. Karen is a sex-positive, LGTQIA, trans and poly friendly therapist.

Often treats: AnxietyBody ImageMen's IssuesPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Self EsteemSex, sexuality, intimacySexual AbuseSexual AddictionTrauma
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Women's Issues
Sees: Adults (18+) · Couples · LGBTQ2+ · Seniors (65+)
Trained at: MEd
Credentials: Master of Counselling Psychology (M.Ed.)
Member of: College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) · American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
Typical cost: $180 - $235 per visitSun Life’s estimate, from members’ claims

Services & prices

6 options across 2 treatments

Couples Counselling +

Couples counselling or marriage therapy is a form of Psychological Counselling designed to improve your relationship and resolve interpersonal conflict. This counselling session includes Couples…

4 options

From $235 to $352.50 for 50–80 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Individual Therapy +

Psychological therapy, psychotherapy, or “talk therapy” is the use of psychology methods to help you change your thoughts, beliefs and behaviours to overcome life’s problems. This counselling service…

2 options

$23550 min