General
Therapy

Therapy is for everyone.

General
Therapy

Therapy is for everyone.

What we treat

Our experienced team provides services to couples, families, teens, adults, and seniors. Our team offers a variety of individual and group therapy sessions, available both online and in-person.

Our therapists provide comprehensive care for a wide range of mental health concerns and life challenges. We are equipped to support you with a variety of therapeutic approaches, elevating your coping mechanisms and overall well-being, enabling you to live your life to its fullest potential.

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How we treat

Finding the right therapist for you

We invite you to review each bio and book with someone that resonates with your needs. Therapist profiles are organized by location:

Calgary therapy team

The team members below operate out of ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Calgary (734 42 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5N9).
Some of the team members may have online offerings as well as their in-person offerings.

Beth Forbes, Registered Psychologist & Lead Therapist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Beth Forbes is a dedicated Psychologist and Trauma Therapist specializing in PTSD, Complex PTSD, BPD, addiction, and eating disorders. With compassion at the heart of her practice, Beth empowers clients to heal and grow. Passionate about her work, she creates a safe, supportive space for individuals navigating life’s most challenging experiences.

Eric Kang, Registered Psychologist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Eric completed his Master of Counselling Psychology Degree and is a member of the College of Alberta Psychologists and Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. He has experience counselling adolescents, adults, and older populations in individual, couples, families…

Audra Potter, Registered Social Worker

Audra has worked in the areas of mental health and clinical social work since 2013. Audra’s areas of focus have been working with adults and adolescents experiencing mental health concerns such as depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, borderline personality…

Amber Skoczek, Registered Social Worker

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Amber has over 15 years experience in mental health, supporting individuals of all ages through life’s challenges, specifically specializing in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma or who are impacted by ADHD related symptoms. She has an extensive…

Samaria Nancy Cardinal, Registered Social Worker

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Samaria Nancy Cardinal, Blackfoot-Metis, is a dedicated mental health therapist at our PAT clinic. She embraces a unique and holistic approach, Two-Eyed Seeing, harmoniously blending Western therapy techniques with Indigenous healing practices. This approach allows…

ATMA CENA Counsellor Bruce

Bruce Jensen, Certified Canadian Counsellor

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

With a deep reverence for the human experience, and a genuine desire to create meaningful change, Bruce walks alongside those he serves as they uncover their innate strengths, rewrite their narratives, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal evolution…

ATMA CENA Therapist Angela

Angela Seabourne, Registered Social Worker

Angela Seabourne is a highly experienced Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with two decades of expertise in the mental health field. She holds a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health from the University of Toronto and an Honours Bachelor of…

Maria Malouf, Registered Psychologist

Maria specializes in developmental trauma and its impact on identity, emotions, and interpersonal relationships. Using humour and a casual, client-centered approach, she creates a safe space for clients to explore their experiences. She integrates Solution-Focused, cognitive, EMDR, and existential approaches to support meaningful healing and growth.

Nhial Wicleek, Registered Psychologist

Nhial Wicleek is an exceptional leader whose journey as a Mental Health Practitioner is matched by his distinction as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with active membership in the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Mr. Wicleek is certified…

Dan McKinnon, Registered Psychologist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Dan is a registered psychologist (#2896-AB) who offers extensive experience and expertise to clients who are in the midst of a life changing transition, emotional quandary, grief work, discovery…

Dan exclusively works with clients receiving Psychedelic Treatment Services (Ketamine, MDMA, or Psilocybin).

Edmonton therapy team

The team members below operate out of ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Edmonton (#1155 5555 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5P9). Some of the team members may have online offerings as well as their in-person offerings.

Priya Bains, Registered Psychologist & Lead Therapist

Psychedelic Therapy Trained

Priya has been working in collaboration with clients for nearly 20 years in Alberta. Early in her career, she was introduced to somatic therapy and trauma therapy, which sparked her curiosity about how the body…

Priya exclusively works with clients receiving Psychedelic Treatment Services (Ketamine, MDMA, or Psilocybin).

Hiedi Yardley, Registered Psychologist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Hiedi offers a northern strengths-based trauma-informed lens when providing therapy and assessment services. Hiedi has 18+yrs experience working with clients in therapeutic areas of justice, education, community mental health & addictions, and private practice. Hiedi…

Claude Shema, Provisional Psychologist/Counsellor

Dr. Claude is a caring, inspiring, motivating, and uplifting clinician, psychotherapist, with background in tropical medicine, psychiatry, clinical psychology, and neurosurgery. He has more than 25 years of experience in mental health related issues in children, adolescents…

Karen Gregory, Registered Psychologist

My style of therapy is collaborative. I believe that everyone has a unique story, and that although I have a lot of theoretical knowledge you are the best source of knowledge about yourself. We will work together to understand your…

Daya Montakhebi, Certified Canadian Counsellor

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Daya is a trauma-informed therapist passionate about empowering individuals to turn their challenges into stepping stones for growth. With expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-practiced methods…

Michele Theoret, Registered Psychologist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

In my work as a psychologist my focus is on creating safe trauma-informed spaces that meets each client where they are. I encourage a compassionate curiosity about -present issues; “what are noticing…

Michele exclusively works with clients receiving Psychedelic Treatment Services (Ketamine, MDMA, or Psilocybin).

Marcela Chavez-Harrison, Registered Psychologist

Is it time to get some help with making a change in your life? Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns despite trying your best to do something different? My goal is to support and help people to become…

Marcela exclusively works with clients receiving Psychedelic Treatment Services (Ketamine, MDMA, or Psilocybin).

London therapy team

The team members below operate out of ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy London (100 Collip Circle, Suite 105, London, ON, N6G 4X8).
Some of the team members may have online offerings as well as their in-person offerings.

ATMA CENA Therapist Pamela

Pamela Baker, Registered Social Worker

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Working in the social work field, I’ve found providing a strength and holistic health based approach to counselling and psychotherapy services has helped both me and my clients grow, harmonize and evolve. Throughout my own holistic health journey, which impacted…

Melissa Scott, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Melissa brings a warm and compassionate approach to therapy. Her journey into the counselling field began during her work as a massage therapist, where she developed a profound appreciation for the intricate connection between mind, body, and spirit. Recognizing the…

Emily Beeckmans, Registered Social Worker

Our emotional well being impacts every aspect of our lives. Covid triggered everyone’s fears, anxiety and anger about the unpredictable nature of our world. Re balancing under constant uncertainty is a challenge. After graduating in 1998 with my bachelor’s and master’s…

Bryan Sloss, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

I appreciate that reaching out for support and help can be hard and at times overwhelming. Are you experiencing issues in life, and do not don’t know how to approach them, where to even start, or who to reach out to? Do you have past experiences which do not let you move on…

ATMA CENA Therapist Sara

Sara Warren, Registered Psychotherapist & CCC

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

My goal is to work collaboratively with you based on your specific goals and needs with an emphasis on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe environment. I provide psychotherapy services to explore concerns relating, but not limited to, various forms…

ATMA CENA Therapist Arynna

Arynne Boyes, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

In my practice, I offer a warm, empathetic, and compassionate approach to counselling. I work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve the goals they set for their healing. With a non-judgmental mindset, I recognise that each individual’s path is unique, shaped by…

Toronto (gta) therapy team

ATMA CENA Therapist Emily

Emily Hostland, Registered Psychotherapist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

I am committed to supporting people discover their capacity for change and to build a meaningful and enjoyable life. I offer support in getting to know yourself better; developing a deeper, more compassionate relationship with yourself and others; healing from traumatic…

ATMA CENA Therapist Andrea

Andrea Smith, Registered Social Worker

Andrea has many years of experience working in the mental health sector and in many settings. Andrea has worked with various populations including first responders and children and youth. A focus of Andrea’s work is helping clients reclaim or discover their sense of…

ATMA CENA Therapist Assel

Aseel El-Baba, Registered Psychotherapist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Aseel El-Baba is the first renowned Financial Therapist and Mental Health Expert in Toronto. Her journey started with over ten years of robust experience in the heart of Canada’s financial industry on Bay Street. She specialized in financial planning and had a proven track…

Chantal Larocque, Registered Psychotherapist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Are you ready to reconnect with your true self and uncover deeper meaning in your life? I’m Chantal, a holistic psychotherapist with a focus on trauma, existential concerns, mood & anxiety disorders, life transitions and stress & burnout. My work is rooted in the belief that…

ATMA CENA Therapist Rui

Rui Tian, Registered Psychotherapist

As a Psychotherapist specializing in Addiction and Mental Health Therapy, Chronic Pain Management, and Rehabilitation, and certified as a Solution-Focused Therapist/Coach, I have worked in various clinical settings, including hospitals, non-profit and outpatient community…

Janice Canning, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

I understand how deeply personal and overwhelming it can be to navigate the changes in your body, mind, and emotions after experiencing trauma, whether from work or personal life. I’m here to help you make sense of these changes—whether physical, emotional…

Tamar Hidegh

I started my career working alongside individuals with substance use issues and mood disorders, I later began to appreciate that many of these behaviors stemmed from histories involving trauma. Trauma internally often threatens a person’s sense of safety, and it is not what…

Alexandra Zapata, Registered Psychotherapist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Alexandra is a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in holistic client-focused therapeutic approaches that are integrative of trauma-informed and transpersonal/spiritual perspectives. She has completed certification and training in psychedelic harm reduction, preparation…

Sylvia Starosta, Registered Social Worker

I believe everyone is an expert of their own lives. By working collaboratively, I aim to support clients in connecting with their needs, dreams, hopes, as well as the answers I believe each person has inside them. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, culturally…

Catherine Kates, Registered Social Worker

My work in therapy supports you to feel safer and healthier in your environment, relationships and body. Rooted in an anti-oppressive framework, I help understand how past experiences may be impacting in the present, and explore the mind-body connection. By building…

Greg Rennie, Registered Psychotherapist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Greg Rennie is a warm, compassionate psychotherapist who is client centered. He has 20 years’ experience in mental health helping clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD and specializes in treating bipolar disorder and addiction. As well, Greg practices formal Zen Buddhist meditation and has experienced non-ordinary states of consciousness.

Andrea Benites, Registered Social Worker

Andrea Benites is a registered social worker and psychotherapist providing therapy to individuals. She received her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Toronto and completed her doctoral studies in Psychology focused on individuals living with cancer and….

Heidi Bercovici, Registered Social Worker

Heidi firmly believes that every person has the inner wisdom and potential to grow from their challenges. She is a Registered Social Worker who brings warmth, empathy and creativity to her therapeutic relationships. She offers an inviting, compassionate, and empowering…

Kristin Baskin, Registered Social Worker

Kristin Baskin MSW RSW is an integrative Psychotherapist offering individualized support using evidence informed practices. Offering a mix of approaches that is tailored to the Individual using modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and…

Betty Kershner, Registered Psychotherapist

Psychedelic Therapy Trained

I am a psychologist with a psychoanalytic, relational, attachment orientation. My work has included a strong focus on trauma as well as mood disorders, relationship issues, work-life balance, individual self-fulfillment, and many other issues. I have worked with all ages…

Richard Bates, Registered Psychotherapist

Richard is a RP and Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. He has 12+ years experience in mental health, addictions and psychotherapy, is trained in ACT, and is passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate challenges, improve communication, and create lasting bonds in their personal lives…

Heather Wilgar, Registered Psychotherapist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Heather is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, trained in Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy. With expertise in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, as well as trauma-informed, harm-reduction approaches, she integrates modalities like mindfulness, somatic psychotherapy, IFS, and yoga…

Online-only therapy team Alberta

All team members below are available to book with online-only.

Wallace Murray, Registered Psychologist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Whatever comes up during our sessions, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I have been a witness to it, and I can tell you it is healing. The important element in my sessions is that we have trust and a connection to work together. That is why I offer no-charge… 

Brynlyn Moore, Registered Social Worker

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Brynlyn is a witnesser, deep listener, ardent advocate and devotee of the interconnected consciousness. She values the implicit knowing of the physical, cognitive, soul and emotional selves, and is interested in the ideas of body knowing, relation, movement of energy…

Online-only therapy team Ontario

All team members below are available to book with online-only.

ATMA CENA Therapist and Counsellor Francesco

Francesco Kment, Registered Psychotherapist

ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Certified

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed by intrusive negative thoughts, or struggling to control worries about the past or future? I’m here to offer a guiding hand on your journey toward self-discovery and empowerment. In times of stress, anxiety, or depression, finding a therapeutic…

Mya Barak, Registered Social Worker

Psychedelic Therapy Trained

I have been practicing private counseling since 2013, utilizing a blend of internal family systems (IFS) and relational therapy. My approach is rooted in the belief that within each of us are inner children in need of healing. As a trauma-informed therapist, I understand that many of…

ATMA CENA Therapist and Counsellor Darby

Darby Crosby, Registered Psychotherapist

Hi, I’m Darby Crosby! With 24+ years of experience, I collaborate with individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals. I work with a variety of concerns including adoption, separation/divorce and other relationship challenges. Please feel free to schedule a resonance check (free 15 consult) assess “fit”. Ready to start?

Senya Hawkins, Registered Psychotherapist

Senya Hawkins brings 15 years of dedicated experience in psychotherapy and counseling to ATMA CENA. Senya obtained his Master’s degree in Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2012. He is a registered psychotherapist and a certified sex educator. He has…

Dan McKinnon

Psychedelics Preparation & Integration Psychologist

Dan is a registered psychologist (#2896-AB) who offers extensive experience and expertise to clients who are in the midst of a life changing transition, emotional quandary, grief work, spiritual discovery and/or existential dilemma. He has completed specialized training and certification in emotion-focused therapy, focusing-oriented therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, positive psychology, and narrative therapy. In 2009, he completed a doctoral dissertation at the University of Calgary titled, Uncovering and Understanding the Spirituality and Wholeness of Educators. Dan’s approach is person-centered and based on the healing power of the therapeutic alliance. It entails creating a safe, open, engaging relational space. He acts as a catalytic companion by using strategic questions to probe and coax the client to the meaningful discoveries and adaptations that will make a difference for them. Dan has 150+ hours of theoretical and experiential Psychedelic/Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (PaT/KaT) training. Since April 2022 he has been doing legal, clinical Pat/Kat preparation/integration sessions with treatment resistant PTSD, Trauma & Depression clients. Dan began studying and practicing contemplative disciplines, dream interpretation, non-ordinary states of consciousness and psycho-spiritual discovery work at the age of fourteen.
 
Dan cannot be directly booked with as he is only available to clients who access psychedelic treatment services (Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, MDMA-Assisted Therapy, Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy)

Priya Bains

Registered Psychologist

Priya has been working in collaboration with clients for nearly 20 years in Alberta. Early in her career, she was introduced to somatic therapy and trauma therapy, which sparked her curiosity about how the body holds psychological burdens and patterns. Her undergraduate degree in neuropsychology shaped her belief that everything psychological is, at its core, biological. As a Certified Hakomi Practitioner, she learned various frameworks for understanding developmental patterns and the “stuckness” clients often experience. Her work is informed by Self-Regulation Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Theory, and Hakomi. Her curiosity later led her to explore psychedelic medicine and its potential to facilitate the softening and opening of the unconscious mind, which allows for easier access to these stuck patterns. She has trained with Numinus, Therapsil, Atma Journey, Numa Breathwork, and the Zendo Project, earning multiple certifications in areas such as Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy, MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy, Breathwork, and Sitting and Integration Training.

Priya cannot be directly booked with as she is only available to clients who access psychedelic treatment services (Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, MDMA-Assisted Therapy, Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy)

Michele Theoret

Registered Psychologist

As a psychologist, I focus on creating safe, trauma-informed spaces that meet clients where they are. I encourage compassionate curiosity about present issues, past narratives, and future goals. I believe in a holistic approach, recognizing that a person’s history and environment—such as culture, family, beliefs, and emotions—impact their self-concept and interactions.

I support clients with chronic stress, trauma (PTSD/C-PTSD), performance issues, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, grief, relationships, and chronic illness. My therapeutic modalities include EMDR, somatic techniques, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy, aiming to foster connection, curiosity, and confidence.

Inspired by my education in psychology and exercise sciences, along with personal experiences in yoga and martial arts, I emphasize the importance of resilience and discipline. Movement practices can enhance distress tolerance and focus. I advocate for a shift from self-improvement to self-care, where compassionate curiosity becomes the foundation for change.

Through this courageous presence, we can reprocess and rewrite our narratives about past experiences. Subtle shifts in perspective can transform how we engage with the present, creating new trajectories. In challenging situations, psychedelic medicines may facilitate lasting shifts in consciousness when integrated thoughtfully.

Michele cannot be directly booked with as she is only available to clients who access psychedelic treatment services (Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, MDMA-Assisted Therapy, Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy)

Marcela Chavez-Harrison

Registered Psychologist
Is it time to get some help with making a change in your life? Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns despite trying your best to do something different? My goal is to support and help people to become their best selves, whether it be to increase self-esteem, work through issues from your past, or address your struggles with a bad habit or addiction. My work focuses on moving towards a more confident you, in order to feel better about yourself and allow you to cope with struggles such as addictions, anger, anxiety, depression or adjusting to life changes. My therapy approaches include cognitive-behavioral therapy to focus on the “here and now,” psychodynamic therapy to explore experiences from childhood that could be impacting your present life, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help resolve distressing or traumatic memories, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD treatment and Psychedelic Therapy which can help with anxiety, depression, substance use, alcohol use, and PTSD. I believe that a successful counseling outcome is the client’s commitment to the counseling process coupled with a connection to a supportive and competent therapist. If you think you are ready to take the first step towards a positive change, I encourage you to take that step because you deserve it!
Marcela cannot be directly booked with as she is only available to clients who access psychedelic treatment services (Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, MDMA-Assisted Therapy, Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy)