Difficult days are inevitable on life’s journey. You may be having challenges in a relationship, struggling to cope with past or recent trauma, being a victim of abuse, bullying or race-based trauma, going through a divorce or separation, worried about your relationship with children or other family members, experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, depression, stress, grief or just going through a difficult period of your life. Whatever the challenge or struggle, you don’t have to suffer in silence. IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK!! Reassuringly, there is collaborative support available to get you through.
Relieve yourself of the burden and embrace the opportunity to explore a new version of yourself with me, Latoya Reid: an experienced, non-judgemental, authentic and empathetic psychotherapist. I have worked extensively with diverse populations. My lived experiences help me to validate, value and understand each client, and build a therapeutic alliance.
As part of your healing journey and self-improvement, I partner with you as a guide by using your strengths and inner skills as a road map. As your psychotherapist, I will employ a tailored multidimensional approach that takes into consideration your trauma and cultural context, while collaboratively selecting therapeutic tools to cultivate wholeness.
Whether it’s anxiety from relationships, pressure from work, or a disconnect between your values and decisions, we all can feel lost at times. Maybe you know exactly where you desire change, or you are uncertain and don’t know where to start, I’m here to help! My goal is to work alongside you to create a space for you to engage in self-discovery, process life events, unlearn unhelpful beliefs and behaviours, build coping skills, and work towards inner peace that often feels eluding. Together we can re-gain a sense of control over your life and mental health as no matter what’s led you here, I believe in the human capacity to adapt and grow with the right support.
My expertise is BIPOC individuals in the 16 – 35+ age range navigating relationship issues, self-exploration, life and career transitions, trauma, self-esteem issues, stress, anxiety, and family conflict. You being here is a big step, as I know from personal experience finding a therapist who “gets you” can be overwhelming, especially for those of us from racialized communities. During our time together, we will explore your current circumstances and create a plan for moving you closer to where you desire to be.
Change can be hard, but you don’t have to do this alone! I offer in-person services in Edmonton and Alberta-wide virtually. My primary approach uses CBT, ACT, SFBT, and strengths-based therapy through a cultural relevancy lense. Wherever you are in your journey, I’d love to connect! I offer in-person meetings in Edmonton and work virtually elsewhere – offer direct billing with Alberta Blue Cross, Medavie, Greenshield Dejardins and Canada Life and receipts for other EHB plans. Feel free to reach out for a consultation or checkout my site for info!
Life can be difficult and reaching out to a therapist takes a lot of courage. If you’ve experienced challenges in your life due to childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, life stress, or grief events, I can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families (16+) struggling with communication, understanding racial/cultural impacts on identity, and overcoming trauma experiences. I also have extensive experience supporting survivors of sexual trauma and will work with you to develop safety in your body. My approach to therapy is pro-Black, pro-choice, pro-queer, pro-trans and focuses on being an affirming therapist.
I am known to be a direct therapist who is not afraid of big feelings. I have training in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy- EFFT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- ACT, Accelerated Resolution Therapy- ART, and Tree of Life. I use my training to identify how trauma impacts your relationships and we will work together to develop new coping strategies.
Areas of support include childhood sexual abuse, other sexual trauma, grief events (e.g., deaths, pregnancy loss, migration), relationship difficulties, pre-marital/cohabitation therapy, etc. I recognize the importance of finding a therapist who “gets it” and have professional and personal experiences with grief and trauma as a first-generation Canadian.
I started “Connect Psychotherapy & Counselling” years ago to offer a unique place to address the diverse needs of the married, dating, single, adults and children. My goal is for each client to work at their own pace, feel listened to and understand, and address their most important issue. I have over 10 years experienced in helping clients find coping strategies, heal from trauma, build or repair their most important relationships, get postnatal mental health care, and find meaning as they navigate suffering, grief, loss and difficult life transitions.
I have a wide range of specialized trainings to address unique clients needs e.g. Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples; Emotionally Focused Family Therapy for families; EMDR for trauma; Theraplay and Synergetic Play Therapy for children and their parents; and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solutions Focused Therapy for individuals.
I am very big on evidenced based knowledge r.g. the knowledge on nervous system research and its impact on mental health and healing. All my techniques are influenced by Interpersonal Neurobiology and Polyvagal Theory. These two big words mean our body and nervous system hold on to things even though we think we’ve gotten past them. This knowledge helps us to find your inner strength and build safety in the room so we can work on the really tough things and begin to heal.
Welcome to Tulia Counselling & Consulting! My name is Melody and I am a Registered Social Worker practicing in Treaty Six territory (Edmonton). I have called this place my home my whole life but my roots are from Rwanda, Tanzania and Germany.
I work with individuals seeking to improve their mental health and well-being. I have experience in working with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and more.
I offer a safe and supportive environment to help individuals overcome their challenges and achieve their goals using evidence-based therapies such as:
-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR),
-Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
-Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),
-Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
-Exposure & Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
-Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
My goal is to empower individuals to process traumatic experiences, develop a greater understanding of themselves, and find a path towards growth and resilience.