121 - 897 Pembina Road | Sherwood Park AB T8H 0M6 | (587) 714-2412
Areas of Focus & Specialization
At Nest Family Counselling, our strength lies in the diversity and depth of our team. Each clinician at our practice brings a unique specialization, allowing us to offer truly personalized care for every member of the family—at every stage of life.
We’re more than a group of therapists—we’re a team of highly trained professionals with a focus on every stage of the family lifespan.
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Child Counselling
Using play therapy, expressive arts, and trauma-informed approaches, our child therapists create safe, developmentally attuned spaces for kids to process big feelings and life changes.
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Co-Parent Counselling
Using AFCC strategies, co-parent counselling supports separated or divorced parents in working together to raise their children in a healthy, cooperative way. It focuses on improving communication, reducing conflict, and creating consistent parenting strategies across households.
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Discernment Counselling
A short-term, focused approach for couples who are uncertain about staying together or separating. It helps both partners gain clarity and confidence about the future of their relationship. Unlike traditional couples therapy, the goal isn’t to solve relationship issues but to explore options .
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Family
Working from an internal systems lens, we explore the complex dynamics and relationships within the family structure. We help families navigate challenges by improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships.​​
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First Responder/Military/Veterans
First Responder, Military & Veterans Counselling provides specialized support for those who serve on the front lines, including police, firefighters, paramedics, and military personnel. It addresses the unique stressors of the job (such as trauma exposure, operational stress, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and family strain).
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Individual
We work with clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Helping clients gain self-awareness, process challenges, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.​
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Pre-Marital
We help couples build a strong foundation before marriage by exploring key areas such as communication, conflict resolution, values, finances, intimacy, and future goals. It creates a supportive space to deepen understanding, address potential challenges, and strengthen connection.
Relationships
From conflict resolution to rebuilding after betrayal or loss, our couples therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches like EFT, IFS and Gottman Method to support connection and healing.​​​
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Youth Counselling
We offer a supportive space for young people to explore their feelings, challenges, and personal growth. It helps address issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, bullying, and family changes, while teaching coping skills and resilience.
Our Team
At Nest Family Counselling, our team of mental health professionals are dedicated to helping you achieve your mental health goals. Our team is comprised of highly trained and experienced professionals who specialize in a range of areas. We believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, working closely with our clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs.
Get to know our team below and schedule an appointment today to start your journey towards better mental health!
The Origin Story of
Nest Family Counselling
Nest Family Counselling was born from a simple, powerful idea: that healing begins where people feel safe, seen, and connected.
Our founder, an experienced therapist and stepparent, spent years working with individuals and families navigating life’s most challenging transitions: divorce, grief, relocation, identity shifts, blended family dynamics, and trauma in its many forms. Again and again, she saw that healing didn’t happen in isolation. It happened in relationships, especially within the family system.
Inspired by this, she envisioned a space where the whole family could be supported (not just one member at a time). A place where kids, teens, parents, couples, and caregivers could find grounded, trauma-informed care during moments of upheaval and uncertainty. A place to land, rebuild, and grow.
That vision became Nest Family Counselling.
Just like a nest offers safety and support for growth, our practice provides a nurturing, structured space for individuals and families to heal—together or individually. We specialize in transitions because we know those are the moments that test us most and often, reveal our strength. Our team brings deep expertise in trauma, family systems, and developmental care across the lifespan, ensuring that every family member’s voice is heard and held.
At Nest, we believe families can evolve, repair, and thrive. We’re here to guide that process with compassion, skill, and care.​ Our wonderful staff all contribute unique specialties that support the entire family structure.
We all have a story. What is yours?
"Generally what happens between therapist and patient also plays out between the patient and the people in the outside world, and it's in the safe space of the therapy room that the patient can begin to understand why"
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-Lori Gottlieb
Our Space
Our Values
Collaboration
We work collaboratively with our clients, valuing their unique experiences and perspectives. Together, we create personalized and effective strategies for growth and positive change.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, ensuring transparency, confidentiality, and a professional relationship built on trust.
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Empowerment
We believe in the innate strength of every person. Our goal is to empower clients with the tools and insights needed to navigate challenges and realize their fullest potential.
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Compassion
We approach every individual with empathy, understanding, and genuine care, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for healing.
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