I have been a psychologist in Alberta since 1987, continually expanding my knowledge and skills to help individuals create meaningful and lasting change in their lives. I am deeply interested in how each person’s brain and mind work—understanding this is key to navigating the world more effectively. As the saying goes, "Know thyself."
Every client is unique, and I tailor counselling or therapy to meet each person's specific needs. My practice is primarily grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—approaches that explore how thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and personal values shape one’s experiences. By gaining insight into these patterns, clients learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts, quiet the mind, and build new habits that foster productivity and fulfillment.
I support individuals in navigating a variety of challenges, including:
By deepening self-awareness and applying practical strategies, you can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and well-being.
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I believe in the mind-body connection and use an integrated approach, tailored to meet the unique needs of each person. I draw from a variety of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I trust that each of us has strengths and internal wisdom, and that many of the answers we seek lie within ourselves. I have learned that life tends to unfold more like a spiral than a straight line, and that set-backs and stumbles can be valuable to growth and transformation. I believe we all have vulnerabilities and fears, and that it takes a great deal of courage to address these.
Over time, I have developed a respectful and compassion-centred approach to working with others. I have learned that the working relationship between the client and counsellor is very important and that working from a place of acceptance is key to supporting meaningful and lasting change.
In my work with adult individuals, I’m particularly interested in:
As a registered psychologist in Alberta, I bring a neurodivergent perspective and offer services in both French and English. I am committed to supporting individuals on their paths of healing and self-discovery through a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach.
My therapeutic practice is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed Parts Work and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and is enriched by principles from Jungian theory and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I offer care that is neuro-affirmative and attuned to the body’s role in emotional processing and recovery.
I work with people from all walks of life who are navigating life transitions, stress, trauma, identity exploration, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, and I welcome those from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, those impacted by systemic issues such as land displacement and discrimination affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada.
I have training and experience working in the following areas:
Being a provisional psychologist means I am a therapist early in my career and that I must complete 1600 hours of supervised practice before I can register as a psychologist in Alberta. The term provisional psychologist is regulated by the College of Alberta Psychologists and ensures I have completed a masters degree in counselling psychology including a practicum, and that I meet ethical and practical obligations to practice and continue training. Although I am in the earlier stage of registering as a psychologist, I have worked in the mental health field for the last ten years in a variety of settings including a hospital, a walk-in and ongoing counselling service, and in research.
As a therapist, I believe the client is the expert of their own life, and that my role is to help you meet goals, make desired changes, and find solutions that truly fit your life. To do this, I place a great importance on the relationship we can build in our sessions.
I practice from a person-centered approach, while integrating ideas and approaches from other therapies that fit a client’s wants or needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also generally view my work through a systemic lens, which means I want to always consider the variety of influences in a client’s life that may impact issues or problems discussed in therapy.
I believe therapy can be for everyone, and that we can all heal and grow in small and big ways when we feel the pull to make a change.
In my work with adult clients, my areas of interest include:
I am an existential and cognitive behavioral (CBT) provisional psychologist. These two diverse theoretical approaches to psychology best capture my approach in my work with clients. I use the existential ‘big picture’ of my client’s unique life circumstances to inform my use of a variety of therapeutic techniques that have been shown scientifically to be effective. I mold these techniques to fit the uniqueness of each client. I have trained in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness relaxation strategies, Cognitive Processing Theory (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and hypnosis to assist my clients.
My overall goal in psychology is to support my clients to acquire the tools they need now, and to learn how to use these tools to be able to work independently with challenges they may face in their future.
In my work with adult clients, my areas of interest include:
Office InformationOur office is on the second floor of a small office building just south of Whyte Avenue. It is a comfortable and private setting. There is metered parking available on the street out front of the building.
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Limited Saturday and evening appointments are available.
Our fees guided by the recommended fee structure of the Psychologists Association of Alberta (PAA), who currently recommend therapy/assessment fees of $220 per hour. Fees for counselling with our provisional psychologist, Leslie Roper, are $110 for a 50 minute session.
Fees can be paid by cheque, cash, debit, MasterCard or VISA and many clients have extended benefits through work which helps them cover some or all of the cost.