Now Accepting New Clients (in-person and virtual)
We all go through challenging times in our lives. It’s normal to experience stress, anxiety, grief, confusion, sadness, and to feel overwhelmed. You’ve come to the right place for support.
Counselling can help you to better understand yourself and the challenges you are facing. It can also help you to discover or enhance your strengths, resources, and coping skills. During therapy, you and I will set goals for what you want to achieve through counselling. The content of each session will be determined by you, and I will guide this in accordance with your goals for therapy.
Life is hard! Having someone to talk to about it can make a huge difference.
Counselling sessions are currently available virtually and in-person session in West Edmonton (suite #304 in the Belmead Professional Centre). Many folks find online/phone counselling convenient for saving the time and hassle of commuting to appointments. In addition, virtual therapy increases accessibility and offers a safe option for accessing support for those who may be immunocompromised or otherwise cautious for their health.
*Note: Research shows that video and phone counselling are just as effective as in-person counselling!
About the Therapist
Hello and welcome! Tansi!
My name is Sarah Jane Marshall and I hold a Master of Counselling Degree in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University. I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist (#p7955) with the College of Alberta Psychologists. My primary supervisor is Meena Ramaswamy, R. Psych #4039.
I currently live and work in Edmonton, AB, Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), Treaty 6 territory and District 9 of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Growing up, I lived in various provinces across Canada. This gave me the opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultural heritages, which helped me to appreciate and respect the many pieces of our lives that shape us. I believe that we are each special and wonderful in our own unique way. I am excited to work with people from all cultures and life experiences, including folks who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. I have extensive experience working with and learning from people with Indigenous heritage and I practice from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, anti-colonizing stance.
My style of counselling is very warm and inclusive. I am an EMDR clinician and can offer eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy for those who are interested in this approach for reprocessing traumatic or troubling events to reduce the emotional and psychological charge of these memories. I use a person-centred approach, which means that I see you as the expert in your own life and I accept you without judgment. I often use narrative therapy to learn about you and your story, the stories you tell about yourself, and the ones others tell about you. Through exploring these stories, we can find the ways in which they uplift or limit you and re-author them together in a way that supports your well-being. I use other therapy modalities as appropriate, including attachment-based therapy, somatic therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and more. My style is collaborative, which means that you and I will work together to uncover your best path forward. My goal is to be your ally in discovering how you can create new opportunities to feel better with whatever you are currently struggling with.
I work with adults aged 18 and up. I am not accepting children/youth or couples/families at this time.
I have experience working with clients who are coping with:
- Anxiety
- Anger issues
- Body-based shame and disordered eating
- Childhood trauma recovery as an adult
- Chronic illness – including the impacts of cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, long covid and more
- Depression
- Grief and loss – including loss of people, work, home, and more
- Health and wellness
- Identity – including discovering who you are and how you find purpose in your life
- Life transitions / major life changes
- Relationship issues or tensions – including spouses, siblings, parents, children, friends, and more
- Sexual violence – impacts of sexual harassment, abuse, and assault for survivors and loved ones including adults recovering from experiences as a child, youth, or adult
- Work related stress or issues – including stress leaves and return to work
- Work/life balance and self-care
Free 15 Minute Phone Consultation
Let’s get to know each other! Book a free 15 minute phone conversation to gain a sense of whether you would like to work with me as your therapist. You can book through the online portal, or contact me by phone, text, or email to schedule your free consult.
Contact
Session Lengths and Costs
Sessions are generally 50 minutes in length, which is common for a therapy session. Longer sessions can be booked for 80 minutes if that would feel more supportive for you.
Note: I am currently booking primarily Friday and Saturday appointments with other days/times available upon request. If you need to discuss alternative days/times than what my online booking calendar shows, please contact me by phone, text, or email and I will do my best to find a spot that works for both of us.
$190 per 50 minute session. $285 per 80 minute session.
Payment flexibility can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Many health insurance plans include mental health coverage, including therapy with a Registered Provisional Psychologist. I am not yet set up to direct bill your insurance, however, I will provide you with an insurance-friendly receipt for each session. I encourage all clients to check with your insurance company in advance of booking to find out what your coverage is and how to be reimbursed for counselling costs.
I am a descendant of settlers and make my home to live and work in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), Treaty 6 territory and District 9 of the Métis Nation of Alberta. I acknowledge that this land is a traditional gathering place for the Nêhiyawak (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nahkawininiwak (Saulteaux), Niitsítapi (Blackfoot), Îyârhe Nakoda (Nakota Sioux), the Métis, and for many other nations not represented by treaty. I strive to educate myself on the history of this land, to unlearn colonizing beliefs, and to build relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities in honour of the principle of reconciliation.
Why snapdragon? The snapdragon flower symbolizes strength and grace under pressure*. These beautiful, unusual flowers often grow in rocky areas reminding us that we can grow strong and resilient in even the toughest of circumstances.
*References
Flower Meaning. (n.d.). The snapdragon flower: It’s meanings and symbolism. Retrieved from https://www.flowermeaning.com/snapdragon-flower-meaning/
Hilty, D. M., Ferrer, D. C., Parish, M. B., Johnston, B., Callahan, E. J., & Yellowlees, P. M. (2013). The effectiveness of telemental health: A 2013 review. Telemedicine & E-Health, 19(6), 444. https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2013.0075
Hubley, S., Lynch, S. B., Schneck, C., Thomas, M., & Shore, J. (2016). Review of key telepsychiatry outcomes. World Journal of Psychiatry, 6(2), 269–282. https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.v6.i2.269
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