Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Red Deer
Essence Psychological Services is dedicated to providing compassionate mental health support through personalized therapy solutions. With over 25 years of experience, our practice specializes in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and the Gottman Method. We offer tailored counseling for individuals, couples, and families facing challenges such as addiction, trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. Our therapeutic environment prioritizes safety, non-judgment, and ethical care, empowering clients to build resilience and achieve personal growth. We accommodate Alberta residents through both in-person and virtual session options.Our psychologist brings professional expertise combined with personal insight from balancing family life with three teenagers. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while focusing on creating meaningful, lasting change for our clients. Our practice follows fee guidelines established by the Psychologists' Association of Alberta. We emphasize collaborative treatment planning and skill-building to help clients navigate life's complexities. Our commitment extends to supporting first responders, veterans, and families affected by addiction through specialized therapeutic approaches.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Trauma Treatment
EMDR Therapy
Anxiety & Depression
Family Therapy
Veteran Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized mental health experience
- Our evidence-based approaches include CBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Flexible session options: in-person and virtual available
- Specialized support for trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored mental health support for individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions. Using evidence-based techniques like CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy, we help clients develop coping strategies and build resilience. Sessions focus on personal growth, emotional healing, and practical problem-solving to improve daily functioning and overall well-being.
Couples Therapy
Specialized Gottman Method-based therapy for couples addressing communication issues, conflict resolution, and emotional connection. We help partners rebuild trust, navigate infidelity, and strengthen relationships through structured sessions that promote understanding and collaborative problem-solving in both short-term and long-term partnerships.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma recovery using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other evidence-based approaches. We help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce emotional distress, and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional balance and improving quality of life through structured, compassionate therapeutic interventions.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive support for alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction recovery through individual and group therapy. Our approach addresses co-occurring mental health issues while helping clients develop relapse prevention strategies. We provide family support and evidence-based interventions to promote sustained recovery and healthier lifestyle choices.
First Responder Support
Specialized mental health care for first responders and veterans dealing with occupational stress, trauma, and adjustment challenges. Our culturally informed approach addresses unique service-related experiences while providing practical coping strategies and emotional support tailored to the specific needs of these populations.
People
Lisa Apperley
Registered Psychologist
Lisa Apperley is a registered psychologist with over 25 years of experience in mental health therapy. Specializing in trauma, addiction, and relationship counseling, she employs evidence-based approaches including CBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method. Her practice combines professional expertise with personal insights from raising three teenagers. Lisa provides both in-person and virtual therapy sessions for Alberta residents.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, trauma treatment (including EMDR), addiction recovery, and specialized support for first responders and veterans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions for Alberta residents, making mental health care accessible regardless of location within the province.
What are your therapy session fees?
Effective January 1, 2025, individual sessions are $235.00 and couples sessions are $240.00, following Psychologists' Association of Alberta fee guidelines.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard individual and couples therapy sessions typically last 50-60 minutes, with extended session options available for more intensive work when needed.
Do you specialize in any particular therapeutic approaches?
We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples counseling.
How can I book an appointment?
You can book appointments through our online booking system or by contacting us directly at (403) 391-6758 for assistance with scheduling therapy sessions.
