* Barb is currently on leave. Updates about her return will be posted on this website when available.

I am a Registered Psychologist practicing in Edmonton, Alberta and have been providing counselling services in private practice since 2012.  After many years volunteering with people involved in critical incidents, I discovered that my passion lay within helping people realize their true potential.  

I specialize in working with adults in individual sessions.  I work with individuals from all different backgrounds, cultures, religions, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations.  

I follow a client-centred approach and view my clients as being the expert in their lives. If you choose to work with Steadfast Psychological, together we can form a partnership where I aim to help you find your strengths and can offer insight and tools that you may not have had before embarking on your therapeutic journey.

I was born and raised in Edmonton, and love spending time in and around Edmonton.  Spending time in Edmonton’s river valley with my dog, Jesse, is the highlight of each day.

I have long worked with therapy animals in clinical practice. My furry coworkers have included horses, donkeys, goats, dogs, and cats.  See my Pet Therapy page for more information.

Education and Affiliation:

• Registered psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)

• Membership with the Psychologist Association of Alberta (PAA) 

• Masters of Counselling Psychology (M.C.) from Athabasca University 

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from the University of Alberta (U of A) in Biological Sciences 

• Completion of EMDR Basic Training, including workshop “How to do EMDR online” and “EMDR Addiction Protocols”

• Certificate Course in Emotionally Focused Therapy

• Certificate in Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals

• Current student of Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Mate and Sat Dharam Kaur