Direct Billing
Alberta Blue Cross
ASEBP
Jordan’s Principle Indigenous counselling (please call regarding this option)
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SBFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
kelsey dawson
Registered PRovisional Psychologist
TEEN & young adult COUNSELLING
Hello!
My name is Kelsey Dawson and I completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in 2024. I have spent the last 5 years of my career working with university students as a Student Advisor at the University of Alberta. I’m so excited to continue my work with youth at Thrive as a clinical counsellor.
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and I am looking forward to creating a space, an approach, and solutions that work for you! I’m thrilled to work with clients of varying cultures, backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations.
The areas I work in include LGBTQ2S+ issues, career counselling, preparing for life after high school, anxiety, and depression. My therapeutic interests include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Therapy. In Person-Centred Therapy, it’s all about YOU! You’re in the driver’s seat, you get to decide where our sessions go, and I’m alongside you every step.
Outside of work, I am an avid podcast-listener, cat-lover, and Edmonton festival-goer. I’m a big fan of gaming (board games and video games), trying new restaurants with my wife, and convincing my cat to sit on my lap for a couple of minutes. I’d love to hear your recommendations for games, animated shows, and queer historical dramas!
I look forward to meeting you!
Kelsey