Adelina Fabiano
M.A. in Counselling Psychology, M.Ed. in Developmental Psychology, B.Ed., B.F.A.in Dramatic Arts, Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

*Serving Clients in Alberta*

See Video Introduction at bottom of page.

On good days you enjoy the thrill of a challenge, the close connection with loved ones, and simply enjoying your place in the world! However, on other days you feel stuck. It’s like quicksand pulling you down. You feel confused, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Maybe it’s the pressures of family, your career, education, or relationships, or it’s putting everyone and everything else before your own self-care. Maybe it’s guilt, fear, anger, regret, resentment, cultural expectations, past hurts or trauma, or your own limiting belief system holding you back. Finding peace and balance seems so hard in this ever changing, fast paced world. You know you need to stop the struggle, find the calm, and make courageous choices to move forward.

We have all been there. I have struggled through my own setbacks, self-esteem, and self-agency. Often, our greatest obstacle is not the quicksand, but ourselves. After cultivating my own self-compassion and self-awareness and by challenging my thinking patterns and behaviours, I have dedicated myself to giving others a supportive hand to get out of the quicksand. I offer compassionate, genuine care, unconditional positive regard, non-judgement, encouragement, and perspective taking. I will help to identify your strengths, resiliency, and inner resolve. Together we can find supports within and around you, where safety is established, perspectives change, insights are made, and action can follow.

The journey begins together. First, we establish safety and trust. The real me, the real you. You tell me your story. I hear you. We find your strength and potential. We discover and learn, through curiosity and compassion, the barriers holding you back from peace and life satisfaction. We set goals and find therapeutic modalities that work best for you. I don’t give up on you, and you don’t give up on yourself.

I am committed to applying this framework to help you move to where you want to go.

Hit the Get Started Now button to contact our Intake Coordinator. Ask for me, Adelina, to begin work on the issue you are facing.

Clinical Background and Interests

  • Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), Canadian Counsellors and Psychotherapy Association

  • M.A. in Counselling Psychology, With Distinction - Yorkville University (2023)

  • M.Ed. in Developmental Psychology - University of Toronto (2017)

  • Bachelor of Education - University of Calgary (2004)

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree ‘With Distinction,’ Major in Secondary School Drama - University of Calgary (2002)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Level 1 and 2 Training complete

  • Following a 19-year career as an educator, I pursued a career in Psychology.

  • In my clinical work, I often use cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, EMDR, and other client-centered therapies.

  • I offer support to clients who may be struggling with:

    • Anxiety and Depression

    • Self-esteem / Confidence Building

    • Life Transitions

    • Goal Setting and Motivation

    • Stress Management

    • Perfectionism

    • PTSD/Trauma

    • Academic Issues/School Avoidance

    • Work-Life Balance

    • Relationship issues

    • … and other concerns

  • I provide individual therapy to teens (16-17) and adults (18-65+).

  • My personal interests include: Hiking the Canadian Rockies, voice-over acting, comedy, and reality TV shows (open to suggestions!), adventure travel, and quality time with loved ones. I am a Certified Yoga Instructor.

Therapy can put you in the driver’s seat of your own story! Hit the Get Started Now button to contact our Intake Coordinator. Ask for Adelina so we can begin work on the issue you are facing!