Inspiration

Luke has always been fascinated by the way we connect and how those connections shape our lives. His work focuses on understanding how attachment issues, trauma, and struggles with addiction affect relationships and personal well-being. He’s also deeply interested in how sexually restrictive social norms influence how people experience and express their emotions. Luke became a psychotherapist to support individuals and couples as they work through these challenges, helping them heal, grow, and build healthier relationships.

Education

Luke completed a Bachelor of Science degree from MacEwan University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. He has also completed additional training in Gottman Couples Counselling level 1 and 2, integrative Sex and Couples training, Sex Work Bias Prevention, and Addiction Counselling. Luke is currently completing training to become a Certified Sex Therapist.

Philosophy

Luke believes that effective therapy is built on a foundation of collaboration, respect, and self-reflection. He views the therapeutic relationship as a partnership, where you are empowered to explore your own insights and take an active role in the healing process. Luke will work alongside you to foster a deeper understanding of your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. He values respect for each person’s unique journey and believes that lasting change comes from creating a space where you can feel safe to experience emotions, look inward, and grow at your own pace.

Vision

Luke works with you to build a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, respect, and open communication. He specializes in helping navigate issues around intimacy, sex, and gender, as well as addressing the complex challenges of addiction and trauma. Luke believes in creating a non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences without fear of shame or stigma. As a sex-positive therapist, he provides support in embracing sexual identities and desires, and he is affirming of LGBTQIA, trans, and non-monogamous relationships. Whether working with individuals or couples, Luke aims to foster understanding, healing, and growth in all aspects of relationships and personal well-being.

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Inspiration

For as long as Jason can remember, he was always passionately curious about the world and the nature of human relationships. He was fascinated by their complexity and how integral they are to our lives. His search for truth led him to study human sexuality, obesity, and family dynamics during separation and divorce. He found that they all have the common thread of the importance of relationships. He was drawn to practice counselling psychology to effect real change by focusing on talking to people, learning from them, and being on the front line of effecting change for individuals, couples and families.

Education

Dr. Jason Jones completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology degree at NorthCentral University. He has also completed a Master of Counselling degree at the University of Calgary, as well as numerous post-graduate certifications and workshops related to sex therapy, couples counselling, family therapy, and weight management. He is a Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).

Philosophy

Health and wellness must be addressed on a holistic basis that focuses on the whole person, including their relationships, cultures, and contextual experiences. Jason seeks to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on the whole system that they exist in. Jason does not believe in pathologizing behaviour, as all behaviour can be understood within a systemic and cultural frame. He believes that health is about physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual experiences within our minds and bodies, and between individuals.

>I help people navigate through some of the more difficult aspects of life, the most vulnerable, and the most Important. These are very sensitive issues that I honour and respect with deep understanding and empathy. I’m here to listen and help. I will guide you through this process with warmth, safety, and good humour.

Vision

Dr. Jones has been a Registered Psychologist since 2012 and founded Loving Choices Psychology in 2017 to serve individuals, couples and families in navigating challenging and sensitive issues in life with warmth and compassion. His vision is to create a safe space for expert counsellors to offer support and provide tools to help people live happier lives.

Dr. Jones specializes in the following areas:

Sex Therapy

• AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
• AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor
• AASECT provider of Continuing Education credits

Separation and Divorce

• Member of AFCC and AB chapter
• Training and experience with Practice Note 7 Evaluative and Therapeutic Interventions
• Training in the Overcoming Barriers approach for Parent-Child Contact pProblems
• Expert Witness Testimony experience in Provincial and Court of Queen’s Bench
• Training and experience in Mediation of Family and Divorce Conflicts, including mediation where personality disorders are involved

Couples Counselling

• Training and experience with Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• EFT Edmonton Community Collegium Member

Body Acceptance

• Advocate for Fat Studies, Health At Every Size, and Body Positive Approaches
• Holds a Post-Graduate Certification in Obesity Management from the University of Alberta

General Individual and Family Issues

• Registered Psychologist since 2011
• Uses Attachment-Based and Interpersonal Neurobiology models
• Training and experience with Trauma

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Inspiration

Being a “people person”, Karen has always been fascinated by the human experience, and became deeply curious about the factors that contribute to individual flourishing. She began her career as a teacher, but after a journey of self-reflection and discovery, she decided to become a Registered Psychologist.

Education

Karen completed a Bachelor of Education degree as well as a post-bachelor diploma in Inclusive Education at the University of Alberta. She completed a Master of Counselling Psychology degree at Athabasca University. She’s also completed additional training in EMDR Level 1 and 2, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Gottman Couples Counseling Level 1 and 2, Intensive Sex Therapy through Guelph University, and is currently completing training to become a Certified Sex Therapist.

Philosophy

Karen believes that we are the sum of our experiences, the environment, our families, our relationships, our personalities, and the culture we find ourselves in. Therefore, it’s important to understand how these factors and barriers contribute to our health and wellness. As we evolve and change throughout our lives, so do our needs and the type of support we require. Making small changes can enhance several areas of your life. During your counselling sessions, you can expect authenticity, collaboration, and genuine curiosity in understanding you and the experiences that have shaped you.

>“I believe everyone has the ability to change and create the life they desire. I can offer you a new perspective, and I like to provide clients with resources and activities to enhance the changes or coping strategies they are working towards. I welcome feedback and incorporate it into our work together. Being able to witness change and share space for healing and recovery is an enormous privilege and one I feel honoured to share with my clients.”

Vision

Karen collaborates with you to create a relationship built on mutual respect, empathy and comfortability. She believes that humour has a restorative quality and she uses it appropriately in her work. Karen specializes in treating body image concerns, such as weight discrimination and/or fat-phobia, eating disorders and disordered eating, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles and stressors, pre-marital counselling, sexuality and gender exploration, sexual difficulties, grief and loss, stress and burnout, low confidence and difficulties with emotional regulation, as well as trauma. She practices from a Health at Every Size approach, and has training as a Body Trust provider. Karen is a sex-positive, LGTQIA, trans and poly friendly therapist.

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