Laura Brieva, MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Populations: Adults, Adolescents, Couples
Areas of Focus: ADHD, Communication, Depression, Grief and Loss, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Marriage Counselling, PTSD, Relationships, Self-Harm, Sexuality Gender and Intimacy, Sleep and Insomnia, Trauma, Complex interpersonal relationships, Multicultural Mental Health, Racial Identity Issues, Acculturation related issues
Therapeutic Models: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Attachment- Based Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Location: Edmonton, St. Albert and Virtual
Languages Offered: English and Spanish
Availability: Laura is no longer seeing new clients
A Note from Laura…
Welcome! In my office there is space for both laughter and tears! I am Laura, a registered provisional psychologist serving individuals, couples, and adolescents throughout Alberta. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate complex interpersonal relationships, racial identity issues, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and life transitions. I'm proud to provide services in both English and Spanish, embracing the beauty of diversity through multicultural counseling. I had the privilege of pursuing part of my studies in South America, specifically in Colombia and Brazil, where I gained a deep appreciation for cultural nuances and their impact on individuals.
My therapeutic approach is a blend of proven methods, incorporating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems informed (IFS), and Attachment-based approaches.
In the course of our work together, we might talk about the difficulties you've faced in the past, in the present, and in the future in order to get a better sense of what's going on in your life. My style is grounded in evidence-based research, curiosity, and compassion so that my clients feel empowered to live healthier and more fulfilled lives..
“These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.” Najwa Zebian
¡Bienvenidos! Soy Laura, psicóloga provisional registrada, y ofrezco servicios a individuos, parejas y adolescentes en toda Alberta. Me apasiona ayudar a las personas a navegar relaciones interpersonales complejas, cuestiones de identidad racial, trauma, duelo, ansiedad, depresión, insomnio y transiciones de vida. Estoy orgullosa de brindar servicios tanto en inglés como en español, abrazando la belleza de la diversidad a través de la consejería multicultural.Tuve el privilegio de realizar parte de mis estudios en América del Sur, específicamente en Colombia y Brasil, donde desarrollé una profunda apreciación por los matices culturales y su impacto en las personas.
Mi enfoque terapéutico es una combinación de métodos probados, que incluyen Terapia Dialéctica Conductual (DBT), Terapia Informada en Sistemas Internos (IFS) y enfoques basados en el Apego.
En el curso de nuestro trabajo juntos, podemos hablar sobre las dificultades que has enfrentado en el pasado, en el presente y en el futuro para obtener una mejor comprensión de lo que está sucediendo en tu vida. Mi estilo se basa en la investigación basada en evidencia, la curiosidad y la compasión para que mis clientes se sientan empoderados a vivir vidas más saludables y plenas.
“La vida no es la que uno vivió sino la que uno recuerda y como la recuerda para contarla”― Gabriel García Márquez