Counselling in Smoky Lake, AB. Find the Right Therapist.

Dr. Vandegriend is an experienced, practical, and "easy-to-talk to" psychologist dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier lives. Located in St. Albert, professional counselling services available to individuals and couples. www.stalbertcounselling.com

[I offer video sessions throughout Alberta and Ontario]. I have been a psychologist since 1986. I have plenty of compassion, experience, and competence. I would be pleased to work with you.

Life can be demanding—stress, strong emotions, communication struggles, and mental chatter can feel overwhelming. I offer a supportive space to help you build practical tools, gain clarity, and feel more confident in navigating daily life.

Not just support. Strategy. I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods and says “hmm.” I show up ready to work—with tools, strategies, and a clear plan to help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control. You don't have to carry this alone anymore.

I provide evidence-based virtual therapy for trauma and emotional dysregulation. Using approaches like EMDR, DBT, and trauma-focused methods, I teach practical psychological skills to calm emotions, reduce stress, and build healthier, more stable relationships.

Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.