Samuel Platts, CSAT

Registered Psychologist (Alberta, #4832)
#207, 11523 100th ave NW , Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 0J8
Phone: 780-868-5655
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Session Fees: I direct bill with numerous insurance companies, NIHB and the IRS programs for indigenous clients. My fee is 180 per session hour.
www.plattspsychology.com
This member is also available for online counseling.
Online-counseling methods: Phone, Webcam

How did I become a psychologist? At 16 years of age, I remember declaring that I wanted to become a “psychologist that specializes in addictions”. After High School I enrolled as a Psychology major in University and started my formal education. After 3 years of learning about the theory and research of the science of psychology, I lost interest in it altogether. I finished my degree without any intention of pursuing a career in the field. I worked seasonally and pursued other interests. I In 2008 my life changed dramatically. I transitioned out of seasonal work with the help of career counselling and began working in the helping profession. As a Youth and Family Support worker I cut my teeth in the field, working with those healing from abuse, neglect and a legacy of oppression and addiction. I then transferred to a wilderness adventure therapy-based addictions treatment center. In my five years working there I saw the miracle of transcendence when the right conditions were present, and conversely took phone calls about heart breaking set-backs from desperate young persons who were struggling after leaving the center.
I began working for Alberta Health Services and was employed at the Youth Addictions Services Day program. I then transferred to an outpatient role as an Addictions Counsellor with the Adult Population. I received a specialized certification as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist through the International Institute of Trauma and Addictions Professionals. I facilitated individual and group counselling for persons recovering from sex addiction, substance abuse and alcohol abuse disorders. I learned that addictive disorders nearly always co-exist with trauma and other mental health problems.
. I then transferred to the Young Adult Portfolio working as a trauma therapist. I received advanced training in Somatic Experiencing therapy for trauma.
I started working part time in private practice and for the past 3 years have been working with individuals and couples primarily with trauma and addictions issues (infidelity and betrayal). I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, which is focused on repairing attachment wounds and facilitating deeper intimacy and connection.
In my therapy office you will find a relationship of sure steady guidance, sensitivity, trust and humor. I have a lot of training and experience and I don’t let that get in the way of knowing who is sitting in the room with me. I have personal experience in recovery and of being in the client’s seat in a therapist’s office.

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Edmonton AB

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