For nearly two decades, Ron worked within Alberta's child intervention and youth mental health systems. This included managing forensic and addiction services for youth and working directly with high-risk youth and their families. That experience gave him a close, often difficult view of how help people get stuck in cycles of crisis, and how much of healing depends on someone believing change is possible for them. Ron is now bringing that same commitment into the therapy room, this time working one-on-one with clients rather than through a system.
Ron is a Provisional Psychologist, registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP), working under the supervision of Linda Forde, Registered Psychologist. He holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from City University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education at Edgewood University.
Ron brings a warm, curious, and non-judgmental presence to his work and is committed to helping clients feel genuinely heard as they work through what brings them to therapy. Using a collaborative, strengths-based approach, he works with couples, youth/adolescents (13+), and adults to build practical skills and lasting change so they can move toward the life and relationships they want.
Ron can help clients who are struggling due to:
Ron primarily draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy, adapting his approach to fit each client's goals and circumstances. Ron believes clients already carry much of what they need to move forward and sees his role as helping them uncover and build on existing strengths. This integrated approach helps clients understand what's driving their distress and take concrete steps toward healthier coping, stronger relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Ron is currently accepting new clients. If you're ready to take the next step, reach out to schedule a session with Ron
Holistic Healing is proud to offer our clients a safe and confidential place where they can reflect, learn, and grow. Our counselling sessions are guided by empathy and understanding, and we work with our clients to find out what is truly causing their problems in life. Once we have narrowed down the root cause of your distress, we work towards instituting healthy coping mechanisms and goals that allow you to measure your progress as the sessions move forward. With us in your corner, you'll have the tools and guidance you need to overcome your issues so you can begin to enjoy life again.
Booking your teen in for a counselling session can be both scary and exciting for all involved! Prior to booking the appointment, you will have already had an open conversation with your teen or them with you about wanting to go to counselling (or they will have talked to you about wanting to go to therapy) and you and your teen will have picked out a counsellor which they feel comfortable opening up to. As a parent, you might be confused about the process of booking your teen in for counselling. What can you expect in terms of communication between yourself and your teenager’s therapist? What do you need to know before the first session? And what can you expect to need to provide your therapist with prior to your teen starting sessions? This blog post is to help walk you through the process of what happens when your teenager starts counselling.
Edmonton-based therapists, Shaheen Alarakhia, Danielle Lall, and Adam Sartore, help your teen dig deeper into what is going on for them in order to help them gain insights and tools for their everyday lives. Get to know our counsellors here and see which is the best fit for your teenager here.
Meet our certified therapists, Ron, Linda, Adam, Danielle, and Shaheen. No matter what you want to work on, we have a therapist to help. Our Counsellors focus on helping you feel at ease by allowing you to feel heard and understood. By using a holistic, or whole picture approach, our trained Counsellors can help their patients live a happier, more authentic life. Our therapists offer adult counselling, partner counselling, family counselling, and adolescent/teen counselling. Interested in learning more? Need to book a session? Contact Us here.
Counselling doesn’t just have to be for those who have reached a crisis situation. If you want to live a happier life by discussing the issues that are causing you stress, anxiety, or fear, contact Holistic Healing today to book your free initial consultation.
Holistic Healing Counselling is a team of holistic, experienced, and dedicated mental health professionals in Edmonton, AB who aim to help you heal and grow. Using a holistic, or whole picture approach, our certified therapists can help their patients live a happier, more authentic life. We have a range of practitioners with unique backgrounds and experiences ready and available to help you with your therapeutic and wellness needs, with NO WAIT LIST. Don't just survive, thrive. Take the first step in your healing journey and get in touch with us to book your appointment today!
