Connection before correction

Josée Kykkanen

MC · Registered Psychologist Registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists

I'm a registered psychologist specializing in child psychology, individual therapy, and family counselling. I provide support with a range of concerns, including parenting, divorce and separation, anxiety, social difficulties, school-related concerns, grief and loss, ADHD, autism, trauma, sleep and insomnia, and emotional regulation. I've also completed training in EMDR therapy, CBT-I for insomnia, and trauma-focused frameworks to support individuals and children who have experienced trauma.

I use an integrated approach, focusing on attachment and emotional processing while drawing on a variety of techniques to suit each individual. I value each client's unique qualities and work with them to develop their strengths and meet their goals. Children engage best through play, so I incorporate games and activities to help them have a positive experience with counselling.

Carissa Cochrane

Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

My work is grounded in an attachment-based, trauma-informed, and client-centred approach, with a strong focus on the role of the nervous system in our emotional and relational experiences. I support people experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and the impacts of sexual violence, as well as those navigating life transitions and relationship concerns. I also have a strong focus on strengthening caregiver–child relationships.

With children and families, I often incorporate play-based and relational interventions — including Synergetic Play Therapy and Theraplay-informed practices — to support connection, co-regulation, and felt safety. With adults, I draw from Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) alongside client-centred and strengths-based approaches to support deeper self-understanding and more secure relationships with self and others.

I hold a Bachelor of Applied Child Studies from Mount Royal University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I view therapy as a collaborative process — one that honours your story, builds on your strengths, and supports meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of counselling, I enjoy time with my husband, our daughter, and our two cats, cozy movie nights, travel, meaningful conversations, and the quiet moments that remind me to slow down.