Hi, I’m Rita!

I look forward to working with you and helping you on your journey.

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Receipts are now accessible through your Jane account! Please find all invoices for previous and upcoming appointments there.

Big news! Rita has entered a new chapter in her life, moving to a more peaceful life north of Edmonton near the beginning of June. For many seeking in-person appointments, this may be a significant change. While Rita will still offer online counselling, please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have.

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PLEASE NOTE:

A sliding fee may be considered in order to accommodate individuals who are experiencing financial hardship with proof of monthly/yearly income.

Payment is required BEFORE your session and can be made through credit card OR Interact eTransfer. If you have not yet linked a credit card to your account, I ask that you do so right away - the booking process will become easier and quicker!

  • eTransfer - ritaspsychotherapy@gmail.com

Presently, we DO NOT offer direct billing, but will let you know about any changes.

LATE CANCELLATION: A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in Rita’s day, time that could have been used to help another patient in need. As such, we require a 24-hour cancellation notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment.

Patients who provide less than 24-hour cancellation notice, or miss their appointment, will still be charged the fee for their entire session.

> **FOR ALL APPOINTMENT AND/OR BILLING CONCERNS - Email - help.ritaspsychotherapy@gmail.com.

10-Minute Consultation

Briefly discuss immediate concerns and explore potential treatment options, providing clients with a glimpse of the support and guidance available through Rita's expertise. This call serves as a pivotal moment for individuals to decide on their next steps towards addressing their mental health needs with confidence and clarity.


Individual Counselling

I am a seasoned Therapist with compassion and a calling to guide you forward in life....no matter where we begin, sometimes a leap, sometimes babysteps....Your decision and courage to make the first appointment is a cause for congratulations. My approach is inclusive of all cultures, backgrounds, and self definitions. My expertise is in PTSD, grief, family of origin, (inner childhood} pre mari... Read More

I am a seasoned Therapist with compassion and a calling to guide you forward in life....no matter where we begin, sometimes a leap, sometimes babysteps....Your decision and courage to make the first appointment is a cause for congratulations. My approach is inclusive of all cultures, backgrounds, and self definitions. My expertise is in PTSD, grief, family of origin, (inner childhood} pre marital, couples, marriage, and family concerns, life transitions (which can include crisis's in faith. Also included are: Anxiety, Depression, Suicidality, Sexual abuse,


Marriage and Family Therapist

As a Marriage and Family Therapist I serve individuals, couples and families. With a deep understanding and compassion of not only the Family System which we came from but any system we are a participant in (work, education cultural, etc), or are presently in, we are faced with challenges that either bring us growth and harmony or conflict and separation. I am here for you......to guide, sup... Read More

As a Marriage and Family Therapist I serve individuals, couples and families. With a deep understanding and compassion of not only the Family System which we came from but any system we are a participant in (work, education cultural, etc), or are presently in, we are faced with challenges that either bring us growth and harmony or conflict and separation. I am here for you......to guide, support, inspire, and to provide forward movement into more harmony, ease, and satisfying interactions on each and every level.


Supervision

I am an experienced, seasoned supervisor. I am available for supervising practicum students, and also those who are specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. I come highly recommended. I am able to take a beginner practicum student through two semesters of practicums in a way that builds confidence and competence, not only in their academic training, but also in knowing their authentic self ... Read More

I am an experienced, seasoned supervisor. I am available for supervising practicum students, and also those who are specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. I come highly recommended. I am able to take a beginner practicum student through two semesters of practicums in a way that builds confidence and competence, not only in their academic training, but also in knowing their authentic self and how to bring both of those into sessions with their clients. I am experienced in multiple modalities which helps fill out the student's knowledge base and builds on their experiential foundation as a beginning therapist.

Rita graduated from the University of Stout Wisconsin, USA in 2004 and has been counselling for 25 years. She is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, a Certified Pastoral Counseller, and a certified member of the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association. Rita also supervises practicum students and is a part-time faculty member at City University.

She works with individuals, couples, groups, and families. Rita’s strength in therapy sterns from her deep understanding of the family system. this helps her to support, encourage, inspire, and guide each person to grow and find their own strengths to move forward in their lives.

Rita chose to become a therapist and specialize in couples and family systems because she believes when couples, marriages and families are in a harmonious and loving environment, self-discovery and development of each individual within the system occurs organically.

She is comfortable using interdenominational pastoral counseling as she has 25 years of ministerial background.

Specializes in Therapy • Individuals, couples, marriage, and families • Crisis • Trauma • Trained in Somatic Experience • Grief • Stress • Anxiety • Depression • Life transitions • Transgenerational/ancestral • Family of origin • EMDR • Family Constellations

Rita graduated from the University of Stout Wisconsin, USA in 2004 and has been counselling for 2... Read More

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