Grigore Counselling & Associates

Alberta Therapists

Jennifer Benson MA, R.Psych

Online Sessions Within Alberta

Hi, I’m Jennifer, a Registered Psychologist in Alberta, Canada, specializing in individual and group EMDR therapy with advanced trainings in protocols like R-TEP, G-TEP, and STEP and have expertise in health-based EMDR, supporting clients with COVID-related and chronic trauma. Additionally, I am trained in Emotionally-Focused Therapy.

I provide a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to work through challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, feedback-driven, and tailored to each client’s needs, fostering self-awareness and positive change.

Before psychology, I spent 20+ years in health and fitness, teaching yoga worldwide. As a single mom with ADHD raising two boys with ADHD, I value authenticity and resilience. Returning to school at 37 to complete my Master’s reflects my commitment to growth and perseverance.

Clients describe me as authentic, relational, and approachable, creating a space where they feel comfortable being themselves.

Jennifer's Areas of Focus: Individuals (Adults 18+)

  • Anxiety
  • ADD / ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Mangement
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career Guidance
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education & Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Internet Addiction
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital & Premarital
  • Medical Detox
  • Medication Management
  • Men’s Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  •  Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep & Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use & Abuse
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing & Evaluation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Loss
  • Women’s Issues

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