Karen Harrison

When anxiety, shame, or major life changes leave you feeling uncertain, Karen offers a space to understand, heal, and grow.

With over two decades of experience, she provides inclusive, trauma-focused counselling for Adults navigating identity, men’s mental health, and emotional regulation. Karen’s calm, affirming presence helps clients regain balance and self-trust.

Serving St. Albert and Edmonton area.

Areas Karen Can Help With

Adults

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
  
  
  

• Anxiety, depression, and mood challenges
  
  
  

• Shame, guilt, and self-criticism
  
  
  

• Men’s mental health
  
  
  

• Life transitions and stress management
  
  
  

• Coping skills and emotional regulation
  
  
  

• Identity and self-exploration
  
  
  

• 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and neurodivergence-affirming care
  
  
  

Approaches & Methods Used

• TF – Trauma-Focused Therapy – processing and healing emotional wounds from past experiences
   

• CBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – identifying and reframing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns
   

• DBT – Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – developing emotional regulation and distress tolerance
   

• PD – Psychodynamic Therapy – exploring how early experiences influence current thoughts and relationships
   

• CC – Client-Centered Therapy – building collaboration and trust to guide meaningful change

Karen’s approach is warm, collaborative, and adaptive, meeting each client where they are. She integrates evidence-based techniques with empathy and deep respect for each person’s unique story.

Credentials & Experience

• Registered Social Worker — Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
  
  
  

• Master of Social Work (Clinical Practice) — University of Calgary
  
  
  

• Bachelor of Social Work — University of Calgary
  
  
  

• Social Work Diploma — practicum experience in psychiatric outpatient programs, mental health and addictions, Métis Settlements, and Children’s Services Crisis Unit
  
  
  

• Over 20 years of clinical experience supporting adults through trauma, stress, and life transitions
  
  
  

• Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed and inclusive therapeutic care
  
  
  

Karen’s Approach to Counselling

Karen believes that lasting change begins with understanding and compassion. She works collaboratively with clients to explore the roots of their struggles, build effective coping strategies, and foster emotional resilience. Her trauma-focused, inclusive approach encourages self-acceptance and helps clients move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.

Book an Appointment

Karen is currently accepting new clients for in-person and online counselling in St. Albert, Alberta.