Karleena Ziger

When life feels overwhelming or your child is struggling, finding the right support can make all the difference.

Karleena offers caring, practical counselling for Children, Teens, and Adults to build confidence, manage emotions, and restore balance. With warmth, playfulness, and proven techniques, she helps families and individuals create lasting change and thrive.

Serving St. Albert and Edmonton area.

Areas Karleena Can Help With

Children & Teens

• ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
  
  
  

• Behavioural issues and emotional regulation
  
  
  

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  
  
  

• School challenges and learning difficulties
  
  
  

• Self-esteem, confidence, and identity
  
  
  

• Self-harm and suicidal ideation
  
  
  

• Parent and guardian support strategies
  
  
  

Adults

• Anxiety, depression, and mood disorders

• ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
  
  
  
  

• Burnout, stress management, and work/life balance
  
  
  

• Relationship challenges, communication, and boundaries
  
  
  

• Parenting support and family dynamics
  
  
  

• Trauma, abuse, and PTSD
  
  
  

• Grief, loss, and life transitions
  
  
  

• Women’s issues and self-worth
  
  
  

• Addiction and recovery
  
  
  

• Career planning and personal growth

Approaches & Methods Used

• EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing – processing traumatic or distressing memories
  
  
  

• Play Therapy – Play-Based Therapy – engaging children through play to promote emotional growth
  
  
  

• CBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – identifying and reframing unhelpful thought patterns
  
  
  

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

• ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – developing mindfulness and values-based action
  
  
  

• Trauma-Informed Care – creating safety and empowerment in the healing process

Credentials & Experience

• Registered Provisional Psychologist — College of Alberta Psychologists
  
  
  

• Master of Counselling — City University, Seattle, Washington
  
  
  

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology — Concordia University of Edmonton
  
  
  

• Experience in educational institutions, healthcare settings, private practice, and community outreach
  
  
  

• Specialized training in trauma-informed and child-centred therapy approaches
  
  
  

Karleena’s Approach to Counselling

Karleena believes that every person holds the inner strength and wisdom to heal — sometimes they just need the right support to uncover it. Her work is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based techniques. Whether helping a child express emotions through play or guiding adults through trauma and transition, Karleena focuses on creating a safe and trusting space for growth and recovery.

Book an Appointment

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