Our Team of Psychologists and Counsellors
Whether you’re seeking specialized therapy, in person counselling, or online sessions that fit your lifestyle, our therapists offer compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your needs.
Explore each therapist’s profile to learn more about their approach, areas of focus, and availability. Consultation booking is available directly on each therapist’s page.
Aaron Esler, MACP, CCC, RCC
Known for his calm steadiness and a quick sense of humor, Aaron helps clients feel at ease from their very first session. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, using warmth and curiosity to help clients explore what’s been hard without judgment or pressure. His work blends Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapies (CBT and DBT) with mindfulness and psychoeducation, guiding people to recognize unhelpful patterns, reframe beliefs, and build practical tools for lasting change. He believes people already have what they need to heal — therapy simply creates the space and safety to rediscover it.
Danica Heidebrecht, MEd, Registered Psychologist
Danica Heidebrecht is a Registered Psychologist (M.Ed.) who believes therapy is first and foremost about connection. For nearly two decades, she has supported adults navigating anxiety, shame, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Danica’s presence is warm, steady, and collaborative. She draws from trauma-informed, somatic, mindfulness, and attachment-based approaches to help clients feel safer in their bodies, more at ease in their emotions, and more connected in their relationships.
Kristen Paliwoda, MACP, Registered Psychologist
Kristen Paliwoda offers a gentle, grounding presence that helps clients feel understood and supported from the moment they meet her. She works primarily with women navigating life transitions — from the growing pains of early adulthood to the changing identity that often accompanies motherhood. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and guided by curiosity. She integrates EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based practices, creating a process that feels both steady and flexible — never rushed, never one-size-fits-all.
Melissa De Pace, MACP, CCC, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CNP
Melissa De Pace is a gentle, grounded therapist who helps clients reconnect with themselves through curiosity and compassion. Melissa holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, offering virtual sessions across Alberta, BC, and Ontario. Her work weaves evidence-based therapeutic tools with an authentic, heart-first presence — helping clients feel seen, supported, and safe enough to grow.