We believe everyone is unique and brings a different foundation of experience and skills to the collaborative process at Summit. We strive to provide counselling services that fit each individual. Summit integrates ideas from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Sex Therapy, Somatic Therapies and Mindfulness practices, to a few. The goal at Summit is to find a counselling plan that works best for each individual. You have a specific set of skills and we look forward to working with you to uncover them!
Our team is just as unique as you so feel free to explore each clinician’s profiles to see who you may connect with. The right fit is important and we will do our best to ensure there is someone at Summit who can support your specific goals. You can book a free phone consult with several of our therapists before booking a full session.
MEET THE TEAM
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All Summit Therapists
Josh Fritz,
MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Edmonton, St.Albert and Virtual
Adults, Adolescents, and Children
First Responders, Men’s Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Burnout and Stress, Grief and Relationships.
Desiree Gagnon, MEd
Registered Provisional Psychologist
St. Albert & Riverfront Equestrian Centre
Adolescents (16+), Teens & Adults
Languages offered: French and English
Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, emotional regulation, first responders
Ida Seifeddine,
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Edmonton, St. Albert and Virtual
Children (7+), Teens & Adults
Depression, Anxiety, stress, Anger Management, Behavioural issues, trauma, grief and loss, emotional regulation, parenting issues
Play Therapy
Samantha Baira
Registered Provisional Psychologist
St. Albert, Edmonton & Virtual
Teens & Adults
Anxiety, Life Stressors, Relationships, Stress/Burnout, Grief/Loss, Sport and Performance Psychology & ADHD
Stephen Tripodi, MC
Registered Psychologist
Edmonton and Virtual
Adults and Couples
Trauma/PTSD, depression/anxiety, stress/burnout, life transitions and relationships.
Laura Brieva, MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Edmonton, St. Albert and Virtual
Adults, Teens & Couples
Languages Offered: English and Spanish
Communication, Depression, Grief, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Marriage Counselling, Relationships, Sex and Intimacy, Sleep and Insomnia, Trauma, Racial Identity Issues, Acculturation related issues
Elena Volk, Registered Provisional Psychologist
St. Albert & Virtual
Children (6+), Teens, Adults & Couples
Sex Therapy & Sexuality, Relationships, Attachment Work, Trauma, ADHD, Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life Transitions, Depression, Anxiety, Communication & LGBTQIA2S+ concerns
Sam Kriviak, MC
Registered Psychologist
Telehealth/Video Sessions Only
Teens & Adults
2SLGBTQ+ folks and those coping with emotional struggles like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and overwhelm.
Jody Cook, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Edmonton and Virtual
Adults and Couples
Perinatal Mental Health/Postpartum Disorders
Transition to Parenthood
Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss,
Tracy Vansickle, MSW
Registered Social Worker
Telehealth & Leduc Office
Children, Adolescents & Adults
Postpartum Disorders
Anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal mood disorders, grief/loss and adjustment to new life circumstances.
Oana Vonu-Boriceanu, MA
Registered Provisional Psychologist
St. Albert & Edmonton
Teens
Adults & Couples
Families
Attachment, Family of origin, dream analysis, trauma, Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Greg Hamilton, MSc.
Registered Psychologist
Edmonton and Virtual
Adults and Couples
Personality and mood disorders, depression/anxiety, communication, work/life balance, life transitions, veterans, couples therapy and trauma.
Jaclyn Spooner, MC
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Edmonton and Virtual
Adolescents, Couples and Adults
Sex therapy
Anxiety, Depression, Stress and Burnout, Self-esteem, Sexual Dysfunctions, Life Transitions and Emotional Regulation.
Kayla Rubis, BSc., OT, MC
Registered Psychologist
Edmonton and Virtual
Teens, Adults & Couples
Yoga trauma group
End of Life, Chronic illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Anxiety and Depression and Relationships
Daniella Besirovic, MA
Registered Provisional Psychologist
St. Albert & Edmonton
Kids (6+), Teens & Adults
Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Self-esteem, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, bullying, behavioural challenges, divorce/separation, Infidelity, blended families, and trauma.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Our Mental Health Therapists
All of our mental health therapists are supervised by licensed psychologists or licensed masters of social work. They provide reduced rates for mental health services but these services are not covered by insurance.
Jill Danbrook
Mental Health Therapist
St.Albert and Virtual
Adults and Adolescents
Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationships, Self Compassion
CBT and SFT
Susan Given
Mental Health Therapist
Virtual
Adults, Adolescents and Couples
Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Chronic Illness, Communication, Co-Parenting, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Parenting, Post Partum and Perinatal, Relationships, Self Esteem, Sport Psychology, Stress/burnout, Trauma,
Madison Duncan
MACP, Mental Health Therapist
St. Albert, Edmonton & Virtual
Children, Teens, and Adults
Anxiety, Depression, Life Stressors, Communication, Relationships, Stress/Burnout, Grief/Loss, Trauma, Autism, ADHD
Our Administration Staff
Arden St. André, Clinic Manager, BA (she/her)
You can find me at our St. Albert location, in charge of digital media, marketing, community outreach, hiring and internship placement, plant watering (when I remember) and team building. When I’m not working I like to explore the great outdoors with my dogs or throw pottery. You can get ahold of me at arden@summitcs.ca
Karen Nyirarukundo, BA, Client Coordinator (she/her)
My role at Summit is to connect with new and existing clients, offer recommendations and answer any question you may have in regards to billing, booking or the therapeutic process. In my spare time I love to work on puzzles and play with my fur baby Leo!
Simon Goyeau, Client Care Coordinator (they/them)
You won’t see me in the office because I work virtually, but rest assured that I’m busy in the background providing accounts receivable, insurance, and client care support. When I’m not working, you can find me building obstacle courses for my small human and feline family members, camping, and playing board games with my spouse.
We know that finding the right information or knowing where to start can be daunting which is why we offer you the option to book a consult with one our client coordinators at a time that is convenient for you. Our experienced staff can answer any question you may have regarding, booking or claiming a session, or finding the a therapist who will be a good match for you. Click below to see our available times.
Lyndsay Wright, MC, CAATP
St. Albert, Edmonton & Riverfront Equestrian Centre
Owner/Director of Summit CS, Lyndsay is a Registered Psychologist and a Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy Professional. Lyndsay works with children, teens and adults. She specializes in trauma, depression/anxiety, relationships, grief/loss, life transitions, work/life balance, first responders, animal-assisted therapy and Sport/Performance Psychology. Click here to learn more about Lyndsay.