Lyndsay
Wright
Trauma & EMDR Psychologist · St. Albert & Virtual Alberta
Registered Psychologist & Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy Professional
My Approach to Therapy
I am a Registered Psychologist working with clients across Alberta, and I believe strongly that all individuals have the power to create meaningful change in their lives. Everybody can benefit from counselling — we all have something about our lives we'd like to be different, and working with someone outside of our social network can offer new insight and perspective that's genuinely hard to find elsewhere.
I work from a person-centered approach: every person brings a unique set of strengths and capacities that can be built upon. I find that the most positive outcomes come from therapy that is truly collaborative — where the client takes the lead, sets the goals, and determines the pace. My job is to walk alongside you, not in front of you.
Over the years, I've worked with children, teens, adults, and families across a range of community settings. I have a particular depth of training and experience in trauma, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), sport and performance psychology, and complex PTSD. I also provide clinical supervision to provisional psychologists — bringing the same collaborative, strength-based lens to professional mentorship that I bring to my clinical work.
I want the people I work with to feel genuinely understood — not just assessed. If you're wondering whether I might be the right fit, I encourage you to book a free consultation. There's no commitment and no pressure. Just a conversation.
Training That Goes Beyond the Basics
In addition to my core graduate training, I've pursued extensive post-graduate certification in evidence-based trauma modalities. Here's what that means in practice for the people I work with.
EMDR Basic Training
Foundational certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy — the internationally recognized standard for EMDR practice.
EMDR for Sport & Performance
Specialized EMDR protocol adapted for athletes and performers — targeting performance blocks, competition anxiety, and the psychological aftermath of injury or failure.
GTEP & RTEP
Specialized training in Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (GTEP) and Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (RTEP) — EMDR adaptations designed for acute and group-based trauma response.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Certification in ART — a brief, evidence-based therapy that uses voluntary image replacement and eye movements to rapidly reduce the distress of traumatic memories.
Animal-Assisted Therapy Certification (CAATP)
Formal academic certification in Animal-Assisted Therapy from Oakland University — one of the leading AAT training programs in North America.
Nutritional & Integrative Medicine for Mental Health
Post-graduate training spanning the relationship between nutrition and mental health — from the gut-brain connection to integrative medicine principles — bridging conventional psychology with evidence-based nutritional psychiatry.
Academic & Professional Background
Master of Counselling
Athabasca UniversityAnimal-Assisted Therapy Certification (CAATP)
Oakland UniversityBachelor of Arts
University of AlbertaRegistered Psychologist
College of Alberta Psychologists — Member in Good StandingMember, Psychologists Association of Alberta
Member in Good Standing · Preferred Provider with EPSDirect Billing Available
I can direct bill to the following insurers — please verify your coverage, as plans vary:
Availability
Currently accepting new clients with limited availability. Waitlist available — reach out to secure your spot.
Join the WaitlistClinical Supervision
I provide clinical supervision to provisional psychologists in Alberta, working in the areas of trauma, EMDR, sport and performance psychology, and animal-assisted therapy. My approach to supervision mirrors my approach to therapy: collaborative, strengths-based, and paced by the supervisee.
Learn About SupervisionTrauma & EMDR Supervision
Supporting provisional psychologists in developing competency in trauma-informed practice and EMDR protocol delivery.
Sport & Performance Psychology
Supervision for those working with athletes, first responders, and high-performance populations.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Guidance on the integration of AAT within clinical practice for those pursuing this specialization.
General Clinical Supervision
Broadly supporting provisional psychologists across Lyndsay's areas of practice and focus.
Ready to Work Together?
I'm currently on a waitlist for new clients. Book a free phone consultation to get the conversation started — no commitment required, and I'll be in touch as soon as space opens.
Direct billing available · St. Albert & Virtual
We acknowledge that our practice is located in Treaty 6 territory, on the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, and Nakota Sioux Peoples. We recognize that healing and reconciliation is a responsibility shared by all and are proud to partner with organizations that help Indigenous community members access culturally safe mental health care.