Sam Kriviak
Sam
Kriviak
Registered Psychologist · M.C.
They / Them · Registered Psychologist
Specialties & Approach
My Approach to Therapy
I am a Registered Psychologist working from Edmonton, within Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homelands. I am an uninvited guest here on the traditional territories of the Nehiyaw, Denesuliné, Nakota Sioux, Anishinaabe, and Niitsitapi Nations. I use they/them pronouns (feel free to ask about this!). I graduated from the University of Lethbridge Master of Counselling program in 2020 and I am a member in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
As a counsellor, my intention is to create a nurturing and supportive space for you to grow and change — at a pace that feels right for you, in order to meet your goals. I am a person-centred, experiential counsellor. In other words, I believe people can build on their existing strengths and wisdom through new emotional experiences — and by experiencing our emotions in new ways! But before we can take in new experiences and start healing and growing, I know that we all need to feel safe, accepted, and validated. We also often need time and space to increase our own understanding and awareness of our current struggles. My first job as a counsellor is to work hard to build a genuine, trusting relationship with each of my clients, so that you get this time and space. Then, we can explore new experiences that build your toolkit, address your struggles, and support you to meet your goals.
In addition to my work as a counsellor, I am also a certified crisis worker and former yoga teacher. I am especially passionate about social justice and supporting clients impacted by oppression, inequality, violence, and systemic issues. Counselling alone is not enough to create a fair, compassionate, and inclusive society, but I embrace it as one tool for transformation and healing. My counselling work has focused on supporting 2SLGBTQ+ folks, and those coping with emotional struggles like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and overwhelm.
Meet Sam
Watch Sam share a bit about who they are, how they work, and what matters most to them in the therapy room.
Background & Qualifications
Master of Counselling (M.C.)
University of Lethbridge, 2020Registered Psychologist
College of Alberta Psychologists — Member in Good StandingCertified Crisis Worker
Additional training in crisis intervention and supportFormer Yoga Teacher & Somatic Practitioner
Integrating body-based awareness into therapeutic workReady to Take the First Step?
Sam is not currently accepting new clients but is building their waitlist. Reach out to secure your spot — a free phone consultation is always available.
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.