Cara-Joy Roeseler
Cara-Joy
Roeseler
Registered Provisional Psychologist
She / Her · Registered Provisional Psychologist
Specialties & Approach
My Approach to Therapy
One-size-fits-all isn't true for clothing, life, or therapy! My own journey has been very off the beaten track. I love working with others to break free of societal expectations and internalized messaging to find their authentic self. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including parts work (informed by internal family systems), narrative and existential therapies. I use humour in therapy, as I believe it is a wonderfully regulating tool.
In all of these, I work from a feminist, trauma-informed and anti-racist, anti-oppressive lens. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and compassion-focused. You are the expert on your life, your experiences, and your situation; my role is to act as witness and guide as you connect to your own innate wisdom, power, and capacity for healing. I believe healing occurs in relationship with others, and that it is in the sharing of our stories and being witnessed with compassion in difficult moments that enables us to move towards a more authentic, meaningful, and joyful life.
Part of our innate wisdom is (re)connecting with and learning to trust our bodies. In a culture obsessed with controlling size and health, ability, appearance, gender expression, and (literally and metaphorically) fitting in, this is a revolutionary idea. As a Certified Body Trust® Provider, I can work with you in exploring issues around body image, identity, divesting from the damaging messaging of diet culture and the dominant weight paradigm, and wholly embracing yourself as you are. Despite what you have been taught, your body is not the enemy – it is your home. It is you. And you deserve to live wholly, authentically, and freely.
Background & Qualifications
Registered Provisional Psychologist
College of Alberta Psychologists — Member in Good StandingCertified Body Trust® Provider
Evidence-based, trauma-informed body image & liberation frameworkHAES-Aligned & Fat-Positive Practice
Anti-oppressive, anti-diet, weight-inclusive therapeutic approachFeminist & Trauma-Informed Lens
Anti-racist, anti-oppressive, strength-based, compassion-focused careReady to Take the First Step?
Cara-Joy is currently accepting new clients at the Windermere location and virtually across Alberta. Book a free phone consultation to get started — no commitment required.
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.