Sarah Mittelsteadt
Sarah
Mittelsteadt
Registered Provisional Psychologist · MACP
She / Her · Registered Provisional Psychologist
Specialties & Approach
My Approach to Therapy
My general approach to therapy is founded on authenticity, kindness, laughter, and individual growth. My goal for therapy is to work collaboratively with you and meet you wherever you are, in order to assist you in moving towards your goals. I believe that therapy is an individual process that requires an individualized approach — no individual or presenting problem is the same, and I believe that your therapy experience is no exception. Specifically when working with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder I focus on the individual's experience and supporting them as we explore the incident through the use of EMDR, while also utilizing additional therapeutic approaches like CBT or SFT to strengthen the individual's coping and emotional regulation skills.
I've always had a passion for working with First Responders. The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) became part of my childhood — many say that I "grew up within the Edmonton Police Service", as I spent most of my time between hockey practices and camps with my dad at the various divisions around the city. My drive for working with EPS members was solidified after my dad sustained a complex mental health injury on the job, and I recognized the need for mental health providers who have personal experience within the culture of EPS, that individuals feel they can trust and be understood by.
From there I completed my Master's of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. While completing my Master's I worked alongside EPS members in the Youth Support Branch, and inevitably joined the Youth Diversion and Intervention Unit as a civilian navigator. In this role I worked amongst a squad of sworn members in the Missing Youth Portfolio, locating high-risk missing youth and connecting them to community resources. This position provided me with a better perspective and understanding of the roles and pressures of not only patrol members, but also members within specialized units. My goal is to use my personal and professional experience to support the next generation of first responders, their spouses, and their families.
In addition to my experience with first responders, I have also spent time supporting high-risk youth in the restorative justice system and have worked with youth with "in-care" status. I am passionate about working with individuals from all walks of life and supporting each individual to achieve their therapeutic goals. My approach is focused on the development of skills to promote emotional regulation and self-understanding.
Meet Sarah
Watch Sarah share a bit about who she is, how she works, and what matters most to her in the therapy room.
Background & Qualifications
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Yorkville UniversityRegistered Provisional Psychologist
College of Alberta Psychologists — Member in Good StandingEPS Civilian Navigator — Missing Youth Portfolio
Youth Diversion & Intervention Unit, Edmonton Police ServiceAnimal-Assisted Therapy Practitioner
Certified integration of therapy animals in clinical practiceReady to Take the First Step?
Sarah is currently accepting new clients at the Brewery District 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.