As human beings we are biologically wired to crave connection. For that reason, I believe that the relationships we hold with others are crucial to our development and provides us with the greatest opportunity for healing emotional and psychological wounds. As a therapist, my intention is to foster a therapeutic relationship with you filled with kindness, patience, empathy, and compassion. I believe that through this experience of such a positive relationship, you can find the insight, clarity, and empowerment to heal from the problems you are facing. It would be my privilege to embark on this journey of growth with you.
Sheila Ennin
Areas of Practice SpiritualityAbuseADHDAnxietyBlended FamiliesDepressionDisordered EatingGender IdentityGrief/LossLife Adjustment/TransitionLGBTQ+ParentingPersonal Development/GrowthPTSDRelationship ProblemsSelf-Esteem/Self-CompassionSeparation and DivorceSexualityStress/BurnoutTraumaHealth/Medical ConcernsWomen's Health Counseling
|Child-Parent Relationships|Anger Management|Behaviour problems|Body Image||Communication|Infidelity|Loneliness/Isolation|Panic Attacks|Post-Partum Adjustment|School / Academic|Self-Injury|Sleep problems|
Approach
Using a client-centred approach, my commitment as your therapist is to provide a safe, respectful and nonjudgmental environment from which you can begin to explore yourself, your past, your current circumstances, and your future. With compassion at the heart of my work, I want to hold space for you to uncover the limiting thoughts, beliefs, and values that may be impacting your mental health.
With that being said, I derive my approach primarily from theories guiding Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural therapy, and Narrative therapy. Furthermore, I work from a trauma informed lens and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for working specifically with processing trauma. And with couples, I practice from The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
Sheila’s approach integrates:
Psychodynamic Theory
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Narrative Therapy
Attachment Theory
Solution Focused Approaches
Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR)
Trauma-Informed approaches
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
The Gottman Method
Background
I am Registered Psychologist, in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and I am a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. I have over 15 years of experience being in service to individuals, families, children and teens in various capacities. I hold a Bachelor’s of Science Degree with a psychology major from the University of Alberta, and a Masters of Counselling Degree from City University of Seattle.
Favorite Quote
“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as it is about letting go of everything that isn’t you – all of the expectations, all of the beliefs – and becoming who you are.”
Rachel Naomi Remen
Wellness Matters Videos
See Sheila’s talks below to get to know her and an area she often works with in therapy
How Sheila works with…
Adolescent / Teen
Being a teenager can be uncomfortable…really uncomfortable! There are so many things you have to figure out and so many questions you have to answer but most times there is no “right” answer. It sucks! I do not have all the answers, and I cannot take away the growing pains, but I can listen. Because at the end of the day, therapy is just a conversation with an unbiased person. Someone who doesn’t know your family or your friends and has no reason to judge.
My number goal with all my teens is meet them exactly where they are at. To get to know them at a depth with which they will allow me. I want to understand, more than I want to fix. But when I can, I hope I can provide another perspective and give some guidance. I strive to provide them with tools to cope with the difficult emotions, and to handle the tough conversations in their lives. I want to see them through this stage of life so they can live an adulthood that is healthy, fulfilling, and authentic to them.
I am a therapist, but I am also human, a human that has been a teenager before. And I want you to feel that common humanity every day you come to session.
Couples
Relationship repair and maintenance is a unique and delicate process that I always feel humbled and privileged to be a part of. It takes a lot of strength and vulnerability to tell a third party about the pain and struggles of your relationship. As such, I honor that by providing a patient and empathetic therapeutic space where both people can be heard. I do not take sides, and I do not hold secrets. I am in service of both individuals to help them feel safe and seen, to repair some wounds, and to hopefully get their needs met.We’ll help you find the right fit.
Our client care team works with each new client to ensure they are matched to the right therapist.
It’s essential to find a therapist who aligns with your unique needs and preferences. If you’re unsure where to begin, you don’t have to figure it out alone.