Sophia Aarons
“EMBRACE YOUR INNER BISON AND FACE LIFE'S STORMS"
(ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS)
Meet Sophia
B.SC., M.A.C.P.
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST | COUPLES & FAMILY THERAPIST
As human beings, feelings of burnout, anxiety, or depression can arise at various points in our lives. Consulting a psychologist can be immensely beneficial in addressing these challenges.
Sophia Aarons
Denae has personally observed the profound impact of therapy and the remarkable advancements individuals can make while learning to navigate their emotions, foster resilience, and establish valuable connections with others.
Understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, Denae actively engages with clients to create tailor-made strategies that address their individual needs effectively. Denae views each person from a “biological-psychological-social-spiritual” lens, and aims to support clients to achieve balance within the context of their internal and external systems. Denae draws upon Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Internal Family Systems, Nature-based therapy, and humanistic approaches. You will be supported in achieving personal, professional, and lifelong goals.
Denae believes that each person is already whole, and encourages self-acceptance, compassion, and curiosity. Denae is committed to establishing a safe and supportive environment where clients are acknowledged as the authorities in their own lives. In this space, individuals can freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without the fear of being judged. Alongside Denae, clients can recognize and overcome limiting beliefs, counterproductive needs, or behaviors that impede daily functioning or self-fulfillment.
Acknowledging the challenges associated with starting therapy, Denae firmly believes that recognizing and addressing personal hurdles is a sign of resilience. Denae is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward self-awareness, contentment, and empowerment. No matter where you are in the continuum of misery to life fulfillment, individuals are encouraged to reach out to Denae to arrange a consultation and intake. Denae offers therapeutic services in English and Spanish.
Currently, Denae is able to direct bill to the following insurance providers: Alberta Blue Cross, ASEBP/ARTA, Medavie Blue Cross, SSQ Financial, Green Shield Canada, Sunlife, and Manulife.
- Adult Therapy
- Early Adolescence Therapy (12-16 years)
- Youth Therapy (16+ years)
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Virtual (Online) Therapy
- ADDICTION (ALCOHOL / DRUG / GAMBLING / INTERNET / SEX)
- ANXIETY
- BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES
- CHRONIC PAIN
- CODEPENDENCY
- COMPLEX / DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA
- COPING SKILLS
- CULTURAL INTEGRATION
- DEPRESSION
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- FAMILY CONFLICT
- GENDER IDENTITY ISSUES
- GRIEF & LOSS
- HEALTH & RESILIENCY
- IDENTITY ISSUES (GENDER / RACIAL)
- INTERPERSONAL DIFFICULTIES
- LIFE TRANSITIONS
- MARITAL & PREMARITAL
- OBESITY
- OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE (ODD)
- PEER RELATIONSHIPS
- PERSONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
- PERSONALITY DISORDERS (BIPOLAR / BORDERLINE / OCD / NARCISSISTIC / ANTISOCIAL)
- PREGNANCY / PRENATAL / POSTPARTUM
- RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
- SCHOOL-RELATED ISSUES
- SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES
- SELF-HARM
- SEPARATION / DIVORCE
- SLEEP DIFFICULTIES
- SPIRITUALITY
- STRESS & BURNOUT
- SUICIDAL IDEATION
- SEXUAL ABUSE
- TEEN VIOLENCE
- TRAUMA & PTSD
- WEIGHT LOSS
- WOMEN’S ISSUES
- ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT (ACT)
- ART THERAPY
- BODY-MIND PSYCHOTHERAPY
- BREATHWORK
- CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY (CPP)
- COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL (CBT)
- COMPASSION-FOCUSED
- CULTURALLY SENSITIVE
- EXPERIENTIAL
- EXPRESSIVE ART
- GESTALT
- HOLISTIC
- HUMANISTIC / EXISTENTIAL
- INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFT)
- INTERPERSONAL
- INTEGRATIVE
- MINDFULNESS-BASED (MBCT, MBSR)
- MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI)
- MULTICULTURAL
- NARRATIVE
- NATURE-BASED
- NON-DIRECTIVE
- PERSON-CENTRED
- PLAY-BASED
- POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
- PSYCHODYNAMIC
- SOLUTION-FOCUSED (SFT)
- SOMATIC
- STRUCTURAL FAMILY THERAPY
- STRENGTH-BASED
- SUPPORTIVE
- TRAUMA-FOCUSED (TF-CBT)
- REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST (#P8226), COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PSYCHOLOGISTS
- master of arts in counselling psychology (M.A.C.P), yorkville university
- Bachelor of SCIENCE (B.SC.), NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY
- ASSESSMENT OF DYSLEXIA AND SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY TRAINING
- LANGUAGE DIFFERENCE OR SLD? ASSESSING CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS
- ASSESSING AND WORKING WITH STUDENTS WITH SELECTIVE MUTISM TRAINING
- VIOLENT THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT (VTRA) TRAINING
- APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING (ASIST)
- DIAGNOSIS AND BEHAVIOURAL TREATMENT OF ANXIETY; PART 1 AND PART 2 TRAINING
- LD, ADHD, ASD, OR ED IN A CHILD WITH COMPLEX TRAUMA (CASE STUDY) TRAINING
- DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY TRAINING
- HEALING THE BODY THROUGH PLAY: ADVANCE TRAUMA TRAINING FOR CHILDREN
- ATTACHMENT FOCUSED PLAY THERAPY: THERAPLAY TECHNIQUES
- HEALING POWER OF SAND TRAY: PLAY THERAPY TRAINING
- PLAY THERAPY FOR TWEENS AND TEENS TRAINING
- PLAY THERAPY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN TRAINING
- ATTACHMENT CENTERED PLAY THERAPY TRAINING
- TELEHEALTH FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
- BRAIN STORY CERTIFICATION
- NEUFELD INSTITUTE TRAINING: EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
- CERTIFIED CANADIAN COUNSELLOR DESIGNATION
- APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING
- ABUSE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE CERTIFICATION
- CHRYSALIS ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING NETWORK TRAINING
- Alberta Blue Cross
- ASEBP/ARTA
- Medavie Blue Cross
- SSQ Financial
- Green Shield Canada
- Sunlife
- Manulife
- Canada Life
LET'S GET PERSONAL
Outside of her professional life, Sophia values meaningful connections with family, friends, and her community. She embraces personal growth and enjoys exploring new experiences, while also finding peace in nature and expressing herself authentically.
Sophia’s hobbies include dancing, painting, practicing yoga, gardening, listening to podcasts, and engaging in outdoor activities like camping. She also has a love for travel and enjoys exploring new places. Sophia is passionate about working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities, and she welcomes opportunities to learn and grow with others. Having grown up in Jamaica, she holds a deep appreciation for Caribbean culture.