Hi! My name is Gracia (pronounced gray-sha) and I use she/they pronouns. I am currently taking individual adult clients. I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist and I am looking forward to connecting to see if we are a good fit! I have lived in Edmonton for about 15 years and have previously worked in non-profit, primarily working one-on-one with youth who were experiencing significant systems challenges. I have experience working with young people, adults, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, racialized folks, individuals with trauma histories, and parents.

I am excited to connect with clients regarding boundaries, self-care, relationship issues, identity, school issues, life transitions, stress, grief, anxiety, and depression. I have a particular interest in doing work related to identity and authenticity as well as working with bisexual folks or anyone straddling multiples identities. As a fellow bisexual person, I get excited to dig into the complexity of navigating the in-between spaces!

I am passionate about working together to finding your own version of a fulfilling and authentic life. I bring to my practice my own lived experience as a queer woman with complicated feelings about my gender. No matter who you are or what life has held for you, I accept and cherish you. You are the expert in your situation, and your perspective is unique. Your goals will always be defined by you, and you are the expert in what change looks like for you. By getting to know each other, we can get to the fulfilling (and sometimes difficult!) work of change within a trusting and supportive relationship.

My work is based on the idea that different levels of oppression can impact mental health and wellbeing. For this reason, I am committed to a multicultural and inclusive practice. As an uninvited white settler living on Treaty 6 territory, I benefit from colonial systems and white supremacy. I commit to unlearning, learning, and challenging dominant narratives that harm so many of us. I am working on developing a feminist, decolonial, queer, liberatory practice and I’m still on my own journey! I might not always get it right, and I am always open to hearing how I could do better.

Within you is the incredible strength and knowledge that has gotten you this far. What you can expect from me is curiosity, care, and the commitment to gently nudge you to see your circumstances in a new light. I look forward to witnessing your journey and cheering you on!