Karen Gaudin, Registered Psychologist (she/her)

Founder of Authentic You: Counselling, Assessment & Addictions Services Inc.

Accepting new adult clients for counselling, assessments, and addictions services.

Karen Gaudin is a Registered Psychologist and the Founder of Authentic You: Counselling, Assessment & Addictions Services Inc. She received her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Grant MacEwan University in 2010 and her Master of Counselling Psychology degree from City University of Seattle in 2020. Her graduate thesis focused on student alcoholism screenings, with findings presented at the AARE Conference in 2011 and later published.

Karen has over +15 years of experience in the addictions field. She worked at Homewood Health for 11 years as an Addictions Program Manager and later served as the Addictions Clinical Lead at Insight Psychological from 2020 to 2023. She became a Registered Psychologist in May 2022 and provides counselling, assessments, and specialized addictions services to adults.

Karen works with individuals experiencing addiction, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and mood or personality-related concerns. She also supports clients navigating relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and life transitions.

Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Exposure Therapies, and Somatic Mind-Body practices. She provides sex and gender therapy and works with LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent communities, offering an inclusive and affirming space informed by lived experience as a neurodivergent and queer psychologist. Karen’s work is collaborative, direct, and grounded in compassion, helping clients strengthen self-understanding and make meaningful, sustainable change.

Karen founded Authentic You in November 2023 to create a practice rooted in authenticity, connection, and collaboration—where both clients and clinicians can show up as their true selves. She is honoured to be part of this helping profession and passionate about making a difference in the mental health and addictions community.

Karen is accepting new clients and is available for counselling sessions Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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Clara Lee, Registered Provisional Psychologist (she/her)

Supervised by Dr. Michael Handman, Registered Psychologist

Accepting new clients for in-person, video and phone sessions; in Edmonton, serving all of Alberta!

Clara is a Provisional Psychologist who offers a warm, down-to-earth, and supportive space for adults, olde adults, couples, and families. She believes everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and guided toward meaningful growth.

Clara holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta, and a Graduate Diploma in Youth Work from Concordia University in Montreal. Her broad background allows her to connect with clients from all walks of life.

She integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy to help clients understand patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and create lasting change. Clara collaborates closely with each client to find what works best for their goals, and she welcomes feedback to keep therapy effective and meaningful.

As an Asian woman and strong advocate for mental health accessibility, Clara is passionate about supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and refugee communities. She understands the weight of stigma and cultural expectations and works to create a safe and inclusive space for healing. She has also struggled with her own battle related to mental health and the stigma that surrounds it, so she really gets it from her lived experiences!

Clara balances empathy and structure with humour and authenticity. She meets clients where they are, helping them feel at ease while working toward clarity and self-compassion.

Outside of work, Clara enjoys volleyball, cooking, design, and time with loved ones. She believes creativity and self-care are vital to well-being, whether that means movement, rest, or laughter.

Clara is accepting new clients, and has clinic availability for counselling bookings on Mondays 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Tuesdays 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Thursdays 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Please don’t wait to book. Start your healing journey with Clara today!

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