Karen Gaudin, Registered Psychologist (she/her)

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

Accepting new adult clients for counselling, assessment, and speciality addictions services.

Karen received her Bachelor of Arts Honours Psychology degree from Grant MacEwan University in 2010, and her Masters 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 the proceedings later published.

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

Karen works with individuals experiencing addictions, neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, depression, mood and/ or personality related disorders and/ or 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), Exposure Therapies, Mindfulness and Somatic Mind-Body practices. She offers sex and gender therapy as loves to work with the LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent communities, offering an inclusive and affirming space informed by her own lived experience as a neurodivergent and queer clinician.

Karen’s work is collaborative, direct, and grounded in compassion, helping clients strengthen self-understanding and make meaningful, sustainable change. While leaning into screenings and tests for general assessment, including exploring diagnosis and discussing treatment goals or planning.

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

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

Don’t wait to book now and make sure to schedule ahead in order to prioritize your healing journey!

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Clara Lee, Registered Provisional Psychologist (she/her) Supervised by Jenny McAlister, Registered Psychologist

Clara is accepting new clients for in person, video, and phone sessions in Edmonton and across Alberta.

Clara offers a grounded and supportive space for teens, adults, older adults, couples, and families. You are met with warmth, steadiness, and care. You are heard and understood without judgment.

She 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 training helps her connect with clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Clara uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. You learn to understand patterns, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Clara collaborates with you at each step and welcomes feedback to keep therapy focused and effective.

Clara is passionate about supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and refugee communities. As an Asian woman with her own lived experience navigating mental health stigma, she understands the weight of cultural expectations and the courage it takes to reach out. She works hard to make therapy safe, inclusive, and affirming.

Clara balances empathy with structure. She brings clarity, humour, and authenticity while helping you move toward confidence and self compassion.

Outside the office, Clara enjoys volleyball, cooking, design, and time with loved ones. Creativity and self care play an important role in how she stays grounded.

Clara has availability on Mondays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Tuesdays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Thursdays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Book with Clara today and begin working toward the support and care you deserve!

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