Treena Peters BSW, MSW, RCSW (AB) RSW (ONT)
Master of Social Work (Dalhousie University)
Bachelor of Social Work (University of Victoria)
Registered Clinical Social Worker (Alberta College of Social Workers, Clinical Registry) #20895
Registered Social Worker (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers) #858512
I have been a practicing Social Worker in Alberta for 25+ years and am trained in the following evidence based practices:
EMDR
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Ego State Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
EMDR
Certified EMDR Therapist specializing in trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD and structural dissociation.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is considered to be the gold standard of trauma treatment in the world. The efficacy of this treatment has been demonstrated repeatedly. Please visit the EMDR Canada website for more information at https://emdrcanada.ca
Clinical Practice
Registered Clinical Social Worker on the Clinical Registry.
Advanced training in mental health treatments and diagnosis.
Authorized to perform restricted psychosocial interventions.
I work within a combined framework of client-driven, trauma informed, task-centered and problem-solving models, grounded in a strength-based perspective.
I draw from multiple theories of practice including biopsychosocial, social learning, and systems when determining the best therapeutic approach for successful client outcomes.
Why Virtual Counselling?
This format has been scientifically proven to be just as effective as in-person sessions and has the added benefits of:
No transportation costs
No parking fees
No travel time
Avoidance of inclement weather
Sickness won’t prevent you from attending
Easy access to support from the safety and comfort of your home or workplace
I offer VIRTUAL (secure video or telephone) services to all residents of ALBERTA and ONTARIO.
As a Certified EMDR Therapist, my recommended treatment for trauma is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I can however treat your trauma symptoms through other modalities as well. Together we can determine what type of support will benefit you the most.
Trauma is not just about what happened to you, it is also about how the experience affected you. It is an uncontrollable response to something that felt unsafe, frightening or overwhelming.
Unresolved trauma can result in:
Anxiety
Depression/Sadness/Irritability
Self-blame/Guilt
Mood disorders
Dissociative Disorders
PTSD
C-PTSD
Chronic pain
Healing is possible. It would be my privilege to support you in finding your way back to who you know yourself to be.
I chose the name Sunburst Counselling as I see counselling as a pathway to finding hope when you may be feeling hopeless.
A sunburst is a ray of light that shines through on cloudy days. It’s an encouraging reminder that light still exists, to me, a symbolism for hope. My goal is to provide you with a safe, judgement free, supportive space to share your life challenges in.
A space where your needs are the priority and you come first. You deserve to have this. You are worth it. Imagine how you would feel if you reached out and committed to working through your challenges with unwavering support. Validated? Relieved? Empowered? Hopeful? Capable? What are you waiting for?
I am currently accepting new clients!
Primary Client Focus
Teenagers (13+)
Adults
Elders (65+)
First Responders
Persons with disabilities
I would consider it a privilege to hold some space for you and to support you through further exploration of the challenges you may be facing in your life.
I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss what type of support you are looking for and to answer any questions you may have prior to booking a session.