TEAM Profile

Registered Psychologist

Samantha Gruber

“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.”
- Brené Brown

License #7536

I graduated with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in 2019. Before starting my journey as a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I spent 2.5 years post-graduation, working as a mental health and addictions counsellor while living in a small and remote community in the Northwest Territories. Through this experience, I was able to work with a diverse population experiencing a wide range of presenting issues. During my time up North, I gained a huge appreciation for many things, including Edmonton’s winters, and just how difficult fishing is (at least for me!).

Therapy can be a scary (and courageous!) step to take for your wellness. I work to understand your life through your perspective, as this is after all, your journey. You bring unique experiences, values, strengths, and knowledge to therapy that deserve to be respected and honored. I strive to establish a non-judgmental space for you throughout your therapeutic process.

I use a trauma informed, strengths-based approach to treatment which means that I tailor counseling and treatment to your individual needs, while focusing on your skills. I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment Therapy to help you or your little one, gain awareness and work towards your goals.

I have a special interest in working with trauma and with our youngest population. I have additional training in Play Therapy, and as an EMDR Child Specialist. I enjoy working with children (3+, contact to arrange a consult for your younger than 3 kiddo), and individual adults.

A few things about me:

  • There is never a season where I find it to be too cold for iced coffee.
  • I am a novice photographer and my favorite subject is the Northern Lights.
  • My guilty pleasure is reality TV.