Booking (not accepting new clients)

  • Edmonton

  • Online

fee $220

direct billing

  • Alberta Blue Cross

  • ASEBP

  • Greenshield

  • SSQ

  • The Co-operators

  • Medavie

  • All plans on Telus eClaims

Please note, it is the client’s responsibility to contact their insurance company to determine what specific types of mental health services / therapist designations (CCC, RTC, MSW, R.Psych, Prov. Psych) are covered under their specific employer's insurance plan, prior to starting services with Thrive.

Certifications

  • DBT training

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT)

  • TEAM CBT Level 1 certified

Stephanie David

Registered psychologist

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Life can be hard - I don’t need to tell you that, it’s a universal truth. What I have learned is that everyone needs a “helper” sometimes, and I love that I can fill that role for teens!

I have been a registered psychologist for over 10 years, and have worked in the mental health field much longer. My passion is working with teens and young adults to provide support during a time in life where big emotions reign supreme. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore life challenges, self, and relationships with a focus on making positive shifts to live a more authentic life. I love working with high school students, young adults and University students in my practice.

Some of the many issues I work with are anxiety, depression, communication skills, OCD, perfectionism, stress management, self-care, healthy friendships, boundaries, values identification, career exploration & identity. I have experience working with many youths from an ADHD/neurodiversity coaching perspective. My approach differs for each person who walks through my door - it would be ridiculous of me to assume that people are exactly the same. Some general approaches that align with my values are CBT, DBT, ACT, strengths-based, solution-focused, family systems, and mindfulness.

I have some other important roles in my life too. I go by the name of mom/mama/mommy/bro/bruh to a couple of active, busy, school-aged kids, and I have a big orange cat named Buster Moon. I’m pretty passionate about teaching psychology as well, so when I’m not in the counselling office, you’ll find me working with university students in several psychology courses at Athabasca University. I also really love coffee, distance running, podcasts, and hydroponic gardening.

Spoiler alert - I am also an imperfect human with an imperfect life. Some people think therapists are people who live perfect lives with perfect relationships, perfect self-care, perfect families… blah, blah, blah… simply not true. Just another human being trying to live an authentic life over here, and I hope to help you live yours.

Stephanie