booking
Edmonton
Online
fee $200
DIRECT BILLING - January 2026
BPA
Canadian Construction Workers Union
CINUP
Coughlin
D.A. Townley
Equitable Life
First Canadian
Greenshield
Johnston Group Inc
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
People Corporation
Simply Benefits
Telus AdjudiCare
Jordan’s Principle Indigenous counselling (please call regarding this option)
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.
Additional trainings:
Trauma-sensitive and somatic care (Trauma and Embodiment Association of Ontario)
Brain Story Certification
Crisis support training with the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (risk assessment, DV/CSA disclosures, trauma-informed telehealth support)
Indigenous Canada (University of Alberta)
Art therapy specialization
ViviaN
Registered CLINICAL COUNSELlor
ART THERAPIST
Hello, I’m Vivian (she/her). I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Art Therapist who works with children, teens, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure how to put their feelings into words.
Many of the young people I support are navigating school stress, big emotions, bullying, social challenges, family changes, sensitive forms of trauma, or questionsabout identity. Therapy can be a space where they don’t need to have everything figured out yet.
My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, and grounded in the creative arts. I support youth experiencing social anxiety, school refusal, emotional regulation challenges, and difficulties with friendships, boundaries, and self-confidence. I enjoy working with neurodivergent youth in ways that honour their unique strengths, communication styles, and ways of learning. I also provide community-centred care for 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC youth who may be navigating identity, belonging, or social and cultural expectations. Feeling seen, believed, and accepted is at the heart of the work I do.
As an art therapist, I often bring creative options into sessions, such as drawing, games, or storytelling, especially when talking feels hard or overwhelming. Youth don’t need to be “good at art.” Creativity simply offers another way to explore feelings, build coping skills, and process experiences in a gentler, less pressured way. I value collaboration with parents and caregivers and aim to balance youth privacy with open, supportive communication. My goal is to help young people feel safer in their bodies, more confident in who they are, and better equipped to navigate the world—one step at a time.
Outside of work, I’m actively involved in my community. I volunteer with the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton and other local non-profits. I also value connection and creativity in my personal life. I enjoy travelling, hosting board game nights, sharing meals with friends and family, and spending time in my pottery studio making new mugs and bowls that probably won’t fit in my cupboard!
Vivian