Abhishek Bardoloi

From a young age, I have seen what it costs people to stay quiet about what they’re carrying. Talking about mental health can feel uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and sometimes we don’t even have the words for what’s wrong; we just know we don’t want to feel this way anymore.

It’s especially true for trauma. The thing about unprocessed experiences is that they don’t stay quiet on their own, and sometimes they even show up in ways not even connected to the original source. Trauma can show up as hypervigilance, reactions that feel bigger than the moment and even just the exhaustion of getting through the day.

I also work with people who are experiencing ADHD, depression, anxiety, challenges managing conflict, and relationship issues. Sometimes these things show up on their own, and sometimes they’re tangled up with everything else.

I use EMDR to help clients process trauma and PTSD. I’m also certified to conduct CAPS-5 assessments, which can be an important step for people seeking a formal PTSD diagnosis. I also incorporate interventions such as CBT, psychodynamic, and attachment-based therapy. And, it isn’t one-size-fits-all! We’ll start with some structure so I can really understand your world, and then shape the work around what you actually need. Over time, we’ll check in on what’s working and what isn’t.

My goal is to create a space where you can say the hard things out loud and start to understand where they’re coming from, not just what happened, but the how and the why. We’ll figure out together what you need and work at a pace that feels right for you.

I am currently welcoming new clients. I work with individuals and couples, children and teens age 10 and up, and I offer in-person sessions in West Edmonton and online sessions for anyone in Alberta.