Get to Know Us
Meet our dedicated team of compassionate mental health professionals, each committed to supporting your well-being and emotional health.
Registered Psychologist
My name is Amanda De Guerre
Dr. Amanda de Guerre has over 15 years of experience in mental health and social services. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, specializing in Addiction Psychology. Dr. de Guerre specializes in working with First Responders, Public Safety Personnel & Military.
With a warm and empathetic approach, Dr. de Guerre creates a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. She believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively with her clients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals.
Throughout her career, Dr. de Guerre has worked extensively with first responders, both on and off the front line. She brings both personal and professional insight into the impact this work can have on individuals, their partners, and their families. Grounded in evidence-based practice, she integrates a range of therapeutic modalities—including CBT, CPT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based approaches—to support clients in healing and personal growth. In addition to clinical treatment, she provides fit-for-duty assessments, psychological injury support, and medical advocacy for workplace accommodations as part of her comprehensive approach to care.
She has a particular interest in moral injury and the ways in which personality characteristics and coping behaviors influence trauma responses and recovery. She has supported numerous clients in navigating the complex psychological, emotional, and ethical challenges that arise from workplace experiences. Through the use of trauma-focused interventions, she helps individuals process and integrate these experiences, fostering resilience, meaning-making, and post-traumatic growth.
In addition to her clinical practice, she is actively engaged in research and professional training. She is an Assistant Professor at Concordia University of Edmonton and serves as Associate Faculty at City University in Edmonton within the Master of Counselling Psychology program. She is the founder and director of the Sentinel Minds Research Lab, where her work focuses on advancing knowledge related to trauma, moral injury, and psychological resilience in high-risk professions. She is also deeply involved in supervision and mentorship, supporting the professional development and clinical competence of emerging mental health professionals.
When not in the therapy room, Dr. de Guerre enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, and practicing mindfulness. She believes in nature's healing power, and often, therapy elements are incorporated into her practice to support her clients' well-being further.
Whether you are seeking support for specific challenges or seeking personal growth, Dr. de Guerre is dedicated to helping you on your journey toward positive change and a more fulfilling life.
Community Associates
At Nature's Path Counselling we are working towards building a connected and collaborative team of highly qualified professionals with a passion for providing exceptional mental health care and support to individuals in the Edmonton area. Our collaborative and client-centered approach ensures that each person receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Community Associate
Registered Psychologist @ Transforming Trauma Counselling Centre
One of the things I'm most passionate about is supporting adults with ADHD. I offer a neurodiversity affirming approach to therapy that attends to the grief, anger, and internalized messages that folks may struggle with. My approach is based on the foundational belief that people are the experts in their own life, and my role is support you to untangle and discover your own voice/desires/abilities. I genuinely see the good in everyone, and hope to work collaboratively with you to make more meaning in your life. Ultimately, we work together to find what works for you in your unique journey in life to create meaningful change.
Creating a place where you feel seen, heard, and understood gives you the opportunity to be brave and face challenges with resiliency and strength. Our work together isn't full of blame or shame, but is enriched by your own perspectives/preferences. We collaboratively rewrite aspects of your life story in the past, present, and future.
I integrate narrative therapy, feminist approaches, mindfulness-based approaches, Hakomi, EMDR, sensorimotor psychotherapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy. I believe in the importance of making clients feel comfortable and safe, and like to approach the therapeutic relationship with openness, curiosity, and humour.
Social Worker
For almost 20 years I have dedicated my life to working with families with significant struggles. As the father of a beautiful daughter with Autism, I bring both a professional and personal approach to the families I work with.
I've work with children, youth and adults of varying ages in group care; inpatient hospital settings; in the community; and in forensic programming due to conflict with the law. I've even gone directly to homes to provide in-home supports to families struggling with big behaviours.
While formally trained in Dialectical Behaviural Therapeutic Skills (DBT), Zones of Regulation, working with neuro-divergence (Autism, FASD, ADHD) and modifying for cognitive delays, my greatest gift lies in recognizing the resilience and strength within your own family and helping to reestablish your family's unity and joy.
I'm also skilled in navigating systems and can help those with disabilities get connected to the services they want and deserve. Taking a client and family-centered approach, we work together to find ways to reduce the conflict within your home while increasing the positive quality of time together.
Community Associate
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Rebecca Laarz
As a teacher, school counsellor, and inclusive education coordinator for 15 years, I have worked with many people struggling with different issues. I enjoy working with neurodivergent populations and I love to work with teachers. I am compassionate and client-centered, dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenges of burnout, parenting issues, body image concerns, depression, anxiety, and grief and loss. With a deep understanding of the pressures people face in these areas, I work collaboratively with you to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences and emotions.
I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship. I approach each session with empathy, respect, and a commitment to providing personalized care. Together we will determine your needs and the direction you would like to go. Whether working through the exhaustion of burnout, finding ways to improve emotional well-being, working through attachment/childhood wounds, or processing grief, I believe that the key to growth and healing lies in each person. I work to empower you to move forward with greater insight, resilience, and self-compassion.
In therapy, I combine a holistic approach with practical tools and strategies, aiming to support you in achieving sustainable mental and emotional health. By fostering an environment of collaboration, I work to ensure that you are an active participant in your healing journey, working together to identify solutions, set realistic goals, and build coping skills that last beyond the therapy room.
If you're navigating difficult emotions or experiencing challenges in life, I am here to walk alongside you, supporting you with care and understanding every step of the way.