Are you ready to rebuild the connections that matter most?

Self

Family

Marriage

My Approach: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

My practice is grounded in the belief that we are wired for deep, safe connection—with God, with ourselves, and with each other. To help you achieve this, I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that looks beneath surface-level arguments to heal the root of the disconnect.

Here is what that looks like in our work together:

  • Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT): We will explore your inner world, helping you make sense of painful emotions, quiet your inner critic, and build a deeply compassionate, secure relationship with yourself.

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT): Instead of just teaching you communication "tricks," we will map out the negative cycles you get stuck in. I will help you step out of the blame-and-withdraw pattern so you can safely share your needs and rebuild a strong, lasting emotional bond.

  • Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT): We will look at the steps of the "dance" between you and your adult child or parent. By processing old hurts in a structured, safe environment, we can transform tension into a supportive, mature adult relationship.

In our sessions, you can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment where your faith is welcomed and naturally integrated into this healing process. You get a collaborative partner who will gently guide you through the hard moments while fully celebrating your growth.

Credentials & Professional Standings

  • Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC): Certified through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), verifying national standards of clinical preparation, a Master’s degree education, and strict adherence to professional ethics.

  • Professional Member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapists Association (CCPA) #10008284

  • Counselling Therapist (CT): Registered professional standing, ensuring public safety, ongoing professional development, and alignment with provincial regulatory standards.

  • The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA) #2863

    Education:

  • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2023

  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry, 2010

Specialized Training: Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy:

  • EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy) Masterclass and Consultation -October 2026

  • EFFT (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy) & Trauma -October 2026

  • EFFT (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy) Essentials -September 2026

  • EFIT (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy) Essentials -December 2023

  • EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy) Externship -October 2024

Office Hours:

Monday- Friday (Weekdays Only)

No evenings

Session Fees:

50 min session: $180

75 min session: $270

Insurance

Direct Deposit Available for:

-Sunlife

-Canada Life

-GreenShield

For other companies, you can send in your receipt for reimbursement as long as they approve Certified Counsellors.

 

Nadine Crain Counselling

176 Kaska Rd

Sherwood Park, Alberta

T8A 4G7

587-990-7830

contact@nadinecrain.com