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Joanne Lagasse is a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW), with Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary, a BSW from Dalhousie University, and a BA in Political Science/French from the University of Alberta. She works with health-care professionals, military members and veterans, neurodivergent adults, and people navigating difficult chapters in their lives.
Joanne believes that many of the challenges we experience are connected to what has happened to us. Her current practice places a strong emphasis on Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), alongside extensive training in EMDR and other therapeutic approaches. Her work is informed by Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, and narrative approaches, with a focus on meeting each person with warmth, respect, and without judgment.
Lagasse Counselling
Clinical Social Worker
Level 3 & S2 Trained
Advanced Trained
In-person in Edmonton & virtual
Virtual
Trauma-specific, neuroscience-based therapy delivered with warmth, clinical expertise, and a deep respect for your pace, your goals, and your unique life experience.
DBR is a central focus of Joanne's current practice, working with the body's responses to overwhelming experiences.
Training across multiple EMDR approaches, including Recent Traumatic Events Protocol (RTEP), EMDR 2.0, Dolores Mosquera approaches, Intensives, Flash Technique, EMDR Grief, and pre-verbal protocols.
A approach that meets you where you are, creating space for honest conversations without shame or judgment.
Informed by DBR, EMDR, IFS, CBT, DBT, and narrative approaches, allowing therapy to be adapted to the individual.
In-person sessions are available in downtown Edmonton, with virtual appointments available for clients in Alberta and Ontario where appropriate.
Begin with a confidential conversation about your experiences, goals, and which therapeutic approach may be the right fit for you.
Reach out and schedule a confidential consultation at a time that works for you.
Talk through your experiences, goals, and what you are hoping to get from therapy.
Together, consider whether DBR, EMDR, counselling, or an integrative approach is the best fit.
Start focused, trauma-informed work at a pace that respects your experience and readiness.
Take the first step toward focused, private, trauma-specific care designed around your needs, experience, and goals.
Registered Clinical Social Worker specializing in Deep Brain Reorienting, advanced EMDR approaches, and compassionate trauma-informed counselling support.
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