Office Phone Number
780-458-1616
Vivian Steele and Lisa Porret are both Registered Psychologists having education, experience and training in providing individual psychotherapy and marriage and family therapy including individuals, couples, families, and youth.
Vivian Steele, M.Sc
Registered Psychologist
Vivian Steele is a Registered Psychologist practicing in St. Albert. She has a Master of Science, Marital and Family Therapy degree and is a Registered Psychologist under the College of Alberta Psychologists. She has a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pain Management Rehabilitation Medicine. As an established full-time private practitioner within the community of St. Albert she has successfully created a clinical practice based on her reputation for providing solid client care. Her work with clients has been focused on evidence based treatment, which means that she is constantly looking for science to support her therapy. Vivian believes in clients’ abilities and ventures to bring out the best possible outcomes in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Vivian has been working with depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, stage of life transitions, anger management, stress, personal growth, communication, conflict resolution, addiction support, relationship counselling for couples and families. She offers specialized treatment for chronic pain. Vivian has extensive experience providing therapy to Veterans and Canadian Forces members and their families, law enforcement members and their families and first responders. She also has extensive experience working with youth, parents and families.
Contact Vivian Steele
Vivian offers day, evening and some Saturday morning appointments.
Lisa Porret, M.Sc
Registered Psychologist
Lisa Porret is a Registered Psychologist who has several years of clinical psychology experience. Lisa currently divides her time between her psychology private practice and leadership in healthcare. Lisa values quality client care and working collaboratively with her clients to achieve her client’s goals and positive results.
Recognizing that it can be difficult to talk to someone about personal problems, it may be helpful to know that Lisa is compassionate, respectful, and a good listener.
Here are some service areas Lisa helps people overcome:
- Depression and anxiety
- Couple and marital relationships
- Work stressors
- Family relationships
- Separation, divorce
- End of life care
- Postpartum depression
- Grief and loss
- Family violence
- Addictions
- Suicide first aid
- Critical incident debriefing
For areas related to work life, Lisa has a background in leadership coaching, change management, and effective work relationships. She understands the complexities and stressors related to work environments and helps her clients improve their performance or deal with work related challenges. The above listed are examples. If you do not see your concern, contact Lisa to discuss if she would be a good match for you.
Lisa has been recognized for her achievements in providing leadership with Family Violence Screening, collaborating in healthcare to support people at home during end of life, and she is passionate about creating positive immunization experiences to reduce pain and distress for children.
Contact Lisa Porret
Lisa is available for appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Friday evenings, and Saturday afternoons.