Victoria Cobuz is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who enjoys hiking, camping, yoga, and soaking up the sunshine - especially near water! She values quality time with loved ones and believes in the healing power of movement and nature.

Victoria works with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She creates a non-judgemental space where clients feel seen, heard, and safe to explore their experiences with curiosity and compassion. Victoria utilizes mindfulness strategies and humour to help clients find grounding and perspective. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals working through emotional regulation, healing from early life experiences, living in alignment with their values, and women’s empowerment and wellness. Victoria’s flexible, person-centered approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Somatic Experiencing to best suit each client’s unique needs. Sessions are offered in person, by video or phone call, and outdoors on the move.

Victoria possesses a broad mental health background, including providing trauma-informed care for marginalized communities and survivors of gender-based violence. Her collaborative work with Indigenous communities has strengthened her ability to honour diverse worldviews and build trust and resilience. She draws on her experience teaching social-emotional skills to help clients build confidence, self-awareness, and meaningful relationships. Her psychological assessment and research background further informs her evidence-based approach to promoting healing and growth.

As a Provisionally Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, Victoria is still in the process of completing the requirements for full licensure. As such, Victoria’s practice is supervised by a registered psychologist approved by the College of Alberta Psychologists.

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Kristen is a Master’s-level Counselling Student who brings a warm, person-centred approach to her work with clients. With six years of experience as an educator, she understands the importance of building trust, fostering curiosity, and creating a safe space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported. Kristen’s practice is supervised by Cory Donald, Registered Psychologist.

Kristen works with individuals navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth. She integrates evidence-based strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and strengths-based interventions to help clients develop practical coping tools, enhance self-awareness, and live in alignment with their values.

Outside of her counselling work, Kristen enjoys hiking, playing volleyball and pickleball, weight training, running, and spending time in nature. She treasures moments with family and friends and believes that meaningful connection and time outdoors are powerful sources of healing and balance. Kristen sees individual teen and adult clients. ​ As a Student Counsellor, Kristen is still in the process of completing the requirements of her graduate studies in Counselling Psychology. Her practice is supervised by Cory Donald, Registered Psychologist.

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Hello, I am Cory Donald, Edmonton’s RUN & WALK psychologist and founder of FORWARD Psychology & Wellness. I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, a dedicated therapist, and an avid runner. I pride myself on honesty and integrity, communicating clearly and developing genuine rapport with my clients. I work from a strength-based perspective and enjoy working in-office and outdoors - supporting my clients in the environment of their choosing.

FORWARD was founded, after several years of entirely office-based psychotherapy practice.

FORWARD exists as a blending of options for clients. It is a next step in the evolution of how we access, obtain and maintain holistic health and wellness. ​ Psychologist ​ Psychology was a natural progression in a career of helping professions which, for me, began in education. My clinical training was primarily in counselling psychology. ​ I utilize Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and Narrative therapy; all of which rest on a foundation that can be described as Positive Psychology. I practice from a non-judgmental, strength-based perspective. ​ My approach with clients is intentionally individualized, as I believe one size does not fit all.

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Hello! My name is Melanie Lestus. I am a Registered Psychologist. I started my career in the field of Social Work where I spent many days supporting diverse populations in a variety of acute care and community-based settings. This created a burning desire for me to change how we view mental health; adjusting my focus into really wanting to put energy into helping people create and maintain wellness. I am passionate about building from where we are, taking steps FORWARD, and promoting prevention.

As a Registered Psychologist I work from a place of authenticity, open-mindedness, and of course with the occasional use of humour! I believe that we are all a work in progress and appreciate every person that allows me to ‘walk’ that journey with them.

I believe strongly in resiliency and personal strengths, and use a holistic approach with mindfulness-based strategies to help individuals improve their functioning and their lives. I practice a flexible and adaptable approach to meet the unique needs of each individual I work with, addressing issues from a biopsychosocial model. ​ I am currently accepting new clients and offer Walk Therapy in addition to my Office-Based work and online telepsychology.

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Naomi Paton is a Registered Psychologist who brings over 20 years of experience in mental health, forensic psychology, trauma, and addiction. She has experience with individual, couples and group therapy as well as assessment. Naomi enjoys helping clients address concerns related to grief and loss, addictions, burnout, trauma, and relationships. When not working with clients, Naomi enjoys spending time with her husband and children playing games, travelling and being outdoors. She is an avid hockey fan and reader and can often be found on her treadmill, where she describes her running style as slow and steady!

Naomi takes a flexible, client-centered approach to therapy; her goal is rooted in meeting people where they are at and to create a safe, non-judgmental environment in which to explore challenges and support change. She works from a trauma-informed place of curiosity and acceptance and encourages individual clients to develop and foster self-compassion and mindfulness. Naomi provides psychotherapy in-office, online, over the telephone and outdoors, on the move.

Naomi is passionate about engaging with a diverse population of people and considers it a privilege to walk alongside people throughout their therapy journey. She has a diverse skill set and always strives to provide strategies that best meet the needs of the individual or couple she is working with. Naomi has specific training in Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Dialectical Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Theory, the Gottman Method and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

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Jasmine Zyzniewski is a Registered Psychologist with over 5 years of experience in the areas of mental health, forensic psychology, trauma, and addiction. Jasmine loves being in nature, curling up with a good book, and diving into new experiences. She can often be found searching for her next adventure, while spending time with her partner, family, and friends. Jasmine has experience working with individuals, groups, providing assessment services and presenting. She enjoys walking alongside clients to address concerns related to self-esteem, mood, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and addictions. Jasmine is passionate about challenging the stigma surrounding mental health and wellness.

Jasmine takes a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, aiming to meet each client where they are at with empathy, respect, and curiosity. Her focus is on creating a safe, supportive space, where clients can feel seen and heard as they work through life’s challenges and explore life’s possibilities. Jasmine works from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective and strives to empower her clients to build self-awareness, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate self-compassion. She offers psychotherapy in-office, online, over the telephone, and outdoors, on the move. She enjoys humor and deeply values building a strong therapeutic relationship with the people she works with.

Jasmine is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care to individual adult clients that honors each client’s unique story and goals. Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, healing from past experiences, or simply just trying to elevate your mental health, Jasmine offers a grounded and compassionate presence to help you move FORWARD. She believes that meaningful change is possible through connection, insight, and a touch of raw courage. Jasmine utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy modalities.

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