Do you feel stuck or find yourself lacking motivation, even though you deeply want to move forward? Are you struggling with sleep—unable to fall back asleep after waking, or waking up exhausted and emotionally drained? You’re not alone, and I am here to guide you through your own organic unfolding so that you can reconnect with your innate capacity for healing, restore balance to your nervous system, and regain a sense of vitality, clarity, and emotional well-being.
I am a psychologist specializing in trauma and mental health, with a focus on supporting First Responders (Police officers, firefighters, EMS, RCMP), and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. I believe that every person has the capacity to heal, though sometimes we become "stuck" due to overwhelming life experiences. As a result, my approach integrates both the mind
and body to help release what has been held in the nervous system and facilitate your organic
healing process.

​I specialize in working with adults who are dealing with issues such as PTSD, dissociation, depression, anxiety, grief, and bipolar disorder. I use evidence-based treatments like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy), along with body-centered interventions, because trauma is not in the event, but rather in our bodies and nervous system.

Together, we will work to unlock the root causes of your struggles, bring balance to your nervous
system, and help you regain a sense of control, peace, and vitality in your life. Healing is possible,
and I’m here to guide you through the process.
"If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete"

- Jack Kornfield

Top Specialties

Trauma & PTSD
Depression
​Anxiety

Works With

Adults
​Adult Mental Health Assessment

Availability

Weekdays
Evenings
​Weekends​​​​​

Learn more about Mary Etem Mbiatem, RPsych:

Additional Areas of Expertise
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Anxiety
    • Separation Anxiety
    • Phobia
    • Social Anxiety
    • Panic
    • Agoraphobia
    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Selective Mutism
    • Anxiety Due to Medical Condition
    • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Betrayal
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout, Compassion Fatigue
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Communication Issues
  • Depression 
    • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
    • Major Depression Disorder
    • Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
  • Dissociative Amnesia
  • Divorce, Separation
  • Elimination Disorders
  • Identity, Sense of Self
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Trauma
    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Acute Stress Disorder
    • Adjustment Disorder
    • Childhood Sexual, Physical, or Psychological Abuse, or Neglect
    • Exposure to Disaster, War
    • ​​Intergenerational Trauma
    • Intimate Partner Violence
    • Prolonged Grief
    • Racial Trauma
    • Sexual, Physical, or Psychological Abuse, or Neglect
    • Victim of Crime, Terrorism, or Torture
  • Parenting Support, Co-Parenting
  • Pre-Marital
  • Post-Partum/Peri-Partum 
  • Religious or Spiritual Conflicts
  • ​Social Exclusion or Rejection
Therapy Approaches
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
    • Trauma Informed CBT
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Somatic Therapies
    • Hakomi Method
    • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
  • Systems Therapy
Communities
Languages
  • English​
  • French
Rates
  • $235 per 50 minute hour
  • Sliding-scale (reduced) rates are available on a case by case basis. Schedule a consultation for more information.
  • Rates may vary depending on fee schedules set by third-party direct-billing agencies (e.g. NIHB, VAC)
Direct-Billing
  • All participating insurance companies with Telus Health eClaims (e.g. Canada Life, Equitable Life, Manulife etc.)
  • Indigenous Services Canada (e.g. NIHB)
  • Alberta & Medavie Blue Cross (including VAC, RCMP, CAF, & Victims of Crime)
  • ​Green Shield
  • NexGen
  • SSQ
Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student, Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, Canada (present)
  • Independent Study, University of Athabasca, Alberta, Canada (2019)
  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Honours), University of Yorkville, New Brunswick, Canada (2016)
  • Master in Public Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity (Honours), University of Westminster, England, UK (2010)
  • Bachelor in Nursing Sciences (Honours), University of Buea, South West Region, Cameroon (2005)

Mary offers Direct-Billing to most major insurance companies, including:

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”

​– Lao Tzu

A little about me.

I have a rich immigrant background, having moved to Canada 13 years ago. Since my arrival, I have made my home on Treaty 6 territory, a place that has become an integral part of my life and identity. As a mother and a wife, family is at the core of everything I do, and I cherish the time I spend with my loved ones. Whether it's sharing everyday moments or embarking on adventures together, my family brings immense joy and fulfillment to my life.
Outside of my professional life, I embrace the opportunity to explore the world around me. I love making small trips, discovering new places, and immersing myself in different cultures. When I’m not on the move, you can often find me  dancing—whether it's for the pure joy of it or as a way to unwind and express myself. My life is a blend of hard work, personal passions, and the joy of being present with the people I hold dear.