Devany Paxman

R. Psych (she/her)

Get to Know Devany

Many people come to therapy looking for a safe place to untangle what feels heavy, confusing, or painful. My goal is to offer that space — a place where you can slow down, feel supported, and reconnect with yourself.

I take a gentle and compassionate approach, and I also pay close attention to the body in the healing process. So often, our bodies carry what our minds can’t — like tension, numbness, or a sense of being stuck. By noticing and working with these patterns, we can release what’s been held inside, ease overwhelming emotions, and create a stronger foundation of safety and resilience.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, past trauma, relationship struggles, or simply a sense of disconnection, I’m here to meet you where you are. Together, we’ll explore your experiences — both in your thoughts and in your body — so you can move toward a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and whole.

I have worked in private, post-secondary, and community settings for the last eight years in a therapeutic capacity. My formal education is in neuroscience and counselling psychology, as well as yoga instruction, all of which helps me to integrate many different layers of the human experience. I’m so glad you are here and I look forward to connecting with you!

About Devany’s Practice

What is your training?
I have completed a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology, with additional training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Sensitive Yoga.

I work with adults across Alberta and Nunavut and have a particular interest in working with young adults. I am also a registered provider with Medavie Blue Cross/Veterans Affairs, Non-insured Health Benefit (NIHB) for First Nations and Inuit, Breaking Free Foundation, The Alberta Medical Association Physician and Family Support Program, and the Trans Affirming Network.

  • Anxiety, including general anxiety and panic disorders
  • Stress management and self-care
  • Depression and suicidal ideation
  • Trauma
  • Emotion regulation
  • Life transitions, including relationship changes, entry/exit from work and school, becoming ill, becoming a parent
  • Managing and adapting to significant health concerns
  • Post-secondary related concerns, including stress, procrastination, and burnout
  • Substance misuse, including personal substance use or navigating the impact of a loved one’s substance use
  • Stress and burnout
I have experienced grief and trauma resulting from life altering health conditions, as well as several life transitions that often left me feeling afraid and alone. Tending to my physical and mental health, and looking for meaning and joy in my day to day life are things I am continually working on.

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