Krista Yaskiw

I support individuals and couples navigating challenges such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship distress, and life transitions. I am a Registered Counselling Therapist with the Association of Counselling Therapists of Alberta and hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

My therapeutic approach is client-centred, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed. I believe meaningful change happens within safe, supportive relationships, where people feel genuinely understood and empowered to explore new ways of relating to themselves and others. I strive to show up authentically, bringing empathy, curiosity, and gentle humour to our work—because life can be messy.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, emotional regulation techniques, and self-compassion practices to support emotional and relational change. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an approach that can help clients process traumatic and distressing experiences, reduce the emotional impact of past events, and change patterns of thoughts and behaviours that continue to affect their present lives.

I specialize in couples counselling, bringing nearly 15 years of experience in couples work and workshop facilitation. I help partners move beyond recurring conflict and disconnection toward improved understanding, communication, trust, and intimacy. I also bring extensive experience in addiction counselling, supporting individuals and couples as they navigate recovery and work toward lasting change.

Whether we are working individually or as a couple, my goal is to create a steady, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges, reconnect with your strengths, and build a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS:

What quick advice do you have for people who are really struggling?

When you’re struggling, the most important thing to remember is that you don’t have to go through it alone. Start by taking one small step—reach out to someone you trust, slow your breathing, get outside, eat something, or give yourself permission to rest. Big changes often begin with tiny moments of compassion toward ourselves.

What are you most passionate about?

I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples in healing their attachment wounds and strengthening their capacity through meaningful, secure connections. I believe that we heal in relationships – with partners, with supportive communities, and within the therapeutic space itself.