MEET ANDREA
Andrea Vera Pomez, M.Ed., B.Sc.
Registered Psychologist in Edmonton
Teen & Adult Therapist
Hello, I’m Andrea, a Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.
I obtained my Master of Education in Counselling Psychology degree at the University of Alberta in 2018, and also hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences.
Therapy for Teens & Adults
My specialties lie within providing individual counselling to adolescents, their parents, and individual adults. I also enjoy facilitating workshops directed to adolescents, teachers, and parents on topics such as parenting and social skills.
I see every client as an expert in themselves with the potential to keep growing and achieving their personal goals at any stage of their life. Therefore, I am passionate about helping clients find their strength and potential, and work towards a healthier mental state. My focus is to find the best approach and tools based on each client’s needs in a safe and non-judgmental space, bringing empathy, compassion, and genuineness. As an immigrant from Peru, I also recognize and value the importance of what makes us who we are and the importance of where we come from. I am fluent in both English and Spanish.
I specialize in helping people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, returning to work (RTW), stress management, and life changes. I also enjoy helping individuals achieve higher self-esteem and confidence as well as greater overall well-being, allowing you to reach your life goals. I am also qualified to prescribe Park Passes to clients in Alberta, aimed to improve mental health and overall well-being.
When working with you, I may use tools from different therapeutic modalities such as: Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness.
A Bit About Me
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends, as well as with my kitty Lima (I named her after the city where I was born, Lima, Peru). Some of my other favourite activities include exploring Edmonton, going to the mountains, and dancing salsa.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Boundaries
- Bullying
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotion Regulation
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Return to Work Services
- Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion
- Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation
- Sleep Issues
- Stress
- Teen Counselling
- Trauma & PTSD
- Work / Life Balance
*Qualified to prescribe Park Passes in Alberta
SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Childhood Anxiety: Finding a Way Through, Institute of Child Psychology
- Childhood Trauma: Helping Children Heal, Institute of Child Psychology
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST), CMHA
- Distress Line Volunteer Training, CMHA
- Mental Health First Aid, CMHA
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills, Psychwire
- EFT: Attachment Science in Practice, Psychwire
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders, Psychwire
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression, Psychwire
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma, Psychwire
Academic Credentials
- Master of Education in Counselling Psychology, University of Alberta
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Peruvian University of Applied Sciences
- Human Resources Management Certification, University of Alberta
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- College of Alberta Psychologists
- Psychologists' Association of Alberta
