Meet Preston Hain
B.A., MASTER'S LEVEL COUNSELLING INTERN THERAPIST
Hello! My name is Preston, a Master’s Level Counselling Intern Therapist at Solace Psychology & Wellness. I hold a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology from Concordia University of Edmonton and I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. My goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment that helps clients thrive. I find joy in walking alongside clients as they navigate the journey towards success.
Clinical Overview
Therapy for Children, Teens & Parents
I provide therapy for children and teens supporting young clients in navigating emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges in a way that is engaging, supportive, and appropriate to their stage of development.
For children, sessions focus on helping them express emotions, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional awareness. I support concerns such as anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, social challenges, and adjustment-related stress. When appropriate, parents are meaningfully involved in the process to support consistency and skill-building outside of sessions.
With teens, therapy focuses on fostering insight, emotional awareness, and independence. I work with youth experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, emotional regulation challenges, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions aim to help teens develop practical coping strategies while building confidence and autonomy.
My approach with children and teens draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-informed strategies, emotion regulation skills, and strengths-based approaches, while maintaining a collaborative and supportive environment.
Therapy for Adults
I provide therapy for adults navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and work-life balance.
Adult therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented, with a focus on understanding patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Together, we work to build practical coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and support meaningful, lasting change.
My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, skills-based interventions, and strengths-based approaches, tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Children’s Counselling
- Depression
- Emotional Regulation
- Life Transitions
- Interpersonal Relationships (Bullying, Boundaries, Communication)
- Teen Counselling
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Work/Life Balance
Therapeutic Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Play-Based Therapy
- Emotion regulation and psychoeducation
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Professional Trainings
- Childhood Anxiety: Helping Children Heal, Tammy Schamuhn, R. Psych, Institute of Child Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Tools for Thinking Differently, Sheri Coburn, MSW, RSW, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy – Balancing Acceptance and Change, Nadine Groves, M. Ed, R.C.C., Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
- Directive Play Therapy Activities; Where Structure Meets Creativity, Tania Johnson, R. Psych, RPT, Institute of Child Psychology
- Fostering Emotional Regulation, Tania Johnson, R. Psych, Institute of Child Psychology
- HIPAA Compliance Training, SC
- Mastering Differential Diagnosis with the DSM-5-TR: A System-Based Approach, Margaret Bloom, PhD
- Mental Health Documentation & Medical Necessity: Simple, Clear Guidelines that Maintain Quality of Care and Protect Your Practice, Beth Rontal, MSW, LICSW
- Play Therapy: Different Models, Laura Hutchison, PsyD, LP, RPT/S, Institute of Child Psychology
- Privacy Legislation Training, BIS Safety Software
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy Certification Course – Level 1, Elliot Connie, MA, LPC, Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI)
- Suicide & Self-Harm: Stopping the Pain, Jack Klott, MSAA, LCSW, CSWW, Suicidologist, Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI)
- Suicide and Self-Harm in Children and Adolescents: Assessment Tools and Treatment Approaches to Help Young People, Tony L. Sheppard, PsyD, CGP, ABPP, AGPA-F, Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI)
- Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment & Management (SPRAM), AHS
- Using Solution Focused Brief Therapy to Maximize Telehealth Sessions, Elliot Connie, MA, LPC, Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI)
Academic Credentials & Professional Memberships
- Master of Counselling, Yorkville University (In Completion)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Concordia University of Edmonton
- Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (Student Member)
A Bit About Me
When I’m not here in the clinic, I enjoy baking, reading, and working on puzzles, activities that allow me to slow down, be creative, and challenge myself in different ways. I value spending time with family and appreciate opportunities to connect and recharge with the people closest to me. I also enjoy traveling when I can, as it allows me to explore new places, gain fresh perspectives, and step outside of my routine. On a day-to-day basis, I especially enjoy getting outdoors and taking my dog, Nola, for walks, which is one of my favorite ways to unwind and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
