Meet Lisa Hua,
Registered Psychologist
Many of the clients I work with have tried different types of therapy but still feel stuck. They may understand where their anxiety comes from or have spent years talking about what they are experiencing, yet still find themselves caught in the same patterns, reacting in ways that no longer feel helpful, or carrying an ongoing sense of uneasiness they can’t quite explain.
While I appreciate the value of “talk therapy,” many of my clients come to me wanting more, even if they aren’t sure what that looks like. They have put in the effort, tried different strategies, and often self-aware, but still haven’t experienced the lasting change they were hoping for. They are looking for something to shift at a deeper level.
My approach is rooted in depth psychology and focuses on targeting the underlying patterns that contribute to distress, rather than simply managing symptoms. Insight is an important part of the process, but we work through resolving emotional conflicts, shifting self-sabotaging behaviours, and releasing the unhelpful grip of the past. This is the change that many of my clients are searching for.
If you're curious about how therapy can benefit you, I invite you to reach out.
For a list of my training and professional experience
Therapy with me is...
Experiential
Goes beyond just sitting and ranting. The shift is felt in the room and carried through your life.
Transparent
I lay out what you can expect so there's no surprises of what we're doing and how we're doing it.
Honest
I can tell you what I can and can't do from the start. Say the hard stuff too.
Collaborative
We co-create the change you want to see in your life. You define it, I guide it. It's not one way.
Specialized Services
Individual therapy and assessment services for teens and adults in the Edmonton area.
You may experience:
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uncertainty, worries, looping thoughts, and nothing really feels 'right'
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sense of guilt, feel disconnected, and often resentful
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a sense of urgency or that nothing is ever enough
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try to do more but fear of not doing enough
You may experience:
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intense mix of thoughts and emotions that are hard to manage
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conflicted or reactive, and stuck in something that can be hard to articulate
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you have to avoid thinking about it or anything that reminds you of it
You may experience:
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your thoughts aren't like you and are often intrusive, odd or disturbing to you
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the urge to do something just so it's 'right' but it never feels right
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you can't just 'stop' and often feel misunderstood. More than just 'anxiety'
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you wonder if it's OCD 'tendencies' or anxiety?
You may experience:
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not having the relationship you had hoped for with your child
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'gentle parenting' isn't working but you also don't want to be harsh
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frustrated that parenting advice don't seem to work
You may experience:
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unsure how to communicate your needs or boundaries in your relationships
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you can't seem to have the relationship you want or attract the 'wrong' types
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can't seem to feel fulfilled in your relationships
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others seem to misunderstand you
You may experience:
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wanting to find a sense of belonging and purpose
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wanting to build a deeper connection with yourself and feeling enough
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wanting a sense of calm that isn't survival
Sometimes you might not be seeing the progress you want in your therapy or you've wondered if there's something more going on. Sometimes your therapist may not be able to diagnose or you were told conflicting opinions by different providers. Assessments can help clarify what is really going and what to do about it.