ReFocus You
If you’re reading this late at night, you don’t have to do this alone.
Therapy in Edmonton, St. Albert, and online across Alberta.
If things feel heavy, or you’ve been meaning to get help and don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. You don’t need the right words, and you don’t have to be sure that therapy is what you need.
Reaching out is the first step, we can help with the rest.
You can book a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist, by phone or video. There’s no cost, and no obligation to book a session after. Or call 780-700-2577.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8, any time. In Alberta you can also call the Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642.
How we can help
We see children, teens, adults, couples and families. You can start with a conversation, not a commitment.
A free 15-minute consultation. Meet a therapist by phone or secure video, ask about fees and insurance, and see if it feels like a fit. There is no cost and no pressure to book.
Someone to help you choose. You can book online yourself, or we can match you with a therapist. We’ll usually match you within 24 to 48 hours. There is no waitlist, and you do not need a doctor’s referral.
Four clinics, plus online. Three in Edmonton, one in St. Albert, and secure online therapy across Alberta.
Evening appointments, so sessions can fit around work and school.
Direct billing for most insurance plans, including Alberta Blue Cross, Canada Life, Sun Life and Manulife. Sessions are $235 for 50 minutes. Sessions with our student therapists are $60, and pay-what-you-can and pro bono options are available. See fees and insurance.
Therapists who speak 10+ languages, including Punjabi, Hindi, Gujarati, Arabic, Spanish and Farsi.
We also offer workshops for schools and workplaces, and consulting for psychologists building a practice.
or call 780-700-2577
Who we are
We’re a team of psychologists, counsellors and therapists in Edmonton and St. Albert, led by Loredana and Melissa Potestio. We start by listening to what you’re going through, then help you find someone whose training, language and availability fit, in person or online.
If you want to know more about how we work, you can read about us or meet the team.
What the first appointment is actually like
It’s normal to feel nervous. Most sessions are 50 minutes, and the first one is simply about getting to know you.
Your therapist will walk you through privacy, how sessions work, and our policies, and answer your questions before you sign anything. You’ll talk about what’s bringing you in and what you’d like to be different. They’ll explain how they work (for example, CBT or solution-focused therapy), and you’ll leave with a clearer sense of the next step.
You can go at your own pace, and you can always ask questions.
If you’d like to talk first, book a free 15-minute consultation. Or read the full step-by-step.
Individual therapy
A space that’s just for you. Your therapist gets to know you and, together, you work out a plan. Approaches used here include EMDR, CBT and solution-focused therapy.
50 minutes | $235
Services
Fees below are for a 50-minute session, in clinic or online, unless noted.
Couples therapy
Help talking through conflict and finding a better way of being together, with a plan that fits both of you.
50 minutes | $235
Family therapy
Sessions for members of a household or extended family, together, with attention to how you relate and communicate.
50 minutes | $235
Direct billing and lower-cost options
We direct bill most insurance plans, including Alberta Blue Cross, Canada Life, Sun Life, Manulife, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB). Sessions with our student therapists are $60, and pay-what-you-can and pro bono options are available.
Children’s therapy (ages 4–17)
Support for children and teens, which may include EMDR, CBT, play therapy and solution-focused therapy. Consent from a legal guardian is required.
50 minutes | $235
Online therapy
Encrypted video sessions for adults who live in Alberta. Fees are the same as in person.
50 minutes | $235
What people often come in with
You don’t need a label to get in touch. These are some of the things we help with:
If you are having thoughts of suicide or feel unsafe, please use the crisis numbers at the top of this page, or see our crisis support page. You can also reach us, but if you need help right now, 9-8-8, 911 or the Alberta Mental Health Helpline is the faster path.
Where you’ll meet us
We have four clinics, three in Edmonton and one in St. Albert:
North District at #205, 12850 97 St NW, Edmonton
Clearwater Plaza at 15353 97 St NW, Edmonton
South Central (Garneau) at 8506 104 St NW, just north of Whyte Avenue
Erin Ridge Pointe at #170, 75 Neil Ross Rd, St. Albert
Rooms are private. There’s tea and water if you’d like them.
If coming in isn’t possible, we also offer secure online therapy for people in Alberta.
The people you’d meet
Loredana and Melissa Potestio built this clinic. You’ll be seen by a psychologist, counsellor or therapist on the team, not a revolving door of strangers.
Meet the full team. You can filter by clinic, who they work with, language and cost.
Loredana Potestio - Registered Psychologist - ReFocus You
Melissa Potestio - Registered Provisional Psychologist
Anjali Lakhani - Registered Provisional Psychologist - ReFocus You
Karen Tung - Registered Psychologist - ReFocus You
Aneesha Bains - Registered Psychologist - ReFocus You
Kiran Bains - Registered Provisional Psychologist - ReFocus You
Maria Duarte Certified Canadian Counsellor - ReFocus You
Paitan Molde Certified Canadian Counsellor - ReFocus You
Kiran Jagpal Certified Canadian Counsellor - ReFocus You
Fatima Nashman Registered Provisional Psychologist - ReFocus You
Olaitan Adelakun Registered Provisional Psychologist
Brittany Campbell - Registered Provisional Psychologist
Daniel Sochan Mental Health Therapist
Harpreet Chana Registered Provisional Psychologist
Brooke Noels Canadian Certified Counsellor
Abeer Mansour Mental Health Therapist
Vanessa Brand-Garcia Canadian Certified Counsellor
Shannon Allen Canadian Certified Counsellor
Stephanie Scott Certified Canadian Counsellor
Brittany Ennis Canadian Certified Counsellor
Savneet Singh Registered Provisional Psychologist
Seta Modanloo Registered Provisional Psychologist
Deeya Thakkar Mental Health Therapist
Marcello Troncoso - Canadian Counsellor
Kimberly McGoey-Registered Provisional Psychologist
Marilu Cardo Garcia - Canadian Certified Counsellor
If you’re ready to take a small step
You can start with a free 15-minute consultation, by phone or video. It’s just a conversation to see whether we feel like a fit, and to answer questions about fees, insurance and scheduling. There’s no cost, and no obligation to book a full session.
If you already know who you’d like to see, you can book an appointment. Or call 780-700-2577, or ask us to call you.
