OUR TEAM
Adele Roberts
Office Administrator
Adele Roberts is dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive environment from the moment you walk through the doors at Charis Counselling. She has a unique ability to make others feel comfortable and taken care of in her presence. Adele has a BA in Psychology and aspires to one day become a Registered Psychologist at Charis.
When Adele isn't working in the office she can be found adventuring around the world with her camera in hand.
Susan Grinder
Founder of Charis Counselling
Registered Psychologist
Susan Grinder is a Registered Psychologist and owner of Charis Counselling Corporation. She has been practicing in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and healthy relationship development using Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and other therapeutic modalities. Susan works with children, adults, couples, and families from a Client-Centered, Existential, and Jungian philosophy. She strives to assist with clients' holistic health via self-acceptance, healing, empowerment, and mastery. She is also a First Nations counselling services provider. Susan is also a Clinical Hypnosis Provider.
Kyneeshaw Brightley
Provisional Psychologist
Kyneeshaw Brightley offers a non-judgmental, respectful, and collaborative environment for all individuals to find dignity and genuine care. Their perspective focuses on personal strengths and integrates a trauma-informed lens for all people-- including marginalized groups. To support each person's goals, Kyneeshaw utilizes tools from Client-Centered, Rational-Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT/ SFBT), Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). Having been on the client-end of the therapeutic relationship, Kyneeshaw knows the importance of compassion and honesty. Therefore, they are committed to assisting clients in finding what they need and feeling empowered.
Johanna Green
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Johanna Green offers a warm, caring approach. She empowers people to face their obstacles, harness their strengths, and ascend to the best versions of themselves. Johanna’s approach is grounded in Client-Centered and existential philosophy, integrating tools from Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Narrative Therapy modalities to best meet each person’s unique needs. With a background in serving people living with chronic illness, coupled with personal experience as a family caregiver, Johanna is passionate about helping others navigate key life transitions and overcome challenges related to burnout, grief, loss, depression, and anxiety. Johanna recognizes first-hand the courage it takes to reach out for support and the transformative power of therapy in helping people find hope, joy, meaning, balance, and fulfilment in their lives.
Glory Grant
Provisional Psychologist
We are often unaware of how our thoughts affect our emotions which in turn, affect how we behave. I offer a variety of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to address core beliefs, create new patterns of thinking/behavior, and teach new coping skills.
Envision your idea of a good life. Think about how good it will feel to be there. Together we can leverage your strengths to initiate real change.
You have the potential within you to understand and decide how to grow. So come as you are and you will be accepted unconditionally.
Using Existentialism, Person Centered, & Solution Focused Therapies, your inherent desire for happiness and success will guide you.
If you are struggling emotionally, I can help you face feelings and improve quality of life. I offer free 15-minute consultations, if you would like to explore whether we are a good fit. Looking forward to meeting you!
Foluso Ogunribido
Provisional Psychologist
Foluso Ogunribido is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and offers a warm, non-judgemental, compassionate and respectful space where individuals can express themselves. Foluso has over five years experience working with children, teenagers, adults and families. Her expertize lies in utilizing various therapeutic modalities like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and culturally-informed therapy. She supports clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues, PTSD, racial trauma, immigrants and spirituality. Foluso is committed to work with clients to achieve their goals and feel empowered to use their inherent skills in their daily lives.
Brianna Friesen
Provisional Psychologist
Brianna is completing her Master of Counselling Psychology degree through Yorkville University while interning at Charis Counselling. I offer a warm, respectful, and non-judgemental environment and believe in meeting people where they are at to support their journey to wellness. My therapeutic approach is based on a Client-Centred orientation, and I incorporate aspects of Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural, Solution-Focused, and Narrative therapies to target the needs of each client. I am committed to helping clients in overcoming barriers to live a full and meaningful life. I also empower clients in identifying and celebrating strengths and building resiliency. I am prepared to support clients with concerns related to stress, relationships, depression, trauma, anxiety, and grief. I work with clients 7 years+ in individual, couples, family, or group therapy contexts, and am especially passionate about working with children and youth. I would be honoured to walk with you on your mental health journey
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Janine Heber (they/she)
Mental Health Therapist
Tues, Wed (online), Thurs, Fri evenings
I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental, and affirming space for clients to feel comfortable and safe. I approach counselling through an intersectional and anti-oppressive lens to understand how people are impacted by societal structures throughout their lives. I have experience working with diverse individuals, including youth, LGBTQIA2S+ communities, survivors of violence and those affected by ADHD, autism, and chronic pain/illnesses. I work collaboratively with clients to support them while they are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and trauma. I work with adults, youth, children over 10 years, groups, couples, and families. Using a Client-Centred approach, I aim to empower individuals in their healing process to help foster self-compassion, recognize strengths, and improve emotional regulation/communication skills.
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Maddie Porayko
Mental Health Therapist
Maddie Porayko is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse who has been serving the Edmonton area since 2021. She is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who offers a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to navigate the challenges and transitions that come with life.
Grounded in a holistic perspective, Maddie recognizes that mental wellness is deeply connected to balance across all areas of life—home, work, relationships, and physical health. Her approach integrates evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and each session is thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of the individual.
Maddie specializes in supporting clients with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Autism, and those within the LGBTQIA2S+ community. She is passionate about creating an inclusive, affirming environment where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
Nicole Manson
Mental Health Therapist
I am completing my Master of Counselling Psychology degree through City University of Seattle and am an intern offering low-cost services at Charis Counselling. I recognize the vulnerability of seeking therapy, so I strive to create a warm, collaborative, safe, and welcoming environment. I believe all people should be met without judgment so they can discover themselves on a deeper level and create lasting changes. At my core, I practice from a Person-Centered lens by meeting clients with empathy while they explore their experiences and emotions. I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) to tailor my approach to the uniqueness of the individual. I am here to support you through stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and interpersonal relationships. I look forward to being a part of your journey.
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