My name is Anna Rissanen
At NeuroShift Therapy, we are dedicated to providing a safe space for healing and personal development. Dr. Anna Rissanen's expertise in CBT, trauma resolution with EMDR, Gottman's couples therapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy ensures a comprehensive and holistic approach to mental health care.

About Me
In my counselling practice, I cultivate a non-judgmental environment that embraces diversity, ensuring everyone feels safe and accepted. I blend various therapeutic modalities with neuroscience to address challenging thought patterns, behaviours, emotions, trauma, and ingrained patterns that may be holding you back.
As a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) my services are covered across Canada by most insurance companies. As a specialist in cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), trauma resolution through EMDR, and Dr. Gottman’s couples therapy, I offer holistic support tailored to your unique needs. I am also trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy, preparing and helping you to integrate deeper healing and personal growth.
With a PhD in neuroscience and a graduate degree in counselling, my approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, ensuring a comprehensive, compassionate path forward.Having lived in Canada for over 20 years, and fluent in both Finnish and English, with proficiency in Swedish and German, I provide a uniquely multicultural perspective to counseling when needed. Let's embark on this transformative journey together toward healing, growth, and lasting change.
Qualifications
Education
Membership
Certifications
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Master's in Counselling, CityU Seattle
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Master's in Education, Memorial University
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PhD in Neuroscience, University of Eastern Finland
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Faculty professor at MacEwan University, University of Calgary and CityU Seattle
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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
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Psychologist's Association of Alberta
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EMDR Canada
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CBT Essentials Skills
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Gottman's Level 1 Couples Counselling
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EMDR Certified
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EMDR for PANDAS
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Suicide Intervention Skills Training
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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Certification
Get in Touch
Online in Canada
Services available in English & Finnish