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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.

Culturally-Sensitive Counsellor

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.

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Qualifications

Education

Membership

Certifications

  • Master's in Counselling, CityU Seattle

  • Master's in Education, Memorial University

  • PhD in Neuroscience, University of Eastern Finland

  • Faculty professor at MacEwan University, University of Calgary and CityU Seattle

  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

  • Psychologist's Association of Alberta

  • EMDR Canada

  • CBT Essentials Skills

  • Gottman's Level 1 Couples Counselling

  • EMDR Certified

  • EMDR for PANDAS

  • Suicide Intervention Skills Training

  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Certification

Get in Touch

Online in Canada

Services available in English & Finnish

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