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we’re here to guide
YOUR PATH
to wellness

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VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON
psychological and counselling services

SERVING CLIENTS CANADA WIDE

Based in Okotoks, Alberta, we offer in-person psychological and counselling services for clients in Calgary, Okotoks, and surrounding communities. For those outside the area, we provide secure virtual sessions and are licensed to support clients across Canada.

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OUR SPECIALITIES

WE CAN help you with

LIFE TRANSITIONS

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

PARENT SUPPORT & COACHING

SLEEP DISTURBANCE

SUBSTANCE USE

GRIEF AND LOSS

TRAUMA AND PTSD 

STRESS

MENTAL HEALTH

PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH

SELF-ESTEEM

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Welcome to Illumination Therapeutic Services

At Illumination, we are honoured to walk alongside you on your journey from merely surviving to truly thriving.

Our approach is rooted in four core values:

  • Witness with Compassion – We see and honour your story.

  • Enlighten with Expertise – We provide guidance and insight tailored to you.

  • Heal with Connection – We create a safe, supportive space for growth.

  • Transform with Joy – We celebrate breakthroughs, big and small.

Whether needing endless tissues, soft validation and witnessing of your pain, or a direct no nonsense reminder of how potential self-sabotaging behaviours are not in your best interest, we got you covered. At Illumination the tissues and laughs are free and part of the package deal along this healing journey we are grateful to be invited to walk along side you on.

our SERVICES

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individual
counselling

Therapy provides a safe, validating space to heal, gain clarity, and rediscover how you want to show up in your life.

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couples & family
counselling

Strengthen your relationships by learning to communicate more effectively, rebuild trust, and find joy together.

group
counselling

Join supportive group sessions on topics like grief, parenting, self-esteem, and emotional well-being, with new groups available throughout the year.

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meet ELIZABETH

Founder of Illumination Therapeutic Services, Elizabeth is a Master’s level Social Worker with 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. Rooted in holistic wellness, she integrates evidence-based and alternative healing practices to support individuals, couples, and families. Originally from the Yukon, she finds peace in nature and enjoys time with her dog, two rabbits and family. A published author of Soaring With Burnt Wings, she shares insights on grief and healing.

At Illumination Therapeutic Services, she fosters a collaborative, non-judgmental space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and respected.

ELIZABETH’S MEMOIR IS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON & AT LOCAL BOOKSTORES

Soaring With Burnt Wings – A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Resilience

When Elizabeth Leanne lost her husband, Cam, before the age of 30, she didn’t believe survival was possible—nor did she want it to be. Soaring With Burnt Wings is a deeply personal memoir that offers an intimate look into their love story, their courageous approach to his cancer diagnosis, and the raw devastation of his passing. More than a tribute, this book is a beacon of hope for anyone navigating grief, offering powerful lessons on healing, resilience, and rediscovering oneself in the aftermath of loss. Written from the depths of sorrow, it serves as both a roadmap and an inspiration for those learning to fly again, even in life’s darkest moments.

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SHOP LOCAL:
Yooneek Books | Okotoks, AB
Spisherbocker Books | Diamond Valley, AB

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listen to our PODCAST

Join Elizabeth as she brings her memoir, Soaring With Burnt Wings, to life—sharing her personal story of resilience, healing, and transformation. Through heartfelt readings and thoughtful reflections, this podcast creates space for inspiration, laughter, and those powerful "aha" moments that keep you coming back. In time, it will grow into a place of connection, insight, and meaningful conversations on healing and personal growth.

 ready to GET STARTED?

BOOK A 15 MINUTE FREE CONSULTATION WITH US TO DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS.