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Find calm. Build confidence. Feel understood.
Therapy often helps.
We offer a clinically-grounded approach to therapy, helping to proactively manage mental health challenges. Evidence-based therapies (like ACT, CBT and behavioural activation) will help you explore what feels stuck and identify practical steps to move forward.
Together, you’ll build a strong foundation for success.
Call (780) 851-9717. to join our wait-list
Our therapy team aims to help patients experience meaningful improvements in psychological well-being within the first three sessions.
Think of therapy like having a co-pilot: someone to identify patterns, pivot towards what is working well, and make small adjustments to achieve greater stability and alignment with your goals.
What to Expect
At your first visit, we complete a comprehensive assessment to understand key factors affecting your well-being. This allows us to create an action plan that feels realistic and supportive.
Our therapy process is structured for clear progress and predictable outcomes:
| Visit 1 – Assessment: Explore how your body, mind, and social environment interact. |
| Visit 2 – Action plan: Identify meaningful goals and begin ‘the work’ of therapy. |
| Visits 3 to 5 – Evidence-based therapy: Use proven approaches (like ACT, CBT, and behavioural activation) to build meaningful change. |
This assess → plan → treat approach is designed to conclude naturally within 3–5 sessions, helping reduce the overall cost of therapy.
If You’re Unsure About Therapy
It’s very common to notice some hesitation. This may mean you are considering the benefits of working with a therapist and exploring if they are the best fit for your concern. You may also be searching for the right therapist or a specific emotion to start therapy.
Before you decide, it may help to imagine the shift you hope for:
- Feeling calmer and more connected
- Making peace with past experiences
- Building relaxation or healthy routines
- Feeling better supported or understood
Currently waitlisting new patients
Feel free to call (780) 851-9717. to join our wait-list.
A Trauma-informed, Whole Person Approach
Effective therapy helps people change their relationship with difficult experiences and regain a sense of control.
Our approach helps clients manage stressful emotions while staying grounded in the present moment. Research shows this builds psychological flexibility, a key skill for resilience and long-term mental health.
We also look at the bigger picture of well-being, including:
- Sleep
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Lifestyle factors
- Social supports
This biopsychosocial model supports a balanced and practical path to improving personal performance.
Together, we work to rebuild:
- A sense of purpose and belonging
- Healthy routines and performance
- Calm, resilience, and confidence
After Your First Visit
Therapy can increase your flexibility when responding to life’s challenges. With the right support, many people rediscover strengths they didn’t realize they had.
If you prefer to continue working independently, you may request a Recovery Action Plan that includes practical strategies between sessions.
Recovery Action Plans often combine:
- Psychological strategies
- Exercise, nutrition and lifestyle advice
- Guidance for key relationships
- Personal development goals
Calm. Confident. Understood.
Men’s Mental Health Program
✅ Covered by Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSA’s)
✅ Evening and weekend visits
✅ Open to couples & families
✅ On-call telephone support
Adam Henley, MSc, RN
Registered Nurse Therapist
Phone: (780) 851-9717, ext. 1
General E-mail: nursing@consortiacare.ca **
** We are only able to answer general questions via email. Our clinic uses encrypted email for personal health conversations.
Welcome! I’m Adam 👋
I am the primary Registered Nurse (RN) Therapist supporting the men’s mental health program in Edmonton, where I bring over 15 years professional experience to my work.
As a Registered Nurse, therapy sessions are covered by most Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSA’s) and select health insurance plans.
My approach integrates mental health, physical health, and environmental support to support lasting change.
From Surviving to Thriving
Like many underdogs who overcome big challenges, I required expert care to survive early childhood.
Those early childhood experiences helped shape my commitment to helping others move from surviving to thriving, shaped by my belief that every difficult season of life can eventually pass.
This also shapes my career interest in patient-centred, compassionate care.
Environment Matters
Your environment also strongly influences mental performance.
During therapy, we consider not only thoughts and emotions, but also external factors that support or hinder well-being. This includes identifying risks, protective factors, and opportunities for meaningful change.
No One Does It Alone
Many men feel pressure to handle everything on their own.
However, even the most resilient people benefit from support. Therapy provides a structured space to examine patterns shaped by past experiences and decide which ones are worth keeping… and, which ones are ready for change.
Together, we work toward living a more meaningful and balanced life.
Services covered by Health Care Spending Accounts (HCSA’s) and select insurance plans.
Our affordable mental health therapy service provides:
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Health coaching
- Review of labs and medications
- Care coordination and referral
- Physician case conferencing
- Advocacy for community supports
- On-call advice and support
Other mental health resources in Edmonton
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please immediately call urgent mental health supports.
Edmonton residents can access:
Mental Health Help Line (1-877-303-2642) provides 24/7 mental health support.
Health Link Alberta (811) provides advice and referral to mental health services.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
* ConsortiaCare.ca provides links to external providers to help Edmonton residents select the best possible service for their health condition and is not affiliated with the above services.