Karah Pegg

she/her
MSW, Registered Social Worker

“Hi there! My name is Karah (she/her) and I am a Registered Social Worker. As your therapist, I believe that you are the expert in your own life and experiences, and my role is to walk alongside you and help you build on the skills you already have. Through my work, I hope to change the stigma around accessing therapy and make the therapeutic space less stuffy and more welcoming.”

Karah is here to help with your trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression and stress.

Works With
  • Individuals
Population
  • Adults
  • Youth
Availability
  • Monday Evening
  • Tuesday Morning/Afternoon/Evening
  • Wednesday Morning/Afternoon/Evenings
  • Thursday Evening
Location
  • St. Albert
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  • My Approach

    Therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming, which is why the pace and direction of our work together will always honour your comfort and readiness. I practice from a relational and collaborative foundation, creating a non-judgmental space where you can show up as your whole self. My integrative approach centers on lived experience and storytelling, drawing on trauma-informed care, culturally responsive practices, radical acceptance, mindfulness, and coping skill development. I believe that laughter is healing, and I welcome humour within the therapeutic space to bring lightness to the heaviness that can arise. My style is gentle yet direct, supporting you in moving forward with compassion and clarity.

  • My Philosophy

    I view therapy as a space for healing, growth, and meaningful connection. I don’t see people as broken – I see them as capable, resilient, and deserving of comfort and kindness. Grounded in trauma-informed care and power-sharing, I approach each session as a partnership where your voice and choices guide our work. Together, we’ll create a compassionate, inclusive space where your story is honoured, and you feel validated and supported. My practice is holistic and integrative, drawing from diverse modalities to nurture resilience and authentic connection.

  • My Why

    My “why” comes from knowing what it feels like to navigate systems not designed for us to live comfortably or sometimes even safely. You don’t have to “believe in mental health” to benefit from being seen, heard, and supported. I practice therapy because I believe it should be for everyone: a grassroots act of compassion, accountability, and bravery within a world that often makes it hard to ask for help. Change is not always quick or straightforward – often, it is four steps forward and two steps back – but every step matters. Regardless of the timeline, progress is possible, and your efforts are valid. My goal is to walk alongside you, centering relationship and creating a space where both your strengths and struggles are welcome, while also holding space for the broader systems that shape our lives.

Focus

  • Academic Issues
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Career or Work-related Issues
  • Chronic Pain/Illness
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Death or Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce/Separation
  • Family Relationships
  • Life Transitions (e.g. moving, new job, new relationship, etc.)
  • Parenting Issues
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-compassion
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-harm
  • Sleep Issues
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
  • Substance Use or Addiction
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Trauma (e.g. emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; violence, bullying, etc.)

Therapy Approaches

  • Anti-racist/Anti-oppressive
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative or Holistic
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Narrative
  • Person/Client Centered
  • Solution Focused
  • Strengths Based

Specialized Experience With Allied Communities

  • At risk children and youth
  • Body positivity
  • Neurodiverse

Rates + Direct Billing

Karah’s fees are:

50-Minute Session: $220

80-Minute Session: $330

Our therapy services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance provider or benefit plan. To confirm your plan’s coverage, please contact your insurance provider.

Karah’s appointments can be direct billed to Alberta Blue Cross, ASEBP, Canada Life, GreenShield and Medavie (which includes Veterans Affairs), Manulife, Chambers of Commerce, Claimsecure, Desjardins, First Canadian and Beneva.

Don’t see your insurance listed?

If we’re unable to direct bill your insurance provider, you’ll be able to submit the receipt we send at the end of your session to your insurance provider for reimbursement yourself.

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