ROBERT VALELA
Adult and Couples Therapist
Get back to feeling your best with personalized therapy that works.
Offering online therapy Alberta-wide and in-person in Edmonton.
I work with veterans, first responders, and professionals in high-pressure fields like the military, emergency services, healthcare, tech, finance, the trades, athletics, and more.
I understand the demands of long hours, tough conditions, leadership roles, tight deadlines, and the struggle to balance work with personal and family life.
My mission is to empower individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and live aligned with their values to achieve their goals.
You may feel overwhelmed, but you can restore balance.
Hi! I’m Robert Valela
I’m a Registered Provisional Psychologist specializing in therapy for adults and couples, and Canadian Military Veteran, Intelligence Officer (Navy Lieutenant, Honorably Discharged), in Edmonton, Alberta, blending years of expertise in psychology, military intelligence, business, and technology.
Moved by the mental health struggles of loved ones and fellow military members, I transitioned from business to the military and then into psychology. My personal experiences with trauma fuels my passion for helping others overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and achieve meaningful, positive change.
I’m honest and direct—therapy isn’t a quick fix, but with commitment and effort, both in and out of sessions, it can lead to lasting change. My approach combines practical conversation with proven, skills-based techniques for straightforward, real results.
As a therapist and lifelong learner with advanced degrees, certifications, co-authored research, and recognized with honours, I stay up-to-date with the latest knowledge and techniques to support my clients’ well-being.
Life may feel chaotic, but you can reclaim control.
Therapy That Works
It’s normal to question if therapy is necessary or if you can manage on your own. While handling things alone is admirable and possible, therapy provides valuable support, insight, and skills that can be hard to acquire on your own. Therapy is more than just talking or symptom management—it’s about gaining insight and building practical skills to reclaim your quality of life and develop lasting resilience.
As your therapist, I offer a private, judgement-free space where you can freely express challenging thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re going through and find concrete steps forward. In therapy, we’ll work through your challenges, so you feel less overwhelmed and more prepared for what’s ahead.
Whether you’re dealing with intrusive thoughts, overwhelming emotions like stress, anger, grief, guilt, or shame, communication issues, or trauma from combat, abuse, assault, accidents, affairs, or loss, I’m here to help. I’ll support you through challenges such as post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, panic, burnout, insomnia, relationship issues, ADHD, life transitions, and more. In therapy, you won’t face these struggles alone while juggling the demands of daily life.
My is approach collaborative and practical, it combines personalized guidance and strategies proven by research to be effective so you can identify and overcome obstacles and deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships for long-term, meaningful change.
You may feel lost, but you can regain direction.
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