About Jourdan Tymkow, Holistic Psychologist in Edmonton
My work often supports people moving through trauma, grief, anxiety, psychedelic integration, and the deeper questions of identity, meaning, and becoming.
My path to becoming a therapist has been deeply personal and shaped by a lifelong curiosity, ongoing self-discovery, and a passion for understanding the big questions in life.
My Journey to Becoming a Therapist
My journey toward therapy has been winding, guided by a deep and steady desire to understand myself and the world around me. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I’ve always felt emotions and sensations on a profound level, particularly in my connections with others. This sensitivity, with its unique blend of strengths and challenges, has led me to a path of embodiment, where I’ve learned to be present with what is, explore the depths of consciousness, and embrace life as it unfolds.
I have always been called to the existential questions—like why we are here, what happens after we die, and what the meaning of life truly is. This became especially true after leaving my high-control religious upbringing, where I lost not only my worldview at the time, but also my community.
My seeking led me to study a wide range of disciplines, from Jungian psychology and Buddhist teachings to Indigenous knowledge, tarot, and astrology. My journey has also included psychedelic exploration, pilgrimages, and participation in various ceremonies. While I still don’t have the answers to life’s mysteries, I do know more presence, peace, acceptance, levity, and trust in life and the unknown.
Over the years, my explorations have coalesced into an offering that feels deeply soul nourishing and purposeful – walking alongside other’s journeys of self-discovery, grounded in empathy, creativity, and authenticity.
My Background in Healing and Support
Alongside my personal and spiritual explorations, I have had the privilege of training and working in various fields. My BFA in Critical Theory and Cultural Practices helped me develop strong critical thinking skills, an appreciation for diverse expression, and a deeper understanding of humanity’s complexities. It also sparked my love for storytelling, imagination, and myth, while deepening my interest in liberation and transformation.
I’ve trained as a birth doula, artist, archetypal astrologer and served as a psychedelic support worker with Fireside Project. These experiences taught me invaluable lessons in co-regulation, creative care, holding space for others, and the power of authentic joy and play.
Completing my MA in Counselling Psychology with distinction, I worked on the licensing and programming of one of Edmonton’s first psychedelic-assisted therapy clinics. This role included supporting individuals with the Special Access Program for psilocybin and MDMA-assisted therapies and co-facilitating psychedelic integration circles. Prior to starting my private practice, I worked with PATH Therapy and supported folks integrating psilocybin journeys. Through all of this work, I gained deep insights into the wisdom of the body and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in supporting personal growth and healing.
If you’re seeking a therapist who continually seeks to understand the complexities of the human experience and brings a mix of empathy, intuition, humour, and playfulness to the healing process, we may be a great fit. Wherever you are at, I will be there with you through the tears, laughs, insights, and everything in between.
When I’m Not Holding Space, I enjoy:
90s Star Trek
hand building ceramics
karaoke - especially a power ballad
Book a Session or Ask Me Questions!
If you feel that I may be the right therapist to accompany you on your healing journey, I invite you to book a session or reach out to ask any questions. I look forward to meeting you and supporting your ongoing becoming.
Areas of Focus
Trauma & Healing
Trauma therapy (including developmental and intergenerational trauma)
Religious trauma & adverse cultural conditioning
Nervous system regulation & embodied healing
Psychedelic integration
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
Grief and loss
Pregnancy, miscarriage & postpartum support
Life transitions & identity shifts
Existential questions & meaning-making
Anxiety, Overwhelm & Perfectionism
Anxiety and chronic overwhelm
Burnout & emotional exhaustion
Perfectionism & inner critic
People pleasing & boundaries
Identity, Sensitivity & Self-Understanding
Neurodivergence
Highly sensitive people (HSPs)
Gender, sexuality & identity exploration
Self-worth & self-trust
Spiritual emergence & spiritual crisis
Fees
50-minute sessions are $220 as aligned with the Psychologist Association of Alberta 2024 rate. I have chosen to not raise to the 2026 rate this year for increased accessibility.
Insurance
Sessions may be eligible for insurance coverage and direct billing, such as Alberta Blue Cross, Canada Life, Great-West Life, Chambers Plan, Medavie, Desjardins, Green Shield Canada, GroupSource, Manulife, Equitable Life, and SunLife. I am also a NIHB provider for First Nations and Inuit clients.
If your insurance provider isn’t listed, reach out to discuss potential coverage.
Sliding Scale
I reserve a percentage of spots for low income, non-insured clients who may not otherwise be able to access therapy. Please reach out to discuss eligibility.
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