Leanne DeLong, MA, CCC
Counsellor
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Also available by telehealth: Saskatchewan
Curious, warm support for anxiety, trauma, and life's harder chapters, through IFS and somatic work.
About
At the heart of Authentic Heart Counselling Saskatoon lies a simple truth: we are all travelers on life's journey, carrying the weight of our struggles. Despite our unique experiences, we are united by the shared threads of our humanity, pain, grief, and growth, each with the potential for a story of hope. I work with adults navigating such areas as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions and co-parenting (a road I've walked myself).
My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing (SE). Together, we slow down and get curious about your inner landscape, exploring the parts of you that may be holding onto pain or unhelpful beliefs, and tuning into your body as the vessel of your experience. We'll uncover how your unique internal system works and build self-compassionate understanding that helps you move forward with more clarity and ease.
I hold a MA in counselling and am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying). I am trained through the IFS Institute (Levels 1 & 2) and have completed intermediate training in Somatic Experiencing (advanced training ongoing). I also bring 20+ years of professional experience in community building to this work.
Along my own human journey, I've met kindred spirits whose compassion helped me shed layers of pretense and embrace my authentic self, including the parts that can be difficult to turn toward. That transformation is what inspired me to create a welcoming space where others can find acceptance, healing, and peace amidst life's chaos. I offer in-person and online sessions, with afternoon, early evening, and weekend availability.
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Grief & loss
- Relationship issues
- Life transitions
- Parenting
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Chronic pain & illness
- Addiction & substance use
Approaches
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Somatic / body-based
- EMDR
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Psychodynamic
- Humanistic / person-centered
- Narrative therapy
- Mindfulness-based
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Works with
- Adults
- Older adults
Sessions
Languages
- English
Logistics
- Fees
CA$142per session
Fee for service basis. Receipts provided for insurance purposes. Free 15-minute consultation available.
- Insurance
I currently work on a fee for service basis and provide a receipt for insurance purposes.
Licensed or authorized in
Frequently asked questions
- What is Authentic Heart Counselling Saskatoon?
- Authentic Heart Counselling Saskatoon is a trauma-informed counselling practice in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, operated by Leanne DeLong, a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). The office is located in the Caswell Hill neighbourhood.
- What therapy approaches does Authentic Heart Counselling Saskatoon offer?
- Authentic Heart Counselling Saskatoon offers IFS or Internal Family Systems, SE or Somatic Experiencing, EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and ACT or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Each session is tailored to the client, with attention to safety, choice, and pace.
- Is there an IFS or EMDR therapist in Saskatoon?
- Yes. Leanne DeLong at Authentic Heart Counselling Saskatoon offers both EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, along with Somatic Experiencing and ACT.
- Is counselling at Authentic Heart Counselling Saskatoon covered by insurance?
- Leanne DeLong is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), a designation recognized by many extended health plans. Coverage varies, so clients should check with their provider.
- Where is Authentic Heart Counselling in Saskatoon located?
- Authentic Heart Counselling in Saskatoon is located at 205 Avenue G North in the Caswell Hill neighbourhood
Credentials
- Levels 1&2 Training Program in Internal Family Systems Therapy, IFS Institute
- Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), College of Registered Psychotherapists ON
- Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), MA in Counselling Psychology, Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association