Chase Macdonald

Chase creates safe and collaborative spaces, infused with his experiences as a social worker, to support adults through grief, relational challenges, identity exploration, anxiety, and low mood.

More about me

Chase is an intern therapist completing his Master of Counselling at City University. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Concordia University of Edmonton.

Before graduate studies, Chase worked with Alberta Health Services in addiction and mental health, supporting individuals in both community and inpatient psychiatry settings. He has experience supporting clients through crisis and recovery, and has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care.

Chase focuses on supporting adults through grief and loss, life transitions, relational challenges, identity exploration, anxiety, and low mood. He values a collaborative approach and primarily uses narrative therapy to help clients explore their experiences and discover new perspectives. Chase strives to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard and supported.

In his free time, Chase enjoys bouldering, skiing, golfing, playing video games, and spending time with his two dogs.

Areas of Support

If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for here, please reach out. We offer a wide range of support services to meet many different mental health needs and personal goals.

Anxiety and Stress

Anxiety and stress are normal, but if they are taking over your thoughts, we can help you learn to understand it and find calm and steadiness to move forward.

Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

When everything feels heavy, even small steps matter. Find the space you need to heal at your own pace.

Life Transitions

Change is overwhelming, even when it’s positive change. From career shifts to new stages of life, find the support you need to adjust and grow in healthy ways.

Caregiver Burnout

Caring for others is both deeply meaningful and exhausting. We’ll help you find balance, tend to your own needs, and help build connections to resources that will lighten the load.

Life-limiting Illness, Dementia, and End of Life

When you or a loved one is facing illness, fear, sadness, and uncertainty can come in waves. We’re here to help you process with care and dignity.

Grief, Separation, and Loss

Loss changes everything, and grief shows up in unpredictable ways. We specialize in grief and loss to help you find meaning, healing, and connection.

Abuse, Trauma and PTSD

Healing from trauma takes time, care, and courage. Our counsellors offer a safe, supportive space to help you process painful experiences and start to feel grounded again.

Social Isolation and Loneliness

You deserve to feel worthy and connected. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and build a stronger sense of self and belonging.

Family and Relationship Conflicts

Learn how to communicate with care, set boundaries, and rebuild understanding with the people who matter most to you.

Our most commonly sought specialized services

Child, Youth and Teen Counselling

Age-appropriate support to help young people manage emotions and navigate life’s challenges.

Couples Counselling

Couples counselling creates space for mutual understanding and growth, helping partners strengthen their communication and support one another better.

Group Therapy

A supportive space where people with shared experiences can connect, learn from one another, and gain new perspectives, guided by a skilled facilitator.

Individual Therapy

A one-on-one, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with the support of a trained therapist.

Corporate Wellness

Grief-sensitive counselling, critical incident debriefing, workshops, and resources that help your team feel supported and foster a compassionate workplace culture.

Grief and Loss Counselling

Designed specifically to support you through the emotional and physical toll of a significant loss.

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Ready to take the next step?

Located in West Edmonton, we offer both in-person and remote appointments.

Ready to talk? Book your free 30-minute telephone or video consultation to be matched with the best therapist or group for you.

You can book online or contact us by phone at 780-454-1194 or email at ehc@jfse.org.

We will get back to you within two business days.