Therapy for a life that actually feels like yours.
Skills To Thrive is a neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed occupational therapy practice in Edmonton, Alberta, for adults, kids and teens, and the organizations supporting them. Led by Juanita Gnanapragasam, OT.
Welcome
WE OFFER MENTAL HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Not every therapy or therapist is the same, and it can be tough to find the right match.
Hi, I’m Juanita, a registered counselling therapist and occupational therapist. I started Skills To Thrive because I kept seeing people fall through the gaps of standard mental health care, especially folks who are neurodivergent or navigating big life transitions. The work I do is practical, honest, and built around what you want your daily life to look like.
Three ways we can work together.
Pick the path that fits. Not sure? Take the quiz or book a free 15-minute consult. No pressure, no pitch.
Mental health & daily life support
Neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed OT for adults navigating burnout, anxiety, executive function challenges, new diagnoses, big life changes, or a daily life that’s become harder than it should be.
- Want practical tools, not just talk
- Are exploring neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, or “something”)
- Are recovering from burnout, trauma, or a big transition
- Received a new diagnosis or live with one that is impacting your function or quality of life
- Need help with energy management or creating better routines or habits
- Have tried therapy before and felt like something was missing
Pediatric OT & parent coaching
Affirming OT for children and teens, and coaching for parents, because what happens at home matters as much as what happens in session.
- Your child is struggling with emotions, focus, or sensory stuff
- School isn’t working and you’re not sure why
- You’re navigating a new (or suspected) diagnosis
- You want strategies that fit your actual family, not a textbook
- Depending on your child’s needs, I can also provide ideas for referrals to other providers or occupational therapists who specialize in pediatric supports
Consulting, workshops & community work
Eight-plus years of running workshops and consulting for clinicians, communities, and organizations on mental health and social wellbeing.
- Clinics and healthcare teams wanting neurodivergent-affirming training
- Schools, community groups, and nonprofits
- Organizations building inclusive programs or spaces
- Projects with underrepresented communities (some funded work available)
Not sure which path fits? The two-minute quiz will point you somewhere honest, and a free 15-minute consult is always the right next step.
Take the quizOccupational therapy can be used as a stand-alone treatment or in conjunction with treatments provided by other healthcare disciplines such as psychiatry, psychology, social work, and other forms of counselling.
In Alberta, occupational therapists are able to perform the restricted activity of psychotherapy.