Your
Virtual Mental Health Therapist:
Emanuelito (Eman) Tomas RN, BSc, BScN, CPMHN(C), CSC (He/Him/His)
Registered Nurse (RN), Mental Health Therapist
Tel: 825.977.5255
Email: eman@northernhorizonwellness.com
Web: https://www.northernhorizonwellness.com/
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Clinician Qualifications & Approach
Emanuelito (Eman) Tomas is a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) (Reg. #130070) and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) (Reg. #1001104). He also holds national certification in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (CPMHN(C)) through the Canadian Nurses Association, recognizing advanced expertise in mental health care. As a Registered Nurse, Eman provides psychotherapy and counselling services within the scope of nursing practice and in accordance with the professional standards established by the CRNA and BCCNM. He is committed to providing ethical, evidence-informed, and client-centred care.
With over seven years of experience working in addiction and mental health, Eman has supported individuals across a range of therapeutic, community, and crisis-focused settings. He is a trauma-informed mental health therapist with specialized training in crisis intervention and suicide prevention, including a Crisis Specialist Certification (CSC) through the American Association of Suicidology. Eman engages in ongoing professional development to ensure his practice remains current, ethical, and grounded in evidence-based care.
Eman's clinical focus includes supporting individuals through major life transitions, emotional distress, difficult life experiences, challenges with emotional regulation, and concerns related to suicide risk. He works with clients experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship challenges, and other life difficulties, helping them build resilience and move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Believing that mental health care should be accessible, Eman offers sliding-scale options, and evening and weekend appointments to help reduce barriers to care.
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What is my clinician's treatment approach?
My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I draw from several evidence-based therapeutic approaches and tailor them to your unique needs, goals, strengths, and circumstances. These approaches may include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Supportive Psychotherapy.
I believe in meeting you where you are and working collaboratively to identify meaningful goals and practical steps toward achieving them. Therapy is not about "fixing" you. Rather, it is about creating a space where you can explore challenges, develop insight, learn new skills, and build on the strengths you already possess.
Part of our work together may involve learning practical strategies to strengthen resilience, manage difficult emotions, improve coping skills, and navigate life's challenges more effectively. I may also offer tools, resources, or between-session exercises to help you apply what you are learning in therapy to your everyday life.
Finding a good fit with your clinician is an important part of the therapeutic process. I welcome questions about my approach and encourage open conversations about what is or is not working for you. If I believe another clinician or service may better meet your needs, I will gladly assist you in finding appropriate supports.
As a Registered Nurse, I adhere to professional standards, ethical guidelines, and legal responsibilities that guide safe and effective care. I strive to build therapeutic relationships grounded in respect, empathy, honesty, and accountability.
I value diversity and recognize the important ways that culture, identity, lived experience, spirituality, family, and community shape each person's life. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment where you feel respected and understood.
Professional boundaries are an important part of effective therapy. Maintaining clear and appropriate boundaries helps protect your wellbeing, preserve confidentiality, and support a therapeutic relationship built on trust.
Above all, I aim to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences while working toward the changes that matter most to you.
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I wish to acknowledge that the land on which I live, work, and play is
Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home for many
Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot),
Métis, and Nakota Sioux Peoples
