Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Airdrie, AB

Connect Psychological Services offers a novel treatment approach for dealing with emotional difficulties. Mindful Transdiagnostic Cognitive -Behavioural Group Therapy features well-researched CBT strategies, Mindfulness Meditation, and a focus on changing not just symptoms, but the underlying cognitive , behavioural, and emotional processes that create vulnerability to future difficulties. Our group leaders (Dr. Kerry Mothersill, Dr. Sophie Macrodimitris, Dr. Kate Hamilton, and Dr. Barb Backs-Dermott) are Ph.D. level Clinical Psychologists, with over 60 years of combined experience providing individual and group therapy.

I am committed to helping clients achieve a greater sense of well-being, fulfillment and success through working collaboratively to develop better personal awareness, overcome limitations and implement effective practical strategies so that clients can live more inspired and purposeful lives. My passions include: counselling and coaching people through career, business, sport, and life transitions; effectively managing anxiety and depression; relationship, family, and workplace challenges; and developing communication and leadership skills.

Are you and your partner easily triggered by each other, creating consistent conflict? Or have you stopped expressing what you feel and think, resulting in loneliness and disconnection? Have either of you communicated that you’re unhappy? Imagine if you could learn how to identify and work on your contribution in a relationship, share thoughts and feelings productively with another person, and listen non-defensively and with curiosity. It’s exciting when people take a risk to engage with others in a different way and feel good about the action they took.

My hope is that genuine care and a non-judgmental approach will help you feel comfortable and supported as you begin your journey to transformation. I have experience helping clients with their most important and difficult issues and have received training under world renowned therapist Dr. David D. Burns. Because fit is an important part of why clients achieve their goals in treatment, I offer a free 20 minute consultation to all new clients.

I collaborate with clients to help them pursue healing, growth, and change in their lives. I support clients as they work through trauma due to present and past events, and to form meaning and purpose moving forward. I combine EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT ), and play therapy, depending on clients' needs. I offer family mediation for those experiencing separation or divorce, to improve communication and build a path forward. I work with individuals, couples, and children. My hope is that clients achieve personal goals, connectedness, resolution, and the ability to face life head on.

Is your life all you want it to be? Are you struggling to make changes on your own and it just ISN'T working? I offer skilled and compassionate counselling in a non-judgmental, safe and confidential environment where you can share your concerns, gain perspective and learn specific, targeted tools to help you navigate life's challenges, improve wellness and heal and move past life's difficulties. Working from a person-centered, holistic approach I blend cognitive -behavioral, psychodynamic (including attachment focused) and interpersonal therapies to individualize the best care for you.

"Isn't it time that you started living verses just existing. I believe that every individual has the strength to work towards a happy, healthy and balanced life. I know that no one just 'gets over' things but they can be assisted to work through their struggles and traumas. I pride myself on the therapeutic alliance and personal empowerment of individuals through respect, communication, and the acknowledgment that each individual is the author of their own lives. I work with children, teens, individuals and couples."

Sometimes, the stress we experience in our lives becomes too much to handle alone, and it is too much to rely on friends or family for support. Sometimes, it is our friends and family that are causing some of the stress. At other times, we recognize our own need for change. Change can be daunting, and a trained professional can offer insight and empathy to help successfully navigate our landscape. Life transitions, loss, gender and sexuality, can all result in times of intense pressure, as can 'happy' events, like moving in with a partner, or switching careers.

Hello, and welcome! I became a therapist because I thrive on tuning in and connecting with others. I am passionate about it. You will find me intently listening to your story while I formulate ideas about how to dig deeper, helping you unearth insight and opportunities for growth. My goal as your therapist is to help you untangle and create awareness around how behaviour patterns are intimately connected to thoughts and emotions, as well as past experience. I will help you look at your situation in a new light and treat yourself with more compassion. I look forward to meeting you!

I make every effort to put people at ease, and approach our time together as a conversation. Respect, kindness, understanding and compassion is of utmost importance to me, and paramount to my practice. My belief is that you are the expert in your life and my role is to use my knowledge and skills to aid and support you in meeting your therapeutic goals. My approach is to prepare you for and to discover the deeper level of understanding you are seeking utilizing evidence-based therapy.

I recognize that these are trying times and that it can be difficult to reach out for support. As a result, I take care in ensuring that families feel safe, comfortable, and connected by providing a warm and empathic therapeutic environment. I specialize in clinical psychology and provide treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults. I work primarily from a cognitive -behavioural lens and integrate other evidence-based treatments into my practice to meet the needs of each individual client and family. I also have training in attachment-based interventions and offer parent support for those who may feel stuck or overwhelmed.

As human beings, we strive to have healthy connections with others and ourselves. Yet sometimes those connections get lost, fuzzy or disjointed along the way. Secure attachments are a basic human need. I have more than 9 years of experience working in the US and Canada as a Masters-level counsellor. I've worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. These experiences have given me a diverse perspective into what we face as people who are perfectly imperfect. With your permission, I will gladly walk with you on the path to reconnection and self-discovery.

Is your child struggling with social, emotional, or behavioural issues? Are you as a parent or family member also struggling with how best to support your child or adolescent during this uncertain time? If so, I can help. I am a Registered Psychologist, with many years experience working with children and adolescents in mental health facilities, schools, and private practice. I enjoy working with youth, parents, and families who are struggling with a variety of challenges: ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, social skills deficits, learning challenges, parenting skills, and behavioural techniques.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS * “ I can’t seem to shut my brain off”, “Why do I feel so anxious all the time?”, “ I actually don’t feel anything, I’m numb”. If any of these statements resonate with you and you want to explore them further I might be of help! I am a people person that truly believes in the power of human connection and therefore place a great importance on the right fit between a therapist and a client. My work is very much based on a collaborative approach because “You” know “You” the best. It’s important to me that you will feel comfortable and safe to explore and address any issues you are struggling with.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice welcomes individuals and families from different cultural backgrounds and offers a safe place to work together, share our experiences, and reconnecting to relationships that are meaningful. I believe that everybody has goals and dreams that they want to accomplish in life. However, sometimes we encounter stressors in our lives which can shatter our dreams and our relationships. I will work with you, using different therapeutic approaches, to help cope with the stressors that are getting in the way. I believe in resolving conflict, pursuing happiness, and preserving relationships.

Accepting new clients...Have you reached your limit in pain/stress/worry? Are you growing more concerned about your relationship with alcohol and/or drugs? Or are you worried about the alcohol or drug use of someone you love and you aren't sure what you are 'supposed' to do or not do. Are you starting to realize that maybe you "don't got this", and that you need some help? Patterns of unhealthy or unhelpful behaviours developed over time CAN be changed; coping with trauma and anxiety IS possible. This can be a tough and confusing time, but reaching out for help indicates that you have hope...now it's time to build on that hope.

I am a registered psychologist who provides assessment and treatment services to adults living with autism, acquired brain injury, ADHD, learning disability, physical disability, complex medical conditions, and a range of mental health challenges. I assist clients as they transition into post-secondary studies, return to work, and/or with the process to qualify for appropriate disability-related funding. I also counsel individuals adjusting to life-altering injuries or diagnoses.

I believe that lasting change starts with developing an understanding of the thought patterns and behaviours that occur in response to the challenges we encounter. I work collaboratively with each client to explore both their strengths and current difficulties in order to develop and improve coping skills, as well as create meaningful change in their lives. I foster a compassionate and empathetic therapeutic relationship that allows clients to feel respected, understood, and empowered.