Eating Disorders Therapists in Airdrie, AB
I have years of experience specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Now is the time to prioritize yourself. For many different reasons, we tend to focus more of our attention on the needs of others. You are worth taking care of and I am here to help. In my practice, I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work through your struggles together.
I have years of experience specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Now is the time to prioritize yourself. For many different reasons, we tend to focus more of our attention on the needs of others. You are worth taking care of and I am here to help. In my practice, I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work through your struggles together.
As a queer therapist, I understand the challenges of finding inclusive support and the transformative effects of collaborative therapy. I believe the most powerful aspect of therapy is a therapeutic partnership that learns and grows together. This means that I will bring my whole self into our work together and join you in your exploration and identify the things that matter to you. Healing and growth happen in the presence of safety and being truly seen and understood. I offer an anti-oppressive, queer, intersectional, and social justice approach to counselling.
As a queer therapist, I understand the challenges of finding inclusive support and the transformative effects of collaborative therapy. I believe the most powerful aspect of therapy is a therapeutic partnership that learns and grows together. This means that I will bring my whole self into our work together and join you in your exploration and identify the things that matter to you. Healing and growth happen in the presence of safety and being truly seen and understood. I offer an anti-oppressive, queer, intersectional, and social justice approach to counselling.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Are you ready for a new approach? The field of psychology has exploded with exciting approaches and new ways to help people. I am dedicated to lifelong learning have become proficient in new models of practice and ways of working with clients to help them to heal. While my training is on the leading edge of the field, I also have 15+ years’ experience and worked in many mental health settings. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, eating/body related issues, self-acceptance and addictions. I work with adults, youth, couples, parents and families.
Are you tired of feeling stuck? Are you ready for a new approach? The field of psychology has exploded with exciting approaches and new ways to help people. I am dedicated to lifelong learning have become proficient in new models of practice and ways of working with clients to help them to heal. While my training is on the leading edge of the field, I also have 15+ years’ experience and worked in many mental health settings. I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, eating/body related issues, self-acceptance and addictions. I work with adults, youth, couples, parents and families.
I am a trained and experienced counsellor for relationship struggles, trauma, grief, chronic pain and health loss, body image and disordered eating concerns, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and an experienced Gottman and EFT trained couples therapist who helps couples enrich and strengthen relationships, intimacy and communication.
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.
I am a trained and experienced counsellor for relationship struggles, trauma, grief, chronic pain and health loss, body image and disordered eating concerns, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and an experienced Gottman and EFT trained couples therapist who helps couples enrich and strengthen relationships, intimacy and communication.
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.
At Parallel, May Melnyk specializes in helping individuals and families who are affected by an eating disorder, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and other challenges.
Let’s face it, life can throw all sorts of challenges our way and sometimes it can be helpful to talk about it. The act of saying something out loud is an important first step in moving forward. Parallel Counselling is a safe space to explore, reframe, and realign what’s going on within you, your relationships, and the world around you to help you gain perspective, process past hurts, create new patterns, and feel more connected to yourself and the people in your life.
At Parallel, May Melnyk specializes in helping individuals and families who are affected by an eating disorder, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and other challenges.
Let’s face it, life can throw all sorts of challenges our way and sometimes it can be helpful to talk about it. The act of saying something out loud is an important first step in moving forward. Parallel Counselling is a safe space to explore, reframe, and realign what’s going on within you, your relationships, and the world around you to help you gain perspective, process past hurts, create new patterns, and feel more connected to yourself and the people in your life.
I specialize in working with adults who feel stuck in long-standing emotional or behavioural patterns related to anxiety, trauma, depression, eating disorder, or fear-based responses.
My approach utilizes hypnotherapy or radical exposure tapping, depending on your needs and goals, alongside evidence-based, nervous-system–informed practices. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of safety and trust, supporting deeper self-exploration and the development of tools that help you respond to life with greater ease and resilience.
I specialize in working with adults who feel stuck in long-standing emotional or behavioural patterns related to anxiety, trauma, depression, eating disorder, or fear-based responses.
My approach utilizes hypnotherapy or radical exposure tapping, depending on your needs and goals, alongside evidence-based, nervous-system–informed practices. The therapeutic relationship is the foundation of safety and trust, supporting deeper self-exploration and the development of tools that help you respond to life with greater ease and resilience.
I am passionate about the work I do with clients and I do believe that the client is always the expert of their own lives. I help the client to build confidence within themselves to achieve a happier, healthier and more satisfying life. I also support the client with achieving a greater sense of self-fulfillment and mastery over their own lives.
I am passionate about the work I do with clients and I do believe that the client is always the expert of their own lives. I help the client to build confidence within themselves to achieve a happier, healthier and more satisfying life. I also support the client with achieving a greater sense of self-fulfillment and mastery over their own lives.
Have you ever felt stress in your life that outweighed your internal resources to cope? I think we all have at some point in our lives, and it can be overwhelming! For this reason, it is often helpful to seek support, learn new coping strategies, and talk about whatever is bothering us in an open and judgment-free environment.
Have you ever felt stress in your life that outweighed your internal resources to cope? I think we all have at some point in our lives, and it can be overwhelming! For this reason, it is often helpful to seek support, learn new coping strategies, and talk about whatever is bothering us in an open and judgment-free environment.
If you're navigating trauma or a major life change, you deserve support that feels steady and genuine. My therapy style is warm, grounded, and down-to-earth. I'm engaged and collaborative, not the 'silent nodding' type. I specialize in complex traumas, addictions, and life transitions that leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of yourself. My approach is flexible and personalized, depending on what meets your needs. There's no pressure to show up a certain way, just space to be your most vulnerable and authentic self.
If you're navigating trauma or a major life change, you deserve support that feels steady and genuine. My therapy style is warm, grounded, and down-to-earth. I'm engaged and collaborative, not the 'silent nodding' type. I specialize in complex traumas, addictions, and life transitions that leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure of yourself. My approach is flexible and personalized, depending on what meets your needs. There's no pressure to show up a certain way, just space to be your most vulnerable and authentic self.
That's where we can come in to help you recover and find relief from past events, trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, eating disorders, and depression.
In our sessions, you will be heard, seen, and you will find the freedom and peace you want. You will find self-acceptance, an improved mood, and a greater connection to yourself and enjoy the things you want to do again. You will find balance, learn how to hold space for yourself, and keep healthy boundaries. You will learn that you are enough.
That's where we can come in to help you recover and find relief from past events, trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, eating disorders, and depression.
In our sessions, you will be heard, seen, and you will find the freedom and peace you want. You will find self-acceptance, an improved mood, and a greater connection to yourself and enjoy the things you want to do again. You will find balance, learn how to hold space for yourself, and keep healthy boundaries. You will learn that you are enough.
Hello and Welcome to my profile! I know it can be hard taking the first step in your mental health, but you are one step closer to getting back to your best self! I can assist you with setting effective goals and supporting you while you commit to achieving those goals. Using a client-centered, mindfulness approach, I am dedicated to providing clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to heal and grow. I strive to provide clients with an environment where they can explore their challenges. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults in their mental health journey.
Hello and Welcome to my profile! I know it can be hard taking the first step in your mental health, but you are one step closer to getting back to your best self! I can assist you with setting effective goals and supporting you while you commit to achieving those goals. Using a client-centered, mindfulness approach, I am dedicated to providing clients with a safe and non-judgmental space to heal and grow. I strive to provide clients with an environment where they can explore their challenges. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults in their mental health journey.
If you are struggling with ongoing symptoms of trauma including anxiety, shut down/ depression, PTSD, emotional dysregulation and challenges in your relationships, complicated family dynamics, or negative self talk then working through this in a layered and secure way can be profoundly transformational. Building a sense of self-trust and internal safety are important elements of effective therapy. I work to include somatic integration, parts work, and meaningful conversation along with clinical hypnosis into a collaborative space that focuses on your self-discovery.
If you are struggling with ongoing symptoms of trauma including anxiety, shut down/ depression, PTSD, emotional dysregulation and challenges in your relationships, complicated family dynamics, or negative self talk then working through this in a layered and secure way can be profoundly transformational. Building a sense of self-trust and internal safety are important elements of effective therapy. I work to include somatic integration, parts work, and meaningful conversation along with clinical hypnosis into a collaborative space that focuses on your self-discovery.
My clients range from those with relatively non-complicated daily issues to those suffering from significant trauma, depressed mood, or other concerns. I also have clients who would simply like to investigate their inner world and identify their strengths or areas for change. My philosophy is that although sometimes an impetus for change may come externally, it is always in an individual's control on how they may want to negotiate changing circumstances.
My clients range from those with relatively non-complicated daily issues to those suffering from significant trauma, depressed mood, or other concerns. I also have clients who would simply like to investigate their inner world and identify their strengths or areas for change. My philosophy is that although sometimes an impetus for change may come externally, it is always in an individual's control on how they may want to negotiate changing circumstances.
I work with children, youth, and adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, trauma, and ADHD using a variety of different approaches like EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and others. At the heart of my practice are areas where I've honed a particular expertise—supporting individuals grappling with burnout, taming tumultuous waves of anxiety, navigating the complexities of trauma, and understanding the multifaceted nature of ADHD. Each person presents a world rich with untold stories, and by working together, we uncover the stories that have held you back, helping to author a new chapter of empowerment and peace.
I work with children, youth, and adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, trauma, and ADHD using a variety of different approaches like EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and others. At the heart of my practice are areas where I've honed a particular expertise—supporting individuals grappling with burnout, taming tumultuous waves of anxiety, navigating the complexities of trauma, and understanding the multifaceted nature of ADHD. Each person presents a world rich with untold stories, and by working together, we uncover the stories that have held you back, helping to author a new chapter of empowerment and peace.
Dr. Crystal Dittrick
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, RPT-S, CPT-S
Airdrie, AB T4B
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Crystal Dittrick is the owner of CARE Psychology. She is a Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Certified Play Therapist Supervisor, and Certified EMDR Therapist. At CARE Psychology, we provide psychological services including Counselling, Play Therapy, Expressive Therapy, EMDR, and Assessment for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
Dr. Crystal Dittrick is the owner of CARE Psychology. She is a Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Certified Play Therapist Supervisor, and Certified EMDR Therapist. At CARE Psychology, we provide psychological services including Counselling, Play Therapy, Expressive Therapy, EMDR, and Assessment for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families.
We support clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ASD, disordered eating, parent-child conflict, ADHD, behavior difficulties, self-harm, trauma and other child related adjustment difficulties.
We specialize in play based therapies, trauma informed interventions, parent coaching, co-parent counselling and parent-child contact challenges. We offer PN7 interventions to help resolve your divorce matters. In Canmore, we offer child and family services.
We support clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ASD, disordered eating, parent-child conflict, ADHD, behavior difficulties, self-harm, trauma and other child related adjustment difficulties.
We specialize in play based therapies, trauma informed interventions, parent coaching, co-parent counselling and parent-child contact challenges. We offer PN7 interventions to help resolve your divorce matters. In Canmore, we offer child and family services.
Adults, teens, trauma-exposed professionals, their loved ones, and anyone feeling stuck. Many of our clients are facing operational stress injuries, PTSD, anxiety, moral injury, or burnout. Others come for long-standing depression, panic, OCD, chronic pain, grief, workplace trauma, or relationship strain. We also welcome couples navigating communication breakdowns, life transitions, or the legacy of trauma. If cumulative stress is eroding your sleep, focus, or sense of self, Manas offers a safe place to regroup and heal.
Adults, teens, trauma-exposed professionals, their loved ones, and anyone feeling stuck. Many of our clients are facing operational stress injuries, PTSD, anxiety, moral injury, or burnout. Others come for long-standing depression, panic, OCD, chronic pain, grief, workplace trauma, or relationship strain. We also welcome couples navigating communication breakdowns, life transitions, or the legacy of trauma. If cumulative stress is eroding your sleep, focus, or sense of self, Manas offers a safe place to regroup and heal.
I have experience working with eating disorders and trauma, and I draw on approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR to help clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and create lasting change.
Are you someone who feels that life’s challenges are weighing heavily on you and making it difficult to function day to day? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be heard, supported, and understood with empathy. Together, we can find the motivation to make meaningful changes in your life and practice new skills until they become natural habits, allowing you to feel more confident, capable, and independent in managing life’s challenges without ongoing counselling support.
I have experience working with eating disorders and trauma, and I draw on approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, and EMDR to help clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and create lasting change.
Are you someone who feels that life’s challenges are weighing heavily on you and making it difficult to function day to day? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be heard, supported, and understood with empathy. Together, we can find the motivation to make meaningful changes in your life and practice new skills until they become natural habits, allowing you to feel more confident, capable, and independent in managing life’s challenges without ongoing counselling support.
I provide therapy in a private practice setting, allowing me to offer personalized, individualized treatment with flexible times! Each session focuses on both your long-term hopes & needs TODAY. I'm here for adults & families that find themselves in frustrating cycles, helping adults enhance cognitive functioning, overcome procrastination, & leverage strengths to reach potential & achieve goals. I also support mood & behavioral concerns, self-esteem, anxiety, ADHD, loss. When working with families I hope to help translate and communicate concerns, needs, and feelings between child/teen/adults and their parents & caregivers.
I provide therapy in a private practice setting, allowing me to offer personalized, individualized treatment with flexible times! Each session focuses on both your long-term hopes & needs TODAY. I'm here for adults & families that find themselves in frustrating cycles, helping adults enhance cognitive functioning, overcome procrastination, & leverage strengths to reach potential & achieve goals. I also support mood & behavioral concerns, self-esteem, anxiety, ADHD, loss. When working with families I hope to help translate and communicate concerns, needs, and feelings between child/teen/adults and their parents & caregivers.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
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What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.