Couples Counselling Therapists in Southeast Calgary, Calgary, AB

*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 - Child and adolescent anxiety specialist. You have a child or teen who is struggling with managing intense feelings who gets caught in negative thoughts. This can be overwhelming as a young person and as a parent. As a parent, you want to be more connected to your child and learn ways to navigate the journey with them. I am a specialist in finding young people’s strengths and empowering children and teens to make changes in their lives to become more connected, confident and resilient children with you by their side. I help young people manage anxiety and stress before it takes over their lives.

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.

Anxiety and depression is difficult to experience. Emotions are often overwhelming. These emotions could be anger, sadness or worry. Your struggles may have recently just started or have been there for years. I desire to journey alongside you through this difficult time.

I am a Registered Social Worker and hold a Bachelor of Education, Honours Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. I embrace a holistic, client-centered approach to my work and understand that mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Over the past decade I have worked with individuals, couples and families in both community and hospital settings with a focus on addictions, anxiety, depression, family breakdown, trauma, and occupational burnout.

I created the Institute with certain core values in mind. My goal is that you always feel safe here. It can be frightening to take the first step towards Calgary counselling. My desire is that you feel safe and welcomed without judgement. I’ve created an environment that is free of judgement. We all have our own stories and our own struggles. No one should ever be judged on their story or difficulties. The Calgary Institute of Counselling was created with a focus on bringing healing to clients. It focuses on client care and transformation. Our Calgary Psychologists want to hear your story.

Stress & anxiety specialist, for high achievers & perfectionists. You often feel like whatever you do is never good enough. Your mind is constantly racing & your emotions can become overwhelming. You are coasting or surviving, rather than thriving. All of this may lead you to disconnect from your values and purpose. If you’re ready to get back in touch with your values and live authentically, you’re in the right place!

Toni takes a compassion-focused approach to counselling and believes every individual has a unique story to share. She recognizes that counseling can be a difficult step to take, and strives to create a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental space. She views the therapeutic relationship as an essential part of one's healing journey and endeavors to build a genuine relationship with her clients. Toni works from a humanistic, trauma-informed lens and combines different therapeutic approaches and interventions to fit the needs of the client.

We all carry multiple stories about our selves, our lives, and our experiences. There are parts in our stories that are sometimes hidden from our awareness. It is in the calm noticing, re-discovery, and re-telling of our stories that we can find and connect with parts of ourselves that may need healing, and also parts of ourselves that are insightful, strong, and brilliant even in the midst of hardship and darkness. Through facilitating, witnessing, and holding space together, we can engage in our personal work of healing. I look forward to connecting with you.

As a Psychologist with over 15 years of experience, it is my passion to support individuals and couples move towards positive growth in their life. We can often feel stuck, trapped, or challenged by various experiences in life and with the proper support we can not only move past these challenges but end up better as a result. I have a diverse professional background, I operate from a trauma informed lens and the primary scope of my practice employs a multifaceted approach. I utilize the insights from CBT, client centered therapy, the Gottman method, and solution focused to support my clients.

Life is good - but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. We do our best to survive each day, but there are seasons where we need support through the challenges and to move from just surviving, to thriving. I can help clients with burnout, occupational stress, difficulties with communication and dealing difficult people, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family of origin and attachment issues, (including parental abandonment or betrayal), substance abuse, addiction, self esteem issues and grief.

Welcome to STABLE GROUNDING PSYCHOLOGY. I am a Registered Psychologist with considerable experience providing mental health services. My approach is relationship focused to offer you safe and supported treatment involving genuineness, empathy, humor, and acceptance. Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behavior? Maybe you are struggling to make sense of your responses to challenging experiences? If you feel disconnected, confused, angry, fearful, frozen- you do not need to face this alone. I believe you are a survivor and I will meet you in caring connection.

As a counsellor, an essential part of my practice is the therapeutic relationship between myself and clients. I understand the difficulty reaching out for support can be, and I hope to bridge that gap by focusing on the person I am connecting with. A trusting, open and comfortable relationship with your counsellor can differentiate between healing and rejecting the process.

Keegan believes that helpful and successful therapy begins with you and your goals. He believes strongly in the process of collaboration, and will seek to work with you to find the approach that fits best for your life. Clients have appreciated his empathetic approach, something they feel has helped them to feel welcomed and seen. They enjoy his ability to balance empathetic listening with the occasional spice of humour, a style that helps them feel heard. Further, they have felt supported throughout their journey to live a happier and healthier life. His storied history working as a mental health practitioner, a journey beginning

This past few years have been challenging both physically and mentally. You may have noticed an increase in your levels of stress, anxiety, or depression and a decrease in your abilities to cope with everything that's going on in the world. Your relationship may have deteriorated due to external stressors and spending too much time together in close quarters. If you can relate to any of the above statements, you aren't alone, and the good news is that you don't have to face it on your own.

Everyone struggles with certain things at different times in their lives. Mental wellness is a journey, not a destination and we are all at different points along the path. Sometimes, we need help guiding our steps and knowing how best to keep going. My ideal client may be struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma or personality disorders. Generally, they realize that things in their life are just not working and they want to learn new ways of behaving, thinking and relating to themselves and others to make lasting changes. My practice with clients is collaborative and supportive.

Grief and loss is an experience all of us will go through at some point in our lives. Losing a child, spouse , parent, friend, or anyone you are close to and love is not an easy experience to cope with. Grief and loss evokes many emotional, spiritual, psychological and physical pain that may leave some people feeling paralyzed, crippled, and unable to function at the fullest of their ability. When this happens, you need support, someone to walk with you, be there to support you to learn to live with your loss. Recovery seeking individuals also welcome.

Tawny believes that clients are best supported through the security of the therapeutic relationship . To build the counsellor-client alliance she focuses on being compassionate, genuine and accepting throughout the counselling process. Tawny works alongside clients to explore their experiences, develop insight, recognize resiliency and empower the client onwards. She provides clients with tools and strategies to navigate the difficult terrain and encourage hope.

I specialize in supporting individuals with PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, burnout, shame, trauma, interpersonal issues, and increasing confidence. I also work with couples to help work through tension and any issues within the relationship . I believe you are the expert in your life, and I am here to support, provide insight, and perhaps offer a new perspective to your experiences and struggles.