Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Southeast Calgary, Calgary, AB

I am a therapist who utilizes different approaches depending on the needs of my client. I have years of experience working in the addiction and mental health field and have worked with men, women, and youth of all ages. My areas of expertise include working with chronic and neuroplastic pain, addiction, PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorders

You're here! This step is often the hardest part! Life can be hard... I get it! The stuff that makes life tricky shapes how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we make sense of the world. Life experiences form our core beliefs that often get in the way of living the life you desire. As an attachment-based therapist, I work hard to create a safe space where you can confront the tough stuff and begin to rewrite your story. I show up with compassion, acceptance, and humour, to dig into what is getting in the way of you living your truth.

I am passionate and skilled in working with clients who have experiences of trauma, PTSD, family conflict, marital conflict, parent-child issues, emotional or behavioural disturbances, depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. I enjoy working with clients who are interested in making long-lasting changes and improvements to their life.

Pain is a part of the human experience but suffering does not have to be. Together, we can find a way forward from whatever difficulties you are facing. I specialize in trauma and perinatal mental health and work collaboratively to support you to reclaim your life in a way that honors your values, skills, and intentions. Authenticity, compassion, collaboration, and humor are central to the way that I practice. I am committed to finding an approach and pace that feels safe and sustainable while supporting you to reach your goals.

Life presents us with challenges that can interfere with health and wholeness. We each have the ability to approach and integrate these challenges, yet it is easier with support. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years, and so far have come to appreciate the work I do, as I learn from my clients' resilience and inner strength to overcome the challenges and issues that come across their path. I work with individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, stress/trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions grief and loss. Together we will nurture resiliency, empowerment, wholeness, and well-being.

Welcome to my practice! I'm Katerina Jansen, a dedicated and empathetic psychologist committed to helping individuals overcome challenges, find resilience, and live more fulfilling lives. I specialize working with adults and couples with a variety of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, anger management, and self-esteem. I believe in a holistic and client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual.

Are you struggling with personal or career demands, persistent negative belief systems or trauma (past or present)? The professions, pressures and adversity we all face are unique, but the common mental load of 'trying to do it all' crosses all demographics and employment sectors. Individual well-being, relationships, parenting, family dynamics and careers place intersecting demands that inevitably lead to overwhelm and burnout. Addressing underlying trauma themes and negative beliefs, while pragmatically navigating our numerous responsibilities will lead to a more peaceful and successful experience, personally or professionally.

If you're reading this, chances are you're struggling with mental health issues that are causing you distress and impacting your daily life. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or a combination of these challenges, you can get relief from your symptoms, cope better, be happier and have healthier relationships. Together, we will explore the root causes of your struggles and develop strategies to manage symptoms, build resilience, and promote lasting change.

Thanks for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.

Are you struggling with trauma that happened recently or long ago? Or does it seem like you've hit a brick wall with substances like alcohol or behaviours such as gambling? Are you experiencing overwhelming anxiety? If you find it challenging to manage your mental health needs, please consider the possibility you don't have to walk the journey alone. Let's collaborate to see what can be done to address your mental and emotional needs. We can create goals specific to your current concerns and discover what therapy approaches and strategies best suit you.

Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, burnt out, or anxious? Recently welcomed a new baby and can't stop thinking about your challenging birth experience? Struggling to find your groove as a couple? Overwhelmed with intrusive thoughts and fears? Tearful and feeling overwhelmed? Those that reach out to me for help are typically suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and struggles coping with this emotionally demanding stage of life. I support individuals that want to learn skills to regulate, manage mood, improve their coping, and enjoy pregnancy and parenting.

We are a team that is client-centred and dedicated to providing genuine and compassionate counselling that is tailored to our clients’ goals. We support clients experiencing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, grief, loss, PTSD, CPTSD, addictions, substance abuse, and recovery from overwhelming, challenging or traumatic events holding them back. We appreciate that negative experiences can be held in the body and may present psychologically, physically, emotionally, cognitively, through nervous system dysregulation, and ongoing patterns, behaviour and decisions that they may wish to change.

My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, trauma and C-PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, obsessive- compulsive disorder, parenting, relationship difficulties, couple and family issues, anger management, disordered eating, postpartum depression, managing emotions, addictions, sleeping issues, self-esteem, body image, nightmares, and others. I work with youth, adults, couples and families. I provide services in English and Arabic languages.

Are you struggling to move past childhood adverse experiences ? Have you experienced any form of Narcissistic Abuse or are you an Adult Child of Narcissistic or Immature Parenting ? Do you struggle with standing up for yourself , articulating your needs , feelings of low self-worth, an inner critic, emotional care-taking of others, putting others' needs before yours ? You could be dealing with trauma responses. Our past experiences need not define us. We can heal and face the future with clarity and confidence. I use evidence-based trauma- specific modalities in my work to process trauma.

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.

In our practice, we support people in reducing or eliminating their chronic pain, chronic symptoms, depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms. We know dealing with chronic pain, symptoms, and mental health concerns is really difficult, and often we don't see a path forward towards healing. We ensure that each client we see is provided with treatment that best matches who they are and what their concerns are. Our therapists are friendly, caring, and relatable.

Welcome! My name is Shay, and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer online and in-person service. Perhaps you have been feeling overwhelmed, or wanting to heal from a trauma. Maybe you are exploring your gender or sexual identity, and are looking for a safe place to explore that. Or maybe you're a neurodivergent individual seeking a space that understands that you aren't broken, but that your mind works differently. I believe that each individual is the expert on their own experience, and strive to create a compassionate space to explore your concerns.

Do you feel trapped on your journey of healing and self-discovery, weighed down by the burden of past traumas? Finding the inner strength to move forward can be a challenging and emotional battle. You long to break free from the pain of your past, searching for the confidence, self-acceptance, and personal power that will ignite your transformation. That's where I come in. My mission is to guide women like you through this transformative journey of healing.

The process of dealing with a motor vehicle accident, head injury (mTBI), or sports injury can be life changing. The impact of a traumatic event can filters into every part of a person’s life. Support in processing and integrating an experience like this is possible and can be transformative. My background in the areas of injury rehabilitation, PTSD/trauma, concussion care, chronic pain management, and sport psychology, forms the base of my counselling/clinical work with clients. Together we will work through the emotional trauma caused by mTBI, PTSD, and the emotional distress caused by these injuries. It’s time to START LIVING!