Therapists in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB

I love collaborating with my clients to help them feel better both emotionally and physically. I take a completely non-judgmental, collaborative approach and meet each client where they are at. I draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches including: Cognitive-Behavioural, Solution-Focused, and Narrative therapy. My goal is to help you conceptualize the problem in a way that makes sense and leads to meaningful change. My areas of specialization include: Anxiety, Depression, Body Image Struggles, Weight Management, Disordered Eating, IBS, Relationship/Career decisions, and overall stress management.

Hey! Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile :) I've been working in the mental health field for over 15 years now and understand the importance of finding a professional you can connect with. My goal in counselling is to start by creating a foundation of trust and then customizing techniques to best support you. Is it as simple as having a space where you can show up and be heard? Perhaps you're wanting to learn some customized coping skills? Or, maybe you've found you're feeling stuck and don't know what you need, I can help with that too.

I believe that people seek out therapy when they have used all of their personal resources to confront a challenge. Sometimes that challenge is internal, such as depression or anxiety; sometimes it is external, such as life transitions or financial strain; sometimes it is interpersonal, such as couple or family problems. Each person has a different skill set that they have used in their life and therapy is useful when they want to add to that toolbox. It can also help to build reserves before a stressor occurs, such as when couples are deciding to move into together, or before an employee enters a stressful period at work.

Do you ever feel alone, disconnected from yourself and from other people in your life? Have you lost your sense of yourself, your purpose and passion? You are not alone. Most people struggle at various ages and stages in life. Many things can interfere with our enjoyment of life. Sometimes we need the help of an independent professional who will listen with compassionate ears and is skilled in creative strategies to help us gain new perspectives and tap into our own inner wisdom. We can then create our own path toward greater self-connection, healing and life balance.

Does your child or teenager have difficulty in school? Are they putting in an extensive amount of time and energy just to get proficient grades? Does it seem like they are not reaching their full potential? Are they struggling to maintain their focus and concentration? Or, do you think they are gifted? As each child is unique in their learning, parents and school based teams often look to psychologists to support individuals who have varying needs. This includes individuals who have learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders, Autism, behavior concerns, and who are intellectually gifted.

Are you stressed? Anxious? Are you often caught up in your painful past or worried about the uncertain future? You are reactive and take everything personally. You are irritated and restless. Disconnected and misunderstood. Empty and joyless. Self-criticism is your mantra. Happiness a virtual reality. It's hard to remember what matters to you or who you are. You are stuck. In. Your. Misery. I help people get unstuck. I help people improve their health and well-being, and overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of life. I provide practical tools to help you be present, open up, and do what matters.

We all need support with managing the roller coaster of life. Having an empathic, respectful, safe client-therapist relationship is the key to therapeutic success. I believe that clients bring their own expertise to the therapeutic process, and view counselling as a collaboration. I value my client's wisdom, experience, and insight. I use a variety of counselling approaches in my clinical work, always adjusting to each person's needs. I support clients in reaching their goals by building on their strengths and resiliency, teaching practical skills and strategies, increasing self-awareness and understanding, and improving overall coping and wellness.

Clients of Adaptive Minds Counselling seek our services for many reasons. You may be looking to cope better with challenging emotions, manage challenging life and work situations, gain better insight into yourself, change unhelpful patterns of behavior, or build new strengths and skills to improve your life. We aim to provide you with a comfortable counselling experience where you can feel supported and move towards improving things quickly.

Hello and Welcome! I am a psychologist and feel fortunate to do the work I do. Throughout my many years of clinical experience, I have had the opportunity to help various individuals, couples and families live more satisfying lives. In my work, I use a creative and mindful approach to assist individuals and couples in working through personal obstacles and identifying the factors that often lead to frustration and a feeling of being stuck. My commitment is to understand you and assist you in developing techniques that will create preferred experiences in your life.

I am passionate about helping people in living their lives in the best way they can by lowering their distress, healing from the past, and piecing together as best as possible the life they want for themselves. Do you sometimes feel like emotions are running your life? Do you feel defined by your past experiences, or have trauma that gets in the way of living as your best self? If you’re looking to make changes, whether it’s with thinking patterns, behaviours, or emotional experiences, or you’re wanting to work on deep rooted problems, I would love to help you on your journey!

Whether this is the first time you’re seeking out therapy, or if you have done this before, the process can be overwhelming. With that being said, just know that by being here you’ve taken an important step forward in your healing & growth. The first thing I want you to know about me is that I’m deeply passionate about the work I do. I feel incredibly privileged to be able to sit with individuals and share a space with the emotions, experiences, and struggles that come up in a session. I try to create a calm, safe, and non judgemental atmosphere so you feel comfortable sharing in a new space.

It takes courage to seek help, so I commend you for taking this first step. Although therapy can seem intimidating, I view it as just like any other health service, such as the dentist or chiropractor. Just like how we visit the dentist if we have severe tooth pain or need a routine cleaning, I am here for both your traumatic experiences as well as maintenance sessions. No issue is too small when working with me and my practice, Arcadia Counselling. No one is meant to struggle alone, which is where I come in. Therapy looks different for everyone whether that is a place to unload, learn techniques, or improve your quality of life.

Hi you are a teen or adult , or a couple, who is/are looking for some help - someone to listen, understand and to give you some insight into your situation. You need to be heard and to sort through the confusion of thoughts and feelings you are having. You may want help in communicating with your partner, or family member. You are a worker who may be looking for skills in managing your stress, feelings of panic of helplessness or maybe you are just over whelmed? You are a parent who wants to learn how to balance work and life and to juggle all those balls in the air!

Whether you’re an individual or couple, my collaborative approach is designed to improve your mental health and well-being and give you the skills you need to cultivate more connecting and belonging in your life. Relationships with others and yourself is a big part of this- but it is not always easy. We need support navigating the complexities (messy parts) of our humanity. I admire your courage and look forward to supporting you on your wellness journey.

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!