Anxiety Therapists in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB
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Caroline Iannone
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have over 20 years of counselling experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I have experience working with clients struggling with a diverse range of issues including life transitions, stress management,
anxiety
, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, anger, family of origin issues and substance abuse. I admire the courage it takes to seek counselling to work through life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate environment that is built on respect, warmth, openness and honesty.
Not accepting new clients
Shannon Jones
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My expertise is in treating
anxiety
disorders, including chronic worry,
panic
attacks, social
anxiety
, obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviours, phobias, and trauma.
I am a Ph.D. trained clinical psychologist in private practice, conveniently located in south Calgary, Alberta. I am committed to fostering a strong, respectful and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients, which I believe is integral to achieving success in therapy. I work with clients to identify goals and tailor a treatment plan around altering unhelpful thoughts, maladaptive behaviour patterns, and difficult emotions, to enhance overall wellness and promote a positive quality of life. In my practice, I work with adults of all ages as well as older adolescents.
Karen Wadson
Psychologist, MA, BEd
Verified
Verified
Anxiety
, OCD, depression, life transition issues, and trauma are among some of other concerns people might also be experiencing and I work with all these parts.
Hey there! Welcome :) I specialize in the very big spectrum of disordered eating/ED and related issues. Perhaps you have consuming thoughts about what your look like or what you ate (or didn't eat, or can't eat, or when you can eat...)? Maybe you're tired of being stuck counting calories, body checking, and not feeling great about yourself? These things can take up a lot of thought time and be emotionally painful and I suspect you will know exactly what I mean by that. So, if your looking for a new perspectives and hoping to get some mind space back and feel better you're in the right spot.
Pinar Caglayan
Registered Provisional Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing
anxiety
, depression, low mood? Are you feeling constantly on edge after a big life transition, motor vehicle accident, or other stressful/traumatic event? Currently, I offer individual therapy for teens and adults and I specialize in mood and stress disorders. I can provide sessions in English or in Turkish. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with you to help you overcome difficulties in your life that are getting in the way of having fulfilling careers, relationships, or overall life quality.
Justine White
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BSc, MEd
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
My areas of specialty include
anxiety
, depression, stress, and motivation.
I strive to meet my clients where they are at, and to help them achieve the changes they seek. I believe that under the right circumstances, clients have the capacity to look inward, to free themselves from feeling stuck in the past, and to find new ways to move forward. This often requires hard work, but growth and change are possible when clients are given a safe space to explore unhelpful patterns of thinking and learn to think in healthier ways. By clarifying their personal meaning, clients can be empowered to choose new directions in life.
Laurie Siembida
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have worked for over 20 years with individuals who have experienced: trauma, specifically sexual and domestic violence; depression;
anxiety
; grief & loss; relationship issues; and difficult life transitions.
You want to live a meaningful life where you have strong and healthy relationships with yourself and others, but have found that something has gotten in the way of that. It may have been experiencing trauma as a child or adult, experiencing dysfunctional family dynamics, suffering a loss, or other difficult life experiences. Whether you struggle with
anxiety
or depression, have difficulty recognizing your own self-worth, struggle to feel a sense of connection with self or others, or feel overwhelmed and stuck in your life, my aim is to help you take steps toward living a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Joel Wilkinson
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych, PCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
Hilda Leon
Psychologist, MC, RPsyc
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Are you ready for a change but don’t know where to start? Are you struggling with stress,
anxiety
, depression, parenting, addiction or other life transitions? Are you having difficulty in your current relationship or struggling with the loss of a loved one? Whether you are dealing with a major challenge in your life or you have issues from your past which are impacting your ability to cope, I can help.
Liz Cameron: Trauma Grief Relationships Anxiety
Psychologist, RPsych, MACP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Your body has the capacity to heal itself - sometimes it just needs a little help. I take a holistic, body-mind perspective in helping you figure out your unique healing journey. Working with a diverse client base through years of practicing psychology in Canada and abroad, I have narrowed my focus to various traumas (childhood and family of origin trauma, etc.), grief and bereavement, depression,
anxiety
, career and workplace concerns, and relationship challenges. I want to collaborate with you to develop an individualized plan to reduce stress, regulate your nervous system, eliminate obstacles, and reach your desired goals.
Sarah Bieber
Counsellor, CCC, MC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in couples counselling, as well as
anxiety
, depression, grief, and domestic abuse.
I have been passionate about psychology ever since going through my own struggle with depression as an adolescent. I care deeply about my clients and show this by creating a safe and empathetic counselling space. I am devoted to helping you increase hope, experience more happiness, and improve your relationships. If you would like to feel more love and acceptance for yourself or if you would like to feel more loved and accepted by your partner, we can work together to help you move towards your goals.
Dr. Christi Alloway
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
People seek help from therapy on the basis of a healthy longing to find relief from their emotional suffering. Are you struggling with painful symptoms of
anxiety
, depression, low self-esteem, anger/resentment, guilt or grief? Do you find yourself repeating self-defeating behaviours, like over-eating, over-spending or over-drinking? Are you stuck in familiar but dissatisfying relationship patterns with your partner, friends, parents, kids or coworkers? Maybe you are lonely but have trouble trusting others. Perhaps you wish you could express your feelings or thoughts, but are held back by a fear of judgement or rejection.
Tanya Keto
Psychologist, MEd
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience supporting kids with complex learning profiles, including ADHD, Learning Disabilities, behaviour difficulties, twice exceptional gifted learners, and students struggling with mood and
anxiety
disorders.
I am an assessment psychologist with over 20 years of combined experience working with struggling students and their families as a teacher, a learning strategist, a guidance counsellor, a community educator, an advocate, and a school psychologist. I am incredibly passionate about helping kids experience success through the assessment process. I am equally passionate about helping parents and teachers learn new ways to support their students. Over the last 20 years, I have become an expert in ADHD and Learning Disabilities (particularly Dyslexia).
NU Psychology
Psychologist, BA, MA, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I provide strength-based therapy for individuals from a wholistic model. I support individuals with exploring issues related to finding meaningful change, personal growth, and long term wellness. Individuals are invited to explore and find coping strategies to manage life's challenges and I specialize in the treatment of
Anxiety
, ADHD, ASD, OCD, and issues related to self-esteem, social challenges, stress management, relationship difficulties, and emotion regulation challenges.
Nicola Mooney
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Initiating any type of therapy can be intimidating. My approach is to offer a welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and understood as we work together on your treatment goals. I work with individuals on a wide range of mental health-related issues, including
anxiety
, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, burnout and workplace issues. Over the years, I have worked with clients from a variety of fields, including first responders, veterans, health care workers, teachers, executives, business and sales professionals, students, and stay-at-home parents.
Not accepting new clients
authentikROOT Health | Wellness
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA, MACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you living the life of the best version of your best self? Are you ready to make small positive changes that will have a future impact on your life and on how you are presently feeling. Not taking care of ourselves may result in escalating problems in areas of resentment towards ourselves and others, increased tension and stress, feeling overwhelmed, lack of motivation, and just wanting to give up. I provide short and long term counselling for individuals experiencing a wide range of issues and concerns; depression,
anxiety
, stress related conditions, relationship problems, and life transitions. Let me help you today!
Wendy Thompson
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Has something happened to you and now you feel triggered? What if you no longer felt this way? I help people heal from traumatic experiences and the effects that these painful events have -
anxiety
, depression, nightmares, stress, emotional exhaustion, being stuck. The therapy I use to help people heal is EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing. Many people get relief from this therapy that they can't get from talk therapies.
Petra Spletzer
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Depression and
anxiety
show up in many different ways in our life.
In my practice, I help clients process their difficult emotions. When we feel depressed or anxious, we haven't processed our underlying emotions and therefore have difficulties understanding our needs. I help people tune into themselves at a deeper level to create better self-understanding, which then leads to long-standing change. People see me if they are experiencing difficulties with relationships, depression,
anxiety
, parenting, prenatal/postpartum
anxiety
or depression, emotions, confidence, stress management, or a general feeling that they can't cope. I am a registered Psychologist with more than 10 years of experience working with adults and children.
Wahab Hanif
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified
Verified
In addition to treating mental health challenges such as depression and
anxiety
, his primary aim is to guide people in their quest to find meaning and lasting happiness in their lives.
Wahab is one of the few professors and therapists in the country with expertise in Post-Psychedelic Therapy combined with therapies that include mindfulness and meditation. He has been consistently ranked as one of the most inspirational professors by students over the last 6 years. Originally trained as a cognitive neuroscientist, he decided to pivot to the clinical field when his scholarly work led him to discover the rich history of psychedelic-assisted therapy. He subsequently created and taught his most popular course: Psychedelics, Meditation, & Spirituality and now offers Post-Psychedelic Therapy in his clinical practice.
Adrienne Hotz-Oman
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
Verified
It is an honour and a privilege to be invited into a person’s journey as they navigate the complexities of this world. It is possible you are noticing struggles with
anxiety
, mood, relationships, difficult emotions, or have experienced trauma or loss. Perhaps you are moving through a life transition or are generally curious about how to take your personal growth to a deeper level. Therapy can be incredibly beneficial to build self-awareness, tap into our most authentic selves, discover tools, and build resilience for creating sustainable change to move through life with more ease and meaning.
Nikki Buffie
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BCR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My passions include
anxiety
, people-pleasing, boundary setting, self-esteem/confidence, shame and guilt, stress and burnout, emotional regulation, school and work related challenges, post-secondary student life, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
I respect that everyone experiences life differently, coming to therapy with their own story. At times, the voice that tells the story is self-criticizing and judgemental, making us feel powerless. My hope for our work together is that you come back to yourself and recognize your inherent strength and capacity for growth. I will meet you in a space of authenticity and vulnerability as we explore your inner world and help you feel more connected to your mind and body. My practice is focused on helping you develop a stronger connection to self, others, and the world around you.
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Anxiety Counsellors
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.