Depression Therapists in Southwest Calgary, Calgary, AB

My goal as your counsellor is to provide a safe, comfortable and caring environment for you to explore your concerns and make the lasting and positive change you desire. I believe in the capacity for each of us to grow into the person we aspire to be and that we have the ability to co create the relationships we long to have. Sometimes we just need help along the way. My counselling approach is specific to your needs. Most often I will work from a developmental, attachment, and trauma informed lens utilizing emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapies with mindfulness practices.

In my work I strive to collaborate with clients to explore themes of connection, choice, responsibility and personal growth, and how in doing so, a person can build a meaningful life. I work alongside clients to strengthen their capacities, amplify their voice, and enact change. Drawing from a variety of counselling modalities allows me to meet the individual needs of each client. I incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques into my practice.

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, or fearful? Do you need some new skills or tools to help you navigate through some of these challenges? I am a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists providing assessments, consultations, and counselling to adults, adolescents, and seniors for the past 14+ years.

Feeling anxious, scared, and alone, Emotional struggles are difficult and often isolating. Joy will help you become unstuck by providing you a safe place to talk and opportunity to learn coping strategies in a warm environment.

Accepting new clients! If you are looking for someone that you can relate to and not feel judged by, then I believe I would be a great fit for you! Allowing yourself to be vulnerable is hard work. My priority is making sure you feel safe and comfortable to do so. I use different therapeutic interventions based on the tailored treatment plan I design for you. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse or other concerns, please reach out to see if I am the right fit for you!

To me, having a therapist is having someone to walk with you through life, which we all sometimes need. I hope I can walk with you through your unique journey to a place of healing. I have supported clients with a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD and women’s issues. I especially enjoy helping those who have gone through medical trauma and cope with chronic health issues. I know these issues are unique, and finding someone who understands the emotions that come with them can be challenging. I also greatly enjoy supporting parents whose children have disabilities, delays, and health conditions.

Welcome! I am Tishina, owner of Heart Berry Psychology located in downtown Calgary. I provide holistic, collaborative therapy services for adolescents (13+) and adults. If you are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, school performance, relationships, or would just like a space to be seen and heard, I may be a good fit for you. I will work with you from a place of non-judgement, openness, and curiosity about your stories and circumstances. I believe in affirming the agency and self-knowledge that everyone innately holds, along with identifying other personal gifts and strengths.

With more than 20 years of experience, I specialize in PTSD, Depression and Anxiety, including with RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces. My goal is to alleviate your emotional distress and increase your positive life experiences. My professional style involves treatment within a warm, caring, respectful, straightforward relationship. I am open-minded, non-judgmental, experienced and highly competent. My extensive experience enables me to quickly and accurately assess your area of need. I will teach you effective symptom management strategies, problem-solving techniques and positive changes. My goal for you is a better quality of life.

I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and licensed to work with the population who live in the province of British Columbia and Alberta, providing Virtual Online sessions. I am also Couples Therapist and use Gottman Method Therapy for couples experiencing communication breakdowns; helping in restoring and resolving conflict. In addition, I am a Certified Health Coach, for those experiencing concerns with disordered eating, diet, meal planning, body image, or other health concerns. I offer short and long term counselling. I am always learning, growing, and expanding, to better help others manage their own health and wellbeing.

I enjoy working with children, pre-teens, and adolescents (ages 5-18) as well as with young adults and parents. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation, ADHD, family/peer relationship difficulties, life transitions, academic issues, perfectionism, and trauma-related concerns. I feel that it is important to develop a secure, trusting connection with my clients so that they feel comfortable discussing their concerns, exploring what help they need, to gain some insight, and to work with me on addressing these issues. I feel that the client is the expert and I offer a supportive, nonjudgement approach.

Experienced Ph.D. level registered psychologist, practicing in Calgary since 1987. I enjoy helping motivated individuals in therapy. I combine clinical training with personal authenticity and sensitivity to diversity and socialization influences on how we handle what we are facing. Effective therapy is collaborative and empowering, with therapist and clients working together to make positive changes towards the clients' goals. This may involve learning to self-soothe, anti-depressant behaviours, and homework between sessions. Good therapy builds on strengths.

I am a clinical psychologist with a genuine passion for helping people lead happier, healthier lives. I'm particularly dedicated to assisting individuals with behavioural changes, including diet and exercise, along with offering support for depression, anxiety, addiction, stress management, and trauma. To me, building a strong, collaborative relationship with my clients is of utmost importance. I believe that trust and open communication are key to making positive changes during therapy and I always strive to instill confidence and motivation in my clients.

Those who chose to work with me are often on a journey of self-discovery and reflection and may have experienced the impacts of trauma, substance abuse, anxiety and depression. The clients I work with want to experience an environment that is non-judgmental and collaborative, where they feel respected, heard, and supported. I enjoy working with teens, and adults in individual and group settings. I am 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-affirming.

Being successful in overcoming depression, anxiety and other issues is no different from succeeding in other areas of life--following a proven method for success gets results. I will provide you with a plan to address your issue, help your learn the skills which are part of the plan, and give you regular assignments to do between sessions to implement the plan. As a competitive athlete, I have a record of overcoming difficult challenges on the way to success. I will help you use the skills I've used to persevere on the way to success in conquering your issue.

I also provide Clinical Supervision for Provisional Psychologists looking to register in Alberta. Are you ready for a change but don’t know where to start? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss or having difficulty in your current relationship? 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.

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.

If you feel like you no longer take pleasure in usual activities, your interpersonal relationships are suffering, you find your mood sad, angry and you experience sleep disturbances...you are not alone! Mental health is a continuum and everyone at times feels overwhelmed, out of balance and confused by life’s curve-balls. As a Registered Psychologist, I've successfully worked with clients with various issues such as relationship concerns-couples/marital issues, trauma, PTSD, OCD, grief/loss, self-esteem, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, phobia, and occupational stress.

Feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, or ongoing emotional or physiical pain. I can help. Recognizing stressors and introducing coping strategies, somatic teachings, and mindfulness into our sessions, we gradually see lasting changes in behavior, emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring & positive mind traits. My focus is not only on your immediate areas of concern. By taking into account the whole of you, we together collaborate to gently explore and be curious about deeper-rooted patterns. EMDR and other somatic treatments assist us in uncovering insights into your past and aid the body in naturally healing past traumas.

In my general practice in psychology, I offer individual and couple therapy for both women and men. My clients deal with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, managing emotions, stress management, self-esteem issues, relationship concerns and communication skills. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, encouraging clients to be actively involved in setting and working toward their goals. I help clients to identify their strengths and resources, to address barriers that may be getting in their way and to examine their issues in context.