Attachment-based Therapists in Calgary, AB

*NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT EMMAUS PSYCHOLOGY* I am a Registered Psychologist specializing in individual therapy, couples counselling, and parent support. I understand that deciding to begin therapy can be intimidating, difficult, and overwhelming. However, therapy can help individuals overcome many obstacles, express themselves, and discover new possibilities. I walk along side my clients to help them achieve their goals and create a life full of meaning and purpose. I offer a non-judgemental view, empathetic listening, a warm and welcoming environment, and true compassion and acceptance.

Taking steps towards emotional healing can feel overwhelming. Life holds moments of joy, pain, and sorrow that shape how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we make sense of the world. These experiences influence our core beliefs, which often get in the way of living the life we 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.

Distress can be the catalyst for personal growth and meaningful transformation. The journey can take many paths and I would be honoured to join you. We will work collaboratively together and provide guidance toward positive change. We will focus on trust to create a safe and supportive relationship. It is crucial to me that we have a strong relationship in the therapy room, laying the foundation for effective therapy. I find value in understanding how past experiences shape our ways of thinking, relationship patterns, and coping mechanisms. In other times of need, we will focus on the urgent crisis at hand.

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.

Bravery is described as “courageous behaviour or character” and I truly believe that identifying a need for change and seeking out the support to do so is an act of bravery. As a therapist, I strive to develop genuine and non-judgemental therapeutic relationships. I practice from a holistic perspective using evidence-based approaches to provide my clients with the tools necessary to create meaningful change, improved emotional health and resiliency. ​

Hello and welcome to this space. It takes immense courage to reach out for help, whether you are doing so for the first time or are returning - I commend you for taking that first step. I was once told that we each have a light that shines within us: it is the essence of our being and burns bright. When faced with challenges, like trauma, addictions, or emotional and/or mental stress, that light can become covered; caked in mud, if you will. The more challenges, the more layers. The light is still there, but it’s difficult to see. In therapy, we will work together to peel back the layers and let your light shine bright again.

You are the expert in your own life and I believe that a positive and supportive therapeutic relationship can help create the change you are looking for. When working with you, I bring my authentic and fully-engaged self to help you feel heard, valued, and respected. It is an immense privilege to enter the stories of other people’s lives and I feel deeply honored to do so. It is important for me to tailor treatment and interventions specific to each of your unique and individual needs, and so wholehearted listening and understanding to each unique story, experience, and situation is vital.

Hi! Let’s take a deep breath: you’ve made it past the first step of identifying you need some help. In a world that is often too loud and busy, it is easy to fall into thought patterns that you are lacking; as a therapist, it is my role to help you shift that narrative from deficit to plenty. I believe mental health is fluid experience and that understanding your emotions and building meaningful coping strategies is key to sustainable resilience. My role is to create a safe and empathetic space for you to be vulnerable and show up as your authentic self. My practice style is grounded in attachment-based and family systems theory.

Life can be unpredictable and challenging, and sometimes the situations that make it so may be outside of our control. As we grew up, we learned to respond to life's uncertainties in ways that may have been adaptive and functional at the time. In fact, they may have been necessary for our survival. However, there comes a time in our life when these once adaptive ways of coping are hindering our ability to thrive. We seek something different. We want a change. We long for a rich life that is full of purpose, meaning, and loving connection.

Life is not without its challenges. Especially during a pandemic, day-to-day life can be even more overwhelming. The good news is that I am here to help. Whether you are experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship problems, or trauma, my goal is to assist you in working towards the future you desire. I believe all individuals have the capacity to grow from their current circumstances. My priority is ensuring that my clients feel safe, valued, and heard, while also providing exceptional clinical support. I strive to create an atmosphere that is welcoming for all individuals from diverse backgrounds, and I am LGBTQ+ affirming.

My goal is to connect with you in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I work collaboratively with my clients towards finding relief and life changing solutions, recognizing that people have power and strength within them. Whether it's problematic relationships, parenting support, stress, family dynamics, mental health issues or trauma that is impacting your life, I have seen over and over that change can happen. I offer a warm approach to therapy and welcome any struggle, small or large. Although I work with a variety of adult clients I am known for easily connecting with children and adolescents.

My career has centered around my primary area of interest concerning relationship dynamics and the impact and understanding of insecurity, frustration, anxiety and loss. I am passionate about supporting parents in understanding the influence of early life experiences and how those shape emotional development and our ability to remain connected to our children. My work is influenced by attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic and experiential play approaches.

I recognize that these are trying times and that it can be difficult to reach out for support. As a result, I take care in ensuring that families feel safe, comfortable, and connected by providing a warm and empathic therapeutic environment. I specialize in clinical psychology and provide treatment to children, adolescents, and young adults. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioural lens and integrate other evidence-based treatments into my practice to meet the needs of each individual client and family. I also have training in attachment-based interventions and offer parent support for those who may feel stuck or overwhelmed.

I am a clinical psychologist in Calgary, and provide individual, family, as well as group therapy. I also provide comprehensive psychological assessment services, as well as consultation to parents, schools, health care providers, and other professionals. My experience includes previous and current employment in the health care and educational sectors, including hospital and community settings. I typically practice from a cognitive-behavioural therapy model, and use a brief, solution focused approach to therapy. My work with couples and families tends to be more emotionally focused, attachment based, and I use a family systems approach.

My passion in helping disconnected couples and families find their way back to each other. My work assists couples who seek that connection and experience of being seen, heard and deeply understood by their partner. I pay particular attention to those interactions where couples get stuck, and guide them to create more trust and safety in those moments where the "signals get scrambled'. My family therapy focus is informed by an attachment based, developmental approach. This is a parent coaching model that empowers parents/caregivers by grounding them in the science of attachment while providing "in the moment" strategies.

Therapy is a unique individual journey that requires trust, honesty, and authenticity at its core from day one. I strive for all these qualities with clients and to use my clinical skills to foster successful healing and growth that addresses current mental health challenges and in the pursuit of long-term sustainable mental health and wellness. My clinical practice is grounded in an anti-oppressive, anti-racism, and social justice foundation, and I specialize in individual therapy with adolescents (ages 12-19) and adults of all ages.

I have over 15 years of experience in supporting children, teens and adults in various community, non-profit and school-based settings. During this time, I supported people from all walks of life while they navigated life's challenges.I define myself as a relationship-based therapist and, hence, have a strong belief in the power of connection between therapist and client. I strive to develop a supportive and understanding relationship with clients, and create an environment of empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.