Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Calgary, AB
Theresa Rybchinski - Somatic
Registered Social Worker, BKin, MSW, RSW
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2T
Waitlist for new clients
You’re the one others depend on—capable, driven, and used to holding everything together. Yet inside, you may feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or close to burnout. You might notice patterns of perfectionism, over-functioning, people-pleasing, or coping through numbing, avoidance, or constant pushing through. A part of you longs to feel grounded, present, and at peace in your life, but slowing down doesn’t feel easy.
Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy before and sensed that something is still missing. You continue to repeat patterns that no longer serve you, even while working hard to change them.
You’re the one others depend on—capable, driven, and used to holding everything together. Yet inside, you may feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or close to burnout. You might notice patterns of perfectionism, over-functioning, people-pleasing, or coping through numbing, avoidance, or constant pushing through. A part of you longs to feel grounded, present, and at peace in your life, but slowing down doesn’t feel easy.
Maybe you’ve tried talk therapy before and sensed that something is still missing. You continue to repeat patterns that no longer serve you, even while working hard to change them.
I provide child therapy and assessments in Calgary to support parents in raising happy, thriving children through tailored assessments, consultations, and counselling services. My approach is both strength-based and neurodiversity-affirming, with a focus on the belief that every child has the potential to succeed when given the proper support. Using a child-centred approach, I incorporate play therapy to help children express themselves in ways that feel natural, safe, and empowering.
I provide child therapy and assessments in Calgary to support parents in raising happy, thriving children through tailored assessments, consultations, and counselling services. My approach is both strength-based and neurodiversity-affirming, with a focus on the belief that every child has the potential to succeed when given the proper support. Using a child-centred approach, I incorporate play therapy to help children express themselves in ways that feel natural, safe, and empowering.
Are you trying to live a full and meaningful life? Is something getting in the way? Or are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope? I can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I'm interested in helping you use your strengths to move past your issues. I'll travel along side you as we consider your hopes and concerns, and I'll partner with you non-judgementally and empathetically. At the same time, I'll be courageous and help you find the strength to be courageous if you need to be. Partly, I do this by helping you make sense of your life and its lessons. Sliding scale fees can be discussed for those on AISH.
Are you trying to live a full and meaningful life? Is something getting in the way? Or are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope? I can help. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I'm interested in helping you use your strengths to move past your issues. I'll travel along side you as we consider your hopes and concerns, and I'll partner with you non-judgementally and empathetically. At the same time, I'll be courageous and help you find the strength to be courageous if you need to be. Partly, I do this by helping you make sense of your life and its lessons. Sliding scale fees can be discussed for those on AISH.
I am passionate about using my skills to help people heal and build resilience after going through traumatic or stressful life events. I’ve been doing this for over two decades now, and I’ve worked with adults and families from all sorts of backgrounds. I’m all about creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where people can feel comfortable talking about what they’re going through. I help people manage conditions like bipolar disorder, addiction, depression, anxiety, and grief. I have additional training in early trauma and dissociation. I’m currently seeing clients between the ages of 18 and 80.
I am passionate about using my skills to help people heal and build resilience after going through traumatic or stressful life events. I’ve been doing this for over two decades now, and I’ve worked with adults and families from all sorts of backgrounds. I’m all about creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where people can feel comfortable talking about what they’re going through. I help people manage conditions like bipolar disorder, addiction, depression, anxiety, and grief. I have additional training in early trauma and dissociation. I’m currently seeing clients between the ages of 18 and 80.
I'm currently accepting new clients. I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, and other challenges. I also do couples counselling and pre-maritaI assessment. I use a range of therapeutic techniques that are best suited to each client's needs. I'm excited to incorporate Virtual Reality (VR) into my practice alongside other therapeutic techniques like CBT, DBT, Mindfulness. Our VR therapy services offer an innovative approach to mental health and well-being, combining traditional therapeutic techniques with immersive and interactive experiences.
I'm currently accepting new clients. I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, and other challenges. I also do couples counselling and pre-maritaI assessment. I use a range of therapeutic techniques that are best suited to each client's needs. I'm excited to incorporate Virtual Reality (VR) into my practice alongside other therapeutic techniques like CBT, DBT, Mindfulness. Our VR therapy services offer an innovative approach to mental health and well-being, combining traditional therapeutic techniques with immersive and interactive experiences.
I specialize in both comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments and individual therapy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why certain challenges keep showing up, whether related to attention, learning, emotional regulation, or the lingering impact of stress or trauma, you are not alone. Many of the people I work with come in wanting clarity, relief, and a better understanding of what is going on beneath the surface. I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can slow things down together, make sense of your experiences, and begin to untangle what’s feeling confusing or heavy.
I specialize in both comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments and individual therapy. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why certain challenges keep showing up, whether related to attention, learning, emotional regulation, or the lingering impact of stress or trauma, you are not alone. Many of the people I work with come in wanting clarity, relief, and a better understanding of what is going on beneath the surface. I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can slow things down together, make sense of your experiences, and begin to untangle what’s feeling confusing or heavy.
Picture a sacred space of human connection (and therapy dogs) that invites you to make room for the complexity of emotions and healing in relationships. In our sessions, I invite you to cozy up with a warm cup of tea, slow down, reconnect with yourself, and lean into self-acceptance. From a place of gentleness and curiosity, I aim to help you navigate the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that seem too big to carry alone. I believe that healing begins with the permission to embrace our messy, imperfect selves. Alongside individual counselling sessions, I also offer trauma-informed yoga classes as a complement to therapy.
Picture a sacred space of human connection (and therapy dogs) that invites you to make room for the complexity of emotions and healing in relationships. In our sessions, I invite you to cozy up with a warm cup of tea, slow down, reconnect with yourself, and lean into self-acceptance. From a place of gentleness and curiosity, I aim to help you navigate the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that seem too big to carry alone. I believe that healing begins with the permission to embrace our messy, imperfect selves. Alongside individual counselling sessions, I also offer trauma-informed yoga classes as a complement to therapy.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples who have experienced significant trauma in their lives, including those with complex PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and borderline personality disorder. I believe that when we experience trauma, we can feel trapped in the past, frozen by the challenge of letting go of the pain, and unable to enjoy the present. So I want to help you process those past hurts so that you can get back to living the life you want. I provide therapy to people of all cultures, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations, valuing each person’s unique experiences.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples who have experienced significant trauma in their lives, including those with complex PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and borderline personality disorder. I believe that when we experience trauma, we can feel trapped in the past, frozen by the challenge of letting go of the pain, and unable to enjoy the present. So I want to help you process those past hurts so that you can get back to living the life you want. I provide therapy to people of all cultures, faiths, genders, and sexual orientations, valuing each person’s unique experiences.
One minute you’re managing life, the next you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying everything on your own. The big emotions, the disconnection, the constant pressure of trying to figure it all out. It’s exhausting.
Coming from a South Asian background, I also understand the unique balance of family expectations, cultural values, and the everyday pressures of growing up and finding your own path. My passion is about supporting individuals, couples and families through life’s challenges and emotional ups and downs. If you are navigating through this- you're in the right place.
One minute you’re managing life, the next you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re carrying everything on your own. The big emotions, the disconnection, the constant pressure of trying to figure it all out. It’s exhausting.
Coming from a South Asian background, I also understand the unique balance of family expectations, cultural values, and the everyday pressures of growing up and finding your own path. My passion is about supporting individuals, couples and families through life’s challenges and emotional ups and downs. If you are navigating through this- you're in the right place.
Maybe your relationship has started to feel more like work than a connection. Maybe you're in the middle of a life change you didn't plan for. Or maybe everything looks fine from the outside — but deep inside you know it isn't.
Maybe your relationship has started to feel more like work than a connection. Maybe you're in the middle of a life change you didn't plan for. Or maybe everything looks fine from the outside — but deep inside you know it isn't.
“The work is a commitment to be with people – not pushing them from behind or leading them from the front”. I am here to meet you where you are at – at your own pace – to deal with hardship, build resilience, and make lasting change in your life.
“The work is a commitment to be with people – not pushing them from behind or leading them from the front”. I am here to meet you where you are at – at your own pace – to deal with hardship, build resilience, and make lasting change in your life.
You feel anxious, disconnected and overwhelmed. It often feels like you experience things "too much" and "too deeply". You're ready to learn to hold space for all of your emotions and feel more present in your life. You're used to prioritizing others needs over your own and seek more balance and reciprocity in your relationships. After everything you’ve been through, you’re ready to move beyond old survival tools and start making choices that feel more aligned with your values and rediscover yourself. You’re looking to strengthen communication, improve your connection, and find more fulfillment in your relationships.
You feel anxious, disconnected and overwhelmed. It often feels like you experience things "too much" and "too deeply". You're ready to learn to hold space for all of your emotions and feel more present in your life. You're used to prioritizing others needs over your own and seek more balance and reciprocity in your relationships. After everything you’ve been through, you’re ready to move beyond old survival tools and start making choices that feel more aligned with your values and rediscover yourself. You’re looking to strengthen communication, improve your connection, and find more fulfillment in your relationships.
Are you feeling stuck- and maybe not even sure why? Tired of that nagging, critical inner voice? Noticed patterns on repeat- in thoughts, behaviours, and in relationship with others? Do you experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, grief, or a lack of feeling “enoughness?” Are you struggling to make things work with family, friends, peers, or partners?
You might be new to self-discovery or introspection. Or you may have read, researched, and made self-help your main pastime. Either way, there is a part of you that believes you are ready to try healing in connection with another in a safe, caring and meaningful way.
Are you feeling stuck- and maybe not even sure why? Tired of that nagging, critical inner voice? Noticed patterns on repeat- in thoughts, behaviours, and in relationship with others? Do you experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, grief, or a lack of feeling “enoughness?” Are you struggling to make things work with family, friends, peers, or partners?
You might be new to self-discovery or introspection. Or you may have read, researched, and made self-help your main pastime. Either way, there is a part of you that believes you are ready to try healing in connection with another in a safe, caring and meaningful way.
I value direct and clear communication with practical and researched based tools to get you back to loving your family, and have healthy relationships.
Learning & School problems? We specialize in navigating school assessments, bullying, friendships are more. Adhd? We love the busy and spacey kids, and we have so many tips for them and parents to navigate. Autism? Yup, come on in!
Kids are looking for an outlet to discuss, draw, play, mimic freely with a third party (me) how they really feel, and what they really want to work on. I am here for you and your family, to make a more peaceful home.
I value direct and clear communication with practical and researched based tools to get you back to loving your family, and have healthy relationships.
Learning & School problems? We specialize in navigating school assessments, bullying, friendships are more. Adhd? We love the busy and spacey kids, and we have so many tips for them and parents to navigate. Autism? Yup, come on in!
Kids are looking for an outlet to discuss, draw, play, mimic freely with a third party (me) how they really feel, and what they really want to work on. I am here for you and your family, to make a more peaceful home.
I am a PhD trained Clinical Psychologist with expertise in assessing and treating mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety and worry, panic disorder), and sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, parasomnias), amongst other issues. I also work with many clients who are having difficulty in an area of their life and need support in learning how to cope most effectively with life circumstances. I provide services to individual adults of all ages (not children or couples), in Alberta and Manitoba.
I am a PhD trained Clinical Psychologist with expertise in assessing and treating mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety and worry, panic disorder), and sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia, parasomnias), amongst other issues. I also work with many clients who are having difficulty in an area of their life and need support in learning how to cope most effectively with life circumstances. I provide services to individual adults of all ages (not children or couples), in Alberta and Manitoba.
I specialize in helping people struggling with OCD, overthinking, worrying, rumination, as well as complex & severe forms of anxiety. OCD and anxiety treatment have an exceptionally strong evidence base, and people who engage seriously tend to see improvement when the right therapy approach is in place. I work with adults and adolescents across a range of presentations - OCD in its many forms, including contamination, harm, relationship, scrupulosity, existential, sensorimotor, and pure O, and anxiety disorders including GAD, panic disorder, health anxiety, social anxiety, and agoraphobia.
I specialize in helping people struggling with OCD, overthinking, worrying, rumination, as well as complex & severe forms of anxiety. OCD and anxiety treatment have an exceptionally strong evidence base, and people who engage seriously tend to see improvement when the right therapy approach is in place. I work with adults and adolescents across a range of presentations - OCD in its many forms, including contamination, harm, relationship, scrupulosity, existential, sensorimotor, and pure O, and anxiety disorders including GAD, panic disorder, health anxiety, social anxiety, and agoraphobia.
You may look like you’re holding it all together but inside, something feels heavy, confusing, or disconnected. Whether you’re navigating challenges in your relationship, healing from narcissistic abuse, coping with grief, or adjusting to life with children, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with adults, couples, and families who are feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to make sense of. This may show up as communication breakdowns, emotional distance, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities and expectations. You might be questioning your relationship or trying to reconnect with yourself.
You may look like you’re holding it all together but inside, something feels heavy, confusing, or disconnected. Whether you’re navigating challenges in your relationship, healing from narcissistic abuse, coping with grief, or adjusting to life with children, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with adults, couples, and families who are feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to make sense of. This may show up as communication breakdowns, emotional distance, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities and expectations. You might be questioning your relationship or trying to reconnect with yourself.
As a South Asian Canadian Certified Counsellor, you won't have to explain what it's like growing up in a desi immigrant household. Are you the one everyone relies on? The responsible daughter or sibling who keeps the peace, solves problems, and carries family expectations at the expense of your own wellbeing? You struggle to say no, feel guilty putting yourself first, and find it hard to ask for what you need. I understand how heavy and lonely this can feel. Together, we can help you build boundaries, find your voice, and create a life you want. You don't have to carry it alone.
As a South Asian Canadian Certified Counsellor, you won't have to explain what it's like growing up in a desi immigrant household. Are you the one everyone relies on? The responsible daughter or sibling who keeps the peace, solves problems, and carries family expectations at the expense of your own wellbeing? You struggle to say no, feel guilty putting yourself first, and find it hard to ask for what you need. I understand how heavy and lonely this can feel. Together, we can help you build boundaries, find your voice, and create a life you want. You don't have to carry it alone.
As a Registered Clinical Psychologist and declared competence in Neuropsychology and Neurofeedback practitioner, I offer comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, psychoeducational assessments, neurofeeback training and brain mapping, depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, childhood trauma, Child and adult ADHD assessment, and psychological assessments. I specialize in evaluating conditions such as ADHD, learning disabilities, giftedness, autism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia, and various mental illnesses.
As a Registered Clinical Psychologist and declared competence in Neuropsychology and Neurofeedback practitioner, I offer comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, psychoeducational assessments, neurofeeback training and brain mapping, depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, childhood trauma, Child and adult ADHD assessment, and psychological assessments. I specialize in evaluating conditions such as ADHD, learning disabilities, giftedness, autism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia, and various mental illnesses.
I'm a Registered Psychologist working with adults and couples. I enjoy working in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, anger management, sleep issues (nightmares and insomnia), and self-esteem. I can support you if you have been in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). I work with First Responders, RCMP and Veterans providing support through VAC and PCVRS programs. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. I also am a Clinical Supervisor, externally supervising provisional psychologists.
I'm a Registered Psychologist working with adults and couples. I enjoy working in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, anger management, sleep issues (nightmares and insomnia), and self-esteem. I can support you if you have been in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). I work with First Responders, RCMP and Veterans providing support through VAC and PCVRS programs. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring treatment plans to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. I also am a Clinical Supervisor, externally supervising provisional psychologists.
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