Child Therapists in Calgary, AB
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Julia Tartal
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified
Verified
Sometimes young people have really big feelings that they simply do not know what to do with. I strongly believe that no one should have to handle big feelings on their own, so this is where I come in. I specialize in
child
, adolescent, and young adult mental health. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and completed my clinical practicum in private practice, working exclusively with youth. My experience includes, but is not limited to, supporting clients with depression, anxiety, anger, perfectionism, OCD, grief, PTSD, ADHD, self-harm, self-confidence, and emotion/behaviour regulation.
Calgary, AB T2S
& Online
Yvonne Hindes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Do you or your
child
struggle with learning? Do you or your
child
require accommodations at school, college or university? Do you or your
child
experience emotional, behavioural or social difficulties? Are you interested in understanding yours or your
child
's learning profile? Do you think your
child
is a gifted learner? I specialize in psycho-educational and psychological assessments of
children
, adolescents, and adults. I assist individuals with gaining a better understanding of their learning, intellectual functioning, psychological and/or mental health, personality, and behaviours.
Ashley Shaw
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling disconnected, misunderstood or unmotivated? Are you worried your
child
is struggling and don’t know where else to turn? I understand that life is often hard and I can help! Contact me today to learn how to manage life’s challenges and discover life in a more rich and meaningful way.
Not accepting new clients
Christy Seton
Psychologist, BSc, MEd, RPsych
Verified
Verified
As a Psychologist, I am passionate about supporting my clients in their journey to heal the past, find joy in the present, and embrace the future. Time and time again, I am amazed by how a little change can make a big difference. My practice includes a combination of therapy and assessment for
children
, adolescents, adults, and families. I have training and years of experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, high risk adolescent behaviour, family dynamics, as well as academic, cognitive, and social emotional assessment and diagnosis.
Dotun Ogunfowora
Psychologist, MC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life is challenging; remember you are not alone. It is possible manage the challenges with self awareness and support (clinicians, friends and family). I enjoy supporting individuals, couples,
children
, and youth in diverse areas including bully/harassment (workplace and school), burnout management, emotional regulation (depression and anxiety), self–development, and self-understanding. I also specialize in psychological assessments of adults, youths, and
children
to aid insight into their studies, personality, behaviours, and psychological functioning.
Sommer McLauchlin
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of focus include Anxiety, Depression, Life Stressors, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Parenting,
Children
with Disabilities, Impact of Separation/Divorce on
Children
, Trauma/PTSD, Self-Esteem, Addictions Issues, Self-Harm,
Child
Developmental Concerns, Attachment, Identity Development, School Performance Issues, and Family Conflict.
It is my privilege to bear witness to your healing journey. I believe that people are the catalyst for the change they desire, and my role is to support that change in a way that feels meaningful to you. My counselling approach is flexible and creative, with an emphasis on the importance of therapeutic connection. I am truly passionate about working with adolescents, teens, and families. I bring to you an open, accepting, safe space to support your healing journey. I have over 18 years of experience working in the mental health field with
children
, adolescents/teens, adults, and families in a variety of settings.
Jacqueline Van Starkenburg
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP, BCHST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Having a passion for giving clients a voice, I have a gentle and encouraging approach. Starting therapy can be scary and difficult, but it can be a place for healing, growth, and can even be fun. I am open to working with
children
, youth, families, and adults for a variety of issues such as bullying, divorce, abuse, self-esteem issues, family violence, grief/loss, anxiety, self-harm, behavioural issues, identity issues, etc. I’m highly collaborative and offer an “we are in this together” approach.
Karlynn Wakulchyk
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Now accepting new clients. In light of current global circumstances, isolation, and fear of the unknown, you may find you are thinking more about your mental health. Perhaps there is more anxiety, depression or stress in your life. Old trauma may be surfacing and you find youself struggling to not feel overwhelmed. Perhaps your
child
or adolescent is now struggling more than before with anxiety, depression, or other behaviours that concern you. You may want to reconnect back to your old joyful self or see that in your
child
or
children
. You do not need to walk the road alone. I am here to walk alongside you or your
child
.
GreatHeightsCalmMinds
Psychologist, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Expert and Affordable psychologist and counsellors available now, looking to provide support and change for concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bullying, Low Self Esteem, OCD....and more. We want to help you or your
child
/teen get better and get back to life, with evidence base strategies. We Utilize such tools as CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, EMDR to feel better. We want to help you and your family feel better, and have the tools to start making changes and continue to feel better on your own, or with more guided support.
Mary Makowski
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have many years of experiencing working with
children
, teens and adults with diverse abilities and complex needs, and have worked as a Custody Supervisor, a Support Worker and an Employment Mentor prior to becoming a psychologist.
I recognize that it may be difficult to speak to someone about your concerns - know that my job is to listen and help but never to judge. I work with
children
, teens and adults, to support all of life's challenges ranging from behavioural concerns, low self esteem, lack of confidence, suicidal ideation, self harm, anxiety, depression and life adjustment. I enjoy parent consultation and family therapy, and have experience in both counselling and assessments (adoption, mental health and psycho-educational). I use behavioural coaching, CBT, EFT and narrative therapy to support my clients, as well as play and art methods.
Michelle McCallum
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I am a registered
child
psychologist specializing in helping toddlers, young
children
(up to age 12), and their families with common emotional, cognitive, and behavioural difficulties. I provide assessment and treatment tailored to meet the specific needs of each
child
and family. Because young
children
depend so heavily on those around them to address their developmental needs and challenges, I collaborate closely with parents. The parent-
child
relationship often provides the best opportunity for effective intervention. I provide a respectful and caring environment for parents to understand what their
child
's behaviour is communicating, what their
child
needs, and how they can meet those needs.
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Jeremy Luk
Psychologist, RPsych, MEd
Verified
Verified
I offer FSCD-based rates for families who are eligible for the program so that
children
and families can access counselling supports on a consistent basis with less financial barriers.
Hey there! My name is Jeremy and I'm glad you're looking into some mental health supports. Whether it is for yourself or for someone you know, looking into different therapy options can be overwhelming with all the options out there, so it can be helpful to have a general idea of what some of your counselling goals might be and go from there. Phone consultations are a great way to see if you might be a good fit with each other as well. I believe in everyone's ability to create changes for themselves and haven't met a client I haven't learned from yet!
Lisa Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Accepting New Clients -
Child
and Adolescent Anxiety Specialist. You have a pre-teen or teen who is struggling with managing intense feelings, who may get caught in unhelpful thoughts. This can be overwhelming as a young person and as a parent. As a parent, you want to be more connected to your
child
and learn ways to navigate the journey with them. I specialize in finding young people’s strengths and empowering pre-teens and teens to make changes in their lives to become more connected, confident, and resilient, with you by their side. I can help young people manage anxiety and stress before it takes over their lives.
Kathryn Kazmerik
Registered Social Worker, RSW, DTATI
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Social Worker and Art Therapist. I assist
children
as young as 6 years old, youth, families, parents, and individual women of all ages. Common challenges include trauma, anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, behavioural issues, parent-
child
relationships, family interaction patterns, communication, boundaries, self-esteem/self-worth and personal growth.
Kara Jolin
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified
Verified
I have extensive training and experience providing cognitive-behavioral therapy for
children
and adolescents who are dealing with anxiety and depression.
I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with
children
and adolescents. I have expertise in assessing emotional/behavioral functioning and providing therapy for a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, coping with stress, facilitating adjustment (e.g., new school), dealing with grief and loss, managing feelings of anger/frustration, promoting positive self-esteem, building confidence, coping with a medical condition, and pain management. I also provide parents with consultation around common parenting concerns such as sleep difficulties and behavioral management.
Zane C Webber
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have had a great deal of success working with
children
and their parents for many childhood issues such as behavior problems, ADHD, anxiety and so on.
My background is in systems theory; the idea that everyone is connected to those around them, with influence between all those people, organizations, and cultures. My approach to therapy is primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also see a need for insight into the meaning that we make/have made of things and how that impacts our present. Therapy then, involves opening space for a person to increase awareness of their own process and to see alternative perspectives, thereby empowered to make different life decisions. It is so exciting to see someone realize that they have the power to change their perspective and their life!
Rebca Zawde
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
While I have experience working with all population groups, my expertise lies in
children
, family life, and related concerns.
Navigating challenges in family life can cause us to feel disconnected, exhausted, and frustrated among other things. Whether ongoing or temporary, they can erode our ability to tap into the very things that have supported us so far—our strengths, values, and tenacity. I am here to support you and/or your
child
with many sticky concerns including relational difficulties, shifts in mood (anger, shutting down), parenting challenges, life transitions, grief, anxiety, & depression.
Stephanie Laborge
Psychologist, MEd, R Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Is your
child
struggling with excessive worry and unwanted, intrusive thoughts? Are they anxious about attending school, hanging out with friends, or not being 'good enough'? I can help. Using a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approach along with exposure and response prevention (ERP), I have experience working with
children
and their families to alleviate symptoms of Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I would love to meet with you to discuss how I might be able to help along you and your
child
's journey in mental and behavioural wellness.
Not accepting new clients
Angela Grace
Psychologist, PhD, MEd, BFA, BEd
Verified
Verified
On Sabbatical until Fall 2023. With over 20 years specialization in play therapy, educational and behavioural assessments for
children
and adolescents, my primary focus is
children
's wellbeing. I believe that healing trauma and oppression in
children
and women requires a strong social justice approach beginning with a clear understanding and documentation of your story. This leads me to conduct comprehensive PTSD assessments. As a social justice advocate, you can be assured you have me in your corner. Limited specialized counselling sessions are available for women and first responders.
Tiffany Warren
Psychologist, MACP, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Calgary, AB provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Calgary build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Calgary build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.