Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Calgary, AB

I am a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years experience. I work effectively with children, adolescents and adults. I have worked extensively in the areas of trauma, grief and loss, separation/divorce, anxiety/depression, suicide intervention, suicide bereavement, parenting issues and domestic violence. I utilize art and play therapy interventions while working with children and teens. I focus on hope and teaching positive coping skills. I am trained in EMDR and ART and am skilled in working with complex trauma and PTSD. I believe we all have the capacity to overcome any challenge.

Located in Calgary, I am a senior Psychologist providing therapy to individuals and couples experiencing emotional and interpersonal challenges, & relationship issues (e.g., affairs, conflict, trust, communication; divorce); mental health disorders, risky/problematic substance use, and/or more general problems of living. I have advanced training in several therapeutic approaches, including, but not limited to: Cognitive -behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and couples therapy (Gottman method, Integrative Behavioural Couples Therapy, and Emotionally-focused Therapy). I regularly train PhD students, psychology residents, and provisional psychologists. Additionally, I have expertise working with families (and their adult children), and the assessment/treatment of adult ADHD.

I believe in change, that everyone has the ability to change given the right tools, skills, opportunity and environment. Throughout my career I’ve had the honor and privilege to witness individuals create light in times of darkness.

I am deeply passionate about helping clients who are struggling with regulating difficult emotions (anger, anxiety, sadness), coping with stress or chronic illness, and navigating complex relationships, current or past. Often, we all need an objective compassionate outside perspective to help us go through challenging circumstances and I strive to provide this to all my clients. I work with clients to set realistic and attainable goals in areas they wish to work on as well as process emotions that are bubbling up and getting in the way of pursuing value directions.

I am a registered psychologist specialized in assessing and treating a wide range of mental health problems including depression, OCD, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, & generalized anxiety. You may be feeling like you are in a constant state of worry and stress, have low motivation or rarely able to relax. If you are struggling with over thinking, negative thinking and feeling overwhelmed please reach out. I use different types of therapies including Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, CBT , and mindfulness. I offer a free consultation so please contact me to discuss therapy options.

*NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I operate from a trauma-informed person-centered approach, as I know that I am inviting clients to reveal vulnerable parts of themselves and should be met with nonjudgment and unconditional positive regard. My person-centered approach allows me to shift from a deficit based perspective to a strength-based perspective, allowing for a relational depth that transcends labels. My practice is grounded in providing affirming care to assist clients in embracing personal self-worth and bolstering personal agency.

I offer a space to help people to feel understood and accepted while working together collaboratively. I understand that although our past can influence our present, it does not dictate the future. I believe treatment plans and interventions are best when they are tailored to match client’s individual needs. Since I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is key, I help clients explore strengths while empowering them to work towards growth and outcomes. I have a passion for working with children, youth, individuals and families and draw from my past 20 years of experience working in mental health.

Are you and your partner easily triggered by each other, creating consistent conflict? Or have you stopped expressing what you feel and think, resulting in loneliness and disconnection? Have either of you communicated that you’re unhappy? Imagine if you could learn how to identify and work on your contribution in a relationship, share thoughts and feelings productively with another person, and listen non-defensively and with curiosity. It’s exciting when people take a risk to engage with others in a different way and feel good about the action they took.

Beatrice believes every client has a unique story to share. Through a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental space, she takes the time to listen and understand exactly what clients are experiencing. Beatrice empowers individuals and couples to overcome their obstacles, discover their strengths and move forward at a pace suited for them to achieve their goals. With a positive and gentle approach, Beatrice is adapting to each unique client’s need by utilizing techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused-Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy as well as the Gottmann Method.

We all struggle at times, but I am here to help you get back to the person you are meant to be. My work focuses on supporting clients to learn about and manage the things going on in their lives. I work with concerns of obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, and interpersonal/relationship issues. I also help clients experiencing depression, stress, and life transitions. My clients are looking to take back control in their lives and do the things they want to do, live how they want to live. I share my clients' goals, so consider me on your team.

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.

I believe that psychology is a tool for solving problems and working through change. In my career, I have helped many people 'get unstuck', overcoming emotional difficulties and working through trauma, grief, and loss. I also regularly work with couples and families, helping with challenges including marital conflict and parenting difficulties. My approach is integrative, and tailored to each person that I meet. I draw upon a number of evidenced-based approaches, including emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive -behavioural therapy, experiential therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

I strive to help clients to both overcome their mental health challenges and achieve their mental health and life-related goals through a client centered, solution-focused, approach to therapy. Working with clients who might be struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Life Transitions, ADHD, and Relationship Issues, I work to ignite the change within and support clients to address their challenges, develop coping strategies, cultivate a positive mindset, achieve their goals, and live a happy and successful life.

Therapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and challenging. My goal is to help you through any difficulties you are experiencing so that you can have better relationships and feel better about yourself. Topics of interest include depression and anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, self-harming behaviour, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, as well as pet loss.

When experiencing different situations, we sometimes feel like there is no way out, together we will identify the goals needed to work on, in a cultural and gender sensitive environment, pulling from cognitive behaviour, a solution focused approach using tools and techniques in a safe, confidential manner and supported without judgement. Give me a call and together we will find a solution to your issues and experiences. Should your issue fall outside of my scope of practice, a referral will be made to another professional.