Couples Counselling Therapists in Calgary, AB

Managing the difficulties of life can feel overwhelming. When these challenges start to consume you and affect your everyday life, it's a great time to seek help. I offer a safe, comfortable space for people struggling with challenges like anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues.

Life is hard! We may be faced with challenges from the time we are young, and sometimes the struggles come later in life. Sometimes we lose ourselves along the way. The good news is that things can change and you are already stronger and wiser than you realize! I believe in the power of human resiliency and people’s capacity for personal growth. You are the expert on your own life, and whether you are working to heal from a past trauma, trying to improve your relationship skills, overcome struggles with anxiety or depression, increase your sense of self-worth, dealing with a loss, or just working to find yourself again. I can help!

Why do we make the choices that we do? Life provides unique experiences that affect people in different ways. These experiences contribute positively or negatively to our well-being and guide our life choices and impulses. It is important to honour the good things we have encountered but it is vital to address the challenges that we have faced, especially when they keep us stuck.

Listening for your best self can best take place in the context of a safe, confidential, professional relationship with a therapist. Issues related to depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, workplace distress, relationship challenges, coming out and adjustment to illness often bring us to uncharted waters. In a collaborative, facilitated process we can identify specific strategies and skills for you to re-access your best self! Change is always possible.

You deserve all the support and encouragement that life has to offer. As a coach and psychologist, I assist individuals with challenging personal and professional development concerns - an appointment is required.

I am passionate about helping others increase their overall sense of well-being through a trusting, collaborative, relationship -based approach. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of interpersonal, adaptive, developmental, behavioural, and/or social-emotional challenges and disorders. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to best meet the client's needs, and seek to help create meaningful change and increase a sense of peace and wellness.

Life is messy, complicated and we do not always have the answers to 'fix' problems or issues . However, we have the ability to overcome, survive, process and become a better individual, partner and family member. It is the process that enable us develop the skills, values and the strength to go on with life. Our stories past, present and future are all relevant to who we are and who we want to become! I am equipped to support you in attaining these tools/skills through active listening, maintaining a non-judgemental stance and having a respectful dialogue.

I am a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years experience in the field of counselling. I believe my role is to guide clients to a deeper understanding of themselves, teach new skills, and support them to establish and maintain changes that focus on moving forward and establishing more effective life strategies. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of issues including: Stress Management, Anxiety/Worry and Fear, Depression, Loneliness, Relationship , Self-Esteem, Conflict Resolution, Workplace Issues, Burnout, Grief, Family Challenges, Change/Transition, and Mood Disorders,

Accepting new clients...Have you reached your limit in pain/stress/worry? Are you growing more concerned about your relationship with alcohol and/or drugs? Or are you worried about the alcohol or drug use of someone you love and you aren't sure what you are 'supposed' to do or not do. Are you starting to realize that maybe you "don't got this", and that you need some help? Patterns of unhealthy or unhelpful behaviours developed over time CAN be changed; coping with trauma and anxiety IS possible. This can be a tough and confusing time, but reaching out for help indicates that you have hope...now it's time to build on that hope.

I am dedicated to helping clients enhance wellness and overcome life's challenges. I have had experience working with diverse clientele including children, adolescents, adults, and families with a wide range of concerns or issues. My goal is to help clients develop insight and strategies to make meaningful change in their lives. I use a strength-based approach and research supported therapies to help clients live healthier, happier lives.

Development throughout one’s lifetime is a dynamic and complex process that is influenced by many factors. Periods of change are often accompanied by disorganization in thinking, emotions and in our relationships among other areas of our lives. At times our capacity to move through these periods of disorganization is strained and I aim to support you in navigating through these challenging times in your life.

Hello and Welcome! Did you know that research shows that your relationship with your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes in therapy? That’s why before we do anything else, I make it a priority to take the time to get to know you, understand what matters to you, and to create a space where you feel safe and comfortable enough to share your concerns with me. Seeking help for your mental health is a big and vulnerable step to take and I consider it a privilege to hear your story and share in your journey to personal growth and wellness.

It takes courage to seek help when life isn't going smoothly and our regular methods of coping are not solving the issues we encounter. Drawing upon a depth of life experience, a broad breadth of knowledge and a reverence for all faiths and cultures, Maria is well qualified to assist you through life's challenges and transitions. Maria engages clients in objective, safe and supportive conversations about the isolating issues we face. She is passionate and committed to the health and wholeness of individuals, couples and families and can integrate a Christian perspective to counselling.

*I am currently accepting new clients, both in person and online.* My passion is working with individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship issues. I believe that many of our current challenges are rooted in our past and that by uncovering and working through our past relationship difficulties, including attachment and abandonment injuries, we can begin to heal. I love working with clients who are wanting to make changes in their lives by digging deep and working to address whatever issues they are facing.

Being human is complex and at times, confusing. I am here to help you see beyond your challenges, understand your mind & how it works, learn to tackle the tough stuff effectively, & meet your own needs while staying aligned with your values. Together we will identify the patterns that hold you back & learn to develop the mindset needed to feel stronger, more compassionate, and more accepting towards yourself & others. This includes things like perfectionism, people-pleasing, poor boundaries, & self-criticism. The longest relationship you will have is the one with yourself. You deserve for it to be a good one.

Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, stress, or addiction, and struggling to see a way forward? If you're experiencing difficult emotions or life circumstances, it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed or uncertain about what to do next. I can provide you with a confidential and compassionate space to explore your thoughts and feelings, and help you move towards a happier, more fulfilling life. I am committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship with individuals and couples , to help them navigate their struggles, identify their unique needs, and achieve their goals.

I created the Institute with certain core values in mind. My goal is that you always feel safe here. It can be frightening to take the first step towards Calgary counselling. My desire is that you feel safe and welcomed without judgement. I’ve created an environment that is free of judgement. We all have our own stories and our own struggles. No one should ever be judged on their story or difficulties. The Calgary Institute of Counselling was created with a focus on bringing healing to clients. It focuses on client care and transformation. Our Calgary Psychologists want to hear your story.

Complete Psychology offers effective assessment, counselling, and treatment solutions serving Calgary's southeast communities for all ages. Complete Psychology's therapists are specialized in areas such as; Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Gender Spectrum, Couples /Marriage, Stress, Learning Disabilities, Separation and Divorce, Motor Vehicle Impact Assessments and more. With expertise in Mental Health for individuals, couples , and families. Need a bilingual therapist? We have English, Mandarin, and Cantonese-speaking therapists. Visit our website for details about all areas of treatment offered and our team.