Family Therapy in Calgary, AB

I work with adolescents, adults and families struggling with a range of mental health and relationship concerns. My specialty areas include eating disorders, trauma, couple therapy and parenting issues.My training has a strong attachment and family systems focus. I was also trained in Integrated Body focused Psychotherapy and Family Constellations. I also bring to my work my life experience of living in various parts of the world, the experience of moving through life transitions successfully and that of parenting my own two children. For clients who are interested in Eating Disorder resources, please consult the following website : www.silverliningsfoundation.ca

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.

Parenting Teens is hard! Parents often feel disconnected from their adolescent and uncertain how to move forward in continuing to support their teen as they grow and develop. I help parents explore how they were parented and to determine which traditions for their family they want to keep and new ideas they want to incorporate in parenting their children. We can chat about ideas about how to guide their children in peer relationships, social media/technology, emotional regulation, and risky behaviour (e.g. suicidal ideation, self-harm, substance use, running away).

By strengthening relationship and fostering connection through talk and play, I take a balanced approach of addressing the needs of the parent and the child. You may be a parent/caregiver seeking to build a stronger connection with your child, deepen your understanding of presenting concerns, or strengthen family cohesiveness. You may be wanting a comfortable space for you or your child to learn strategies and build skills, or you may be simply wondering why your child acts and feels the way that they do. Sessions include meeting with parents and children separately and together.

Hello! It’s so great to see you. I’m Adrienne (she/her). I have a keen interest in working with individuals and couples, from teens to adults, and from all walks of life, who may be struggling with identity, trauma, life transitions, family /relationship issues, neurodivergence, and general issues related to mental health and well-being. My goal is to help empower you to live a full and meaningful life, and to find out what that means for you.

ASSESSMENT SERVICES: Joyce is a registered psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, and EMDR Therapist. She's also the clinical director/owner of Alberta Counselling Centre (ACC), a specialized private practice that provides thorough psychoeducational assessments and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She approaches assessments with a unique understanding, developed from her experiences, as teacher, a parent, and a psychologist. Joyce is a permanently certified Alberta teacher and former high school teacher, with a strong background in educational psychology and special education.

Children are complex creatures and raising them can be a struggle, especially while meeting life's demands. Whether your child struggles with regulating emotions, has difficult behaviors or you yourself are having trouble with mood, mental health or managing stressors, I am here to help. I offer wholistic assessment and treatment to bring the peace, you and your family deserve. I work with children, adults and families struggling with a range of mental health and relationship concerns. My specialty areas include ADHD, complex trauma and parenting issues. My training has strong attachment and Emotion Focused roots.

There’s a phrase that resonates so well in our northern hemisphere: feeling snowed under. It brings a rather-Canadian image to mind along with a feeling of overwhelm. Sometimes life feels like we’ve been left snowed under and we find ourselves spinning our wheels. It can be exhausting. I’m here to help. I’ve worked in child, adolescent, family and young adult mental health for over 20 years. I’m a parent, a partner, a professional in the field, and the learning never ends. Whether it’s raising our families or learning about the relationships we hold within ourselves, there are ways to decrease the distress and find an easier path.

Despite the value of compassion it is viewed by some as "weakness" or even "not trying hard enough." My goal is to help you and your family discover how compassion can enable you to strengthen your emotional intelligence, personal well-being, and relationships. My compassion-focused approach aims to teach you how to be open to and tolerate painful feelings and develop self-understanding and inner wisdom to know how to deal with life's challenges. This is particularly helpful to adults who have personal struggles linked to shame and self-criticism and those who have experienced childhood trauma or tragedy later in life.

Things are often not what they appear and our past experiences might have negative effects on our self-esteem and self-image, how we perceive things, and how we relate to the others. Those past experiences often prevent us from moving forward in life and keep us stuck. I have been passionately providing counselling to individuals, couples, children and families and supporting them in their journey to reaching full potential. I help clients who are facing depression and anxiety as a result of life challenges, such as relationship issues, divorce and separation, past traumas, parenting issues, health concerns etc.

I have over 20 years of counselling experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I have experience working with clients struggling with a diverse range of issues including life transitions, stress management, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, anger, family of origin issues and substance abuse. I admire the courage it takes to seek counselling to work through life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate environment that is built on respect, warmth, openness and honesty.

I walk side by side with you in your healing journey. I am a registered Psychologist in Alberta, specializing in Addictions and Trauma, Family Issues, Clinical Assessments, Immigration / Refugee, FASD, ADHD, Relationships, Abandonment, Borderline, Adult children from Addictions backgrounds, Anxiety, Anger, Depression, and Parenting. I have over 12 years experience in addictions and mental health ;and a global 12years experience working in education with children, teenagers and adults. I am also passionate about raising a healthy family . I am a published author [110 Nuggets for Excellent Parenting] and a motivational speaker.

Life can be messy on the inside, even when it looks great from the outside. Often we can feel numb or overwhelmed inside. Alone. Are you seeking to gain insight and clarity around your habits, patterns or relationships? Do you feel your relationships are supporting you or keeping you stuck? How does your life feel to you: vital and juicy or stale and stagnant? How do you want your life to feel? And who were you meant to become? Perhaps you are navigating a significant life transition - exploring who you are and what's next. Often, counting ourselves in is the first step.

Exploring mental health can be scary and challenging. I am passionate about helping others and offer a safe space to explore various issues. As a Registered Psychologist, I have experience helping individuals with anxiety, depression, stress, grief/ loss, life transitions, sexuality, women’s health issues, as well as divorce/separation. I believe in working with my clients to create tailored treatment goals. I offer a free, 15-minute consultation to help you decide whether we would be a good fit and to answer any of your questions.

CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS I am pleased to welcome persons of all cultures, races/ethnicities, faiths, abilities, identities, and orientations. Together, we will make a plan unique to you or your family . Clinically, I support concerns including emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, relational conflict and trauma, ADHD, injury and sports counselling. Other areas of focus include burnout and life transitions/adjustment, sexuality, gender, stress management, impostorism, perfectionism, issues around eating and body image, self-esteem, shame, spirituality, and personality-related problems.

Family members, spouse, friend or colleague dealing with a person with challenges. Young children, adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, social challenges, Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Abrielle has extensive experience supporting children (5-18 years old) and their families, who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, loss, trauma, transitions and enhancing parent-child connections. She draws on her knowledge and training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Circle of Security, and Play and Art therapy interventions.

Are you a parent? Does your child/youth struggle with anxiety, managing big feelings, managing their busy bodies? Do you feel like they are closing off? Do you feel like there is a meltdown every other day? Have the effects of COVID-19 taken a toll on your family ? You may find yourself wondering how best to support your kid when half the time you don’t even know what’s going on. You are not alone. Many parents feel at a loss with their kids from time to time. And I don’t blame you! There’s no instruction manual to parenting. Counselling provides a safe space for kids to explore, express, and understand.