Gottman Method Therapists in Calgary, AB

Has your life been impacted by Intimate Betrayal Trauma? I have the knowledge & expertise to guide you through this very difficult time. Regain your inner peace, lower your anxiety, repair your relationships, work through your depression, grief and trauma. Using evidence-based practices, we can work together in creating the happy authentic life that feels out of reach. I am trained (level 3), and use the Gottman Method in my couples counselling approach. There is help & hope. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I work with complex couples challenges as well as the everyday struggles that many of us face in relationships.

We all need support with managing the roller coaster of life. Having an empathic, respectful, safe client-therapist relationship is the key to therapeutic success. I believe that clients bring their own expertise to the therapeutic process, and view counselling as a collaboration. I value my client's wisdom, experience, and insight. I use a variety of counselling approaches in my clinical work, always adjusting to each person's needs. I support clients in reaching their goals by building on their strengths and resiliency, teaching practical skills and strategies, increasing self-awareness and understanding, and improving overall coping and wellness.

Sometimes it can be easy to believe there is something wrong with us. Why can’t we fit in? Why can’t we be happy? Why can’t we get along? If you struggle with anxiety, depression, people pleasing, perfectionism, burnout or any other concern that can lead us to feeling “not enough,” I’d love to support you on your journey. My work is founded on the basic principle that you or your relationship do not need to be “fixed.” I trust that you, you wonderful human, are worthy just as you are, and perhaps you can benefit from authentic support and making incremental shifts along the way.

I help couples with difficulties in their relationships including emotional connection, intimacy, infidelity, blended family, and communication challenges. I also work with folks dealing with chronic pain and/or illness, trauma and/or abuse, and with the disabling challenges of anxiety and depression. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dr. Janina Fisher Trauma Therapy, Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, I offer practical solutions and experiential learning, along with proven skills within a compassionate and respectful setting.

I am an open and caring individual, focused on partnering with my clients to help them make the changes they want in their lives. With nearly a decade of experience working with various high risk populations, I am able to quickly build relationships and create an environment of safety and stability. From these trusting therapeutic relationships, I work with my clients to address what is holding them back and set a course for where they want their future to go.

I am a fellow human being on a journey of learning, growing and healing. I have been supporting beautiful, messy and imperfect people through the ups and downs of life for over a decade. My goal is to provide you with an experience of feeling seen, heard and connected to a mental health professional who can provide a safe non-judgmental space. I feel that we are all whole (even if we feel broken) and it is through this safe therapeutic relationship we can open up universes of possibilities like making sense of your experiences together, connecting with yourself and others with self-compassion, and learning research-based techniques.

I work mostly with couples who are striving to improve the way they relate to and connect with each other. I have a lot of tools and experience to help couples improve their communication, stop unproductive cycles of fighting, feel more emotionally connected, and build trust in each other. My clients have included couples in the early stages of their relationship who are preparing for marriage, those who have been stuck for many years in some negative habits, and those who are seeking help to recover from an affair.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or other aspects of your mental health? I believe that it is possible to gain insight into our strengths and struggles and to set a new and positive course towards emotional wellbeing.

Thinking about making a change? The first step can feel like a lot. I am so happy to see you here! I help children, teens, and adults facing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, self-esteem issues, emotional regulation challenges, ADHD, autism. I also support interpersonal issues including couples counselling, parenting support, peer challenges, and social skills development. I like working as a team and actively seek and incorporate client feedback as an integral part of sessions. I aim to provide a warm and safe space for clients.

My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, trauma and C-PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, obsessive- compulsive disorder, parenting, relationship difficulties, couple and family issues, anger management, disordered eating, postpartum depression, managing emotions, addictions, sleeping issues, self-esteem, body image, nightmares, and others. I work with youth, adults, couples and families. I provide services in English and Arabic languages.

Feeling stuck? Down? Worried all the time? Not sure why you cannot let go of the past or stop worrying about the future? Unhappy in your relationship or fighting all the time despite loving one another deeply? These are all common struggles we face as human beings. It can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible to change on our own. However, you are not alone. I have been in your shoes, experiencing the same struggles, and I also reached out for professional support to navigate my way out of what felt like a deep dark hole. It is possible to feel love and peace within yourself and your relationship again. Our stories can shift.

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. Starting with the end goal in mind and devising a plan to get you there. I work with clients who might be struggling with Insomnia, ADHD, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions. I strive to support my clients to gain a greater sense of mastery and confidence in their lives, to build a healthy and positive mindset, and to attain skills that will allow them to confidently and comfortable approach the challenges of life.

I have worked with clients of all ages, in individual, couples, and family settings, and in the following areas: Work-life balance, financial stress, pregnancy and postpartum struggles, parenting (including gifted children) and transition to parenthood, caregiver stress, infidelity and loss of trust, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger management, communication difficulties, health concerns, issues within family of origin / kinship / foster care / adoption / blended or stepfamilies, pet loss and bereavement, student stress, youth behaviours, Indigenous issues, and newcomer (refugee / immigrant) adjustment.

You are the expert of your life, and your story and experiences are unique. Your healing journey is also unique, and your personal counselling needs and goals will be addressed through a therapeutic approach that is designed to suit you. You will be given the opportunity to share your perspective and ideas about what effective counselling looks like for you in my client-led, culturally responsive approach to therapy. A trusting therapeutic relationship is the key to successful therapy. Whether my clients are adults, couples, parents, families, teenagers, or children, all voices are respected and heard.

Hi! My name is Joshua Adams and I'm passionate about helping people find their authentic selves and live out their self-chosen purpose. I am calm, empathetic, sincere, open-minded, and a good listener. I love getting to know people and finding their strengths, passions, dreams, and genuine values, helping them overcome any barriers to becoming their authentic selves such as addictions, relationship issues, depression or anxiety. It's about living a life deliberately according to YOUR VALUES, not someone else's. It's about living AUTHENTICALLY! Call, email, or check out my website: 403-690-7482 - authenticpsych.com

As a therapist with a Masters degree in Counselling and as a Registered Nurse, I help people heal, change, and grow. I provide counselling for trauma, addictions, life transitions and crises, depression, anxiety, anger, childbearing issues, parenting, illness, grief, and relationship difficulties. I have post-graduate training in sensorimotor psychotherapy for the treatment of trauma. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist. I also have training in the treatment of sex offenders.

I see strength as an innate characteristic in all people. I also understand that it can be difficult to see that strength within ourselves in times of hardship and pain. It can be incredibly challenging to explore the most vulnerable parts of our being; our innermost thoughts and feelings. I believe that this work can begin in a non-judgemental, safe and supportive environment that empowers individuals to make the positive changes needed to live happy and fulfilled lives. I believe the key to successful therapy is developing strong therapeutic relationships with my clients rooted in empathy, trust, mutual respect, and understanding.

The human experience is both wearisome and wondrous. My role is to provide compassion, therapeutic knowledge, keenly observe strengths, and barriers to help you navigate the wearisome so that you can fully enjoy the wondrous. Working with clients, helping them to develop self-compassion, acquire flexibility in their approach to life, and learn robust coping skills is a deeply satisfying part of my work. I’ve observed that couples are wanting more from their relationships, yet we aren’t taught skills which allow us to relate well. I guide couples as they acquire tools which foster better communication and relationship skills.

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.