Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Calgary, AB

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.

I have over 12 years experience working with many individuals who have required support in their mental health journey. I enjoy supporting individuals of all ages with navigating any experiences that may be interfering with their everyday lives. I specifically specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma or who are impacted by intrusive thinking. I really appreciate supporting clients in their transition where they start form struggling in these experiences to being able to get to a place where they can thrive, and feel more connected to themselves.

As a Registered Psychologist, I work with clients facing challenges such as chronic pain and/or illness, those with a history of trauma and/or abuse, and those struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression. I also work with couples and the difficulties within their relationships including emotional disconnection, intimacy, infidelity, blended family, communication issues, and life transition. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems , Dr. Janina Fisher Trauma Therapy, Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, I offer practical guidance and support. I provide my clients with heartfelt compassion, respect, and kindness, as we work together.

Do you feel like your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are often misaligned with who you want to be, who you really are deep inside? Do you desire to feel more at ease with yourself? I can help guide you in accessing your inner wisdom and compassion to begin transforming the beliefs, emotions, and patterns you hold inside of yourself that keep you from fully living the life that you want. Together we can address the roots of whatever you are currently wanting help with - be it self-confidence, your relationships, symptoms of depression/anxiety, addictions, life transitions, grief, sexuality, and/or spiritual exploration.

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.

Welcome to STABLE GROUNDING PSYCHOLOGY. I am a Registered Psychologist with considerable experience providing mental health services. My approach is relationship focused to offer you safe and supported treatment involving genuineness, empathy, humor, and acceptance. Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behavior? Maybe you are struggling to make sense of your responses to challenging experiences? If you feel disconnected, confused, angry, fearful, frozen- you do not need to face this alone. I believe you are a survivor and I will meet you in caring connection.

Learning about yourself is an enlightening and important process. Therapy is personal. It’s about your life, passions, desires, and challenges. Finding the right therapist for you is key in your therapeutic success. My strength as a psychologist comes from my ability to build relationships of trust with patients, guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and healing, while leveraging my experience in both clinical assessment and talk-therapy to design an approach that creates momentum.

Do you find yourself struggling with hopeless, anxiety, worry and general unease? Do you find yourself having difficulty in relationships and can't seem to figure out why? Maybe you have experienced a traumatic experience and continuing to feel the impact? You might even feel unworthy and not like yourself. I am a passionate believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and sometimes just need support along the way. My counselling approach is focused on helping you to find answers, develop skills and awareness to become empowered in your life.

My training is varied, and I work in an integrative way, connecting mind, body, and soul. My perspective on helping and healing draws from a blend of psychology approaches as well as a variety of complementary and alternative philosophies, such as mindfulness. A key foundation of all the work is based in trauma-informed practice. Being an integrative therapist and having a broad range of training is beneficial. It allows me to draw from a toolbox to develop inclusive, effective, and individualized treatment plans to best meet the needs of my clients.

Are you tired of dealing with life's challenges and feeling stuck or overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward? Do you want to explore new understanding about your experiences, and the experiences you share with others to create changes you desire? Are you looking for supervision of your relational practice? Our collaborative relationship will allow you to achieve these goals at a pace you feel comfortable with. Through examining your inner world, your life experiences, and your relationships with others, we can uncover inherent strengths, understanding, and connections, allowing for new and enriched ways of being to take shape.

Josh is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists, is a member of the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. Josh completed his undergraduate degree in Behavioural Sciences at Ambrose University and his Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Lethbridge. After completing his internship with the Lethbridge Family Violence and Justice Program, Josh was employed as an Addictions Counselor at the Lethbridge Youth Treatment Centre. Josh has worked in the non-profit and health care sector with particular focus in the treatment of adult and youth addiction.

I am passionate about working with clients focusing on healing from abuse, Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Body neutrality/acceptance, and Gender and Sexuality. I am an LGBTQIA+ friendly, sex-work friendly, sex positive, kink-aware and poly-aware therapist. I offer individual counselling and relationship counselling. I am able to see anyone living in Alberta online, but only offer in person in the Calgary area.

Hi! Let’s take a deep breath: you’ve made it past the first step of identifying you need some help. In a world that is often too loud and busy, it is easy to fall into thought patterns that you are lacking; as a therapist, it is my role to help you shift that narrative from deficit to plenty. I believe mental health is fluid experience and that understanding your emotions and building meaningful coping strategies is key to sustainable resilience. My role is to create a safe and empathetic space for you to be vulnerable and show up as your authentic self. My practice style is grounded in attachment-based and family systems theory.

Hello and welcome to my page! I appreciate your courage and vulnerability and I would be honoured to work with you toward meaningful change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and/or anxious, then please reach out. I work with individuals on a wide variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, intergenerational patterns, and life transitions. My therapeutic style has been described as warm and collaborative.

*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.

Are you looking for an Authentic Space? A safer space to be, to learn, to explore and to heal. If so, we have a connection already, I am passionate about working with people who are experiencing the impacts of attachment wounds and trauma. I have considerable experience and a unique enthusiasm with relationship concerns, traumatic stress, anxiety, self-esteem, anger and depression. My primary focus for the last couple of years has been sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse and sexual assault; however I have worked at a variety of community organization and private practice since finishing my Masters at University of Calgary.

I specialize in working with individuals who have had early childhood trauma, and those who struggle with ADHD, Autism, OCD, PTSD / C-PTSD, DID, and BPD. I work from a strength base perspective but seek to identify breakages in thought that undermines unity of being. Trauma breaks the soul apart into pieces. The horror clients have witnessed, needs to be answered and mended – in part with the help of others, but mostly by revealing, liberating, and engaging their immense inner strength, which brings about healing. For those within relationships, I work with couples and family’s to bring healing to the greater whole.

We go about our lives in a state of autopilot, which means we think the same thoughts and do the same things over and over without even noticing the impact of these thoughts/behaviours on our lives and relationships. I see my job is to be a curious outsider or a detective to help you uncover these unhelpful thoughts/behaviour patterns in your life. These patterns develop at some point in time to cope with painful feelings. I can assist you in gaining a greater understanding of how they are holding you back from living your best life and find other ways to cope with your feelings.

Are you ready to feel connected again, to let go of trauma, dysfunctional habits, and fears that have prevented you from moving forward and reaching your goals? I can help. I work in the areas of self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, addictions, relationships, work, and overall fulfillment in life. Whether you are caught in destructive patterns, experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, unexplainable sadness, or disconnection from yourself, together we can work to help you gain a sense of grounding, safety, healing, and freedom.