Lesbian Therapists in Calgary, AB
If you are overwhelmed by grief, moving through a major life transition, struggling with relationship strain, or living with anxiety and stress, counselling can offer steady support and the practical skills to help you regain balance and confidence. I work with individuals facing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and the stress linked to significant life changes. You are welcome to bring your full experience here. I will meet you with care and respect.
If you are overwhelmed by grief, moving through a major life transition, struggling with relationship strain, or living with anxiety and stress, counselling can offer steady support and the practical skills to help you regain balance and confidence. I work with individuals facing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and the stress linked to significant life changes. You are welcome to bring your full experience here. I will meet you with care and respect.
Are you looking for 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 to work with trauma, sexual violence, relationship concerns, anxiety, self-esteem, anger and depression. If you want to have a better understanding of yourself , have skills to cope, and generally feel better; I can support you.
Are you looking for 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 to work with trauma, sexual violence, relationship concerns, anxiety, self-esteem, anger and depression. If you want to have a better understanding of yourself , have skills to cope, and generally feel better; I can support you.
Many people come to therapy because they are struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or questions about identity. Often beneath these challenges is a deeper question: "Why am I feeling this way?" or "How did I get here?" Therapy can be a place to slow down, get curious, and begin making sense of experiences that feel confusing, painful, or overwhelming. I believe that when we better understand ourselves, our experiences, and the stories we've come to live by, new possibilities can emerge.
Many people come to therapy because they are struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, or questions about identity. Often beneath these challenges is a deeper question: "Why am I feeling this way?" or "How did I get here?" Therapy can be a place to slow down, get curious, and begin making sense of experiences that feel confusing, painful, or overwhelming. I believe that when we better understand ourselves, our experiences, and the stories we've come to live by, new possibilities can emerge.
Whether you're experiencing general unhappiness or attempting to manage a personal loss, trauma, substance use, anxiety or depression, I'd welcome the opportunity to hear your story, explore solutions or offer strategies to enhance your health and well-being.
Whether you're experiencing general unhappiness or attempting to manage a personal loss, trauma, substance use, anxiety or depression, I'd welcome the opportunity to hear your story, explore solutions or offer strategies to enhance your health and well-being.
Would you like to feel a sense of calm, less anxiety. Feel more like a Human Being than a Human Doer. Cared for rather than just Caring. Are you concerned about inequities in your current or past relationships with Partners, Family or Friends. Are you seeking better Boundaries promoting Individuality & Equality. I am a mature Clinical Psychologist Licensed in both AB & SASK with professional skills and a genuine passion to help you achieve your goals regardless of where you have been or where you currently find yourself in your life’s journey.
Would you like to feel a sense of calm, less anxiety. Feel more like a Human Being than a Human Doer. Cared for rather than just Caring. Are you concerned about inequities in your current or past relationships with Partners, Family or Friends. Are you seeking better Boundaries promoting Individuality & Equality. I am a mature Clinical Psychologist Licensed in both AB & SASK with professional skills and a genuine passion to help you achieve your goals regardless of where you have been or where you currently find yourself in your life’s journey.
Loving Kindness Relationship Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2G
Are you an individual, couple, or partner longing for deeper connection, yet feel stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection, or shame? I'm here to support you. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, sexuality, or the complexities of consensual non-monogamy, you deserve a safe, affirming space to be understood. Through either individual or couples therapy I can support you to increase communication and intimacy, rebuild trust and strengthen your current or future relationships. The goal is not perfection but healthier, more authentic relationships, where everyone feels seen, valued, and able to grow together.
Are you an individual, couple, or partner longing for deeper connection, yet feel stuck in cycles of conflict, disconnection, or shame? I'm here to support you. Whether you're navigating relationship difficulties, sexuality, or the complexities of consensual non-monogamy, you deserve a safe, affirming space to be understood. Through either individual or couples therapy I can support you to increase communication and intimacy, rebuild trust and strengthen your current or future relationships. The goal is not perfection but healthier, more authentic relationships, where everyone feels seen, valued, and able to grow together.
As a queer therapist, I understand the challenges of finding inclusive support and the transformative effects of collaborative therapy. I believe the most powerful aspect of therapy is a therapeutic partnership that learns and grows together. This means that I will bring my whole self into our work together and join you in your exploration and identify the things that matter to you. Healing and growth happen in the presence of safety and being truly seen and understood. I offer an anti-oppressive, queer, intersectional, and social justice approach to counselling.
As a queer therapist, I understand the challenges of finding inclusive support and the transformative effects of collaborative therapy. I believe the most powerful aspect of therapy is a therapeutic partnership that learns and grows together. This means that I will bring my whole self into our work together and join you in your exploration and identify the things that matter to you. Healing and growth happen in the presence of safety and being truly seen and understood. I offer an anti-oppressive, queer, intersectional, and social justice approach to counselling.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant pressure to balance your career, family responsibilities, and cultural expectations? Do you struggle with ADHD, the weight of intergenerational trauma, or family duties that leave you feeling stuck, trying to meet everyone’s expectations but your own? If you’re yearning for relief from stress, clarity in your goals, and a stronger sense of self, you’re not alone. Many people in similar situations are searching for a way to live authentically: free from the burdens of external pressures, with a sense of peace and fulfillment. If this resonates with you, I’m here to help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant pressure to balance your career, family responsibilities, and cultural expectations? Do you struggle with ADHD, the weight of intergenerational trauma, or family duties that leave you feeling stuck, trying to meet everyone’s expectations but your own? If you’re yearning for relief from stress, clarity in your goals, and a stronger sense of self, you’re not alone. Many people in similar situations are searching for a way to live authentically: free from the burdens of external pressures, with a sense of peace and fulfillment. If this resonates with you, I’m here to help.
Perhaps you found resonance about neurodivergence. You're not alone in the confusion you're facing, suspecting that a diagnosis of autism or ADHD might explain your lifelong struggles. Seeking clarity is a powerful journey towards understanding your unique neurodivergent strengths and needs. Your quest for clarity is the first chapter in your empowering journey towards self-discovery and embracing your true potential.
Perhaps you found resonance about neurodivergence. You're not alone in the confusion you're facing, suspecting that a diagnosis of autism or ADHD might explain your lifelong struggles. Seeking clarity is a powerful journey towards understanding your unique neurodivergent strengths and needs. Your quest for clarity is the first chapter in your empowering journey towards self-discovery and embracing your true potential.
My therapeutic approach is deeply collaborative, designed to support you through periods or growth and change. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that fosters healing and growth. Our counselling sessions will emphasize recognizing and utilizing your inherent abilities, strengths, and resources.
My therapeutic approach is deeply collaborative, designed to support you through periods or growth and change. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that fosters healing and growth. Our counselling sessions will emphasize recognizing and utilizing your inherent abilities, strengths, and resources.
If you’re the one everyone relies on, but you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone.
Many of our clients come to us because they’re tired of holding it all together while quietly struggling with stress, burnout, trauma, or anxiety.
At Ashay Therapy, we specialize in supporting individuals, especially those from BIPOC and multicultural backgrounds who want a therapist that truly gets it, without having to over-explain their identity, culture, or lived experiences. Our team of trauma-informed and culturally attuned therapists offers in-person therapy in Calgary and virtual therapy across Canada.
If you’re the one everyone relies on, but you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone.
Many of our clients come to us because they’re tired of holding it all together while quietly struggling with stress, burnout, trauma, or anxiety.
At Ashay Therapy, we specialize in supporting individuals, especially those from BIPOC and multicultural backgrounds who want a therapist that truly gets it, without having to over-explain their identity, culture, or lived experiences. Our team of trauma-informed and culturally attuned therapists offers in-person therapy in Calgary and virtual therapy across Canada.
I support people who have spent much of their lives adapting, masking, over-functioning, shapeshifting, or carrying more than their share, and who are ready to understand themselves more deeply. You might be navigating trauma, burnout, ADHD, relationship challenges, or identity exploration. As a queer therapist, I offer a trans-affirming, 2SLGBTQI+ affirming, and neurodivergent-affirming space where you don’t have to explain or shrink parts of yourself. Together, we untangle what’s keeping you stuck and create space for healing, self-trust, and a more authentic way forward. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
I support people who have spent much of their lives adapting, masking, over-functioning, shapeshifting, or carrying more than their share, and who are ready to understand themselves more deeply. You might be navigating trauma, burnout, ADHD, relationship challenges, or identity exploration. As a queer therapist, I offer a trans-affirming, 2SLGBTQI+ affirming, and neurodivergent-affirming space where you don’t have to explain or shrink parts of yourself. Together, we untangle what’s keeping you stuck and create space for healing, self-trust, and a more authentic way forward. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Clients often describe my approach as validating and non-judgmental, while also direct and realistic. I am a Registered Psychologist with over 5 years of experience, specializing in relationship therapy for couples and individuals. My areas of focus include - assessments, communication, conflict management, compromise, relationship roles, secure attachment, intimacy and sex, affairs and betrayal, parenting, exploring needs, and building connection, safety and trust.
Clients often describe my approach as validating and non-judgmental, while also direct and realistic. I am a Registered Psychologist with over 5 years of experience, specializing in relationship therapy for couples and individuals. My areas of focus include - assessments, communication, conflict management, compromise, relationship roles, secure attachment, intimacy and sex, affairs and betrayal, parenting, exploring needs, and building connection, safety and trust.
Trauma impacts all areas of our lives and can leave us in a constant state of discomfort, anxiety, or feeling unsafe in our own bodies and the world. We might react in ways that make us feel out of control. Our relationships might suffer, and we might turn to food, work, substances, or other distractions to try and get away from thoughts and feelings about what happened to us. Sometimes we might even feel like there are parts of us that think and feel different things. Trauma can come in the form of accidents, abuse, neglect, minority stress, bullying, micro aggressions, assault, or conversion therapy to name a few
Trauma impacts all areas of our lives and can leave us in a constant state of discomfort, anxiety, or feeling unsafe in our own bodies and the world. We might react in ways that make us feel out of control. Our relationships might suffer, and we might turn to food, work, substances, or other distractions to try and get away from thoughts and feelings about what happened to us. Sometimes we might even feel like there are parts of us that think and feel different things. Trauma can come in the form of accidents, abuse, neglect, minority stress, bullying, micro aggressions, assault, or conversion therapy to name a few
In my initial sessions, clients usually say, “I want someone that gets me.” This is a shared feeling; I also want my therapist to “get me” and connect with me. Hence, I use evidence-based approaches to build this connection with my clients, honoring their stories and enabling them to feel heard, unjudged, and respected. This alliance, I believe, is fundamental to the results we collaboratively attain in therapy. I work with children, teens, young adults, seniors, couples, and families from a person-centered, systemic, and strength-based lens.
In my initial sessions, clients usually say, “I want someone that gets me.” This is a shared feeling; I also want my therapist to “get me” and connect with me. Hence, I use evidence-based approaches to build this connection with my clients, honoring their stories and enabling them to feel heard, unjudged, and respected. This alliance, I believe, is fundamental to the results we collaboratively attain in therapy. I work with children, teens, young adults, seniors, couples, and families from a person-centered, systemic, and strength-based lens.
I do not work with police officers, security guards, peace officers, or prison employees. We might be a good therapeutic fit if you are trying to navigate systems of oppression with grace for yourself; if you are processing moral distress or political grief; if you are at the onset of considering a life event in a new light; if you're looking for support in finding a sweet spot between codependence and individualism in your relationships; or if you're just looking to be kept company in the hard parts of being a person.
I do not work with police officers, security guards, peace officers, or prison employees. We might be a good therapeutic fit if you are trying to navigate systems of oppression with grace for yourself; if you are processing moral distress or political grief; if you are at the onset of considering a life event in a new light; if you're looking for support in finding a sweet spot between codependence and individualism in your relationships; or if you're just looking to be kept company in the hard parts of being a person.
I’m a registered clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working in adult mental health and extensive experience working as a veterinary social worker. I am passionate about working those who have experiences of trauma, grief, hearing voices, psychosis, spiritual crisis, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, as well as burn-out in veterinary professionals.
I provide couples & family therapy with a co-facilitator to help deepen connection and understanding. I value a collaborative and anti-oppressive approach that focuses on improving a relationships and connection.
I’m a registered clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working in adult mental health and extensive experience working as a veterinary social worker. I am passionate about working those who have experiences of trauma, grief, hearing voices, psychosis, spiritual crisis, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, as well as burn-out in veterinary professionals.
I provide couples & family therapy with a co-facilitator to help deepen connection and understanding. I value a collaborative and anti-oppressive approach that focuses on improving a relationships and connection.
In our work together, I’ll help you:
Find relief from the constant survival mode that keeps you exhausted.
Break free from guilt and shame tied to addiction or coping strategies.
Untangle the painful beliefs you were handed by parents, partners, or others who hurt you.
Learn how to feel safe in your own body and trust yourself again.
I bring a mix of tools and approaches into sessions, but at the heart of it, my style is real, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I believe you are not defined by your past or the choices you had to make to get through it. You are allowed to step into a version of yourself that feels whole and free.
In our work together, I’ll help you:
Find relief from the constant survival mode that keeps you exhausted.
Break free from guilt and shame tied to addiction or coping strategies.
Untangle the painful beliefs you were handed by parents, partners, or others who hurt you.
Learn how to feel safe in your own body and trust yourself again.
I bring a mix of tools and approaches into sessions, but at the heart of it, my style is real, down-to-earth, and compassionate. I believe you are not defined by your past or the choices you had to make to get through it. You are allowed to step into a version of yourself that feels whole and free.
Queerly Integrated Psychotherapy - Brett
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BEd, BKin
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Do your actions feel misaligned with your intentions? You may have a clear sense of how you want to show up in your life, yet something—trauma, anxiety, attachment injury, or systemic harm—has diminished your capacity for life. Perhaps you’re feeling disconnected from who you are altogether. Major life transitions—relationship loss, religious trauma, questioning sexual and/or gender identity, becoming a parent, crushing grief, or even the loss of a long-held dream—can be deeply disorienting and leave you unsure of your next steps.
Do your actions feel misaligned with your intentions? You may have a clear sense of how you want to show up in your life, yet something—trauma, anxiety, attachment injury, or systemic harm—has diminished your capacity for life. Perhaps you’re feeling disconnected from who you are altogether. Major life transitions—relationship loss, religious trauma, questioning sexual and/or gender identity, becoming a parent, crushing grief, or even the loss of a long-held dream—can be deeply disorienting and leave you unsure of your next steps.
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially when you have spent a long time holding everything together on your own. Cascade Health offers trauma-informed therapy in Calgary for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, ADHD, relationship stress, identity exploration, grief, and emotional overwhelm. Our approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in the belief that therapy should adapt to people, not the other way around.
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially when you have spent a long time holding everything together on your own. Cascade Health offers trauma-informed therapy in Calgary for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, ADHD, relationship stress, identity exploration, grief, and emotional overwhelm. Our approach is collaborative, affirming, and grounded in the belief that therapy should adapt to people, not the other way around.
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What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialised understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organisations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialise in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.