Online Counselling for Calgary

Congratulations on taking charge of your life! You are one step closer to getting the help and support that you seek. Asking for help requires courage, and vulnerability, and acknowledging that we all have limitations in our abilities and capacity to handle stress. Asking for help doesn't mean there is something wrong with you, or that you are "broken." Rather it may be that you don't know what to do, or need someone to help guide you through the process. Therapy is meant to be a safe place for you to explore your thoughts, fears, worries and hopes for the future in seeking meaningful chaange without judgement or expectations.

Are you seeking a knowledgeable, down-to-earth, strength-based therapist to provide assessment or counselling service? Are you uncertain or reluctant to start therapy but know you or your family want change and need professional help? My ideal clients are seeking a therapist who is collaborative, genuine, and nonjudgmental. My goal is to help you move towards creating a rich, full, and meaningful life. Together we will commit to developing a safe relationship where you can learn the skills you need to face and overcome difficult challenges, experiences, and emotions.

The Calgary Counselling and Psychology Centre is based in South Calgary. Our psychologists have varied therapeutic orientations and clinical trainings and will work with you to find the right approach for you based on your goals. We aim to support folks in reconnecting with themselves, create meaningful relationships with others, and build a sense of empowered agency in their lives. We often work with people who are struggling with mood (e.g., anxiety and depression, panic attacks), requiring relief from historical or recent trauma, feeling disconnected from themselves and others, or are looking to heal their relationships.

I work with clients experiencing challenges in relationships, increased stress, and adjusting to change. Clients seeking to improve relationships, manage stress more effectively and adapt to change or loss in their lives will find a good fit with the services I provide. I also work with clients in areas such as improving confidence and self worth and decision making.

Holistic Healing Is My New Approach to Your Mental Wellness Oasis! Celebrating three decades of transformative practice, I bring you a spectrum of therapies—talk, non-talk, and somatic therapy. Dive into a menu of options crafted for your unique journey—whether battling anxiety, overcoming trauma, or strengthening relationships. It's more than talk therapy; it's a personalized approach to your holistic well-being. Your mental wellness, your choices. Let's embark on a healing voyage together. Your mental well-being deserves experienced and comprehensive care. Take the first step toward positive change and bring forth fulfillment.

I collaborate with clients to help them pursue healing, growth, and change in their lives. I support clients as they work through trauma due to present and past events, and to form meaning and purpose moving forward. I combine EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and play therapy, depending on clients' needs. I offer family mediation for those experiencing separation or divorce, to improve communication and build a path forward. I work with individuals, couples, and children. My hope is that clients achieve personal goals, connectedness, resolution, and the ability to face life head on.

If you have been struggling in your relationships, I am here to help. Maybe arguments are becoming more and more intense, there is less connection and intimacy, and you are both feeling at a loss as to what to do. Maybe you are struggling with facing the loss of a relationship, or in navigating the complicated process of uncoupling in your relationship. Maybe you are planning a wedding and want to ensure you also plan for the marriage. Whether you are meeting with me as a couple, or as an individual, I will work with you to build and maintain healthy relationships in your life.

Hello! I'm a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. For the past 3 years, I've specialized in relationship therapy, working with both couples & individuals. I offer 60 or 90 minute sessions online & in person (for Alberta residents). My approach focuses on helping clients gain understanding about themselves, their relationships & how they see the world. I give clients exercises & resources to use between sessions, which helps them have tangible tools to work through challenges. I am a goal oriented therapist who supports clients to get to a better place & make meaningful changes.

We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.

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.

Do you feel overwhelmed and weighed down in your relationship? Are you feeling stuck in the same arguments and issues? Are you considering a break up or separation? Are you stuck in blaming and criticizing each other? Are you feeling like your partner doesn’t hear or understand you? If so, you might feel like you’re the only ones struggling but you are not alone. Together we can work to find solutions, to break unhealthy patterns of communication. I work from a solution focused approach, my goal is to listen to you and help discover solutions to bring a sense of understanding, acceptance, joy and connection into your relationships.

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 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.

“Mental health is not a destination but a process- its about how you drive, not where you're going." My main focus as your therapist is to provide you with a safe, comfortable and compassionate environment in order to support you and meet you where you are at in your journey, wherever that may be. Our alliance is of the utmost importance and I strive to form meaningful and strong therapeutic connections so that my clients can flourish.

I favor a laid-back approach to the therapeutic process- comfy, and curious. Let's make a warm cup of coffee, throw on some tunes, and philosophize together. Life is continually shifting and changing, and yet, at times we can still feel stuck. I'm here to help you move, find inspiration, and to learn how to flow with it all. I want to help you fall in love with the process of living- after all, doesn't everything feel different when you're in love?

Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Are your thoughts, emotions, or reactions interfering with your work, school, sleep, or relationships? Is past trauma holding you back? Are you confused by what's going on in your body or brain? You don’t have to struggle alone anymore. We believe everyone can ease their suffering with the right help. We offer compassionate spaces where you can feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted. You can understand your experiences and create new possibilities. It is possible to feel better and find peace in your mind and body.

As a fellow immigrant with a Bachelor's in Sociology and a Master's in Counselling Psychology, I bring over 13 years of experience in human resources and career advising specifically tailored for immigrants. I deeply understand the unique struggles you face—from the complexities of adjusting to a new culture to the pressures of re-establishing your career while supporting your family. Immigrants endure a distinctive blend of stressors that encompass not only professional aspirations but also the very essence of personal and social life.

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.

As individuals, we experience life in unique ways. We may navigate grief, anxiety, anger, fear, trauma, relational concerns, transitions, self-worth, or feeling overwhelmed by acting out on ourselves, others or engaging in behaviours that we know are harming us. My perspective is that we are more than problems to be fixed. We have the capacity to hold fragility and resilience, courage and fear, uncertainty and hope. I am passionately fierce in my goal to cultivate a trusting, accepting relationship that holds space for your story, where you can feel seen, accepted, supported, and valued- all while dropping the odd swear.