Parenting Therapists in Calgary, AB

** ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS.** Child and Family specialist – Your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, behaviour concerns, temper tantrums, anger management, big emotions, or attachment concerns. As a parent you may feel anxious, overwhelmed, and at a loss about how to support them. What you know isn’t working but you don’t know what else to do. If you are ready to help your child learn new skills, build their self- esteem and increase your confidence as a parent you’ve landed in the right place.

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.

I have practiced social work for almost two decades and have devoted my career to assisting at-risk families. I have a Clinical Master of Social Work (MSW) in children's mental health and specialize in assessment and intervention where children are the subject of custody determinations or parenting disputes. My training includes family mediation and the creation of developmentally sensitive parenting plans. I have additional forensic training in assessment of family violence and child maltreatment. I am trained in child-led play, therapeutic access and am a registered Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator.

Children experience the world differently, adults can talk, and children prefer to play. Play therapy allows freedom and growth, and the play experience takes the focus off of negative self-talk and promotes positive self-awareness. Play therapy helps to explore emotions, work through challenges, nurture mastery and resilience. I have advanced training in play therapy and can help you find a way to connect to your child. A fully equipped play room with special toys will allow children fully express their feelings, and support their growth and changes.

Wholistic Health YYC is a practice for clients looking for a psychologist who uses research-backed interventions while taking a wholistic approach to facilitate behavioural and emotional change to support overall wellness and functioning in all areas of life. Services available for all ages.

*on leave, not accepting new clients* Provisional Registered Psychologist with over 9 years of experience working with individuals and families. I am passionate about helping women navigate through life transitions and parenting /mothering issues. I focus on women’s mental health around fertility, pregnancy, maternal depression/anxiety, postpartum depression/anxiety, mothering issues, adoption and step- parenting . I practice from an integrative approach and adjust my therapeutic method based on each individual’s unique needs and experiences, and am committed to making counselling a collaborative, comfortable, and positive experience.

For more information and to directly book a session with Melissa Clark, please visit www.rootandradiate.com. Melissa has ten years of experience providing excellent and research-based psychological care to children, adolescents and their families. She is specifically sought out to address behavioural, emotional and relationship-based challenges. Families seek help for a variety of reasons ranging from anxiety/depression symptoms to co- parenting issues to emotional changes in their child. Perhaps these concerns have been there a long while, perhaps COVID has exacerbated the issues or maybe you know this is the time for a change.

I am a registered child psychologist specializing in helping toddlers, young children (up to age 12), and their families with common emotional, cognitive, and behavioural difficulties. I provide assessment and treatment tailored to meet the specific needs of each child and family. Because young children depend so heavily on those around them to address their developmental needs and challenges, I collaborate closely with parents. The parent -child relationship often provides the best opportunity for effective intervention. I provide a respectful and caring environment for parents to understand what their child's behaviour is communicating, what their child needs, and how they can meet those needs.

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.

Greetings, I look forward to connecting with you! I welcome all clients with a non-judgemental approach that is focused on your needs. I collaborate with clients on helping them reach their goals, whatever they might be; seeking to actualize the changes you envision. Common presenting issues may include: trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, relational challenges, parenting , or navigating neurodiversity and mental health concerns. Whatever the case, I’m grateful to be considered a possible contributor on your personal journey.

Hello and Welcome! I am a psychologist and feel fortunate to do the work I do. Throughout my many years of clinical experience, I have had the opportunity to help various individuals, couples and families live more satisfying lives. In my work, I use a creative and mindful approach to assist individuals and couples in working through personal obstacles and identifying the factors that often lead to frustration and a feeling of being stuck. My commitment is to understand you and assist you in developing techniques that will create preferred experiences in your life.

VIDEO AND IN-PERSON. I work with individuals, parents, children, teens and families looking for support for a wide range of issues. I specialize in issues relating to trauma for adults and children, PTSD, adoption (I am an adoptive parent ), parenting , attachment, ADHD, trauma, loss, accepting a diagnosis for you or your child, and living well with chronic disease.

Christina has an amazing range of experience that she brings to the counselling relationship from years of working in school, residential, community, and private-practice settings. Her areas of expertise include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, self esteem, self harm, family conflict, parenting and relationships. While she works with clients from all walks and stages of life, she has a special interest in adolescent, parenting , and family work. She takes a client-centered approach, and infuses solution-focused, narrative, cognitive-behavioural, and art-therapy principles.

I enjoy working with children, teens and adults. I have experience working with relational issues, parenting , stress, school problems, workplace stress, self-esteem, separation and divorce, grief, life transitions, ADHD, anxiety and depression. My clients and I work together to find creative and practical ideas to help them to reach their therapeutic and personal goals. I typically write down ideas and suggestions that relate to a session, and send them home with each client so that they can continue to focus on their goals and practice concrete strategies.

Calling all playful souls with big emotions. Come meet my playful soul! You might be a 4, 10, or 14 year old and need someone who understands your unique experience and developing mind. I will give you the means to play, talk, and express yourself through anxieties, anger, grief, peer difficulties, family challenges, and more! You might even be the caregiver of these youngsters and need some guidance on tough behaviours, emotions, parenting concerns, or life transitions. I will work independently with your child/adolescent, with you, or all together as a family to help build more skills and resilience.

You may be an individual ready to win despite life's challenges (emotional challenges, mental health disorder, trauma, self-esteem, life transitions, loss, and grief) and are seeking someone to help you along your journey or to receive personal life coaching support. Are you seeking support for your child or adolescent who struggles with mood and emotional dysregulation issues and behavioural concerns and specialized parent coaching support for parenting effectiveness. Supporting you to providing the best support to your child and meet their emotional and mental health needs.

Seeking Therapy is a very personal choice that takes a great deal of courage and strength. I am a registered social worker with over 20 years experience as a therapist. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and parents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, managing stress, parenting , communication and relationships issues. If you or someone you love are looking for a safe place to talk through difficult emotions, situations, or experiences, take the first step.

My practice specializes in relationship therapy and is based in attachment theory. I have over 30 years experience in family and couple/marital therapy and advanced skills in pediatric mental health, child development and best practices in parenting theory. I have worked in hospital based in patient and out patient programs, community mental health and social services as well as university teaching and administration. Currently I am employed with Alberta Children’s Hospital as well as my own private practice.

My career has centered around my primary area of interest concerning relationship dynamics and the impact and understanding of insecurity, frustration, anxiety and loss. I am passionate about supporting parents in understanding the influence of early life experiences and how those shape emotional development and our ability to remain connected to our children. My work is influenced by attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic and experiential play approaches.