Somatic Therapists in Calgary, AB

Creating a safe space to explore, understand and connect with yourself on a greater level. I have over a decade of experience working with many individuals who have required support in their mental health journey. I specifically specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma or who are impacted by intrusive thoughts. I take great joy and appreciation 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 and the world around them.

Life can be confusing and lonely at times. Are you currently struggling with your self-identify, self-worth or self-value? Are you in a toxic romantic relationship that is making you feel less worthy on a daily basis? Are you struggling with establishing healthy boundaries with your family, colleagues or loved ones? Well, you have found the right therapist. Therapy, is a process of self discovery and self realization. Are there patterns in your behaviour or thought processes making feel disconnected with those around you? Is your past trauma, or childhood getting into the way of your happiness?

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.

Welcome! My name is Shay, and I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer online and in-person service. Perhaps you have been feeling overwhelmed, or wanting to heal from a trauma. Maybe you are exploring your gender or sexual identity, and are looking for a safe place to explore that. Or maybe you're a neurodivergent individual seeking a space that understands that you aren't broken, but that your mind works differently. I believe that each individual is the expert on their own experience, and strive to create a compassionate space to explore your concerns.

Reaching out for help when you are in pain, or wanting to change and grow, is a natural and healthy thing to do. My background as an Occupational Therapist in Palliative Care set me on a healing path that includes the body's wisdom and the whole environment when taking the next steps. I provide somatic psychotherapy for individuals and couples, which adds a potent dimension to traditional talk therapy such as CBT. I create a safe place to allow greater exploration and the risk of change. FOT is the gentlest and most respectful approach to trauma that I know. It is ideal for improving inner and outer relationships.

Accepting NEW Clients! Over the past 16 years, my approach has explored connecting the mind and the body and so I utilize various techniques from these diverse modalities. I aim to bring awareness to the role our mindset plays in helping or hindering personal growth and development as well as working with the body in focused somatic and body-oriented psychotherapeutic approaches. I marvel at the wisdom of our bodies to find healing despite difficult traumas and challenges. I provide preparation and integration support for clients participating in Psychedelic Therapies.

Compassion, non-judgement, empathy, and clarity are what you can look forward to when working with Kristin. Specializing in trauma-informed approaches like EMDR (S.A.F.E.) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Kristin will work to support you on your journey as you become the best version of your Self—as defined by you.

Do you feel overwhelmed or lost? Looking for support to help you understand more about yourself and what you need to be happy or thrive? Or maybe you are looking for a place where you can be unapologetically yourself as you overcome the hurdles that life throws at you. I offer a comfortable setting where you can be your real self- you can laugh, swear, cry, grow, or wonder about the things that are hard to face. We can ask the hard questions- the ones that seem unanswerable. Whether you are going through a life transition, hardship or struggle, or perhaps you simply want to grow into your best self... therapy can help! You can heal.

I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and our ability to heal. I also know that we can get lost, and having someone support us as we navigate our path back to health can be life-changing. Therapy can be scary, and you may not be sure where to start. That is a shared experience, and together we will work to put the presenting problem into words and create a plan for our work. If you have made it this far in your search, you are looking for something. Even if you can not put it into words, I invite you to book a session.

The Calgary Counselling and Psychology Centre is a psychology practice in South Calgary. Our psychologists have varied therapeutic orientations and clinical trainings and will work with you to find the right approach for you and your goals. As an agency we aim to support people in reconnecting with themselves, creating meaningful relationships with others, and building a sense of empowered agency in their lives. We often work with people who are struggling with mood (e.g., anxiety and depression), navigating historical or recent trauma, feeling disconnected from themselves and others, or are looking to heal their relationships.

Welcome! It takes courage to begin the journey towards wellness and wholeness. Whether you’re feeling exhausted, confused, sad, numb, anxious, stuck, or just ready to take the next big step, I’d be honoured to walk beside you as you heal and grow. Traumatic or painful life events like violence, abuse, losses, or accidents may have suddenly or drastically thrown you off of your life trajectory. Or, maybe they happened a long time ago yet resurface, affecting habits, decisions, and relationships today. Therapy can help you to feel empowered and in control of your life by restoring stability, safety, and trust.

Hi there! My name is Rebecca and I'm a counsellor who works with adults in varying populations in their journey through self-evolution and empowerment. I'm especially passionate about working with first responders and the LGBTQ+ community. Being someone who identifies as queer as well as the offspring of a long line of first responders, I'm aware of the many hardships and barriers that exist on a daily basis for those belonging to these communities.

I continue to be intrigued by the human spirit as it looks for answers that will bring healing to relationships, big life decisions, inner struggles and general well-being. With over 30 years of working with people and 26 years as a Registered Psychologist, I enjoy collaborating with individuals, families, teams and communities to deepen their stories, strengthen existing resources, discover new ways to provide resource and to make changes that are sturdy and forward moving.

Perhaps you’ve had a recent experience that has affected you deeply, experiencing a emotional or mental shift for some time, or have a past that has somehow found its way to affect the present. I create personalized treatment plans for each client that are grounded in science and research, in order to help every person I work with to achieve their goals. If this sounds like something you would benefit from please reach out to see if my approach is the right fit for you.

Do you feel that parts of your life have become overwhelming? Are you anxious or depressed and just don’t know how to shake it off? Do you suffer under events in your life that were traumatic to you? Are you grieving, and people are expecting you to move on? Or are you just simply looking for a safe space to speak from your heart? If any of these questions resonate with you, then I believe you may have come to the right place. In a typical therapy session, I would help you to understand your thought patterns, underlying emotions, body sensations and how they all relate to one another and give us information.