Somatic Therapists in Calgary, AB
I utilize an eclectic approach with the following modalities: EMDR, IFS, attachment theory, ACT, solution-focused, DBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy and clinical hypnosis.
Sometimes negative life events disconnect us from ourselves, and create difficulties in our relationships with others. I am passionate about helping you build that connection back with yourself, with the people you love and live purposeful, meaningful lives. Whether you are experiencing stress or are struck in unhealthy behaviors and patterns, I can help you on your healing journey to be your authentic, whole self – the you that is curious, connected and confident.
I utilize an eclectic approach with the following modalities: EMDR, IFS, attachment theory, ACT, solution-focused, DBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy and clinical hypnosis.
Sometimes negative life events disconnect us from ourselves, and create difficulties in our relationships with others. I am passionate about helping you build that connection back with yourself, with the people you love and live purposeful, meaningful lives. Whether you are experiencing stress or are struck in unhealthy behaviors and patterns, I can help you on your healing journey to be your authentic, whole self – the you that is curious, connected and confident.
For treatment, I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hakomi ( somatic therapy), and Embodied Awareness (spiritually-directed therapy).
You can't remember the last time you were able to relax. Your mind is constantly racing with judgmental and negative thoughts about yourself and your life. All you want is to feel happy, but you don't feel good enough. People who should have been safe have hurt you and let you down, leaving you scared to open up and trust. You find yourself crying at the drop of a hat for no explainable reason, which leads you to feel more isolated and alone - disconnected from everyone. You're unsure if therapy can help, but are willing to try.
For treatment, I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hakomi ( somatic therapy), and Embodied Awareness (spiritually-directed therapy).
You can't remember the last time you were able to relax. Your mind is constantly racing with judgmental and negative thoughts about yourself and your life. All you want is to feel happy, but you don't feel good enough. People who should have been safe have hurt you and let you down, leaving you scared to open up and trust. You find yourself crying at the drop of a hat for no explainable reason, which leads you to feel more isolated and alone - disconnected from everyone. You're unsure if therapy can help, but are willing to try.
You spend so much time nurturing everyone else, it's time to nurture yourself. I will hold and soften your pain so you start to feel like yourself again. You may be crying, experiencing flashbacks, are exhausted, hopeless, or your daily functioning is impacted. I specialize in trauma, grief & perinatal therapy - including trying to get pregnant to postpartum and parenting. I also have lived experience of a child with allergies and support parents with mental health related to children with allergies/eczema. I am a Psychologist, Certified in Perinatal Mental Health and EMDR trained; involved in this sacred work for over 15 years.
You spend so much time nurturing everyone else, it's time to nurture yourself. I will hold and soften your pain so you start to feel like yourself again. You may be crying, experiencing flashbacks, are exhausted, hopeless, or your daily functioning is impacted. I specialize in trauma, grief & perinatal therapy - including trying to get pregnant to postpartum and parenting. I also have lived experience of a child with allergies and support parents with mental health related to children with allergies/eczema. I am a Psychologist, Certified in Perinatal Mental Health and EMDR trained; involved in this sacred work for over 15 years.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
When supporting adults, I integrate aspects of CBT, DBT, somatic experiencing, and grief- specific theory, while ensuring a trauma- informed and client- centred environment.
Starting therapy can bring up a variety of feelings- this is what makes us human! Creating a safe environment that prioritizes your comfort is the first and most important aspect in my practice.
My work surrounds children, adolescents and adults. Areas of support for children and youth include grief and loss, trauma, adolescence transitions, mental health challenges, and attachment-related concerns. I support adults experiencing terminal diagnoses, death & dying, grief, and women navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity.
When supporting adults, I integrate aspects of CBT, DBT, somatic experiencing, and grief- specific theory, while ensuring a trauma- informed and client- centred environment.
Starting therapy can bring up a variety of feelings- this is what makes us human! Creating a safe environment that prioritizes your comfort is the first and most important aspect in my practice.
My work surrounds children, adolescents and adults. Areas of support for children and youth include grief and loss, trauma, adolescence transitions, mental health challenges, and attachment-related concerns. I support adults experiencing terminal diagnoses, death & dying, grief, and women navigating trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity.
Are you tired of always holding it all together? Do your emotions feel too big, too distant, or just too much to carry alone? Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles. You crave peace, yet your body stays tense and your mind won’t slow down. I help people who want to feel calmer, connected, and authentic in their lives. You don’t have to keep doing it all alone. Together, we can help you feel more grounded, at ease in your body, and supported in your relationships. Finding new ways of being and belonging that bring back your energy, clarity, and joy.
Are you tired of always holding it all together? Do your emotions feel too big, too distant, or just too much to carry alone? Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in a cycle of stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles. You crave peace, yet your body stays tense and your mind won’t slow down. I help people who want to feel calmer, connected, and authentic in their lives. You don’t have to keep doing it all alone. Together, we can help you feel more grounded, at ease in your body, and supported in your relationships. Finding new ways of being and belonging that bring back your energy, clarity, and joy.
I use an integrated approach drawing from several models of therapy based on client needs including Somatic Therapy, Expressive Arts, ACT, Mindfulness, IFS, DBT, Play-based and others.
How is your nervous system doing? Wanting to find more balance & find a way to be more present? To slow down & rest, to get up and move, or to understand what your body really is saying it needs? Maybe you want therapy that makes room for your raw truth. I offer a comfortable & relational space where your nervous system can slow down & heal in a way that feels safe for you. I might offer therapeutic suggestions that are unique to YOU- I see the whole person, not just the problem. Whether you are going through a life transition, hardship or struggle, or perhaps you want to unmask and step into your most honest self- I want to help :)
I use an integrated approach drawing from several models of therapy based on client needs including Somatic Therapy, Expressive Arts, ACT, Mindfulness, IFS, DBT, Play-based and others.
How is your nervous system doing? Wanting to find more balance & find a way to be more present? To slow down & rest, to get up and move, or to understand what your body really is saying it needs? Maybe you want therapy that makes room for your raw truth. I offer a comfortable & relational space where your nervous system can slow down & heal in a way that feels safe for you. I might offer therapeutic suggestions that are unique to YOU- I see the whole person, not just the problem. Whether you are going through a life transition, hardship or struggle, or perhaps you want to unmask and step into your most honest self- I want to help :)
Centre of the HeART Art & Somatic Therapy
Art Therapist, RCAT-S, MTC, CT, DKATI
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2J
I offer a combination of Art Therapy and Counselling with a Mindful and Somatic approach to healing that has been proven to have lasting results.
Has anxiety and depression become amplified for you with issues from the past resurfacing? Maybe you have been to counselling before but would like to try a more holistic approach; one that will teach you the tools needed to overcome feelings of sadness, dread and uncertainty? Often times, experiences buried from childhood and the past resurface as adults which can greatly affect the way we feel and our sense of purpose in the world. It isn’t until things get so uncomfortable, that we feel the only option available is to make a change. This isn’t always easy but reaching out for support, is the first and most important step.
I offer a combination of Art Therapy and Counselling with a Mindful and Somatic approach to healing that has been proven to have lasting results.
Has anxiety and depression become amplified for you with issues from the past resurfacing? Maybe you have been to counselling before but would like to try a more holistic approach; one that will teach you the tools needed to overcome feelings of sadness, dread and uncertainty? Often times, experiences buried from childhood and the past resurface as adults which can greatly affect the way we feel and our sense of purpose in the world. It isn’t until things get so uncomfortable, that we feel the only option available is to make a change. This isn’t always easy but reaching out for support, is the first and most important step.
I practice from a client-centred, strengths-based approach. I believe that you are the expert of your own lived experiences, and strive to create a safe supportive environment for you to explore and work toward your goals.
I practice from a client-centred, strengths-based approach. I believe that you are the expert of your own lived experiences, and strive to create a safe supportive environment for you to explore and work toward your goals.
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.
My approach blends EMDR, CBT, somatic therapy, and a neuroscience-informed lens to help you understand what your nervous system has been doing and what it would take to do something different.
My specialties: trauma recovery, PTSD, coercive control and narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, and the quiet crisis high-functioning adults carry beneath their competence. I also provide psychological assessments in Alberta: ADHD evaluations, diagnostic clarification. EMDR certified. Trained in somatic therapy, CBT.
My approach blends EMDR, CBT, somatic therapy, and a neuroscience-informed lens to help you understand what your nervous system has been doing and what it would take to do something different.
My specialties: trauma recovery, PTSD, coercive control and narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, and the quiet crisis high-functioning adults carry beneath their competence. I also provide psychological assessments in Alberta: ADHD evaluations, diagnostic clarification. EMDR certified. Trained in somatic therapy, CBT.
I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and somatic modalities (Hakomi) to help clients acknowledge and understand themselves and their needs.
My work with individuals helps people foster a sense of safety in their body and trust in their ability to regulate emotions, effectively manage conflict and express their needs. In relational work, these skills are the building blocks to an attuned relationship. I help couples get to the root of their issues so they can find their way back to the same team.
I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and somatic modalities (Hakomi) to help clients acknowledge and understand themselves and their needs.
My work with individuals helps people foster a sense of safety in their body and trust in their ability to regulate emotions, effectively manage conflict and express their needs. In relational work, these skills are the building blocks to an attuned relationship. I help couples get to the root of their issues so they can find their way back to the same team.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress, interpersonal relationships, and somatic work.
I am a provisional psychologist currently working at Cultivate. I have a background in working with children with over 10 years of experience in various child support roles. In these roles, I have developed a passion for supporting people and creating trusting safe spaces. I have worked with various populations in a counselling setting and am enthused to continue to.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, stress, interpersonal relationships, and somatic work.
I am a provisional psychologist currently working at Cultivate. I have a background in working with children with over 10 years of experience in various child support roles. In these roles, I have developed a passion for supporting people and creating trusting safe spaces. I have worked with various populations in a counselling setting and am enthused to continue to.
I recently came across a quote by Rumi that deeply resonates with my perspective on therapy: “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
I believe that within each person there is an innate capacity for healing and resilience, even when it feels distant or out of reach. Pain can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or confused, and therapy can be a place to begin. My role is to walk alongside you, offering a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can gently explore your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and move toward meaningful change and integration—at your own pace and with curiosity.
I recently came across a quote by Rumi that deeply resonates with my perspective on therapy: “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
I believe that within each person there is an innate capacity for healing and resilience, even when it feels distant or out of reach. Pain can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or confused, and therapy can be a place to begin. My role is to walk alongside you, offering a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can gently explore your experiences, reconnect with yourself, and move toward meaningful change and integration—at your own pace and with curiosity.
My physiology background allows for a somatic approach to help identity and shift both the emotional and the physical experience.
I work with thoughtful, capable adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, and life transitions. Together, we look beneath surface symptoms to understand the patterns, attachment dynamics, and unconscious beliefs shaping your experience.
My approach is psychodynamic and relational, grounded in nervous system awareness. I offer a steady, compassionate space.
For those who value it, I also welcome the integration of meaning, intuition, and the spiritual dimension of healing in a grounded way.
If you’re read to understand yourself more deeply and move forward with intention, we can begin.
My physiology background allows for a somatic approach to help identity and shift both the emotional and the physical experience.
I work with thoughtful, capable adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, and life transitions. Together, we look beneath surface symptoms to understand the patterns, attachment dynamics, and unconscious beliefs shaping your experience.
My approach is psychodynamic and relational, grounded in nervous system awareness. I offer a steady, compassionate space.
For those who value it, I also welcome the integration of meaning, intuition, and the spiritual dimension of healing in a grounded way.
If you’re read to understand yourself more deeply and move forward with intention, we can begin.
I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and somatic practices, and draw on DBT, CBT, and mindfulness tools as needed, within a biopsychosocial and polyvagal-informed framework.
In therapy, my aim is to help you uncover and understand the various facets of your identity, how they manifest in your life, and how you can harness this knowledge to dismantle unconscious barriers and live a life that is true to your authentic self. I bring a light-hearted touch and a good sense of humor to our sessions, promising an atmosphere where your concerns can be viewed with acceptance, compassion and hope. I provide treatment for trauma (childhood related CPTSD, PTSD), stress, attachment wounding, life transitions, grief, chronic illness/pain, depression, identity crises, and self-esteem.
I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and somatic practices, and draw on DBT, CBT, and mindfulness tools as needed, within a biopsychosocial and polyvagal-informed framework.
In therapy, my aim is to help you uncover and understand the various facets of your identity, how they manifest in your life, and how you can harness this knowledge to dismantle unconscious barriers and live a life that is true to your authentic self. I bring a light-hearted touch and a good sense of humor to our sessions, promising an atmosphere where your concerns can be viewed with acceptance, compassion and hope. I provide treatment for trauma (childhood related CPTSD, PTSD), stress, attachment wounding, life transitions, grief, chronic illness/pain, depression, identity crises, and self-esteem.
Do you have a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD or Autism? Perhaps you also struggle with mysterious symptoms, like gastrointestinal disturbances, weird allergies, chronic pain, headaches or dizzy spells. Do you feel like all these things may be connected, but don't know how to advocate for your symptoms and struggles to your medical providers in a broken medical system?
Setting boundaries and asking for accommodations from family and friends is scary, and you are not alone in feeling like a burden. But needing support is the bravest and most empowering thing you can do.
Do you have a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD or Autism? Perhaps you also struggle with mysterious symptoms, like gastrointestinal disturbances, weird allergies, chronic pain, headaches or dizzy spells. Do you feel like all these things may be connected, but don't know how to advocate for your symptoms and struggles to your medical providers in a broken medical system?
Setting boundaries and asking for accommodations from family and friends is scary, and you are not alone in feeling like a burden. But needing support is the bravest and most empowering thing you can do.
I know you are capable and can get through tough times. I understand that you’re doing the best you can and it doesn’t seem to be enough. You are not alone. Do you struggle with managing daily challenges, intense emotions, extreme thoughts, inflexible behavior or strained relationships? Or do you care for a child who is struggling? In the safety and privacy of counselling, I can support and guide you to self-reflect, make informed decisions and take purposeful action toward your meaningful goals. With new insight and strategies, you can be empowered to address, manage and/or resolve your struggle with more clarity and confidence.
I know you are capable and can get through tough times. I understand that you’re doing the best you can and it doesn’t seem to be enough. You are not alone. Do you struggle with managing daily challenges, intense emotions, extreme thoughts, inflexible behavior or strained relationships? Or do you care for a child who is struggling? In the safety and privacy of counselling, I can support and guide you to self-reflect, make informed decisions and take purposeful action toward your meaningful goals. With new insight and strategies, you can be empowered to address, manage and/or resolve your struggle with more clarity and confidence.
I have additional trainings in Somatic Experiencing, Internal family systems, narrative therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to support your healing
I’m honoured you’re here. You might be carrying the weight of trauma, abuse, stress, anxiety or painful life events that have left you feeling isolated, empty, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your emotions may feel hard to manage, or relationships leave you feeling drained. Together, we'll create a space that feels safe and gently explore what feels supportive for you. That may mean slowing down, making sense of your experiences, healing through your traumas, stabilizing your body, creating meaningful changes, or building practical tools so you feel seen, understood, grounded, and aligned with the life that feels true to you.
I have additional trainings in Somatic Experiencing, Internal family systems, narrative therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to support your healing
I’m honoured you’re here. You might be carrying the weight of trauma, abuse, stress, anxiety or painful life events that have left you feeling isolated, empty, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your emotions may feel hard to manage, or relationships leave you feeling drained. Together, we'll create a space that feels safe and gently explore what feels supportive for you. That may mean slowing down, making sense of your experiences, healing through your traumas, stabilizing your body, creating meaningful changes, or building practical tools so you feel seen, understood, grounded, and aligned with the life that feels true to you.
Welcome and thank you for reading about my practice. Therapy is a journey walked with another who has expertise in guiding the collaborative, respectful and curious exploration of our difficulties, with a purpose and end-goal in sight. I am thankful to have gained experience working with a broad range of mental health difficulties. In addition to working with those who have experienced trauma and substance use issues, I also values working with those who are struggling to manage stress, overwhelming emotions, depression, loneliness, anxiety, grief, spiritual crisis and life transitions
Welcome and thank you for reading about my practice. Therapy is a journey walked with another who has expertise in guiding the collaborative, respectful and curious exploration of our difficulties, with a purpose and end-goal in sight. I am thankful to have gained experience working with a broad range of mental health difficulties. In addition to working with those who have experienced trauma and substance use issues, I also values working with those who are struggling to manage stress, overwhelming emotions, depression, loneliness, anxiety, grief, spiritual crisis and life transitions
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.