Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Calgary, AB

I am gratefully working with clients from different backgrounds and cultures helping them learn how to deal with their emotions and feelings and guide them to find the best solutions for their problems, my goal is to help you and hold your hand while navigating your path.

My goal as your counsellor is to provide a safe, comfortable and caring environment for you to explore your concerns and make the lasting and positive change you desire. I believe in the capacity for each of us to grow into the person we aspire to be and that we have the ability to co create the relationships we long to have. Sometimes we just need help along the way. My counselling approach is specific to your needs. Most often I will work from a developmental, attachment, and trauma informed lens utilizing emotion focused and cognitive behavioral therapies with mindfulness practices.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the public health system. Clients often come to me for help with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or life transitions. Over time, we may explore deeper underlying issues, such as emotion suppression, relationship patterns, low self-esteem, or “unfinished business” from the past. I also have a great deal of experience with trauma-focused therapy- many of my clients struggle with PTSD. My goal is to help my clients develop better self-awareness, understand their difficulties, recognize their strengths, and learn ways to live more effective, meaningful lives.

I believe in approaching mental health holistically and experientially. I work from a neurobiological and trauma-informed perspective. I utilize body-centred approaches, emotion-focused approaches, and mindfulness in my work with clients. I believe in helping clients develop self-awareness and a deeper understanding of the more unconscious feelings and beliefs that influence thoughts and behaviours. In doing this, we are able to address the root of the issue to create lasting change.

When you feel all hope is lost, there is STILL hope! Vincent van Gogh said, “There may be a great fire in our soul, yet no one ever comes to warm himself at it, and the passers-by see only a wisp of smoke.” I consider my job to hear and feel with you the great fire of your soul—your struggles, feelings of hopelessness and worry, feeling controlled by your emotions and past trauma, repeating patterns of conflict, battling addiction, or fighting an inner battle that others may not fully understand or appreciate.

Therapy and healing from past negative experiences is a journey and having effective support along the way is invaluable. With over 20 years experience working in mental health, I believe that one of the most powerful elements in healing and achieving a life worth living is authenticity in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to bring compassion, humour, safety, respect and acceptance to the therapeutic process. Together, we will work to learn new effective coping skills, build on current strengths, take on new challenges that are in alignment with your personal values and goals and heal from past painful experiences.

I work with individuals, couples and families who are struggling with everyday coping, relational issues, parenting concerns, psychological wellness and relationship functioning. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief and loss, infertility experiences, existential questioning, couple and marital relationship issues, parenting concerns and coping, and relational systemic therapeutic approaches. I work with people to move towards change-oriented solutions by reducing distress, improve coping and mental health skills and understanding relational patterns. I support & offer a safe space for diversity, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.

Do you struggle with finding a therapist who understands you? Your life, your values and culture? Do you wonder if life should be like this? Now, more than ever individuals are looking are feeling anxious and overwhelmed trying to manage the demands of modern life and prioritizing mental health.

I acknowledge that the path to healing can be, at the best of times, uncomfortable and commend your courage in taking the first step. I believe that by getting to know our inner conflict through the willingness and permission to let it bubble to the surface, the emotions that once hindered us may become the same emotions that set us free.

Hello! My name is John and I am happy to see you are looking for mental health support for yourself or loved-ones. Looking for mental health support can be overwhelming! My counselling perspective comes from a wide variety of careers in the counselling and mental health field working in public schools, non-profit agencies, and private practice for many years. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families that are interested in receiving support and guidance for mental health challenges.

Are you grieving? Are you feeling overwhelmed? When we have lost someone or something in our lives, being overwhelmed is normal. We often need to tell our story again and again, in order to process and heal through our losses. Sometimes we need additional support to do this very task in grief, to feel the rollercoaster of emotions with loss but also actively mourn our losses and be able to learn how to hold our stories differently. After 17 years, as a Grief Counsellor at The Grief Support Program, I have moved into private practice to continue this sacred work. I would be honored to work with you in your healing journey.

Do you feel overwhelmed with parenting, work, relationships, or the demands of day-to-day life? Do you feel like you’re not the person you want to be - feeling lost, anxious, hopeless, or not good enough? I’m here to help. I believe in the power of connection to heal, and I’m passionate about collaborating with people like you - to help you feel seen, uncover the reasons for your struggles, and help you feel better.

Those who choose me to join them on their journey of self-discovery or healing may be struggling with the impacts of trauma, navigating substance abuse, or feel impacted on a daily basis due to mental health concerns or other tough situations that come up in life. I enjoy working with children, youth and adults in individual and group settings. My clients want to feel heard, seen, respected and acknowledged as the special person they are. They are looking for creative solutions, a down-to-earth approach and someone to hold space through the messiness of life as a human and all the emotions and experiences that come with it.

Hello, I am now accepting new individual and couples' therapy clients in BC and AB. Referrals may include clients with Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar and Related Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, relationship issues, CBT for Psychosis, and Health-related matters (e.g. adjustment to neurological diagnoses/TBI). Longer term therapy and "depth work" related to personality or life stage challenges are also offered. In addition to psychotherapy services, my practice includes psychological/diagnostic assessment and neuropsychological assessment reports.

Would you like to feel motivated by life? Cultivate genuine, loving relationships? Feel comfortable in your skin, regardless of what life throws your way? Well you’re certainly not alone! Connection, self-esteem, and self-actualization have all been identified as human needs—essential to our mental health and well-being. Unfortunately, certain emotional, behavioural, or relational patterns can act as barriers to these needs, quelling our personal growth, and leaving us confined to oppressive cycles of anxiety and distress. Relate to any or all of the above? I think we all can—and perhaps I can help.

Most of us were never taught how to identify and name our emotions, or how to stay present instead of getting stuck in the worries of the future or regrets of the past. We may find ourselves avoiding, distracting, or using less than helpful methods to cope. When we know how to change the changeable, or when to accept reality as it is, we can live differently and avoid the patterns we tend to fall back into. I specialize in teaching my clients ways to skillfully manage anxiety and emotional difficulties in a way that allows real change to occur

“I am committed to your mental health and wellness.” Through building awareness in an unconditionally accepting therapeutic relationship, my clients are able to develop adaptive ways of coping, learn new ways of relating to others in their lives, and to experience deeper connection, acceptance and respect for themselves and their emotions. I take pride in being authentic and transparent throughout the therapy process and I am passionate about working with people to explore their challenges, strengths and opportunities for growth and change. My style has been described as: Compassionate, Warm, Engaging, Kind, and Committed.

Note: Welcome! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist passionate about helping people heal and be well. I aim to provide a comforting environment for individuals to share their concerns and connect more deeply with themselves and others. I have experience working with both adults and youth (10+) and we often have conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships and dealing with change. I also help people navigate divorce abuse, coercive control and other traumas.

I am an open minded therapist who believes in a collaborative and supportive experience. I work from an evidenced based model and pull strategies from a variety of different therapies to help clients experience success and achieve their goals. I also have a strong and diverse assessment/diagnosis background and am able to provide diagnostic clarity when needed, both from a learning and psychological perspective. I very much believe in the strengths and resiliency of my clients and am proud to assist them in their journey of healing and recovery.