Trauma Focused Therapists in Calgary, AB
Life is often filled with difficult experiences, painful transitions, and big decisions. These challenges can significantly impact our sense of well-being and create a great deal of stress in our lives. I am committed to working with individuals and families to support them to overcome these difficult periods, so they can live more freely with a greater sense of peace and happiness. I accompany others to resolve a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, grief and loss, and low self-esteem.
Life is often filled with difficult experiences, painful transitions, and big decisions. These challenges can significantly impact our sense of well-being and create a great deal of stress in our lives. I am committed to working with individuals and families to support them to overcome these difficult periods, so they can live more freely with a greater sense of peace and happiness. I accompany others to resolve a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, grief and loss, and low self-esteem.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle? It might seem like you’re making little progress—taking one step forward and two steps back. These patterns tend to repeat, and despite your efforts, real change remains difficult. You could be weighed down by past experiences, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or impacted by the pressures of capitalism and colonialism. If any of this resonates, know you’re not alone on this journey. With curiosity, courage, and compassion, let's explore new possibilities and recognise that your story is far richer and more vibrant than any single belief.
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle? It might seem like you’re making little progress—taking one step forward and two steps back. These patterns tend to repeat, and despite your efforts, real change remains difficult. You could be weighed down by past experiences, overwhelmed by your thoughts, or impacted by the pressures of capitalism and colonialism. If any of this resonates, know you’re not alone on this journey. With curiosity, courage, and compassion, let's explore new possibilities and recognise that your story is far richer and more vibrant than any single belief.
Call to Calm Counselling provides a steady, non-judgemental space for first responders, their families, and individuals to pause, process, and restore balance. With over 2 decades of experience as a first responder, my practice is grounded in cultural understanding and trauma-informed care. I strive to support mental wellbeing in the midst of high-stress work by helping clients reconnect with their inner strength, build resilience, and carry life with greater clarity and calm.
Call to Calm Counselling provides a steady, non-judgemental space for first responders, their families, and individuals to pause, process, and restore balance. With over 2 decades of experience as a first responder, my practice is grounded in cultural understanding and trauma-informed care. I strive to support mental wellbeing in the midst of high-stress work by helping clients reconnect with their inner strength, build resilience, and carry life with greater clarity and calm.
Whether you're navigating relationship concerns, communication challenges, trauma, mismatched desire, trust concerns, life transitions, or questions about sexuality and identity, therapy can help. I work with individuals, youth, and people in all relationship structures to explore the impact of trauma on relationships, self-worth, intimacy, and wellbeing. I recognize that trauma can shape our experiences while understanding that consensual sexuality, kink, BDSM, and relationship and gender diversity are not inherently signs of trauma or dysfunction. My goal is to provide a respectful, non-judgmental space for growth and healing.
Whether you're navigating relationship concerns, communication challenges, trauma, mismatched desire, trust concerns, life transitions, or questions about sexuality and identity, therapy can help. I work with individuals, youth, and people in all relationship structures to explore the impact of trauma on relationships, self-worth, intimacy, and wellbeing. I recognize that trauma can shape our experiences while understanding that consensual sexuality, kink, BDSM, and relationship and gender diversity are not inherently signs of trauma or dysfunction. My goal is to provide a respectful, non-judgmental space for growth and healing.
My approach to therapy is relaxed, real, and rooted in connection, where my first priority is to get to know you on a human level. I take a lot of pride in creating strong therapeutic relationships, and I want you to feel safe to be fully yourself, even if things feel messy or unclear. I care more about honest connections than polished conversations- therapy isn't something you are supposed to "get right", the truth is, there is no right way to do this. Whether you're working through something heavy or just want a space to slow down and explore your inner world, I'm here when you're ready.
My approach to therapy is relaxed, real, and rooted in connection, where my first priority is to get to know you on a human level. I take a lot of pride in creating strong therapeutic relationships, and I want you to feel safe to be fully yourself, even if things feel messy or unclear. I care more about honest connections than polished conversations- therapy isn't something you are supposed to "get right", the truth is, there is no right way to do this. Whether you're working through something heavy or just want a space to slow down and explore your inner world, I'm here when you're ready.
I provide counselling for individuals for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma, and also relationship counselling for couples and individuals. If you are struggling with issues such as communication, major conflict, an affair, relationship crisis points, financial difficulties impacting your relationship, fertility issues and/or pregnancy loss, or not getting along well then I can help. I can coach you in ways to manage conflict and ways to rebuild your relationship.
I provide counselling for individuals for a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, and trauma, and also relationship counselling for couples and individuals. If you are struggling with issues such as communication, major conflict, an affair, relationship crisis points, financial difficulties impacting your relationship, fertility issues and/or pregnancy loss, or not getting along well then I can help. I can coach you in ways to manage conflict and ways to rebuild your relationship.
Life’s challenges, both expected and unexpected, can sometimes leave us feeling stressed or overwhelmed. In therapy, I work with clients to identify what’s contributing to these difficulties and to build skills that support meaningful, practical change. A key part of this work often involves understanding how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact, recognizing unhelpful patterns, and developing effective coping strategies. We also work on taking constructive action, even when discomfort is present, so that you can respond to challenges with greater flexibility and confidence.
Life’s challenges, both expected and unexpected, can sometimes leave us feeling stressed or overwhelmed. In therapy, I work with clients to identify what’s contributing to these difficulties and to build skills that support meaningful, practical change. A key part of this work often involves understanding how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact, recognizing unhelpful patterns, and developing effective coping strategies. We also work on taking constructive action, even when discomfort is present, so that you can respond to challenges with greater flexibility and confidence.
Minimalist Within Therapy, Counselling + Trauma Tx
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, EMDR
Calgary, AB T3M
Are you trying to do it all? Are personal or career demands, traumas, and negative belief patterns... overwhelming? The professions, pressures and adversity we all face are unique, but the common mental load of 'trying to do it all' crosses all demographics, employment sectors and industries. Individual health, relationships, parenting, family dynamics and careers place complicated demands, which inevitably lead to overwhelm and burnout. Addressing underlying trauma and negative beliefs, while navigating numerous responsibilities will lead to a more peaceful and successful experience at any life stage, personally and professionally.
Are you trying to do it all? Are personal or career demands, traumas, and negative belief patterns... overwhelming? The professions, pressures and adversity we all face are unique, but the common mental load of 'trying to do it all' crosses all demographics, employment sectors and industries. Individual health, relationships, parenting, family dynamics and careers place complicated demands, which inevitably lead to overwhelm and burnout. Addressing underlying trauma and negative beliefs, while navigating numerous responsibilities will lead to a more peaceful and successful experience at any life stage, personally and professionally.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a Registered Psychologist, born & raised in Edmonton. I am passionate about providing individual & group counseling services to children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. My professional experience over the past 10 years includes working with young offenders, inmates, hospitalized patients, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have also loved volunteering as a crisis line worker at Distress Centre Calgary for over 2 years. Some of my areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parent-Child Attachment, Divorce/Separation, Returning to Work, OCD, Self-esteem.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I am a Registered Psychologist, born & raised in Edmonton. I am passionate about providing individual & group counseling services to children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. My professional experience over the past 10 years includes working with young offenders, inmates, hospitalized patients, and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have also loved volunteering as a crisis line worker at Distress Centre Calgary for over 2 years. Some of my areas of specialty include: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parent-Child Attachment, Divorce/Separation, Returning to Work, OCD, Self-esteem.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults. I obtained my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Calgary and completed my residency in Pediatric and Child Clinical Psychology at Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) in 2015. I worked as a Medical Psychologist in the Neurosciences, Pain, and Sleep Clinics at ACH from 2015-2023. Currently, I'm the owner of a private practice where I provide support for a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, disruptive behaviors, sleep concerns, and other emotion/behavior challenges.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults. I obtained my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Calgary and completed my residency in Pediatric and Child Clinical Psychology at Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) in 2015. I worked as a Medical Psychologist in the Neurosciences, Pain, and Sleep Clinics at ACH from 2015-2023. Currently, I'm the owner of a private practice where I provide support for a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, disruptive behaviors, sleep concerns, and other emotion/behavior challenges.
Almost everyone has been impacted by addictions in some form. We specialize in the treatment of addictions and their underlying causes. We offer a half day Intensive Out Patient Treatment Program for substance abuse as well as individual counselling to help establish sustainable sobriety. In addition, we follow treatment protocols for Sex Addiction established by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.
Almost everyone has been impacted by addictions in some form. We specialize in the treatment of addictions and their underlying causes. We offer a half day Intensive Out Patient Treatment Program for substance abuse as well as individual counselling to help establish sustainable sobriety. In addition, we follow treatment protocols for Sex Addiction established by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals.
I have experience providing trauma focused therapy and have experience providing therapy to younger populations through play therapy as well.
As a mental health clinician, I am committed to meeting clients where they are, fostering a safe and supportive environment in which they can explore their challenges openly. I strive to empower individuals toward meaningful self-improvement and personal growth. Recognizing that each client brings a unique set of life experiences, I take a compassionate, individualized approach—grounded in empathy and active collaboration—to support their journey toward healing and resilience.
I have experience providing trauma focused therapy and have experience providing therapy to younger populations through play therapy as well.
As a mental health clinician, I am committed to meeting clients where they are, fostering a safe and supportive environment in which they can explore their challenges openly. I strive to empower individuals toward meaningful self-improvement and personal growth. Recognizing that each client brings a unique set of life experiences, I take a compassionate, individualized approach—grounded in empathy and active collaboration—to support their journey toward healing and resilience.
Brooklynn Leadbetter van der Sloot
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BSc, MC
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3E
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist located in Killarney Calgary, Alberta. In my approach to therapy, I am committed to and passionate about helping you build healthy connections with yourself, others, and the world around you through a trauma-informed and holistic lens. I appreciate that each individual is unique and believe that your therapeutic journey should be as well. In doing so, I incorporate emotion-focused approaches along with mindfulness and body-focused approaches.
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist located in Killarney Calgary, Alberta. In my approach to therapy, I am committed to and passionate about helping you build healthy connections with yourself, others, and the world around you through a trauma-informed and holistic lens. I appreciate that each individual is unique and believe that your therapeutic journey should be as well. In doing so, I incorporate emotion-focused approaches along with mindfulness and body-focused approaches.
We all experience challenges that we cannot handle alone. I am a Registered Psychologist who is skilled at working with individuals to meet their goals.
We all experience challenges that we cannot handle alone. I am a Registered Psychologist who is skilled at working with individuals to meet their goals.
Welcome to Corbiell Counselling and Consulting Services - Specializing in Individual, Family, & Group Therapy for Adults & Adolescents. Are you feeling tired, stuck, frustrated, and ready to make some changes? Do you need help developing healthy coping skills, better boundaries, managing your emotions and improving your relationships? Do you want to gain a better understanding of who you are and what gets you into trouble? Then Corbiell Counselling & Consulting may be a great fit for you! Specializing in addictions, mental health concerns, trauma, & interpersonal relationship problems, my goal is to help my clients begin living healthy meaningful lives as quickly as possible.
Welcome to Corbiell Counselling and Consulting Services - Specializing in Individual, Family, & Group Therapy for Adults & Adolescents. Are you feeling tired, stuck, frustrated, and ready to make some changes? Do you need help developing healthy coping skills, better boundaries, managing your emotions and improving your relationships? Do you want to gain a better understanding of who you are and what gets you into trouble? Then Corbiell Counselling & Consulting may be a great fit for you! Specializing in addictions, mental health concerns, trauma, & interpersonal relationship problems, my goal is to help my clients begin living healthy meaningful lives as quickly as possible.
Vanessa is a Registered Psychologist based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on Treaty 7 Territory. The founder of Northland Psychology, she draws on years of experience treating patients in specialized clinics for PTSD, eating disorders, and addictions. Their vast career has taken them inside hospitals, schools, prisons, youth centres, reserves, and rehabilitation centres all over Alberta from High Level to High River. Originally from the Yukon (traditional territory of the Kaska Dena First Nation), Vanessa is committed to serving Northern and rural communities in Alberta and Yukon.
Vanessa is a Registered Psychologist based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on Treaty 7 Territory. The founder of Northland Psychology, she draws on years of experience treating patients in specialized clinics for PTSD, eating disorders, and addictions. Their vast career has taken them inside hospitals, schools, prisons, youth centres, reserves, and rehabilitation centres all over Alberta from High Level to High River. Originally from the Yukon (traditional territory of the Kaska Dena First Nation), Vanessa is committed to serving Northern and rural communities in Alberta and Yukon.
Trying to build a life while carrying heavy grief, devastating loss, and family changes can feel impossible. As a young adult, you might be battling anxiety, depression, or wondering "what's the point?" Maybe you grew up in a home that looked perfect from the outside, but today your questions are met with painful silence. Moving forward with strained family relationships leaves your heart broken and your mind exhausted. If you are tired of pretending everything is fine while trying to heal from what went unspoken, I am here to help.
Trying to build a life while carrying heavy grief, devastating loss, and family changes can feel impossible. As a young adult, you might be battling anxiety, depression, or wondering "what's the point?" Maybe you grew up in a home that looked perfect from the outside, but today your questions are met with painful silence. Moving forward with strained family relationships leaves your heart broken and your mind exhausted. If you are tired of pretending everything is fine while trying to heal from what went unspoken, I am here to help.
Hello. My name is Melody Evans. Welcome to my practice, Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling, Melody Evans & Associates. The name of my practice is unconventional, but I believe it reflects a truth about life: at some point, we all struggle to get along with someone in our lives. It may be a person we work with, live with, love, or even ourselves. This disruption can profoundly affect people's mental health. As the founder and senior therapist I made it my company's mission is to assist in alleviating psychological pain caused by trauma and relationships. My team and I work with individuals, couples, teens, children & families.
Hello. My name is Melody Evans. Welcome to my practice, Can’t We Just Get Along Counselling, Melody Evans & Associates. The name of my practice is unconventional, but I believe it reflects a truth about life: at some point, we all struggle to get along with someone in our lives. It may be a person we work with, live with, love, or even ourselves. This disruption can profoundly affect people's mental health. As the founder and senior therapist I made it my company's mission is to assist in alleviating psychological pain caused by trauma and relationships. My team and I work with individuals, couples, teens, children & families.
I understand that challenging life circumstances can sometimes leave people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or depleted. My greatest pleasure as a therapist is supporting people to reconnect with their sense of purpose, joy, and satisfaction, and I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth. My guiding values are authenticity, curiosity, and connection, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel welcome and accepted.
I understand that challenging life circumstances can sometimes leave people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or depleted. My greatest pleasure as a therapist is supporting people to reconnect with their sense of purpose, joy, and satisfaction, and I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth. My guiding values are authenticity, curiosity, and connection, and I strive to create a therapeutic space where clients feel welcome and accepted.
I believe that our most painful experiences can serve as powerful catalysts for growth and transformation. I am deeply committed to the healing process and to walking alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and care. My approach is rooted in helping you uncover your inner strengths and develop adaptive, sustainable coping strategies so that, over time, you can become your own therapist. I look beyond surface-level symptoms to explore and address the root causes of emotional distress, with particular attention to how past experiences, trauma, and relational patterns shape your current well-being.
I believe that our most painful experiences can serve as powerful catalysts for growth and transformation. I am deeply committed to the healing process and to walking alongside you with empathy, curiosity, and care. My approach is rooted in helping you uncover your inner strengths and develop adaptive, sustainable coping strategies so that, over time, you can become your own therapist. I look beyond surface-level symptoms to explore and address the root causes of emotional distress, with particular attention to how past experiences, trauma, and relational patterns shape your current well-being.
