Therapists in Calgary, AB

The human experience is both wearisome and wondrous. My role is to provide compassion, therapeutic knowledge, keenly observe strengths, and barriers to help you navigate the wearisome so that you can fully enjoy the wondrous. Working with clients, helping them to develop self-compassion, acquire flexibility in their approach to life, and learn robust coping skills is a deeply satisfying part of my work. I’ve observed that couples are wanting more from their relationships, yet we aren’t taught skills which allow us to relate well. I guide couples as they acquire tools which foster better communication and relationship skills.

Life can be unexpected and hard. Just as we experience physical injury, we can also experience life circumstances that impact our mental health. On-going stress, past experiences, or challenging situations (e.g. pandemic, loss, increasing job demands, isolation, ect.), can have an enormous impact on our well-being, causing both emotional and physical distress. Using a practical and evidence-based approach, I work with clients to effectively reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, or trauma; to navigate challenging experiences, and promote lasting and desired change in health and life.

I have over 15 years experience working with depression, stress and anxiety and eating disorders of all kinds. These underlying dysfunctional patterns can take many forms, therefore the treatment approach may vary however evidence based CBT is the most effective treatment in these areas, especially when it is paired in combination with psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches also as needed. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. I work with individuals who are ready and willing to change there thinking to heal for life

Although my focus is in helping my clients work through their trauma, it can feel really scary and sometimes way too overwhelming the thought of even talking about ones trauma. Not to say we never explore your trauma... only we take it at a pace that is healing and caring. What I can tell you is the greater goal is to support you towards improving your life in the way you desire and help you understanding the purpose in your pain. There are many reason people come to me for help... things like anxiety, depression, relationships, or any of the many ways we cope with pain.

When you have questions or concerns about your own or your child's attention problems, learning difficulties, or social-emotional-behavioural (mental health) challenges, I can help. With Little Oaks Psychology at the south Calgary office, I offer comprehensive psycho-educational assessments to children (6 years and up), youth, and adults. I work from a strengths-based approach, incorporating positive psychology in my process.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or lonely? Are you struggling in your relationships? Are wounds from your past keeping you from moving forward? Asking for help and making changes can be difficult - your courage in reaching out is the first step in moving towards the life you want to live. It is my privilege to walk alongside you as I support you to let go of what is holding you back and to embrace your very best self. I am excited to know you deeply and to and celebrate you as you embark on this journey!

Mrs. Scott has twenty three years of experience in providing psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples and families from different backgrounds with Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Tic Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, giftedness. Mrs. Scott helps clients with emotional self-regulation, anger management, social skills, defiance, social anxiety, separation, grieving, and parenting skills. Her goal is to genuinely support people to develop skills, build resilience and excel their lives towards growth, healing, plenitude and success.

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.

People are often at a point in life where they realize that change needs to occur in order to promote psychological well being. I work with clients to identify their unique skills and facilitate change at their own pace. I offer services to children, teens, adults, and the elderly. The statement that drives my life view is: "Life is colourful and constantly changing." Nature appears to attest to this philosophy as well with the four seasons of colors and changes. With every season, life (and death) ebbs and flows, always towards what is to come...whatever that may be.

I'm a Registered Social Worker who works with adults (individuals and relationships/couples) and youth ages 15+. I am passionate about cultivating therapeutic spaces that are culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed. Utilizing research, professional knowledge, and lived experience, I will invite your authenticity to shine through and be celebrated. As you are the expert of your own life, we will draw upon your knowledge, strengths, curiosity, and processes of self-reflection to address challenges, gain perspective, and develop skills to help you navigate your world.

Tawny believes that clients are best supported through the security of the therapeutic relationship. To build the counsellor-client alliance she focuses on being compassionate, genuine and accepting throughout the counselling process. Tawny works alongside clients to explore their experiences, develop insight, recognize resiliency and empower the client onwards. She provides clients with tools and strategies to navigate the difficult terrain and encourage hope.

As a certified Multiple Addiction Therapist and Clinical Sexologist with over 36 years of clinical practice experience I am able to treat individuals and families with a variety of presentations. My practice is dedicated to supporting individuals to alleviate sexual functioning and gender identity concerns. I also facilitate a "Continuing Care Program for Addiction Treatment" including appropriate intervention for individuals and their families impacted by addiction. We collaborate to find solutions that will support positive change.

Are you tired of trying to manage your anxiety and/or depression on your own and are ready to get some help, support and healing? Perhaps you are seeking support with navigating decision-making in your relationship or want to heal from past trauma? I am passionate about creating authentic connection and a safe and non-judgemental space for you - a place where your uniqueness will be honoured and your story can be fully heard. Counselling should absolutely be a space where you can be you! We will work together as a team to build skills to improve your mental wellness and nurture or change your close relationships.

I am passionate about helping people live their lives in the best way they can by lowering their distress, healing from the past, regulating their emotions, and piecing together the life they want for themselves. Are emotions running your life? Do you feel defined by your past experiences, or have trauma that gets in the way of living your best life? If you want to change thinking patterns, behaviours, or emotional experiences, or you want to work on deep-rooted problems, I would love to help you on your mental health journey!

I am passionate about working with adults, elderly and teens who experience a range of mental health issues. My areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, eating disorders/disordered eating, body image concerns, stress, effects of trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief and loss. Using an integrative therapeutic approach, I primarily draw upon attachment-based theories, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Constellations/Family Systems, but also use aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices when appropriate.

Sue Fortune MSc Registered with the Canadian College of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists for billing purposes. Sue holds a Masters of Psychology, is DBT Certified and is a Clinical Hypnotherapist. Sue is fully Certified as a Grief Recovery Specialist helping those affected by suicide, pet loss, divorce, death of a child/miscarraige or any of the 40 other losses a person can encounter during their lifetime. The Grief Recovery Model is an ACTION PROGRAM for moving beyond death, divorce and all other losses. Your heart is broken-not your brain. You need to be heard-not fixed. 100% of us will experience grief....

I believe that people seek out therapy when they have used all of their personal resources to confront a challenge. Sometimes that challenge is internal, such as depression or anxiety; sometimes it is external, such as life transitions or financial strain; sometimes it is interpersonal, such as couple or family problems. Each person has a different skill set that they have used in their life and therapy is useful when they want to add to that toolbox. It can also help to build reserves before a stressor occurs, such as when couples are deciding to move into together, or before an employee enters a stressful period at work.

Your story matters. I work with people in exploring meaning-making, existential questions, self-identity, and self-concept. My work emphasizes how self-understanding is transformative in helping people claim their story and live it authentically. With compassion and a grounding presence, I aim to provide a space where your concerns are heard, cared for, and validated. I specialize in individuals, couples and families who are interested in the transformative power of self-understanding and change. If this resonates with you, please reach out to me. "Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward." - Kierkegaard

As a Registered Psychologist since 1999, I have worked in a variety of settings including not-for-profit, public school system, university and health care. I currently offer therapy to children, adolescents and adults around a range of clinical issues including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, AD/HD, LD, social problems and/or stress. I offer psychoeducational assessments for children and adults for queried Learning Disabilities, AD/HD and/or Asperger's. My therapeutic approach is empirically supported by best practice research. I have a strong interest in the mind-body connection and I employ Mindfulness based approaches to treatment.