Therapists in Calgary, AB

I offer culturally sensitive counseling both in English and Spanish. I believe that understanding someone's culture and world-view is a key element in the therapeutic work. For over 20 years, I have helped clients from different cultural backgrounds suffering from depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and trauma. I work with adults, couples and families facing life crisis such as divorce, relationship problems, parenting issues, grief, career change, health concerns, abuse, etc. I can work with you to help you process challenging present and past experiences to facilitate your journey towards personal healing and growth.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist, and I love working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I will provide you an environment to allow you to process thoughts, feelings and/or to come up with solutions if needed. I am passionate about guiding you towards lasting positive changes and wholeness.

I am a clinician at Inspired Minds Wellness Centre, in Calgary, Alberta. I began my helping journey as a teacher, facilitating suicide prevention programs for youth in schools. I volunteered at the Canadian Mental Health Association as a distress line worker before completing my master of counselling from City University in 2021. I use a strength-based approach and am training in dialectical behaviour therapy. I specialize in a variety of concerns including borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD, and am an LGBTQ+ ally.

I believe that psychology is a tool for solving problems and working through change. In my career, I have helped many people 'get unstuck', overcoming emotional difficulties and working through trauma, grief, and loss. I also regularly work with couples and families, helping with challenges including marital conflict and parenting difficulties. My approach is integrative, and tailored to each person that I meet. I draw upon a number of evidenced-based approaches, including emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, experiential therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

**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 believe that our ability to create meaningful connections with ourselves and those around us is central to our wellbeing. I look forward to connecting with you to support you in further embedding wellbeing in your life. I aim to provide a safer environment where you can explore yourself and your struggles and am here to support you in creating the life that you want. As a Registered Psychologist, I am committed to ongoing training, using the latest research, and creating the meaningful therapeutic relationship necessary to support you in navigating your way toward the life you deserve.

My practice focuses on children, adolescents, and young adults (and their families) with a wide range of complex learning needs. We are all complex and we are all life-long learners, but that some people are more complex than others. Anxiety, giftedness, social and academic challenges, and any number of other complexities can result in frustration that affects not only the complex learner, but the entire family. We focus on discovering the unique strengths of each individual so we ca capitalize on those areas while also identifying areas of challenge so we can build on or, as necessary, plan to avoid those areas.

No matter how big or small a problem may seem, having someone witness your pain and listen to your story can be healing. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who want to explore the known and unknown origins of their anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. I provide coping strategies for day-to-day use while we take the time to explore the deeper meaning of your pain. Upon identifying key events from the past, we can work towards processing these experiences in a healthy way.

I offer decades of relevant experience and expertise to clients who are in the midst of a life changing transition and/or existential dilemma. My approach entails creating a safe, open, engaging relational space and then acting as a catalytic companion by using strategic questions to probe and coax the client to the discoveries and adaptations that will make a difference for them. Once the client's stress states, emotional concerns and confused thinking have been calmed and clarified, my aim is to identify and build upon their signature strengths so that they can fully realize their potentials and capacities.

I am passionate about working with adult individuals who struggle with PTSD and trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, co-dependency, stress management, and relationship issues. Generally, my clients are functioning quite well in their day-to-day lives, but negative thought patterns and behaviours (which may have served them in the past, but no longer are) tend to get in the way of their ability to cope with work, relationships, etc.

Megan is a Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling (MPCC), a Registered Clinical Supervisor (RCS), and a Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC) with 26 years of experience. Megan also certified as: CCPCPr, RPC, RTC, ICADC, CCAC. Megan takes a compassionate approach to therapy & healing the whole person. She helps clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, eating disorders, relationship issues, trauma, betrayal, domestic abuse. Megan works with co-occurring disorders that can impact client goals. At the client’s pace, the embedded causes are explored while moving gently through the presenting problem.

I believe that engaging in a collaborative, therapeutic process can help people live happier, healthier, more productive lives. I utilize a client-centered, holistic approach to address client concerns and gain insight into solutions and strategies. I have extensive experience working with children, youth, and their support networks to create new ways of framing and dealing with challenges. I focus on building a warm, supportive environment to create space for clients to identify and disrupt unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, replacing them with more positive patterns to promote health and wellness.

During times of heightened stress symptoms related to anxiety, panic, and depression worsen and it can be very hard to maintain hope and positivity during this global crisis. Self-isolating, social distancing, and quarantine are helpful to keep everyone as safe as possible during COVID19, but this also puts added pressure on individuals residing alone, on relationships, and on families. I am passionate about mental and emotional health, and I am available to help you and your loved ones throughout this pandemic and beyond.

Are you ready to make lasting change within your life? I believe that everyone is deserving of and able to live the best possible life that they can imagine. If you are searching for greater happiness and control within your life, if you are looking to take steps to live your best possible life, please start a conversation with me. I am committed to working with you creatively and compassionately, to understand you, your concerns, and your goals. I can help you to achieve your most vivid dreams and goals for yourself.

I have worked with clients ranging from early childhood to adult, supporting them through a variety of situations including mental health concerns, addictions, domestic abuse, homelessness, grief and loss, identity (re)discovery, and crisis support. I have experience in providing single session, brief, short term, and long term therapy meeting the client where they are at and what their needs are at the moment.

Kathleen works with children, adolescents, and parents (ages 3 and up) with various complex behavioural and emotional needs. She began her career as an early intervention therapist, child and youth care counsellor, and behavioural consultant before registering as a provisional psychologist in March 2021. She has over ten years of experience working with children and adolescents in community, school, public, and private settings. Kathleen uses this diverse experience to support, assess, and diagnose those with many behavioural, developmental and mental health disorders, including ADHD, ASD, depression, anxiety, and OCD.

Seeking Therapy is a very personal choice that takes a great deal of courage and strength. If you are feeing sad, anxious, or overwhelmed, and want to talk about some of the challenges you are facing, I can help. I am a registered social worker with over 20 years experience as a therapist. I work with adolescents, adults, and parents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, managing stress, building self-confidence, communication and relationships issues. If you or someone you love are looking for a safe place to talk through difficult emotions, situations, or experiences, I'm here to help.