Eating Disorders Therapists in Canmore, AB

My clients are people suffering from addictions, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders and also the families of those affected by substance-use issues. Generally, the goal of my clients is to find more peace and freedom in their lives. It is possible to overcome anxiety and depression and live the life you imagine for yourself. You can stop using alcohol, drugs and food in ways that harm you or those around you.

Most of how we feel, respond and think is based on unconscious patterning beliefs. By shedding light on what is unconscious through the pathway of increased awareness major transformation, healing and new neural connections can occur. The secret to feeling more ease, joy and health lies in examining the core issues that are causing the distress in order to be able to heal as well as create new neural-pathways in the brain.

Are you often feeling stressed or anxious? Do you have difficulties managing your emotions? At the First Step to Freedom, we work together to re-wire and re-educate your mind so you can live your best life. Teaching you tools and techniques to help you manage every day events so you have the power and autonomy to feel how you want to feel every day.

I work with individuals (adults and youth) as well as couples and families. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and caring environment where trust and collaboration can flourish. Research has identified that a strong therapeutic relationship—characterized by understanding and respect—influences positive therapy outcomes. I work from a client-focused and strengths-based perspective, with the goal of exploring and identifying steps toward meaningful change.

In SMART therapy clients are directed to REGULATE through MOVEMENT and as a result START TALKING so problem solving and healing can happen. Therapy is provided in a specially designed room with specialized equipment, such as arial swings, spinning, weighted blankets, balance beams, fitness balls, person sized pea-pod, body socks, dolphin pillows, and safe cubby holes, and tents. Movement, rest and safety is used to support natural ways of regulating bodies and emotions, facilitate parent-child attachment-building and allow for embodied processing of hurtful and traumatic experiences. It is not at all like traditional play therapy.

As human beings, we all need to feel recognized, loved, and valued. Sometimes, we lose touch with ourselves or others. This can leave us feeling angry, sad, scared, and lonely. My hope is to accompany you (and your loved ones) on your journey toward a healthier life. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I offer a safe, compassionate and collaborative environment. I strive to help people feel that they matter, make sense of their emotions, and reach out in fulfilling ways. I can help you in finding your emotional balance, and heal from past or ongoing relational or emotional injuries.

Through strong alliances with my clients I believe that helping them recognize their strengths and develop options is key to their resuming personal competency and wellbeing in their lives and their relationships. My skill in brief focused therapy enables resolution of most concerns within 3-7 sessions. I have developed expertise in organizing highly distressed individuals in crisis situations and in treating trauma. I have experience in successfully resolving symptoms by helping clients develop a positive connection to their emotional world. I have specialized training in the area of marriage and family therapy. I bring to my work passion, commitment, focused skill and professionalism.

I work from a client centered approach as the basis for our work together. We can then decide on which of the empirically supported approaches (or more likely which combination of approaches) is the best fit for you and your situation. The basis is a non-judgmental stance to what you face and designing a tailored, you-specific, empirically supported approach to help you gain a better understanding of your situation and more adaptive ways of managing or coping. I borrow from various approaches including client-centered, Cognitive-behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Mindfulness-based, Emotion focused, and insight oriented.

Life can certainly feel uncertain at times. Are you undergoing some changes or challenges and looking for support? Do you, or your loved ones, struggle with depression, anxiety or relationship issues? I work with children, youth and families who seek help with communication, conflict resolution, emotional balance and improvement in relationships. In a collaborative and supportive way, clients and I strive to reconnect with strengths, resources and new concepts. With the right approach, a renewed sense of hope, empowerment and strength can be found while managing life changes and challenges.

Feeling depressed, stressed, anxious, loss of motivation, or challenges at work. I can help. Recognizing stressors & introducing coping strategies, somatic teachings, and mindfulness into our sessions, we gradual see lasting changes in behavior, emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring and positive mind traits. My focus is not only on your immediate areas of concern. By taking into account the whole of you, we together collaborate to gently explore and be curious about deeper rooted patterns. EMDR and other somatic treatments assist us in uncovering insights in your past and aid the body to natural heal traumas and PTSD.

I want your experience of therapy to feel comfortable and relaxed, like having tea with an old friend. My approach to therapy is open, supportive, and compassionate. It is a space for you to be yourself, to get to know yourself, to heal, and to grow into who you want to be. This may happen through conversation, mindfulness or writing/drawing activities, or by being intentional and reflective about your experiences and sticky feelings in a supportive space. My expertise in performance psychology in addition to other topics allows me to work with you on a variety of concerns.