Therapists in Cochrane, AB

Dr. McGrath believes we all have the ability to solve our problems. We may feel ‘stuck’ from past traumas or stresses or overwhelmed by present events. When we experience stress or trauma, it can be difficult to access these solutions because we are weighed down by our emotions. At Healing Change Centre, Dr. McGrath’s role is to facilitate finding solutions during a crisis so that people know ‘they can get through tomorrow’. He also aids his clients in becoming more aware of their emotions and expressing them in a different way, so they have the ability to stay connected.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist who has training and experience working with children (5-12), adolescents (12-18) and adults. I utilise a variety of therapeutic interventions and skill-building techniques to help individuals manage and overcome their challenges. Some of these include anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, anger, behavioural issues, abuse, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, relationship issues and life transitions. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients make sense of their world through meaning.

My work, for 20 years, has been with all ages and stages in life as a life coach, mediator and counsellor: young children, youth in high school and post-secondary, adults as individuals, couples and parents. Since I have an education background, I counsel people with academic concerns and bring an expertise in the world of home education. I specialize in warm acceptance, humour and compassion using mindfulness, cognitive behavioural (CBT), Solution Focused, Narrative and time in nature at our forest home. When you bring your concerns to me, whatever they are, I use an engaged and direct approach to help you to clarify your problems,

How I can help you?? Often we go about our lives in a state of autopilot, which means we think the same thoughts and do the same things over and over without even noticing the impact of these thoughts/behaviours on our lives and relationships. I see my job is to be a curious outsider or a detective to help you uncover these unhelpful thoughts/behaviour patterns in your life. These patterns develop at some point in time to cope with painful feelings. I can assist you in gaining a greater understanding of how they are holding you back from living your best life and find other ways to cope with your feelings.

Shilton Therapy strive to help achieve a common goal in relationships, work, mental health, addictions and the impact of these in daily life. We are committed to helping achieve a balance in daily life, with overcoming hardships and unforeseen circumstances, through a therapeutic process. Exploring in sessions involves aiding individuals in solving their real-life problems and teaching them to modify their distorted thinking, dysfunctional behavior, and distressing affect. A developmental framework is used to understand how life events and experiences led to the development of core beliefs, underlying assumptions, and coping strategies, particularly in clients with mental health concerns and addictions.

Life rarely turns out exactly as we planned. There are bumps in the road, unexpected twists and turns, and throw in a pandemic into the mix and you’ve got yourself the right mixture of chaos, anxiety, sadness, and maybe even sleepless nights. Finding a sense of balance within the day-to-day tasks can be hard. Have you lost a sense of who you are? Are you feeling stressed or burnt out? Are you in survival mode? Are you tired and just need to talk to someone who can listen without judgment?

You are more than the sum of your troubles. You have strengths, challenges, underdeveloped parts, overdeveloped parts, a unique story, a past, a journey you are navigating and, most importantly, a path into a future that you are shaping either consciously or unconsciously. You are not merely a list of symptoms, whatever they may be. You are complex, layered and whole. My overall approach to therapy is about creating and holding a space to explore all the parts of you and all the things you find hard to say, but yearn to express. Therapy is a space to dive deep into what moves you, what matters to you, and reconnect to authentic you.

There are times in our lives when we could all use a little support. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic illness, or a sexual health concern, it can feel like a constant battle with your emotions, thoughts, and body. Some people are experiencing these challenges for the first time and aren't sure what to do. Others have been struggling for years and need a new sense of hope for lasting change. Seeking treatment can help you feel less lost and provide you with a roadmap for well-being.

I work primarily with adults who are interested in gaining insight into their behaviours and making changes in their life. Learning to understand our thoughts and feelings gives us the opportunity to do something different than what we have always done. These changes might include working on self-esteem issues, relationship issues, depression/anxiety, addiction, life transitions, or parenting struggles.

With a deep appreciation for the mind and body’s interconnectedness, I provide customized mental health therapy for couples, individuals, and families. Using a holistic therapeutic approach, I will endeavour to empower you to navigate life’s challenges more effectively. My goal is to create a supportive environment that allows you to explore your potential, make changes to improve your life, ease emotional pain and discomfort, and improve physical health and wellness. I can assist you in achieving your desired goals and improving healthy lifestyle behaviours, such as sleep, fitness, managing stress, and emotional eating.

Sometimes the challenges we face in our daily lives become too difficult to manage alone. We may need someone to talk to who can help us find solutions. Whether you are struggling with depression, stress management, are having difficulty in your current relationship, have issues from your past which are having a negative impact on your current functioning, or whether you are looking for someone to help support you in making positive changes in your life, I can help. With over seven years of clinical experience, I can help tailor a therapy program designed to meet your personal/family’s counselling needs.

I have a lot of experience working with adults and teens for a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, addictions, and other mental health related ailments. I truly believe that each person is in the process of undergoing a unique journey in their life, and that having help to overcome the difficulties and challenges inherent to being a human being can help to facilitate the healing that is necessary to live a healthy and happy life. My therapeutic orientation is a mixture of cognitive behavioral, solution focused, psychodynamic, and family modalities.

***Currently accepting new clients and providing video sessions to all Alberta residents*** Are you feeling stuck? Anxious? Having trouble getting motivated? Feel like no-one understands you? I know how this can disrupt the balance within your personal and professional life, as well as your relationships. I am here to help you learn new tools and techniques to find a balance that works for you, so that you can gain control over your life again.

Welcome to Own Your Life Counselling! 20 years of experience have given me the expertise and skills to help people dealing with a variety of challenges in their lives. I use a variety of approaches and tailor the work I do to the needs and strengths of the individuals, couples and families I work with. I use evidence based practice to get the most benefit for my clients and strive to collaborate with my clients to set their goals and find their path to a happy, healthy life.

Welcome! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a passion for helping people find their path to healing and wellness. I aim to provide a comforting environment for individuals to share their concerns and connect more deeply with themselves and others. I value holistic interventions that attend to the mind, body, and spirit. As a holistic practitioner, I also seek to understand presenting struggles in the context of relationships and the wider world. Coming to therapy can open the journey of reflecting inwards and asking ourselves what prevents us from living our best life.

Over the past 20 years, Bonnie vast experience has included providing psychological assessment and therapy services with children, adults and families in various mental health clinics, addictions centres and educational settings. Bonnie's collaborative and authentic approach will help you to feel more at ease about accessing psychological services and empowered to make the changes in your life to support you in meeting your personal, relationship, and/or academic goals.

Lindsay Savitskoff is a Registered Psychologist with extensive experience working in the mental health field. She provides comprehensive counselling to adolescents, adults, and couples affected by a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, substance use and addictions, and relationship difficulties. Lindsay strives to create a safe and supportive environment that emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and advocacy.

Do you get overwhelmed and say "I can't live like this anymore?" This is a painful but perfect state to be in when it is a catalyst for change. I can help you make sense of what is happening, how to cope, and what to do about it. I want you to know what it is like to experience safety and calm, trust in your decision making, and to know what you need to make lasting changes. It is important to me that you feel genuinely cared for in therapy. I choose different psychological treatments depending on what works for you and what your goals are.

I am a registered psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I see adults and couples. I have a holistic approach, embracing spiritual, mental, emotional and physical aspects of our being. The focus is on awareness, mindfulness, heart meditation, and mind–heart-body integration. I use various body-focused methods, archetypes, imagery and inner child healing, as well as dream analysis and more. I will fully meet you where you are and help you reconnect to yourself and embrace all of you so that you may experience harmony and peace in your life. I specialize in trauma and I am an SE (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) in training.

The setbacks in our lives can be anticipated (and dreaded) or unexpected and sudden. Huge or small, they are always painful. In any case, feeling temporarily stuck, scared, paralyzed or resentful is a normal response to an abnormal situation. If it persists, however, it can cause big problems for us or our relationships, work, family life and health. In such cases, I invite you to come and discuss your troubles with me, a neutral outsider with no hidden agenda who is able to explore a wide range of options and help you move towards where you would rather be.