Couples Counselling Therapists in Lethbridge, AB

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker who has maintained a thriving private practice for well over 30 years assisting couples , individuals and families in a variety of life areas. Many struggles such as anxiety, grief & loss, addiction, depression and anxiety can be rooted in trauma experiences. There is hope! As a trained trauma professional I can work with you to explore and help heal these traumas in a safe, supportive and confidential environment.

You can expect that I will be honest, understanding, and non-judgmental. Building a trusting and empathic relationship with you is my number one aim, and so I strive to offer you a therapeutic space where you can experience genuine connection, compassion, clarity, and insight. My practice serves individuals and couples struggling with difficult life transitions, marital conflict, grief/loss, childhood abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety.

I practice from a place of acceptance, understanding and compassion, while helping clients remain accountable for their behaviours. As a registered Marriage and Family Therapist in Alberta (AAMFT) since 1989 and a Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor (PhD, MSW, RSW) trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), my clients have reported experiencing success in therapy while working from this perspective. Additionally, as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist -Supervisor (CSAT-S) and Certified Partner Specialist (APSATS) I have worked extensively with individuals and their partners who are struggling with pornography/sex addiction.

I work with children, teens, adults, couples , and families. As a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist, I am passionate about helping kids navigate their way in the world. I can also help with eating disorders, chronic pain and illness, trauma, grief, relationships, separation and divorce, adoption, self-esteem, developmental challenges, sports performance, and other mental health challenges. As well, I am trained in EMDR and Gottman Method for couples . Although there is no manual or script to navigate one’s life, there are certainly opportunities for curiosity and self-awareness to deal with feelings, thoughts, and challenges.

With over 20 years of experience as a therapist for both individuals and couples , I have highly specialized training in treating a variety mental health concerns and trauma related distress, including PTSD. When working with clients, I utilize a strength-based person-centred approach, while incorporating a neurobiological framework. It is important to me that clients feel a sense of comfort, trust and a level of challenge necessary for meeting their goals. I believe it is important to treat emotional stress from a mind-body perspective to achieve personal wellness and emotional balance.

I work with clients who are experiencing out of control sexual behaviour in an inclusive non shaming atmosphere. I also help spouses and partners heal from the pain of betrayal trauma. Additionally, I believe that human sexuality has a depth of various expressions. As a therapist, my range of expertise includes providing sex therapy for couples and supporting the rainbow end of the sexuality spectrum.

**COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST** **REGISTERED AND REGULATED ** Specialized treatment that is confidential, respectful, responsive to your needs. Sandra has many years of experience working with children, youth, & adults. Sandra takes a systemic approach to counselling and considers many factors that may affect an individual's wellness. Sandra enjoys counselling youth, individuals, couples and families. Her areas of specialty are intimate partner violence, family violence, parent-teen relationships, and emotional regulation (anger management). She helps with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life-transitions, and family conflict.

*Accepting new clients* When an individual experiences trauma or is faced with severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. Reaching out can often be challenging and yet can be rewarding. Are you looking for support or guidance, or ways to cope during a time of loss, change in career, relationship or uncertainty in your current situation? Therapy is a process of guided personal exploration.

Have you ever been disappointed with past therapy that didn't seem to address the deeper, core issues? Would you like to transform your current unhealthy or negative patterns into healthy ones that promote mutual growth and healing? Would you like to create your ideal relationship with your current partner ? If you are single, cohabiting, engaged, married, experiencing intimacy issues, have discovered an affair, or contemplating divorce, and seeking to create healthy relationships, I would be honoured to be part of your journey. I am passionate about working with anyone seeking to better understand and improve their relationships!

•Offering services for Alberta (in-person and virtual) and Manitoba/Nova Scotia residents (virtual only)• Hello and Welcome! I am a Master's level Registered Social Worker (clinical) offering adult counselling services. My areas of practice include: anxiety, depression, prenatal/postpartum mental health, relationship challenges, adhd, trauma, self-esteem, stress, and parenting. I also offer couples counselling specific to relationship struggles in the postpartum period. I draw from many different evidence-based models of therapy and I have 10 years of experience in different areas of the social work field.

Relationship troubles? Is your marriage filled with tension? Your children on your last nerve? Your co-parent refusing to co-operate? Or maybe your relationship with your self is out of whack? You care about your relationships, but you’re fed up with feeling frustrated, alone or overwhelmed. You are ready for solutions! You are ready to better understand yourself, others and the nature of relationships. You are ready to put insight into action to make the changes you want in your life and to have happier, healthier relationships.

I am a registered psychologist (#4117) offering counselling to adult individuals and couples . My intention with each client that I see is to provide a safe and caring environment and maintain a present and open posture. I want to support you in creating the life you want want to live while helping to alleviate the unnecessary suffering that we sometimes experience. Although sometimes suffering is inevitable, I want to walk through it alongside of you.

Do you find yourself struggling in your relationship, no matter what you do? You may be tired of trying different things to make your relationship better, but nothing seems to make a difference and you end up feeling hopeless and alone. You might not even remember a time when it didn't feel this way. You are ready to work with your partner , as a team, to get back on track. Most of all, you are ready to feel connected and safe with the person you care about the most.

***Please ensure to leave a phone number with your request as often times responses through Psychology Today go to junk mail."*** I have a passion for helping people where they are at, and I feel grateful every day that I am privileged to journey with people during some of their most challenging and perhaps darkest times in life. I believe that people have the power to heal themselves with guidance, compassion, and kindness. I take a trauma informed non-judgmental approach to my practice while I continually evaluate our alignment with the goals that we set at the beginning of the therapeutic process.

Life can be difficult and challenging. Often, we find ourselves stuck in our pain, our grief, and have difficulties navigating our relationships. Perhaps you are seeking support and strategies to deal with stress and anxiety; or help with managing depressive symptoms. As a counsellor, my mission is to provide a caring, safe, and welcoming environment where clients are encouraged to explore past and present life challenges. I stand for equality, diversity, and empowerment. I value being present with my clients and believe the greatest strengths that I offer are my genuineness, insightfulness, and compassion.

Do you ever find yourself unable to talk yourself out of an unfavourable state, and then feel shame and guilt for not being able to do so? Or do you find yourself feeling overly emotional or overstimulated in your surroundings? I am passionate about these topics and feel honoured to accompany my clients through their unique journey. I love to work with teens, adults, and couples and work hard to discover the potential they did not know they have. I strive to work with my clients to find solutions together; everyone has different needs and what will work for one may not work for another.

At Shore Psychological Services we believe in meeting a client where they are at and operating from a collaborative approach. We use a variety of modalities based on a foundation of respect for a client's lived experience.

Registered Psychologist working within a vast array of clinical areas. I enjoy meeting each individual client with where they are at and what will be the best treatment plan based on their own unique needs. visit www.huttonpsychologicalservices.ca to book today!