Christian Therapists in Olds, AB
I have a unique blend of educational and counselling experience within K-12, postsecondary, and private practice arenas. My areas of focus are assessment, evaluation, and counselling therapy. Offering mobile and teleservices, my philosophy is ever changing, but is grounded in the belief that perceptions precipitate behaviour. My goal is to guide you in a respectful and collaborative manner, as you work to gain the knowledge and skills for solutions that will allow you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I have a unique blend of educational and counselling experience within K-12, postsecondary, and private practice arenas. My areas of focus are assessment, evaluation, and counselling therapy. Offering mobile and teleservices, my philosophy is ever changing, but is grounded in the belief that perceptions precipitate behaviour. My goal is to guide you in a respectful and collaborative manner, as you work to gain the knowledge and skills for solutions that will allow you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
I work from an attachment-based perspective, helping individuals and couples better understand their patterns in relationships and create more secure, connected ways of relating.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in conflict, struggling to communicate, or wanting to rebuild closeness after difficult experiences, we’ll work together to slow things down, make sense of emotions, and strengthen connection.
I also support concerns such as emotional regulation, grief, life transitions, family roles, anger, and self-esteem.
Appointments are available for individuals (14+) and couples, with direct billing for most insurance providers.
I work from an attachment-based perspective, helping individuals and couples better understand their patterns in relationships and create more secure, connected ways of relating.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in conflict, struggling to communicate, or wanting to rebuild closeness after difficult experiences, we’ll work together to slow things down, make sense of emotions, and strengthen connection.
I also support concerns such as emotional regulation, grief, life transitions, family roles, anger, and self-esteem.
Appointments are available for individuals (14+) and couples, with direct billing for most insurance providers.
I am a Certified Professional Counsellor with the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Canada
Are you weary or worn down? Feeling like you're not yourself, distant from those closest to you, or overwhelmed by everything on your plate? You don't need to struggle alone. Meadowinds Counselling offers a safe space to heal, become better equipped to handle the challenges you face, and begin to flourish in your life, leadership, and relationships.
I am a Certified Professional Counsellor with the Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Canada
Are you weary or worn down? Feeling like you're not yourself, distant from those closest to you, or overwhelmed by everything on your plate? You don't need to struggle alone. Meadowinds Counselling offers a safe space to heal, become better equipped to handle the challenges you face, and begin to flourish in your life, leadership, and relationships.
Let's connect for a free 25-minute session. Life often takes us through difficult and unexpected paths: addiction, loss, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck. At Cherished Pathways Counselling Services, I believe that no one should have to walk those roads alone. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and a deep understanding that every person's journey is unique.
Whether you're facing a sudden crisis or a long-standing challenge, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore, heal, and grow. Together, we'll walk your path—one step at a time—toward clarity, resilience, and emotional wellness.
Let's connect for a free 25-minute session. Life often takes us through difficult and unexpected paths: addiction, loss, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck. At Cherished Pathways Counselling Services, I believe that no one should have to walk those roads alone. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and a deep understanding that every person's journey is unique.
Whether you're facing a sudden crisis or a long-standing challenge, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore, heal, and grow. Together, we'll walk your path—one step at a time—toward clarity, resilience, and emotional wellness.
I believe that everyone is trying to do the best they can and sometimes needs help in identifying barriers and goals. I specialize helping individuals who have experienced trauma. I work with people to see their strengths and build resiliency. I work with the following individuals: healthcare professionals, caregivers, individuals navigating grief, major life transitions, experiencing burnout, teenagers and young adults.
I work with adult children and parents as they face the concerns of aging and cognitive changes.
I believe that everyone is trying to do the best they can and sometimes needs help in identifying barriers and goals. I specialize helping individuals who have experienced trauma. I work with people to see their strengths and build resiliency. I work with the following individuals: healthcare professionals, caregivers, individuals navigating grief, major life transitions, experiencing burnout, teenagers and young adults.
I work with adult children and parents as they face the concerns of aging and cognitive changes.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or relationship challenges? You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I support children, teens, young adults, and couples in understanding their emotions, building confidence, and creating healthier relationships.
With a background in both education and counselling, I offer a supportive, practical approach that meets clients where they’re at.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or relationship challenges? You may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I support children, teens, young adults, and couples in understanding their emotions, building confidence, and creating healthier relationships.
With a background in both education and counselling, I offer a supportive, practical approach that meets clients where they’re at.
Through all my personal and professional experience it seems that the foundation for much of our suffering and of our healing is in the context of our relationships with each other. I have found that exploring and unpacking our relationship experience and expectations provides new pathways for healing. I love seeing people's excitement and relief as they better understand the thoughts and feelings of their family, their community, and even their own selves. May we find more hope together. Together may we find your pathways home.
Through all my personal and professional experience it seems that the foundation for much of our suffering and of our healing is in the context of our relationships with each other. I have found that exploring and unpacking our relationship experience and expectations provides new pathways for healing. I love seeing people's excitement and relief as they better understand the thoughts and feelings of their family, their community, and even their own selves. May we find more hope together. Together may we find your pathways home.
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's 25 years of experience and down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU want to go.
In-home consultations available (as appropriate).
Referrals to adult and/or paediatric psychiatrists available.
Chances are good if you're reading this profile, you're looking for some professional help. Whether it be individual counselling to help you through a major depressive episode, family therapy to defuse tension and endless fighting, or a consultation about your anxious toddler, depressed adolescent or teenager's self-harming behaviour, Carla's 25 years of experience and down-to-earth approach to therapy will have you comfortable in minutes and moving forward in a solution focused direction that YOU want to go.
In-home consultations available (as appropriate).
Referrals to adult and/or paediatric psychiatrists available.
Who are you? This seemingly simple question can be difficult to answer. Have you lost your answer? Tragedy, distractions, addictions, or avoidance often cause us to lose sight of our sense of self and lead us to make choices that contradict who we are at our core. The fallout of this can cause conflict in relationships and create unintentional barriers to building or fostering connections.
Who are you? This seemingly simple question can be difficult to answer. Have you lost your answer? Tragedy, distractions, addictions, or avoidance often cause us to lose sight of our sense of self and lead us to make choices that contradict who we are at our core. The fallout of this can cause conflict in relationships and create unintentional barriers to building or fostering connections.
Are you struggling, feeling stuck, disconnected, cannot catch your breath due to life's difficulties. I invite you to come connect with the horses, the land. Take in the big sky, breathe the fresh air and ground yourself on the land. Feel the peace that can be yours.
I am a registered psychologist with 15 years of experience. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and have strengths, abilities, talents, values and resilience. I will work collaboratively and respectfully with you and together we will face the problem that brought you to see me.
Are you struggling, feeling stuck, disconnected, cannot catch your breath due to life's difficulties. I invite you to come connect with the horses, the land. Take in the big sky, breathe the fresh air and ground yourself on the land. Feel the peace that can be yours.
I am a registered psychologist with 15 years of experience. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and have strengths, abilities, talents, values and resilience. I will work collaboratively and respectfully with you and together we will face the problem that brought you to see me.
After the first session, my clients often express feeling deep relief, clarity and hope and ask, "when can we meet again?".
With couples therapy, I help you cultivate safety, trust, and emotional connection in your relationship—even in the aftermath of betrayal. I’ve seen even the most strained and hostile relationships reach levels of connection they never dreamed of.
For individuals, I offer a path toward peace and freedom. Together, we’ll heal the trauma that is keeping you stuck so that you can regain control of your thoughts, emotions, body and behaviours.
After the first session, my clients often express feeling deep relief, clarity and hope and ask, "when can we meet again?".
With couples therapy, I help you cultivate safety, trust, and emotional connection in your relationship—even in the aftermath of betrayal. I’ve seen even the most strained and hostile relationships reach levels of connection they never dreamed of.
For individuals, I offer a path toward peace and freedom. Together, we’ll heal the trauma that is keeping you stuck so that you can regain control of your thoughts, emotions, body and behaviours.
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I provide virtual psychological assessment and counselling services to clients throughout Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia.
We all experience times in our lives when we struggle, whether it be with mental health, relationships challenges, life transitions or a lack of purpose. We need to be gentle with ourselves and give ourselves grace as we move through the different stages of our lives. Sometimes it feels messy, and collaboration can help us to make sense of it. From an attachment-based and trauma-informed perspective, I will help you work through your circumstance and move forward in a way that is healthy for you.
I provide virtual psychological assessment and counselling services to clients throughout Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia.
We all experience times in our lives when we struggle, whether it be with mental health, relationships challenges, life transitions or a lack of purpose. We need to be gentle with ourselves and give ourselves grace as we move through the different stages of our lives. Sometimes it feels messy, and collaboration can help us to make sense of it. From an attachment-based and trauma-informed perspective, I will help you work through your circumstance and move forward in a way that is healthy for you.
Hi, I’m Brooklynn and I’m really glad you found your way here. If you’re here, there’s probably something in your life that feels heavy, confusing, or harder than it used to be. Maybe you’re a mom who feels like she’s lost herself a bit. Maybe you’re in a relationship that feels disconnected. Maybe you’re doing fine on the outside but struggling on the inside.
Hi, I’m Brooklynn and I’m really glad you found your way here. If you’re here, there’s probably something in your life that feels heavy, confusing, or harder than it used to be. Maybe you’re a mom who feels like she’s lost herself a bit. Maybe you’re in a relationship that feels disconnected. Maybe you’re doing fine on the outside but struggling on the inside.
Are you looking for a Christian therapist?
I bring a unique ability to incorporate faith into therapy. If you want prayer or desire spiritual insight to expedite your healing it would be my honour to. If you have been hurt and lost faith or trust in people, it would also be my honour to provide you with a nonjudgemental, safe, and confidential place to heal.
Are you looking for a Christian therapist?
I bring a unique ability to incorporate faith into therapy. If you want prayer or desire spiritual insight to expedite your healing it would be my honour to. If you have been hurt and lost faith or trust in people, it would also be my honour to provide you with a nonjudgemental, safe, and confidential place to heal.
My ideal clients are teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, life transitions, or feeling stuck. Many are high-functioning on the outside but struggling with overthinking, people-pleasing, or emotional exhaustion. I provide a warm, compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported while learning practical tools to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Together, we work toward greater calm, confidence, balance, and wellbeing.
My ideal clients are teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, life transitions, or feeling stuck. Many are high-functioning on the outside but struggling with overthinking, people-pleasing, or emotional exhaustion. I provide a warm, compassionate space where clients feel heard and supported while learning practical tools to manage emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Together, we work toward greater calm, confidence, balance, and wellbeing.
Therapist with 14 years counselling experience seeing children, teens and adults.
They feel stuck, avoiding situations and begin to miss out. You try to reassure them but it doesn't seem to help. They become irritable, tearful or just shut down. You don't know how to help your child but it’s exhausting, it’s heartbreaking watching their struggle. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or your child, relief is possible and there are many different types of therapies that can help you begin to challenge those fears and begin living life confidently.
Therapist with 14 years counselling experience seeing children, teens and adults.
They feel stuck, avoiding situations and begin to miss out. You try to reassure them but it doesn't seem to help. They become irritable, tearful or just shut down. You don't know how to help your child but it’s exhausting, it’s heartbreaking watching their struggle. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or your child, relief is possible and there are many different types of therapies that can help you begin to challenge those fears and begin living life confidently.
Children experience the world differently from adults. While adults use words, children express themselves through play. Play therapy offers a safe space for children to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence.
Parenting can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially when your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, or behavioural challenges. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with children (3 years old +), teens, families experiencing divorce or separation, and parents, creating a supportive space to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being.
Children experience the world differently from adults. While adults use words, children express themselves through play. Play therapy offers a safe space for children to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence.
Parenting can be both rewarding and overwhelming, especially when your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, or behavioural challenges. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I work with children (3 years old +), teens, families experiencing divorce or separation, and parents, creating a supportive space to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and improve emotional well-being.
Is your child or teen anxious, overwhelmed, or shutting down emotionally? Is there family conflict or behavioral concerns? Play Therapy can help. I'm one of the few qualifying Play Therapists in Red Deer who specialize in helping clients ages 4+ navigate big feelings, behavioral challenges, and social struggles through play-based therapy and family collaboration.
Is your child or teen anxious, overwhelmed, or shutting down emotionally? Is there family conflict or behavioral concerns? Play Therapy can help. I'm one of the few qualifying Play Therapists in Red Deer who specialize in helping clients ages 4+ navigate big feelings, behavioral challenges, and social struggles through play-based therapy and family collaboration.
Has your teenager or young adult changed? Families are complex, and often individuals can feel invisible or misunderstood. Friendships and school can create substantial pressures for young people, and parenting them can be a challenge! Sometimes, we can be surrounded by friends and loved ones, and still feel alone.
In our sessions, you can expect a friendly and down-to-earth approach. We can discuss whatever is bothering you or your child, create a deeper understanding, and build confidence.
Has your teenager or young adult changed? Families are complex, and often individuals can feel invisible or misunderstood. Friendships and school can create substantial pressures for young people, and parenting them can be a challenge! Sometimes, we can be surrounded by friends and loved ones, and still feel alone.
In our sessions, you can expect a friendly and down-to-earth approach. We can discuss whatever is bothering you or your child, create a deeper understanding, and build confidence.
Your mind might be racing as you try to juggle all the responsibilities and hats you wear, or maybe your body is telling you about the impact anxiety is having on your life. You might be feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you're wondering if you'll ever feel fulfilled and peaceful with your identity. That's where we can come in to help you recover and find relief from past events, trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, eating disorders, and depression. We are a team of therapists providing individual and relationship counselling locally in Airdrie, Alberta and virtually across Alberta.
Your mind might be racing as you try to juggle all the responsibilities and hats you wear, or maybe your body is telling you about the impact anxiety is having on your life. You might be feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you're wondering if you'll ever feel fulfilled and peaceful with your identity. That's where we can come in to help you recover and find relief from past events, trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, eating disorders, and depression. We are a team of therapists providing individual and relationship counselling locally in Airdrie, Alberta and virtually across Alberta.
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What can a Christian therapist help with?
Many Christian counsellors incorporate faith-based principles into psychotherapy and draw guidance from biblical writings. This approach may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing concerns related to faith, prolonged grief, substance use, or questions about life’s purpose. Christian therapists may also offer marital, premarital, or family counselling. These can be helpful options if your concerns are more relational in nature, such as communication challenges in a marriage, conflict within a family, or adjustment following a major family transition, such as divorce or a move.
How does Christian faith shape the therapy experience?
Christian faith can shape the therapy experience by giving you a familiar framework for discussing meaning, purpose, forgiveness, relationships, and hope in sessions. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may draw on Christian values, prayer, or spiritual reflection alongside other therapeutic approaches. In addition, while training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has shown that a strong alliance between you and your therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns, but also shares a client’s faith and values. Nevertheless, an ethical Christian therapist should be clear about how they incorporate faith and should respect the level of spiritual discussion that feels right for you.
Does Christian therapy work across different denominations?
Christian therapy can be helpful for people from various different Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, and Anglican backgrounds. Many Christian therapists are able to support clients across denominations by focusing on shared Christian values, such as faith, prayer, forgiveness, and hope. That said, denomination can matter for some clients. A person’s identified denomination may shape how they understand relationships and life roles. If these differences are important to you, it may be helpful to ask a therapist whether they have experience working with clients from your specific denomination or faith tradition.
Can a Christian therapist help with marriage and couples counselling?
Christian faith-based therapy can take many different forms, including marriage counselling and couples counselling. Some therapists may also offer Christian pre-marital counselling. In these settings, Christian therapists may work with couples on concerns such as communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, parenting, and major life transitions. A Christian therapist may also help couples explore how shared Christian beliefs shape the relationship. They may encourage you and your partner to practise skills learned in therapy in your everyday lives, including both faith-based practises and non-faith-based tools, such as prayer or communication skills.
Can a Christian therapist help with sensitive issues like sex, trauma, or addiction?
Therapists with adequate training should be equipped to help with a number of sensitive issues, including sex, trauma, and addiction. For clients who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may help explore how your spiritual beliefs relate to your challenges, healing, and recovery. A competent and ethical Christian therapist should not judge, shame, or impose a particular belief when discussing these topics, and if you feel judged, it may be time to seek another therapist.
How can a Christian therapist support family therapy?
Christian family therapy can help families address conflict, communication challenges, parenting concerns, grief, or adjustment following a major life transition. A Christian therapist may support family members in understanding one another’s perspectives, improving communication, setting healthier boundaries, and rebuilding trust. For families who want faith included in therapy, a Christian therapist may also help explore how family values related to Christianity can support healing.
How might I enquire about a therapist's experience working with Christian clients?
If religion is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Christian clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask how they incorporate Christian values into therapy or how they approach certain topics that matter to you. As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A strong therapeutic alliance does not necessarily require a therapist to share your religious background, but they should respond to your concerns with respect and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles and have identified as Christian. It shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.