Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Red Deer, AB

Have you experienced trauma that is negatively impacting your daily life? Are you experiencing performance anxiety, blocks, slumps, Focal Dystonia and/or want to expand performance/creativity? Do you have behaviors associated with craving, temporary relief, and long-term negative consequences that you are unable to stop? Brainspotting locates, targets, processes, and releases trauma in the brain and body, expanding performance and creativity, from the source.

I offer weekday and alternating weekend online and in-person sessions. Feeling unhappy, anxious, overwhelmed, or having relationship difficulty? My goal is to assist people in managing undesirable thoughts and emotions and identify and achieve steps toward desired change. My approach is based on collaboration, openness, interest, and acceptance, which allows me to be genuine, thoughtful, and supportive throughout the client's change process. As a registered psychologist, I work with adult and adolescent individuals, as well as adult couples in addressing a broad range of mental health, personal, and relationship concerns.

I am a Registered Psychologist working in the Red Deer area. I enjoy working with adult clients managing trauma , mood, identity, existential, and/or relational challenges. My goal is to help clients live more purposeful and rewarding lives. Wayfound Mental Health Group is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to providing high quality mental health services, notably within the first responder world.

Do you have issues with trauma , PTSD , addictions, sexual addiction, disordered eating, anxiety, depression, anger management, nutrition, or other issues? Are you looking for someone to talk to in an empathetic and caring environment where you can say whatever you need? Do you have traumas issues that need to be dealt with without discussing the issues by learning how to deal with it in your body? Do you have issues with communication that complicate your relationship or work experience that bring up past issues that need to be dealt with? Are you seeking help, today? Help is right here.

I am an experienced therapist helping you to make peace with all your experiences and relationships. I specialize in healing past and present grief, loss, trauma , and help to transform your relationships. Learn to eliminate unwanted anxiety; find joy in life and relationships without compromising yourself. Allow me to empower you on a journey towards wholeness. I create a safe therapeutic space that guides you in understanding, and transforming through empathy, support, and empowerment. Individuals, couples, families, and groups are welcome.

Connection to our authentic Self and to other’s authentic Selves is what helps us heal. I’m Brendon Olson, founder of New Connections Therapy where the motto is “Connect. Heal. Live.” I believe that symptoms of mental health and addiction may have some biological origins but are most often coming from well-meaning protector parts of us that are functioning to help us prevent or disconnect from our pain. I help you find your true, authentic Self so you can connect with and heal the pain and lead your well-meaning protector parts into taking healthier roles. I work with the internal system of your mind, not just your symptoms.

M.A.C.P. (Master of Arts Counseling Psychology), C.C.C. (Certified Canadian Counselor), C.C.T.P. (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), C.A.T.P. (Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional) I have been working as Certified Canadian Counsellor since 2017, registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, working in both individual counselling and group therapy settings. In 2020 I became certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional for adults, children and adolescents. ​

I am a Registered Psychologist in both AB and SK. I have over 15 years of clinical assessment experience with children, adolescents, adults, public safety personnel, front line workers, and health care professionals. My goal with formal assessment is to help you explore your symptoms, gain understanding of your responses and patterns, and empower you to gain renewed agency, with or without a formal diagnosis. I am competent to diagnose within the scope of the DSM. I also offer trauma treatment and am certified in TFCBT and BOS and have training in CPT, NMT, and other models, having worked in this field over 15 years.

ARE TRAUMA AND EMOTIONAL INJURIES IMPACTING YOUR DAILY LIFE? The reality is, EVERY person has experienced some form of trauma or emotional injury. Whether it happened last week, last month or years ago, these events can leave us emotionally wounded, limit our perspective and stunt our growth and potential. Shame, guilt, sorrow, anger and resentment act as powerful undercurrents poisoning our ability to fulfill our hopes and dreams. Often the root of past trauma and emotional injury (either big or small events) are what poisons the potential for our future. Counselling releases you from the negative impact of trauma !

Relief from your trauma , phobia, and other struggles may be available in as few as 3-5 sessions. Now offering Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)! You are struggling, becoming increasingly overwhelmed, anxious and irritable. The distressing or anxious images flood your mind. It impacts sleep, gives you nightmares and leaves you always on edge. You are exhausted. Going out and socializing has become too much. It can be paralyzing. Through therapy, relief is possible.

Shelly is a registered psychologist with extensive training and experience in trauma related and emotional challenges. Shelly believes that we are, by design, able to recover and heal from impactful events. Shelly specializes in helping individuals resolve past impactful experiences and further develop personal tools and resources as they work toward their personal goals of wellness and healthy living. Shelly's approach is of a wholistic nature and she specializes in areas such as trauma , depression, stress, anxiety, as well as relationship or work-related challenges.

Hi, I’m Shelane; a mother of three, yogi and Provisionally Registered Psychologist from rural Alberta. I enjoy supporting the mental and physical wellness of clients from various cultural backgrounds. I currently offer individual counselling for adolescents (13+) and adults both in person and online. In my practice, I strive to create a safe and compassionate environment that allows clients the confidence to journey inward. My counselling approach is trauma -informed, person-centered, and shaped by therapies centered on mind-body connection.

Each story is unique and I am here to help. The foundation of therapy is built on a strong therapeutic connection. My approach to therapy is compassionate yet direct. I strive to help you uncover the best version of yourself and identify how to manage the ongoing stressors of life. I understand that each individual enters therapy at a different stage. I will help you discover how past experiences, relationships, and environments have influenced your life and current behaviours. Together we will create a new understanding and value for oneself and your journey.

As a therapist, it's my role to hold the space for my clients to create meaningful and lasting change. In my experience, people will strive further, overcome great obstacles, and accomplish things they never thought possible when they have someone in their life who can understand where they've been, accept where they're at, and believe in their ability to achieve their greatest potential. This is what I call, 'holding the space.' In every session, I strive to create a comfortable environment that allows my clients to challenge old patterns and experiment with new ways of being.

I specialize in anxiety disorders and other challenges such as trauma , depression, self-worth, and workplace stress. I have a special interest in working with mothers, teachers, and small business owners. I am passionate about helping you better understand your thoughts and emotions, which will support you in building an authentic life based on your values. I believe that you are the expert in your life and that together we can collaborate to design a treatment plan that meets your goals.