Attachment-based Therapists in Sylvan Lake, AB

Are you experiencing distressing memories, images, thoughts, and perceptions of your traumatic experience? Maybe you are encountering nightmares and flashbacks and reliving the events as if they were still happening increasing irritability, difficulty sleeping, hyper-vigilance, exaggerated startle responses, and detachment from those around you. Your experience may have triggered your inner alarm system keeping you in a place where you think you can’t escape your feelings and feel out of control.

Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.

I presently exclusively offer online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. My deep-seated passion is rooted in delivering compassionate support and fostering a secure and nurturing space for my clients as they embark on their personal journeys of growth and self-discovery. By prioritizing a client-centered approach, I firmly uphold the belief that individuals possess an inherent wisdom about their own lives. Grounded in this belief, my goal is to guide clients in pursuing their objectives while respecting their distinctive values and autonomy.

Welcome! My specialty is working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, emotional regulation and those who present with risky behaviors, such as addictions. I am a certified hypnotherapist and work with adults and couples using hypnotherapy, a systems approach, and Compassion Focused therapy. When dealing with adult individuals, couples, or teens, I understand that everyone needs to be respected and heard. It is my belief that everyone has a story to tell, and has a desire to be connected to those around them.

I practice trauma-informed therapy. I believe non-judgmental acceptance & validation are key in supporting a client on their unique healing journey. Problems have causes that need to be examined. There are reasons we react and respond the way we do. I work with trauma and anxiety disorders including trauma from past abuse; grief and loss; challenges with family dynamics; and life transitions (divorce, empty nest, retirement). I do NOT work with addictions NOR in a consulting capacity for legal or employment requirements (eg: documentation for child custody issues, high conflict separation/divorce, or WCB/other benefit claims).

Salix is the Latin name for willow. The willow tree is a symbol of hope. It gives us a sense of belonging and safety. The willow shows us how to move through adversity with strength and flexibility. It shows us the path to stability, hope and healing. The human condition is one of pain and suffering but also of joy and connection. The duality of the willow tree’s strength and tolerance during a storm versus its comfort on warm sunny days mimics this experience of humanhood. At Salix Counselling Services, we strive to find the balance between these forces while inspiring hope and promoting healing.

I am a Provisional Psychologist with The College of Alberta Psychologists, and a member of The Psychologists Association of Alberta. As a Therapeutic Play Practitioner with The Rocky Mountain Play Institute, I work with children and families suffering from anxiety, depression, family transitions (divorce, separation), domestic violence, grief, and developmental trauma. I work with children ages 3-17 using therapeutic play.

Do you struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety or addictions from drugs, alcohol or sexually compulsive behaviours? They can feel overwhelming. Whatever your struggle is, you do not have to be alone in this journey to recovery and healing. We can work together to find new solutions to the struggles you are facing, develop a greater compassion and understanding for yourself and others. I provide confidential, compassionate and caring space to work through these challenges. You do not have to be alone in this journey. Call or email me today to book an appointment and start your journey of healing and recovery.

Hello and thank you for reviewing my site! I possess 30 years of experience in a variety of counselling contexts. I aspire to provide each client with a meaningful experience in each session. My focus of work includes women's & men's issues, health & wellness, marital issues, infertility, phase of life, healthy boundaries, menopause, life transitions & changes, parent-teen conflict, adolescence, and relationship challenges. I work with adults, parents, teens and couples. Counselling, coaching and consulting best describe my practice with a focus on your desired change-oriented outcomes whereby healing and growth can occur.

Hello there, wonderful humans! Welcome to a space where understanding minds is not just a profession, but a passion. I’m your friendly neighborhood psychologist, specializing primarily in assessments, but also welcoming therapy clients with open arms and an open heart

Renyou Psychology specializes in Developmental Clinical Psychology in children aged 2-12 years. We also see adolescents with developmental disabilities and offer Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment for adults.

I help people get unstuck from painful patterns of chaos, overwhelm, depression, isolation, unhelpful thinking, and self-sabotage so they are open to more possibilities of calmness, clarity, joy, connection, confidence, and self-worth. Providing an inclusive environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds, I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and groups to address challenges such as grief/loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges.

If you are tired of feeling exhausted ALL THE TIME; struggling with anxiety that is making it difficult to do the things you LOVE; if you feel as though you have lost all drive and motivation to participate fully at work and/or with your family and friends; if you have a past trauma that you feel is holding you back; if you have been turning to food or substances to cope and numb out intense emotions, know that it's a problem but aren't sure how to get started? I want to help you!! If you are MOTIVATED to feel better, start finding that joy for life again, to build a plan and take control of your life - LET'S GET STARTED!

Navigating life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves. In our sessions, we'll begin to uncover valuable insights and develop effective coping mechanisms. You'll learn to set and honour your boundaries, building the confidence and resilience needed to face life's challenges with strength.

Issues of concern can arise for all families as children grow though various stages. With experience working with children and families in various capacities, issues such as parent teen conflict, grief and loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, attachment, and inattention can be addressed.

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. You can't sleep, it gives you nightmares and leaves you always on edge. You are exhausted. It can be paralyzing. Through therapy, relief is possible.

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 believe that life can throws us challenges and some of those challenges may feel harder than others to overcome. I strongly value connection and the need for relationship as a key piece of effectively navigating these life challenges. I strive to offer clients compassion, and the space they need to do this. My hope is that through a strong therapeutic relationship we can create shared meaning to strive towards meaningful change.

I'm here to offer a calm witnessing presence to whatever you are going through. With compassion and non-judgment, I offer new ways to look at your situation in order to get clarity, move forward and find the satisfaction or peace you are looking for.