Therapists in T8N
Melissa Guzik
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
St Albert, AB T8N
Have you recently been struggling and feel like you could use some extra support? Do you have a hard time coping with how you are feeling? Are you feeling alone or struggling in the relationships in your life? Are you struggling with trauma you have experienced? Are you having a hard time sleeping? If you answered yes to any of these questions it may be time to seek out counselling in a safe and caring environment. Together we can create a plan to build on your strengths, and gain new resources and tools to assist you with your struggles. It is my desire to help you increase your hope, joy, and meaning in your life.
Have you recently been struggling and feel like you could use some extra support? Do you have a hard time coping with how you are feeling? Are you feeling alone or struggling in the relationships in your life? Are you struggling with trauma you have experienced? Are you having a hard time sleeping? If you answered yes to any of these questions it may be time to seek out counselling in a safe and caring environment. Together we can create a plan to build on your strengths, and gain new resources and tools to assist you with your struggles. It is my desire to help you increase your hope, joy, and meaning in your life.
The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre Inc.
Verified Verified
St Albert, AB T8N
Grief is a deeply painful, lonely, and isolating experience. When someone we care about dies, our relationship ends in divorce, or we experience any of the other 40 forms of loss, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions. The wonderful news is, grief does not have to be a life sentence of suffering. There are actionable tools that can help you to move beyond the pain caused by a loss in your life. Whether you are grieving due to a recent loss or a loss from long ago, it is never too soon or too late to heal your heart.
Grief is a deeply painful, lonely, and isolating experience. When someone we care about dies, our relationship ends in divorce, or we experience any of the other 40 forms of loss, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions. The wonderful news is, grief does not have to be a life sentence of suffering. There are actionable tools that can help you to move beyond the pain caused by a loss in your life. Whether you are grieving due to a recent loss or a loss from long ago, it is never too soon or too late to heal your heart.
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Teen Counsellors
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.