Therapists Beginning With B in Alberta

I am a queer practitioner with a passion for working with 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. I am a Registered Psychologist and am available for a free 15-minute phone consultation. Everyone that walks into the counselling room has the ability to create positive change. You are the expert on your own life and have the potential to grow and achieve your personal goals. It is my role as a counsellor to guide you to find and identify your own strengths and potential. I can offer insight and new skills to enhance the strengths you already possess while identifying and changing the things that may be holding you back.

My experience is rooted in trauma focused clinical work, and my practice approach emphasizes applied positive psychology which focuses on people’s strength, traits and qualities that enable flourishing and optimizing wellbeing. I practice in a manner that emphasizes a natural, flexible and genuine style of conversation in an unstructured way to help encourage spontaneous direction and insights. I also integrate several types of modalities into practice, which is informed by formal evidence based trainings in Eye Movement and Sensitization Therapy, CBT, DBT Skills therapy, and Pain Reprocessing.

Having difficulties coping with stress? Perhaps you have already tried several ways to manage life stressors, but still find yourself feeling anxious, having repetitive thoughts, feeling worthless, clashing with others, doubting or even being overly critical of yourself. You don't have to struggle alone anymore. All it takes is a little courage and the willingness to be vulnerable. As your therapist, I would be honoured to provide you with a compassionate space to explore these personal issues. Together, we can create solutions that are unique to your personality, aspirations, values, cultural upbringing and life circumstances.

Welcome! I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I have 20+ years of experience within both the public and private practice settings, with extensive experience treating depression and anxiety disorders. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a very collaborative process, with a focus on understanding your difficulties and finding strategies to make the changes you want. As a CBT specialist, I value the vast research that supports the effectiveness of CBT, in combination with the 20+ years experience I have providing individual and group CBT, as well as training future Psychologists.

“The work is a commitment to be with people – not pushing them from behind or leading them from the front”. I am here to meet you where you are at – at your own pace – to deal with hardship, build resilience, and make lasting change in your life.

I’m Mel, a registered psychologist passionately working with girls and young women (13-25 yrs of age). I also work with parents of adolescents who seek to better understand and support their daughters. Deciphering typical from concerning behaviours can be difficult. I have a keen interest in helping individuals and families struggling with anxiety, emotions, perfectionism, anger, self-harm, family & peer relationships, performance issues and the impacts of trauma.

I help adults struggling with their mental health achieve more peace and less chaos . I have worked in a Concurrent Disorder program doing counselling for people with mental illness and addiction program since 2013. I currently work there and two days a week in private practice helping client's find their way home to their most authentic selves. I am also currently enrolled in year two of the Hakomi Psychosomatic Therapist training program and pursing a Master's of Counselling Psychology to further my practice. I specialize in attachment injuries, complex trauma, addiction, and anxiety/depression.

I am passionate about supporting people through the bumps that life throws at us. My expertise is in supporting people suffering from mild/moderate anxiety and depression, prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression, dealing with chronic illness and trauma.

At Country Counselling, we are here to serve you! Wouldn’t it be nice to have your counselling appointments in a relaxed non-traditional atmosphere in the country, as opposed to a very clinical setting? Wouldn’t it be nice if your therapist incorporated treatment at your pace? Wouldn’t it be nice to have treatment plans with tangible direction that incorporate biological, psychological, emotional, nutritional, biofeedback techniques and somatic/exercise components? Wouldn’t it be nice to have an eclectic approach based on research that incorporates the best of what we know about treatment for your issue?

Choosing a therapist can feel like a daunting task; I do not believe that therapy is one size fits all and hope that the following information will help you decide whether we might be a good fit! My clients describe me as non-judgmental, genuine, warm, funny, enthusiastic and honest. I believe that we only have one shot at this thing called life and that we all deserve to live that life to the fullest (and I would love to hear about what that might mean to you)! In the words of Mary Oliver, "What will you do with your one wild and precious life?"

Do you want to work on or work through a challenge? Desiring a strategy to reach a positive outcome? Striking a balance between the demands of a current situation and a complete understanding of how you view the situation is vital to success. Matthew has worked with a diverse population of individuals experiencing mental health and performance challenges. Matthew’s interests are working with individuals to reach a healthy and performance mindset they can be proud of and excited about.

Individually, I work with clients that present anxiety, depression, infidelity, divorce/separation, workplace stress, and dysfunctional family dynamics. I would help provide clarity for clients so they can take appropriate action to solve/heal the problem. For couples, I focus on the relationship that I witness in the room. My goals is to re-establish intimacy for my clients by taking them through a journey of risk taking and vulnerability; thereby, creating a strong dependent relationship as well as strong independent individuals.

I have always been passionate about working with people and it truly is an honour to witness the journey of so many towards fulfillment. As a provisional psychologist, my goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for individuals, couples and families as they navigate setbacks and discover their own resiliency.

My goal is to support your child, alongside yourself as the parent or caregiver, through a holistic and whole-person approach to meet the unique needs of the individual or family system. I specialize in working with children aged 4-12 experiencing a range of social, emotional, and behavioural concerns such as anxiety, autism, attachment issues, self-esteem, ADHD, oppositional defiance, depression, OCD, peer relationships, among others. I provide therapy often using a play based modality. I also do full psychological assessments including assessments for ADHD, Behviour and Autism.

Available mornings, early afternoons, and evenings. I enjoy working with individuals of all cultural and religious backgrounds along with those within the LGBTQIA2S+ community. I am particularly interested in working alongside those who struggle with ADHD, depression, and anxiety-related issues as well as athletes seeking to improve their performance. I believe that working with clients to create an environment that helps foster growth, insight, and healing is important to help create meaningful change for clients. I look forward to working with you!

Throughout my 13 years working in the mental health field, I have learned that the process of therapy is as unique as the people who choose to take this brave journey into themselves. Challenges and difficulties are a reality of life, and therapy is geared toward supporting you as you address uncomfortable feelings or other Psychological needs as you move toward relief. As a non-judgemental member of your team, we will look at using the skills and strengths you already have to become more present and aware in your life. Because wellness is different for everyone, please know that no struggles are too small for therapy.

Have you been called needy? Or been called cold/distant by people you’re in relationship with? Do you find you vacillate between feeling needy or emotionally shut down? These issues are based on, what psychologists call, insecure attachment styles. These are relationship styles that we subconsciously learn when we are young and take with us into adulthood.

I do not take a person’s decision to enter therapy lightly and strive to provide a therapy experience that is safe, genuine, and straightforward so people are empowered to make necessary changes towards their full potential. I truly believe that life is the best teacher and that clients are the experts in their own journey but sometimes we need guidance through the difficult parts. If our therapy is part of your journey, you can be assured the knowledge I share with you is grounded in the current literature and my interventions are based on the most recent research evidence. I welcome adults and couples from diverse backgrounds.

A crucial part of being human is gaining awareness of one’s issues to bring healing, change, and growth. My vision is to join you in your journey to self-discovery and healing as you realize your strength and resilience to develop positive and effective long-term change. I look forward to working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by trauma, resulting in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and emotional regulation disorders.