Therapists in Alberta

If you long for a deeper connection with your partner, you have come to the right place. Whether you find yourself stuck in a negative pattern, or you’re struggling to find ways to cope with parenting challenges, life has a way of disrupting the harmony at home. It feels overwhelming when the relationships we care about most are suffering. Together, we will help you gain insight into your emotions and negative patterns, practice empathetic communication and move you both toward enhanced understanding, ease, joy and connection.

I recognize and appreciate that starting therapy can feel worrisome. A successful therapeutic alliance requires a strong sense of safety and security before diving into a personal narrative about trauma or relationship concerns. The therapeutic journey evolves with consistent and effective dialogue, skills, and resources demonstrated throughout the therapeutic process. You are the captain of your ship, and I am privileged and honoured to sail alongside you.

Are you contending with the intricate obstacles of being a 1st or 2nd generation immigrant in Canada? I'm a fellow immigrant with a Bachelor's in Sociology and a Master's in Counselling Psychology. With over 13 years of experience in human resources and career advising for immigrants, I understand the unique struggles you face. From the complexities of adjusting to a new culture to the pressures of re-establishing your career while supporting your family, immigrants endure a unique blend of stressors. These challenges encompass not only professional aspirations but also the very essence of your personal and social life.

“When an inner situation is not made conscious, it appears outside of you as fate" (Carl Jung). You have all that you need, and my role is to support you on the path to accessing it. Once we reconnect and relax our nervous system we can ask the deeper questions and get in touch with inner wisdom. My role as a therapist is to be a clear mirror, to hold the container that leads you back to your true self.

I know you. I've been there. Your kiddo is struggling and you don't know how to help. You are trying everything and still finding yourself crying in your coffee. Whether you are a young adult or have a child struggling with depression, anxiety and behaviour issues that make life more challenging, play therapy can help facilitate communication and express needs when words are hard to find.

My specialty is Human Sexuality. I'm a Certified Sex Therapist, Psychotherapist and am a retired Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have 40+ years experience. I was trained, mentored and supervised by Dr. Wardell Pomeroy of the Kinsey Institute. I help my patients achieve their greatest sexual and relationship potential, beyond diagnosis and treatment of their concerns, to reach the most exciting levels of an intimate relationship. I see many patients online. It is efficient and effective, and it permits the intimacy and immediacy of an in-office consultation, from the comfort of your home or office.

I believe in honesty, integrity compassion and patience. Believing each person who walks this journey of self-discovery has a desire for something different in their existence. Working side by side with you on your journey is a privilege. My approach is to support managing the distress in your life and to broaden your clarity of thought to bring a renewed enlightenment. This experience will help you get motivated towards developing your authenticity, self- compassion and serenity.

I am a registered (provisional) Clinical Social Worker who has worked for the past several years in primary health care as a Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Manager, and Behavioural Health Consultant. As a therapist in private practice, my aim is to support people who are experiencing a variety of mental and emotional concerns to access their strengths and move toward their goals. I work primarily with adults and adolescents using the therapeutic approaches of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

Welcome to Foothills Counselling Psychology, a small private practice in Calgary and the Foothills (see website to view all clinicians). Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, traumatic invalidation, impulsive behaviours, grief and loss, Borderline Personality Disorder, stressors, wanting to find meaning, or looking to build and maintain meaningful relationships, I am here to help. Our goal is to help you decrease and change the things that get in the way of your long term goals, and help you build and live a life that you value. I provide both individual counselling as well as couples counselling.

Each of our stories and experiences have shaped us in a variety of ways. We will work hard to provide you with a safe and compassionate environment to sort through your issues and we will provide the practical tools necessary for you to take back to your daily life and relationships. The counselling services offered by Virtuous Circle Counselling provide an avenue for someone who is feeling overwhelmed or needing direction to immediately begin to regain a sense of control. Virtuous Circle Counselling supports diverse communities to foster inclusivity and acceptance.

Grief, trauma, and emotional regulation specialist. You may find that trauma and stresses from the past are interfering with your daily functioning and relationships. You may be struggling to control or manage your moods and emotions. Overall, you want to make a positive change in your life, but something keeps getting in the way. The loss of a loved one, life changes, past traumas, general stress, and other challenges can all be difficult to navigate and may impose barriers that affect your emotional regulation and ability to function well and cope. If you’re ready to break down those barriers, you have come to the right place.

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.

Though unsettling, adversity in this life is guaranteed. As faint as it may be, it is ‘hope’ that has brought you to this page. We seek support, in the hopes that things will change for the better. It is through faith placed in our support network, that we allow others to walk alongside us. Thank you for trusting me to walk with you through this season in your life.

The decision to start therapy is a courageous first step towards understanding, healing and growth. Whether you struggle with relationships, persistent troubling thoughts or feelings, are overwhelmed by events that are out of your control or just want to get in touch with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life, therapy can help.

When you feel all hope is lost, there is STILL hope! Vincent van Gogh said, “There may be a great fire in our soul, yet no one ever comes to warm himself at it, and the passers-by see only a wisp of smoke.” I consider my job to hear and feel with you the great fire of your soul—your struggles, feelings of hopelessness and worry, feeling controlled by your emotions and past trauma, repeating patterns of conflict, battling addiction, or fighting an inner battle that others may not fully understand or appreciate.

This is not how you imagined your maternity leave. Instead of feeling happy like you’re supposed to, you are anxious and always on the verge of tears. There’s a constant nagging feeling like you’re not good enough for your baby. And let’s not talk about the exhaustion. It scares you to hold your baby, but at the same time you can’t let go. So, you end up holding her during nap times…and never find the time to attend to our own needs. When you look in the mirror, it’s like you are looking at a stranger. It is no longer a matter of doing your best, it’s about surviving this season of life. Or is this how it will be forever?

I am a Registered Psychologist and Certified EFT Therapist who provides services from an attachment based approach. I offer professional counselling service that recognizes and appreciates each individual’s unique history, personality and circumstances. I pay close attention to what is said, in addition to what is left unsaid, to uncover cycles within yourself and between others as well as patterns of core beliefs. Overall, I believe our therapeutic connection is integral in your personal growth, emotional expression and healing.

Trauma can take many forms and have profound impacts. Whether it shows up in physical (such as panic, or exhaustion), emotional (like feeling anxious, sad, angry, or out of control) or more outward manifestations (the relationships we find ourselves in, or the cycles we seem stuck in), the truth is that trauma, and the things that we have gone through, can continue to show up in our lives and our systems for a long time. You might be at a place where you are ready to identify, unpack, and untether your trauma to your current and future life so that you can begin to feel a greater sense of control, freedom, and peace.

EVENING AND SATURDAY AVAILABILITY- I am a Registered Psychologist, servicing Okotoks, South Calgary and surrounding areas. I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families presenting with a variety of issues including, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, grief, self-esteem, anger management, emotional regulation, family conflict, relationships, separation/divorce, parenting, and co-parenting after divorce. I value the therapeutic relationship and take a collaborative approach when working with my clients, I strive to gain a full and comprehensive understanding of my client's needs and goals in order to help them make the changes they are looking for and reach their potential.