Attachment-based Therapists in Calgary, AB
Tiffany Warren
Psychologist, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H
Approaches include Trauma-Informed, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, polyvagal theory, Narrative, Solution-focused, Emotionally focused, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based, play and art-based interventions, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Strength-based.
I have over 15 years of experience in supporting children, teens and adults in various community, non-profit and school-based settings. During this time, I supported people from all walks of life while they navigated life's challenges.I define myself as a relationship-based therapist and, hence, have a strong belief in the power of connection between therapist and client. I strive to develop a supportive and understanding relationship with clients, and create an environment of empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
Approaches include Trauma-Informed, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, polyvagal theory, Narrative, Solution-focused, Emotionally focused, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based, play and art-based interventions, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Strength-based.
I have over 15 years of experience in supporting children, teens and adults in various community, non-profit and school-based settings. During this time, I supported people from all walks of life while they navigated life's challenges.I define myself as a relationship-based therapist and, hence, have a strong belief in the power of connection between therapist and client. I strive to develop a supportive and understanding relationship with clients, and create an environment of empathy, compassion, and unconditional positive regard.
Meg Lindemulder
Counsellor, MC, BEd, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2R
My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based.
Life can be a beautiful mess and a heartbreaking gift, often at the same time. My aim is to provide the connection and support you need to navigate the challenges you are currently facing. I will remind you of your innate strengths and values and encourage you to listen to and trust yourself. I will seek to help you recognize the patterns of thinking and behaviour that might be holding you back, as well as invite you to consider how various influences in your life impact your functioning. I believe the body-mind connection is essential for health and wellbeing and I will work to help you strengthen that bond within yourself.
My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based.
Life can be a beautiful mess and a heartbreaking gift, often at the same time. My aim is to provide the connection and support you need to navigate the challenges you are currently facing. I will remind you of your innate strengths and values and encourage you to listen to and trust yourself. I will seek to help you recognize the patterns of thinking and behaviour that might be holding you back, as well as invite you to consider how various influences in your life impact your functioning. I believe the body-mind connection is essential for health and wellbeing and I will work to help you strengthen that bond within yourself.
Jonathan Stephansson
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2B (Online Only)
Therapy is a unique individual journey that requires trust, honesty, and authenticity at its core from day one. I strive for all these qualities with clients and to use my clinical skills to foster successful healing and growth that addresses current mental health challenges and in the pursuit of long-term sustainable mental health and wellness. My clinical practice is grounded in an anti-oppressive, anti-racism, and social justice foundation, and I specialize in individual therapy with adolescents (ages 12-19) and adults of all ages.
Therapy is a unique individual journey that requires trust, honesty, and authenticity at its core from day one. I strive for all these qualities with clients and to use my clinical skills to foster successful healing and growth that addresses current mental health challenges and in the pursuit of long-term sustainable mental health and wellness. My clinical practice is grounded in an anti-oppressive, anti-racism, and social justice foundation, and I specialize in individual therapy with adolescents (ages 12-19) and adults of all ages.
Solace Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2M
My goal is to connect with you in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I work collaboratively with my clients towards finding relief and life changing solutions, recognizing that people have power and strength within them. Whether it's problematic relationships, parenting support, stress, family dynamics, mental health issues or trauma that is impacting your life, I have seen over and over that change can happen. I offer a warm approach to therapy and welcome any struggle, small or large. Although I work with a variety of adult clients I am known for easily connecting with children and adolescents.
My goal is to connect with you in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I work collaboratively with my clients towards finding relief and life changing solutions, recognizing that people have power and strength within them. Whether it's problematic relationships, parenting support, stress, family dynamics, mental health issues or trauma that is impacting your life, I have seen over and over that change can happen. I offer a warm approach to therapy and welcome any struggle, small or large. Although I work with a variety of adult clients I am known for easily connecting with children and adolescents.
Michelle Rice
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z
Bravery is described as “courageous behaviour or character” and I truly believe that identifying a need for change and seeking out the support to do so is an act of bravery. As a therapist, I strive to develop genuine and non-judgemental therapeutic relationships. I practice from a holistic perspective using evidence-based approaches to provide my clients with the tools necessary to create meaningful change, improved emotional health and resiliency.
Bravery is described as “courageous behaviour or character” and I truly believe that identifying a need for change and seeking out the support to do so is an act of bravery. As a therapist, I strive to develop genuine and non-judgemental therapeutic relationships. I practice from a holistic perspective using evidence-based approaches to provide my clients with the tools necessary to create meaningful change, improved emotional health and resiliency.
Rose Thatcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSW, BCC, RCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N
Hi! Let’s take a deep breath: you’ve made it past the first step of identifying you need some help. In a world that is often too loud and busy, it is easy to fall into thought patterns that you are lacking; as a therapist, it is my role to help you shift that narrative from deficit to plenty. I believe mental health is fluid experience and that understanding your emotions and building meaningful coping strategies is key to sustainable resilience. My role is to create a safe and empathetic space for you to be vulnerable and show up as your authentic self. My practice style is grounded in attachment-based and family systems theory.
Hi! Let’s take a deep breath: you’ve made it past the first step of identifying you need some help. In a world that is often too loud and busy, it is easy to fall into thought patterns that you are lacking; as a therapist, it is my role to help you shift that narrative from deficit to plenty. I believe mental health is fluid experience and that understanding your emotions and building meaningful coping strategies is key to sustainable resilience. My role is to create a safe and empathetic space for you to be vulnerable and show up as your authentic self. My practice style is grounded in attachment-based and family systems theory.
Hilary Pradinuk
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
My working style is mindfulness based body-centered psychotherapy (Hakomi certified), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (Level One), polyvagel theory and other trauma informed and attachment-based modalities.
Excessive worry, overwhelm, inner conflict, and fear can impede our ability to cope. I work with a range of hardships such as painful life events or transitions, general and relational stress, effects of toxic relationships, instability, conflict or betrayal, grief and loss, past or current trauma and parenting issues. My commitment is to hold a safe space to explore your concerns holistically - processing from an emotional, cognitive and somatic lens. It is important to me that you come away from our time with clarity and insight, new self-awareness and the strength and tools needed to help you move forward.
My working style is mindfulness based body-centered psychotherapy (Hakomi certified), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (Level One), polyvagel theory and other trauma informed and attachment-based modalities.
Excessive worry, overwhelm, inner conflict, and fear can impede our ability to cope. I work with a range of hardships such as painful life events or transitions, general and relational stress, effects of toxic relationships, instability, conflict or betrayal, grief and loss, past or current trauma and parenting issues. My commitment is to hold a safe space to explore your concerns holistically - processing from an emotional, cognitive and somatic lens. It is important to me that you come away from our time with clarity and insight, new self-awareness and the strength and tools needed to help you move forward.
Maria Tsoukalas
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2N (Online Only)
I offer therapy from an interpersonal and attachment-based perspective and can help you understand yourself and your relationships better.
I'm a Registered Psychologist offering individual therapy for issues including anxiety, sleep/insomnia, grief/loss, stress, and relationship difficulties. I'm also passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQ2S+ community. I believe therapy is a collaborative relationship where your input is critical to success. Together, we'll decide what goals to work on and how to get there. I offer a free, 15-minute consultation to help you decide whether we'd be a good fit and to answer any of your questions.
I offer therapy from an interpersonal and attachment-based perspective and can help you understand yourself and your relationships better.
I'm a Registered Psychologist offering individual therapy for issues including anxiety, sleep/insomnia, grief/loss, stress, and relationship difficulties. I'm also passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQ2S+ community. I believe therapy is a collaborative relationship where your input is critical to success. Together, we'll decide what goals to work on and how to get there. I offer a free, 15-minute consultation to help you decide whether we'd be a good fit and to answer any of your questions.
Natasha Thibodeau
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3C
I use trauma-informed, attachment-based, and systemic approaches to dig deeper and help create lasting change.
Do you feel overwhelmed with parenting, work, relationships, or the demands of day-to-day life? Do you feel like you’re not the person you want to be - feeling lost, anxious, hopeless, or not good enough? I’m here to help. I believe in the power of connection to heal, and I’m passionate about collaborating with people like you - to help you feel seen, uncover the reasons for your struggles, and help you feel better.
I use trauma-informed, attachment-based, and systemic approaches to dig deeper and help create lasting change.
Do you feel overwhelmed with parenting, work, relationships, or the demands of day-to-day life? Do you feel like you’re not the person you want to be - feeling lost, anxious, hopeless, or not good enough? I’m here to help. I believe in the power of connection to heal, and I’m passionate about collaborating with people like you - to help you feel seen, uncover the reasons for your struggles, and help you feel better.
Zinah Al-Saffar
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2X
My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, trauma and C-PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, obsessive- compulsive disorder, parenting, relationship difficulties, couple and family issues, anger management, disordered eating, postpartum depression, managing emotions, addictions, sleeping issues, self-esteem, body image, nightmares, and others. I work with youth, adults, couples and families. I provide services in English and Arabic languages.
My areas of clinical expertise include anxiety, trauma and C-PTSD, dissociation, panic attacks, obsessive- compulsive disorder, parenting, relationship difficulties, couple and family issues, anger management, disordered eating, postpartum depression, managing emotions, addictions, sleeping issues, self-esteem, body image, nightmares, and others. I work with youth, adults, couples and families. I provide services in English and Arabic languages.
Sarah Mateshaytis
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3E
I have further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, and Functional Family Therapy, and I have an attachment-based and systems-oriented approach to counselling.
Sometimes life is messy and complicated, and we don’t always have the tools or strategies to manage what comes our way. Sometimes we need a different perspective, or a challenge to see things in a new way. Sometimes we need to have the hard conversations. Whatever it is for you right now, welcome. My goal is to work with you to get you where you want to be. We'll do that using a variety of tools, techniques, and approaches throughout our counselling process, all the while focusing on our relationship (this part's key). We'll collaborate together and I'll seek your feedback along the way.
I have further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, and Functional Family Therapy, and I have an attachment-based and systems-oriented approach to counselling.
Sometimes life is messy and complicated, and we don’t always have the tools or strategies to manage what comes our way. Sometimes we need a different perspective, or a challenge to see things in a new way. Sometimes we need to have the hard conversations. Whatever it is for you right now, welcome. My goal is to work with you to get you where you want to be. We'll do that using a variety of tools, techniques, and approaches throughout our counselling process, all the while focusing on our relationship (this part's key). We'll collaborate together and I'll seek your feedback along the way.
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Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2G
It is an honour and a privilege to be invited into a person’s journey as they navigate the complexities of this world. It is possible you are noticing difficulties related to anxiety, mood, stress, life transitions, or have experienced trauma or loss. You may also be noticing challenges in your relationships and are seeking ways to foster healthier connections, improve emotional intimacy, or address communication issues. Therapy can be incredibly beneficial to understand ourselves better, find healing from pain, deepen our connections with others, and create sustainable change to move through life with more ease and meaning.
It is an honour and a privilege to be invited into a person’s journey as they navigate the complexities of this world. It is possible you are noticing difficulties related to anxiety, mood, stress, life transitions, or have experienced trauma or loss. You may also be noticing challenges in your relationships and are seeking ways to foster healthier connections, improve emotional intimacy, or address communication issues. Therapy can be incredibly beneficial to understand ourselves better, find healing from pain, deepen our connections with others, and create sustainable change to move through life with more ease and meaning.
Karen Fabian
Psychologist, BSc, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3H
My career has centered around my primary area of interest concerning relationship dynamics and the impact and understanding of insecurity, frustration, anxiety and loss. I am passionate about supporting parents in understanding the influence of early life experiences and how those shape emotional development and our ability to remain connected to our children. My work is influenced by attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic and experiential play approaches.
My career has centered around my primary area of interest concerning relationship dynamics and the impact and understanding of insecurity, frustration, anxiety and loss. I am passionate about supporting parents in understanding the influence of early life experiences and how those shape emotional development and our ability to remain connected to our children. My work is influenced by attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic and experiential play approaches.
Amanda Hoang
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3K
I take an integrative approach to therapy and utilize interventions informed from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family systems therapy, attachment-based therapy and solution-focused therapy (SFT).
Life is not without its challenges. Especially during a pandemic, day-to-day life can be even more overwhelming. The good news is that I am here to help. Whether you are experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship problems, or trauma, my goal is to assist you in working towards the future you desire. I believe all individuals have the capacity to grow from their current circumstances. My priority is ensuring that my clients feel safe, valued, and heard, while also providing exceptional clinical support. I strive to create an atmosphere that is welcoming for all individuals from diverse backgrounds, and I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
I take an integrative approach to therapy and utilize interventions informed from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), family systems therapy, attachment-based therapy and solution-focused therapy (SFT).
Life is not without its challenges. Especially during a pandemic, day-to-day life can be even more overwhelming. The good news is that I am here to help. Whether you are experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship problems, or trauma, my goal is to assist you in working towards the future you desire. I believe all individuals have the capacity to grow from their current circumstances. My priority is ensuring that my clients feel safe, valued, and heard, while also providing exceptional clinical support. I strive to create an atmosphere that is welcoming for all individuals from diverse backgrounds, and I am LGBTQ+ affirming.
Hali Fehr
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2X
I am happy to provide interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment-based, and person-centered therapy to suit your individual needs.
Do you feel like life is demanding more than what you can handle? Do you feel like you’re going through the motions without feeling like an active participant in your own life? Do you struggle with lack of motivation in one or more areas in your life? Trying to prioritize your health while also caring for others can leave you feeling disconnected, anxious and depressed. Becoming aware of the areas in our life that you want to improve is the first step in beginning to shift your perspective and attitude, to take a more active role in navigating your life and to feeling more fulfilled.
I am happy to provide interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment-based, and person-centered therapy to suit your individual needs.
Do you feel like life is demanding more than what you can handle? Do you feel like you’re going through the motions without feeling like an active participant in your own life? Do you struggle with lack of motivation in one or more areas in your life? Trying to prioritize your health while also caring for others can leave you feeling disconnected, anxious and depressed. Becoming aware of the areas in our life that you want to improve is the first step in beginning to shift your perspective and attitude, to take a more active role in navigating your life and to feeling more fulfilled.
Melissa Baisi
Psychologist, BA, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2T (Online Only)
Attachment-based therapy would be considered a long-term, emotion-focused 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.
Attachment-based therapy would be considered a long-term, emotion-focused 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.
Patricia Ioana Owens
Psychologist, MC, R Psych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3C
My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based.
welcome! It takes courage to reach out. So whether you are doing so for the first time or are returning, I commend you for taking this step! Trauma (simple or complex; perinatal; childhood rooted), and anxiety & depression can significantly affect our mental, physical and emotional health, relationships and daily life. Events from long ago can continue to affect us in profound and sneaky ways, even if we thought we had managed them or they seem unrelated. But you do not need to hurt forever - you can have peace. In therapy, we will work together to understand the problem, heal the hurts and get you living your best life.
My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-based.
welcome! It takes courage to reach out. So whether you are doing so for the first time or are returning, I commend you for taking this step! Trauma (simple or complex; perinatal; childhood rooted), and anxiety & depression can significantly affect our mental, physical and emotional health, relationships and daily life. Events from long ago can continue to affect us in profound and sneaky ways, even if we thought we had managed them or they seem unrelated. But you do not need to hurt forever - you can have peace. In therapy, we will work together to understand the problem, heal the hurts and get you living your best life.
Vanessa Kotler
Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3M
I have had the wonderful opportunity to work in community mental health clinics in both Alberta and BC, supporting the most incredible people. My passion is aligning with those who are experiencing mental health difficulties or symptoms of trauma, particularly alongside substance use. With over ten years' experience, I have a wide array of therapeutic tools, interventions, techniques and approaches that will only compliment the hard work and commitment you've already made by beginning your search. I am pleased to offer virtual counselling services and am available evenings and weekends to ensure this works for you.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to work in community mental health clinics in both Alberta and BC, supporting the most incredible people. My passion is aligning with those who are experiencing mental health difficulties or symptoms of trauma, particularly alongside substance use. With over ten years' experience, I have a wide array of therapeutic tools, interventions, techniques and approaches that will only compliment the hard work and commitment you've already made by beginning your search. I am pleased to offer virtual counselling services and am available evenings and weekends to ensure this works for you.
Calgary Family Psychology LTD
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3E
I believe people behave the way they do for really good reasons, even if they are unhelpful. Children are complex creatures and raising them can be a struggle, especially while meeting life's demands. Whether your child struggles with regulating emotions, has difficult behaviors or you yourself are having trouble with mood, mental health or managing stressors, I am here to help. I offer wholistic assessment and treatment to bring the peace, you and your family deserve. I work with children, adults and families struggling with a range of mental health and relationship concerns. Your home is my office. I will come to you.
I believe people behave the way they do for really good reasons, even if they are unhelpful. Children are complex creatures and raising them can be a struggle, especially while meeting life's demands. Whether your child struggles with regulating emotions, has difficult behaviors or you yourself are having trouble with mood, mental health or managing stressors, I am here to help. I offer wholistic assessment and treatment to bring the peace, you and your family deserve. I work with children, adults and families struggling with a range of mental health and relationship concerns. Your home is my office. I will come to you.
Samantha Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
I will use a humanistic, attachment-based and trauma-informed approach to connect with and better understand you.
Hello and welcome. Are you looking to make lasting changes in your life? Are you seeking more balance and deeper connections with others? If so, therapy can be a great way to help you identify what is both causing and maintaining various problems in your life and ways of overcoming them. If you are navigating issues of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, attachment difficulties, or other life challenges, you have come to the right place. I specialize in life transitions including birth and death, family and relationship conflict, including alternative relationships (i.e. non-monogamy), and attachment issues.
I will use a humanistic, attachment-based and trauma-informed approach to connect with and better understand you.
Hello and welcome. Are you looking to make lasting changes in your life? Are you seeking more balance and deeper connections with others? If so, therapy can be a great way to help you identify what is both causing and maintaining various problems in your life and ways of overcoming them. If you are navigating issues of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, attachment difficulties, or other life challenges, you have come to the right place. I specialize in life transitions including birth and death, family and relationship conflict, including alternative relationships (i.e. non-monogamy), and attachment issues.
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Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.