Attachment-based Therapists in Didsbury, AB
Core Essence Counselling
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Didsbury, AB T0M
Feeling disconnected? It’s not like you haven’t tried, right? I get that. There have been times in my past when, despite trying my hardest to communicate or get along or fit in, it seemed like my best wasn’t good enough, and important others didn’t understand or accept me. That hurts. The freedom to be ourselves in genuine accord with others, especially people who are significant in our lives, is something most of us have wanted since we were kids.
Feeling disconnected? It’s not like you haven’t tried, right? I get that. There have been times in my past when, despite trying my hardest to communicate or get along or fit in, it seemed like my best wasn’t good enough, and important others didn’t understand or accept me. That hurts. The freedom to be ourselves in genuine accord with others, especially people who are significant in our lives, is something most of us have wanted since we were kids.
Nicole Rambadhan (Psychotherapy For You)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Didsbury, AB T0M (Online Only)
Welcome! I am glad you are here. My name is Nicole Rambadhan-Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over 8 years of clinical experience and training in child protection, mental health, and health care. I am dual licensed to practice in Alberta and Nunavut. I am a member of the Alberta College of Social Worker (ACSW) and the Association of Social Workers in Northern Canada (ASWNC). Driven by an unwavering commitment to make a positive impact on people's lives I have pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Dalhousie University. During my academic journey, I developed a deep understanding of human behaviour and evidence-based therapies
Welcome! I am glad you are here. My name is Nicole Rambadhan-Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over 8 years of clinical experience and training in child protection, mental health, and health care. I am dual licensed to practice in Alberta and Nunavut. I am a member of the Alberta College of Social Worker (ACSW) and the Association of Social Workers in Northern Canada (ASWNC). Driven by an unwavering commitment to make a positive impact on people's lives I have pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Dalhousie University. During my academic journey, I developed a deep understanding of human behaviour and evidence-based therapies
Heather Denny
Psychologist, MA, R Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Didsbury, AB T0M
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety that impacts your relationships and day-to-day life? Do you feel overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if life and your relationships should feel somehow better? Happier? Maybe you are a parent of a teen who doesn’t act like other kids. Whether they struggle with attention at school and they get in trouble all the time or are depressed and pull away, you are losing hope. You feel worried and unsure how to help your teen, it’s hard to watch them suffering in relationships with their peers, teachers and family members. You want them to be happy, confident, and successful.
Do you struggle with depression or anxiety that impacts your relationships and day-to-day life? Do you feel overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you wonder if life and your relationships should feel somehow better? Happier? Maybe you are a parent of a teen who doesn’t act like other kids. Whether they struggle with attention at school and they get in trouble all the time or are depressed and pull away, you are losing hope. You feel worried and unsure how to help your teen, it’s hard to watch them suffering in relationships with their peers, teachers and family members. You want them to be happy, confident, and successful.
Pawluk Child and Adult Psychology
Psychologist, MEd, DipPsy
Verified Verified
Didsbury, AB T0M
My ideal client is a child or youth with significant anxiety issues. They need a better understanding of what is going on in their heads and in their bodies. They want to feel less distress, and to be able to do the things that their anxiety is preventing them from doing. I'm not accepting new clients right now.
My ideal client is a child or youth with significant anxiety issues. They need a better understanding of what is going on in their heads and in their bodies. They want to feel less distress, and to be able to do the things that their anxiety is preventing them from doing. I'm not accepting new clients right now.
Jennifer at Silver Willow Psychology
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Didsbury, AB T0M
Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist and am passionate about helping individuals and couples be their best selves. I work with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, problematic substance use, or who are having difficulty with dealing with daily life. Whether you are seeking to foster a better relationship with yourself, your partner, family members, or other people in your life, counselling may be able to help! Together, we will work to develop customized, attainable goals that meet your needs, develop useful coping strategies, and create positive change.
Hello! I am a Registered Psychologist and am passionate about helping individuals and couples be their best selves. I work with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, problematic substance use, or who are having difficulty with dealing with daily life. Whether you are seeking to foster a better relationship with yourself, your partner, family members, or other people in your life, counselling may be able to help! Together, we will work to develop customized, attainable goals that meet your needs, develop useful coping strategies, and create positive change.
Aaryn Manning + Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Didsbury, AB T0M
Welcome to Compassionate Counselling Care in Olds, AB where you’ll find a safe and welcoming space to seek skilled mental health & counselling support. Aaryn is an experienced, counsellor offering professional expertise and empathetic understanding. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, mental health concerns, unresolved trauma or simply need someone to help you sort out your thoughts, she is committed to providing you with the tools and insights needed to move through difficult experiences. We welcome you to book a free 15 minute consult to ask questions and determine if Compassionate Counselling Care is a fit for you.
Welcome to Compassionate Counselling Care in Olds, AB where you’ll find a safe and welcoming space to seek skilled mental health & counselling support. Aaryn is an experienced, counsellor offering professional expertise and empathetic understanding. Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, mental health concerns, unresolved trauma or simply need someone to help you sort out your thoughts, she is committed to providing you with the tools and insights needed to move through difficult experiences. We welcome you to book a free 15 minute consult to ask questions and determine if Compassionate Counselling Care is a fit for you.
Joanne Prysunka
Counsellor, BMgt, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
Didsbury, AB T0M
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling weighed down by past trauma, stress or a life change that has you feeling a persistent sense of being stuck? You're not alone in facing these challenges. Many struggle to find joy, meaning, and direction amidst overwhelming emotions and tough decisions. But there is hope and help available. I provide a welcoming space for you to explore your feelings and experiences without judgment.
Are you feeling weighed down by past trauma, stress or a life change that has you feeling a persistent sense of being stuck? You're not alone in facing these challenges. Many struggle to find joy, meaning, and direction amidst overwhelming emotions and tough decisions. But there is hope and help available. I provide a welcoming space for you to explore your feelings and experiences without judgment.
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Kate Harper
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Crossfield, AB T0M
We all experience times in our lives when we struggle, whether it be with mental health, relationships challenges, life transitions or a lack of purpose. We need to be gentle with ourselves and give ourselves grace as we move through the different stages of our lives. Sometimes it feels messy, and collaboration with a professional can help us to make sense of it. From an attachment-based and trauma-informed perspective, I will help you work through your circumstance and move forward in a way that is healthy for you. In counselling, I see teenagers, adults, couples and families.
We all experience times in our lives when we struggle, whether it be with mental health, relationships challenges, life transitions or a lack of purpose. We need to be gentle with ourselves and give ourselves grace as we move through the different stages of our lives. Sometimes it feels messy, and collaboration with a professional can help us to make sense of it. From an attachment-based and trauma-informed perspective, I will help you work through your circumstance and move forward in a way that is healthy for you. In counselling, I see teenagers, adults, couples and families.
Makena Hind
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC, PPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beiseker, AB T0M
I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, ranging from adults and teens to adolescents and children. I offer child-parent and family sessions, a collaborative space to nurture understanding and connection from the earliest years. My practice is for those who find themselves wrestling with frustrating patterns, the complexities of trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, depression, existential questions, "stuckness" and everyday struggles that add up. I help those who "don't know where to begin."
I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, ranging from adults and teens to adolescents and children. I offer child-parent and family sessions, a collaborative space to nurture understanding and connection from the earliest years. My practice is for those who find themselves wrestling with frustrating patterns, the complexities of trauma, grief, ADHD, anxiety, depression, existential questions, "stuckness" and everyday struggles that add up. I help those who "don't know where to begin."
Jennifer McIntee-Leinweber
Psychologist, BEd, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Crossfield, AB T0M
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I'm a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults and couples be their best selves. If you are experiencing problematic trauma symptoms such as PTSD or C-PTSD, problematic substance use, relationship issues, or struggle with meeting the needs of daily life, therapy may be able to help! Together, we will develop customized goals that meet your needs, develop useful coping strategies, and create some forward momentum to help improve your quality of life.
Hello! I'm a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults and couples be their best selves. If you are experiencing problematic trauma symptoms such as PTSD or C-PTSD, problematic substance use, relationship issues, or struggle with meeting the needs of daily life, therapy may be able to help! Together, we will develop customized goals that meet your needs, develop useful coping strategies, and create some forward momentum to help improve your quality of life.
Candice Kutyn
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Crossfield, AB T0M
As we move through our life experiences, we develop patterns and ways of being and coping that may no longer serve us. Our past gives us clues to our present and with this understanding we can change our future. Do you feel like you don’t know who you are? Do patterns in your relationships and life feel impossible to break? Are you dimming your own light to fit into who you think you should be?
As we move through our life experiences, we develop patterns and ways of being and coping that may no longer serve us. Our past gives us clues to our present and with this understanding we can change our future. Do you feel like you don’t know who you are? Do patterns in your relationships and life feel impossible to break? Are you dimming your own light to fit into who you think you should be?
Rachel Sarah Freeman
Counsellor, CCC, MACP, CCTP, CATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blackfalds, AB T0M
M.A.C.P. (Master of Arts Counseling Psychology), C.C.C. (Certified Canadian Counselor), C.C.T.P. (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), C.A.T.P. (Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional) I have been working as Certified Canadian Counsellor since 2017, registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, working in both individual counselling and group therapy settings. In 2020 I became certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional for adults, children and adolescents.
M.A.C.P. (Master of Arts Counseling Psychology), C.C.C. (Certified Canadian Counselor), C.C.T.P. (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional), C.A.T.P. (Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional) I have been working as Certified Canadian Counsellor since 2017, registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, working in both individual counselling and group therapy settings. In 2020 I became certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional for adults, children and adolescents.
Bloom Narratives Therapy & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Balzac, AB T0M
Your mind might be racing as you try to juggle all the responsibilities and hats you wear, or maybe your body is telling you about the impact anxiety is having on your life. You might be feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you're wondering if you'll ever feel fulfilled and peaceful with your identity. That's where we can come in to help you recover and find relief from past events, trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, eating disorders, and depression. We are a team of therapists providing individual and relationship counselling locally in Airdrie, Alberta and virtually across Alberta.
Your mind might be racing as you try to juggle all the responsibilities and hats you wear, or maybe your body is telling you about the impact anxiety is having on your life. You might be feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Maybe you're wondering if you'll ever feel fulfilled and peaceful with your identity. That's where we can come in to help you recover and find relief from past events, trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, eating disorders, and depression. We are a team of therapists providing individual and relationship counselling locally in Airdrie, Alberta and virtually across Alberta.
Evergreen Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
Carstairs, AB T0M
Evergreen Wellness is a multidisciplinary mental health practice located in the heart of Alberta. We understand that mental health is a dynamic and deeply personal experience, and we are committed to providing compassionate support through a range of therapeutic modalities. Our team consists of Registered Social Workers, Canadian Certified Counsellors, a Professional Life Coach, and an experienced yoga instructor. Each member is committed to providing personalized care tailored to your unique needs. With diverse expertise, our professionals collaborate to offer a well-rounded and integrated approach to mental health to clients.
Evergreen Wellness is a multidisciplinary mental health practice located in the heart of Alberta. We understand that mental health is a dynamic and deeply personal experience, and we are committed to providing compassionate support through a range of therapeutic modalities. Our team consists of Registered Social Workers, Canadian Certified Counsellors, a Professional Life Coach, and an experienced yoga instructor. Each member is committed to providing personalized care tailored to your unique needs. With diverse expertise, our professionals collaborate to offer a well-rounded and integrated approach to mental health to clients.
Lindsay McNena
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Three Hills, AB T0M
I have 10+ years working with clients experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, school refusal, friendship concerns, navigating family relationships, suicidal ideation/self-harm, and sexual/gender identity. I have worked with adult and youth clients with these concerns, along with relationships, infidelity, and parenting. My practice also includes working with couples, polycules, and consensual non-monogamy. I feel we all have a huge capacity for resilience and learning and enjoy co-creating successful therapeutic relationships which are trauma-informed and recognize client's lived experiences.
I have 10+ years working with clients experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, school refusal, friendship concerns, navigating family relationships, suicidal ideation/self-harm, and sexual/gender identity. I have worked with adult and youth clients with these concerns, along with relationships, infidelity, and parenting. My practice also includes working with couples, polycules, and consensual non-monogamy. I feel we all have a huge capacity for resilience and learning and enjoy co-creating successful therapeutic relationships which are trauma-informed and recognize client's lived experiences.
Leanne Rutledge
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Balzac, AB T0M
I've been in the helping profession for over 20 years. What I know for sure is that the desire for healing is common and yet each story is unique. I excel at utilizing effective interventions to address feelings and experiences that feel distressing and "stuck". This can look like not knowing how to move forward, knowing but struggling to make changes, or feeling lost or confused about how to reduce distress. I would be honored to hear your story.
I've been in the helping profession for over 20 years. What I know for sure is that the desire for healing is common and yet each story is unique. I excel at utilizing effective interventions to address feelings and experiences that feel distressing and "stuck". This can look like not knowing how to move forward, knowing but struggling to make changes, or feeling lost or confused about how to reduce distress. I would be honored to hear your story.
Kimberly Williamson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, ICST, TCTSY-F
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Crossfield, AB T0M
You may feel exhausted all of the time and overwhelmed with no time for you. You might have trouble sleeping and no longer feel like yourself anymore, but you don’t know why. You are tired of going through the motions and fear nothing will change. You experience conflict or a lack of closeness in your relationship. Your arguments go on and on without getting resolved leaving you feeling lonely and further apart. You feel hurt, or a sense of numbness about your relationship. You wonder if you’ll ever have a fulfilling relationship. You’ve had enough troubled relationships. You’re tired of hurting and struggling.
You may feel exhausted all of the time and overwhelmed with no time for you. You might have trouble sleeping and no longer feel like yourself anymore, but you don’t know why. You are tired of going through the motions and fear nothing will change. You experience conflict or a lack of closeness in your relationship. Your arguments go on and on without getting resolved leaving you feeling lonely and further apart. You feel hurt, or a sense of numbness about your relationship. You wonder if you’ll ever have a fulfilling relationship. You’ve had enough troubled relationships. You’re tired of hurting and struggling.
Desiree Morris
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carstairs, AB T0M
You're carrying a heavy load of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, and emotional pain. Your dissatisfaction is widespread, seeping into your work, friendships, and family connections. Recent life changes—be it a breakup, starting college, a new career, a move, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, or parenthood—have left you feeling adrift. You crave confidence, calmness, and reconnection. And if you are here for your child, you have been looking for a therapist for them as you have noticed your child is tearful, angry, worried, irritable and frustrated most of the time. They are struggling in peer relationships, and breaking down.
You're carrying a heavy load of stress, anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, and emotional pain. Your dissatisfaction is widespread, seeping into your work, friendships, and family connections. Recent life changes—be it a breakup, starting college, a new career, a move, marriage, divorce, pregnancy, or parenthood—have left you feeling adrift. You crave confidence, calmness, and reconnection. And if you are here for your child, you have been looking for a therapist for them as you have noticed your child is tearful, angry, worried, irritable and frustrated most of the time. They are struggling in peer relationships, and breaking down.
Ardelle Layden
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sundre, AB T0M
Stress and trauma can cause us to feel disconnected from ourselves, and the world around us. It has this way of making us feel like we are living outside of ourselves, or like we are going ‘crazy.’ Whether you are seeking individual or couples therapy, I offer support that can help you to deepen your sense of belonging, safety and understanding.
Stress and trauma can cause us to feel disconnected from ourselves, and the world around us. It has this way of making us feel like we are living outside of ourselves, or like we are going ‘crazy.’ Whether you are seeking individual or couples therapy, I offer support that can help you to deepen your sense of belonging, safety and understanding.
Amber Shay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Balzac, AB T0M (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is based on the principles of Integrity, Transparency and Results. As a life long learner I utilize theories and practices that are relevant and stand the test of time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Stages of Change, Motivational Strategies are combined with a collaborative and systemic approach to your unique circumstance. As a respectful and compassionate therapist I am known for engaging effectively with all ages and stages as we are each a work in progress.
My approach to therapy is based on the principles of Integrity, Transparency and Results. As a life long learner I utilize theories and practices that are relevant and stand the test of time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Stages of Change, Motivational Strategies are combined with a collaborative and systemic approach to your unique circumstance. As a respectful and compassionate therapist I am known for engaging effectively with all ages and stages as we are each a work in progress.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
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.