Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Calgary, AB

I work with individuals who have survived traumatic life experiences. I understand their challenges, having gone through and overcome my own. Survivors of trauma realize that their pain patterns have changed them, and impacted their loved ones. Their goal is to find relief from their pain and agony, and their desire is to be heard, witnessed, understood, validated, and mended from the pain they carry as they find their inner healing. The pain and agony that was carried will be released in absolute privacy.

Contextual forces of family, community, historical events, and trauma shape the brain from conception through the lifespan. Less than optimal circumstances can lead to a compromised nervous system and the formation of maladaptive patterns in the brain and body. As a result, you may suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, poor emotional regulation, difficulty in relationships, addictions, dissociation; and even autoimmune disorders or physical symptoms that cannot be explained medically. If you want to heal stuck patterns, live authentically with more joy and less fear, and have better relationships, I can help!

I am an experienced psychologist who can help you work through issues that prevent you from living the life you want. I enjoy helping people who are motivated to explore, introspect, reflect, and make changes. If you have been feeling stuck, repeating troubling patterns, or feel blocked by old perspectives, therapy can help you live for what is most meaningful instead of stuck in old patterns. I have expertise helping people overcome problems related to depression, anxiety, transitions, anger, and work stress, and I feel especially passionate about helping people have healthier relationships and friendships.

I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal/relationship difficulties, adjustment issues, personality disorders, and struggles with meaning, self-actualization, and career. I focus on helping clients better understand how past experiences, avoided emotions, and interpersonal patterns may be contributing to and maintaining their distress and suffering. Through building awareness in the context of a non-judgmental and unconditionally accepting therapeutic relationship, clients are able to develop more flexible and adaptive ways of coping, learn new ways of relating to others in their lives, develop skills, and experience deeper connection, acceptance, and respect for themselves and their emotions.

I have worked with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings. I am experienced in working with individuals of all ages who are battling with childhood traumas (sexual/physical abuse), and who struggle with a variety of mental health issues such as Tourettes, ADHD/ADD, Fetal Alcohol Effect, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and OCD. I have over a decade of experience working with families in crisis, parent/teen conflict, relationship/marriage difficulties, custody/access conflict, addictions, survivors of sexual/physical abuse, depression, and anger management issues.

Thanks for taking the time to view my profile. Therapy is a collaborative process that uses curiosity, courage and compassion to start exploring and unpacking all of the parts of ourselves and our experiences so that we can become connected to our wholeness once again. There are times when we may feel haunted by our past experiences, are having difficulties coping with life transitions or stressors, or are feeling stuck. It is my belief that through gentle exploration we can start to find the inner resources needed to move through and grow from these difficult experiences.

Welcome to Sunburst Counselling. What is trauma? Trauma is linked to a memory of an event that sticks within your mind and body. It can result from falling off of a bike, a car accident, sexual assault, other forms of abuse, critical workplace incidents or anything at all that happens to you that was out of your control. Unresolved trauma can result in anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, C-PTSD or chronic pain, all of which can greatly impact your ability to function. When you lose your ability to function, you may experience a decrease in self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence all of which will impact your core sense of self.

Marriage in knots? Need healing? Wondering if your commitment to marriage and faith will be respected? We offer a unique values focused, skills based strategy of marital intervention that takes marriages and families from the very brink of divorce all the way into high functioning excellence. If you are looking to address addictions, restore the love you once had, reawaken passion and do it all in a context where your faith and values are respected, then come to a place where we take the time to teach YOU how to fix your marriage so it won't be broken again.

Hi there! Welcome :) As I am just coming back to work after maternity leave, I have room for new clients with little wait time! I specialize in the very big spectrum of disordered eating/ED and related issues. Perhaps you’re reading this because you’re tired of thinking about food all the time, counting calories, body checking, and not feeling great about yourself? Or perhaps you’re concerned about a loved one or child? These thoughts and feelings can take up a lot of mind space and be emotionally painful and I suspect you know exactly what I mean by that. If you’re looking for a way out, you’re in the right spot here!

According to the American Psychological Association, “Psychologists help people of all ages live happier, healthier and more productive lives.” Through the use of various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures, my patients develop life-changing habits to help them cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide patients with effective tools to help them see the glass half full instead of half empty.

Online Therapy Focus - As a registered psychologist and yoga therapist, my focus is on providing the necessary tools to assist individuals in moving towards optimal health. I believe that everyone has the innate capacity for healing. My role is to assist clients in discovering inner wisdom and identifying strengths that support resiliency. With my experience as a psychologist and yoga therapist, I offer a form of therapy that is unique and effective. Using sustained awareness, with a strong somatic focus, I support clients in engaging deep healing within their nervous systems.

Motherhood can be complex, messy, and overwhelming. It leaves so many women feeling exhausted, burnt out, alone. We feel the pressure of societal expectations in everything we do, causing us to lose our sense of self. We try to make everything perfect, causing our inner critic to kicks in. As a result of all of these pressures, women feel stressed, overwhelmed, and not good enough. Worst of all, we can feel utterly alone in our experiences. As a mom of two who has walked the path of burnout, exhaustion, and despair in motherhood: I want you to know it doesn’t have to be this way.

Perhaps you’ve had a recent experience that has affected you deeply, experiencing a emotional or mental shift for some time, or have a past that has somehow found its way to affect the present. I create personalized treatment plans for each client that are grounded in science and research, in order to help every person I work with to achieve their goals. If this sounds like something you would benefit from please reach out to see if my approach is the right fit for you.

It is time to feel better. I would like to help you live a healthier and happier life. I work with adults who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or stuck. It is possible to heal from scars and vulnerabilities. You can move to a place of feeling hopeful with the tools for a better life.

I am a down-to-earth therapist whose main orientation is to help clients have more of the lives they want. No matter what the specific issues are - anxiety, depression, eating issues, relationships, family stress, work issues, mental health concerns, and so on - I endeavour to help my clients feel, think, and behave in ways that fit better for them and are ultimately more productive. In the safe space of counselling clients are able to explore themselves, their patterns, and life-obstacles in order to connect to their greater sense of purpose, wholeness, and groundedness.

Are you going through or have you recently gone through a significant life transition or loss? Are you noticing you are not quite handling things the way you used to or are feeling as if you are living in survival mode? I have dedicated my career to supporting folks in making meaningful change in their life. I specialize in helping folks recover from Grief and Loss, and I do not just mean loss from losing a love one. I can help folks experiencing all sorts of loss ranging from the loss of a career, a friendship, an intimate relationship, a pet, etc.

Cheryl is a Registered Psychologist who provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults, and is also skilled in family therapy. Her work focuses primarily on issues related to depression, anxiety, and relationships.

Managing the difficulties of life can feel overwhelming. When these challenges start to consume you and affect your everyday life, it's a great time to seek help. I offer a safe, comfortable space for people struggling with challenges like anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues.

If you feel like you no longer take pleasure in usual activities, your interpersonal relationships are suffering, you find your mood sad, angry and you experience sleep disturbances...you are not alone! Mental health is a continuum and everyone at times feels overwhelmed, out of balance and confused by life’s curve-balls. As a Registered Psychologist, I've successfully worked with clients with various issues such as relationship concerns-couples/marital issues, trauma, PTSD, OCD, grief/loss, self-esteem, co-dependency, depression, anxiety, phobia, and occupational stress.