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Patricia Pedraza Cruz
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P
Patricia is accepting referrals for counseling issues and has special interest in Domestic violence, multicultural parenting and family adaptation, career counseling for youth and adults, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management and spiritual concerns.
Patricia has 18 years experience in the area of counselling, wellbeing and trauma. Clients consult her on issues related to management of stress, depression and anxiety. She is also recognized for her work in the area of integration to a new culture and managing life transitions. Patricia is passionate about helping clients find their inner voice. Her practice is an integrative approach working with CBT, humanist perspective and narrative models. She passionated working with women, cross cultural parenting and couples.
Patricia is accepting referrals for counseling issues and has special interest in Domestic violence, multicultural parenting and family adaptation, career counseling for youth and adults, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management and spiritual concerns.
Patricia has 18 years experience in the area of counselling, wellbeing and trauma. Clients consult her on issues related to management of stress, depression and anxiety. She is also recognized for her work in the area of integration to a new culture and managing life transitions. Patricia is passionate about helping clients find their inner voice. Her practice is an integrative approach working with CBT, humanist perspective and narrative models. She passionated working with women, cross cultural parenting and couples.
(844) 547-8633 View (844) 547-8633
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Sara Ludu
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3H
I want to help you tap into your innate capacity to heal - help you become open to experience, learn to trust yourself, develop an internal evaluation of yourself and have a willingness to continue growing. In private practice, I provide individual, family, marital/relationship, and group counselling. I treat people across the lifespan including children, adolescents (e.g. navigating identity), adults (e.g. working through relationships, parenting, and career issues), and the elderly (grief and life transitions).
I want to help you tap into your innate capacity to heal - help you become open to experience, learn to trust yourself, develop an internal evaluation of yourself and have a willingness to continue growing. In private practice, I provide individual, family, marital/relationship, and group counselling. I treat people across the lifespan including children, adolescents (e.g. navigating identity), adults (e.g. working through relationships, parenting, and career issues), and the elderly (grief and life transitions).
(587) 317-6482 View (587) 317-6482
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Gabrielle Hone Counselling
Psychologist, MC, BEd, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2X
I collaborate with clients to help them pursue healing, growth, and change in their lives. I support clients as they work through trauma due to present and past events, and to form meaning and purpose moving forward. I combine EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and play therapy, depending on clients' needs. I offer family mediation for those experiencing separation or divorce, to improve communication and build a path forward. I work with individuals, couples, and children. My hope is that clients achieve personal goals, connectedness, resolution, and the ability to face life head on.
I collaborate with clients to help them pursue healing, growth, and change in their lives. I support clients as they work through trauma due to present and past events, and to form meaning and purpose moving forward. I combine EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and play therapy, depending on clients' needs. I offer family mediation for those experiencing separation or divorce, to improve communication and build a path forward. I work with individuals, couples, and children. My hope is that clients achieve personal goals, connectedness, resolution, and the ability to face life head on.
(587) 417-2764 View (587) 417-2764
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Andrea Laura Krygier
Psychologist, RPSYH, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2H  (Online Only)
With almost 30 years of clinical experience, I approach each and every client with curiosity, warmth, empathy and respect I have an honest passion for people and can’t see myself doing any other thing other than helping others live meaningful lives I’m very sensitive to the fact that everyone is unique and it is of utmost Importance to tailor my work to each and everyone’s specific needs
With almost 30 years of clinical experience, I approach each and every client with curiosity, warmth, empathy and respect I have an honest passion for people and can’t see myself doing any other thing other than helping others live meaningful lives I’m very sensitive to the fact that everyone is unique and it is of utmost Importance to tailor my work to each and everyone’s specific needs
(587) 600-1158 View (587) 600-1158
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Therapy Collective Inc
Counsellor, CCC, MPCC, PrPsych, RPC
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2T
Therapy Collective utilizes a multi-therapist approach to client care. What does this mean for you? Having the benefit of matching your presenting concerns with the therapist whose strengths and approach are best suited to your process. This might mean engaging with more than one of our therapists during your time to meet all of your therapeutic goals. Our therapists cover everything from processing complex trauma through Cognitive-HypnoTherapy to providing anxiety-reducing techniques. Our team is trained across a variety of approaches and modalities to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
Therapy Collective utilizes a multi-therapist approach to client care. What does this mean for you? Having the benefit of matching your presenting concerns with the therapist whose strengths and approach are best suited to your process. This might mean engaging with more than one of our therapists during your time to meet all of your therapeutic goals. Our therapists cover everything from processing complex trauma through Cognitive-HypnoTherapy to providing anxiety-reducing techniques. Our team is trained across a variety of approaches and modalities to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
(587) 210-2351 View (587) 210-2351
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Mithila Ballal
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, MA, RP, R-DMT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2Z  (Online Only)
Are you struggling right now? Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling anxious? Are you grieving? Is it hard for you to reach out for help? Are you being heard or seen? Do you have supports in place? I am here to provide you a listening ear and support you by helping you set your goals and help you find coping strategies. The word 'therapy' can cause fear. We can work collaboratively to find what works best for you. My interventions will help you connect with your body and mind which will in turn help with your thoughts, feelings and body sensations.
Are you struggling right now? Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling anxious? Are you grieving? Is it hard for you to reach out for help? Are you being heard or seen? Do you have supports in place? I am here to provide you a listening ear and support you by helping you set your goals and help you find coping strategies. The word 'therapy' can cause fear. We can work collaboratively to find what works best for you. My interventions will help you connect with your body and mind which will in turn help with your thoughts, feelings and body sensations.
(289) 768-7982 View (289) 768-7982
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Eleanor McGroarty
Psychologist, RPsych, CPsych, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2P  (Online Only)
As your therapist, I would be here to get to know you and to guide you in developing skills and insights to create changes that are real, meaningful and sustainable. I will be entirely present and tuned in to what you are experiencing, your fears, distress, motivations and goals. The process will be explorative, providing you with an understanding of how your experiences, thoughts, emotions and behaviours impact one another. Structure will help reach outcomes for your goals, mental health, identity, life transitions and relationships. Your feedback will be encouraged and use to guide your unique treatment, we will work as a team.
As your therapist, I would be here to get to know you and to guide you in developing skills and insights to create changes that are real, meaningful and sustainable. I will be entirely present and tuned in to what you are experiencing, your fears, distress, motivations and goals. The process will be explorative, providing you with an understanding of how your experiences, thoughts, emotions and behaviours impact one another. Structure will help reach outcomes for your goals, mental health, identity, life transitions and relationships. Your feedback will be encouraged and use to guide your unique treatment, we will work as a team.
(647) 933-8103 View (647) 933-8103
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Focus Forward Therapy Group-Boutique Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, RCYC
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3M
Focus Forward Therapy Group is Ottawa's Premier Mental Health Clinic located in Kanata Ontario. We offer a boutique experience to help support your best life. Psychotherapy, counselling/assess. are all found in this upscale setting. Our team features Psychotherapists, Nurses, Mental Health experts to support your health and wellbeing. Our services offer sports psychology ,psychometric testing, treatment, both 1 to1 and couples. We offer families support with children and youth counselling . Looking at setting goals and making a change? This is our top priority. Book online or call to connect .
Focus Forward Therapy Group is Ottawa's Premier Mental Health Clinic located in Kanata Ontario. We offer a boutique experience to help support your best life. Psychotherapy, counselling/assess. are all found in this upscale setting. Our team features Psychotherapists, Nurses, Mental Health experts to support your health and wellbeing. Our services offer sports psychology ,psychometric testing, treatment, both 1 to1 and couples. We offer families support with children and youth counselling . Looking at setting goals and making a change? This is our top priority. Book online or call to connect .
(844) 811-5516 View (844) 811-5516

Online Therapists

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Beacon Counselling and Coaching
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Sylvan Lake, AB T4S
We offer specialized counselling and coaching for new parents and families in the area of parent-child attachment, understanding developmental needs, family crisis (such as addiction, trauma impacting family functioning, mental health, grief and loss).
Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.
We offer specialized counselling and coaching for new parents and families in the area of parent-child attachment, understanding developmental needs, family crisis (such as addiction, trauma impacting family functioning, mental health, grief and loss).
Do you need expertise and knowledge in navigating a certain area of your life? Is parenting wearing you down? Is your marriage or relationship not what you want it to be? Is there addiction, trauma or loss holding you back from a life of joy? At Beacon Counselling and Coaching I am here to help guide you to better relationships and improved mental health so you can get back to leading a joyful life. I offer researched & effective counselling methods and specialized assessments for children, couples and families. Areas of speciality are trauma and attachment recovery, relationship healing and parenting/family strategies.
(587) 507-5171 View (587) 507-5171
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Joanne Gobeil Psychological Services Inc
Psychologist, BA(Hon), MC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Airdrie, AB T4B
Joanne Gobeil is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and per the registration boards through virtual sessions in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Joanne is also a Canadian Certified Counsellor in BC, SK, MB, NWT, YT, NU, and NFLD. Joanne has certificates in CBT-M, exposure therapy, Gottman couples therapy, EMDR, DBT, play therapy, and autism. Joanne has completed her doctoral level courses in grief counselling and is working on her thesis. Joanne has over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples. Joanne covers a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, AD/HD, PTSD, ASD, OCD, etc.
Joanne Gobeil is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and per the registration boards through virtual sessions in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Joanne is also a Canadian Certified Counsellor in BC, SK, MB, NWT, YT, NU, and NFLD. Joanne has certificates in CBT-M, exposure therapy, Gottman couples therapy, EMDR, DBT, play therapy, and autism. Joanne has completed her doctoral level courses in grief counselling and is working on her thesis. Joanne has over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and couples. Joanne covers a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, AD/HD, PTSD, ASD, OCD, etc.
(587) 600-3034 View (587) 600-3034

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Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.