Therapists in Calgary, AB
Sarah Elton
Psychologist, MA, ART, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2M
Are you tired of trying to manage your anxiety and/or depression on your own and are ready to get some support and healing? Perhaps you are seeking support with navigating decision-making in your relationship or want to heal from past trauma? I am passionate about creating authentic connection and a safe and non-judgemental space for you - a place where your uniqueness will be honoured and celebrated, and your story can be fully heard. Counselling should absolutely be a space where you can fully be yourself! We'll work together as a team to build skills to improve your mental wellness and nurture or change your close relationships.
Are you tired of trying to manage your anxiety and/or depression on your own and are ready to get some support and healing? Perhaps you are seeking support with navigating decision-making in your relationship or want to heal from past trauma? I am passionate about creating authentic connection and a safe and non-judgemental space for you - a place where your uniqueness will be honoured and celebrated, and your story can be fully heard. Counselling should absolutely be a space where you can fully be yourself! We'll work together as a team to build skills to improve your mental wellness and nurture or change your close relationships.
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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.