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Karla Harapiak
Counsellor, MA, MC, BN, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2C
*I am currently accepting new clients, both in person and online.* My passion is working with individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship issues. I believe that many of our current challenges are rooted in our past and that by uncovering and working through our past relationship difficulties, including attachment and abandonment injuries, we can begin to heal. I love working with clients who are wanting to make changes in their lives by digging deep and working to address whatever issues they are facing.
*I am currently accepting new clients, both in person and online.* My passion is working with individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship issues. I believe that many of our current challenges are rooted in our past and that by uncovering and working through our past relationship difficulties, including attachment and abandonment injuries, we can begin to heal. I love working with clients who are wanting to make changes in their lives by digging deep and working to address whatever issues they are facing.
(825) 250-0291 View (825) 250-0291
Photo of Forrest Maridas, Counsellor in T2C, AB
Forrest Maridas
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2C
You deserve to walk in this world- Authentic, Courageous, Joyful! I can walk alongside you on your journey to bridge between your current Self and your Goal Self. Let's creatively transform your current Relationship towards your Goal Relationship, as you define it. Together we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, reduce distress, and increase your self-esteem. Counselling helps to encourage positive thinking and behaviors towards clarity and wellbeing. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." Alice Walker
You deserve to walk in this world- Authentic, Courageous, Joyful! I can walk alongside you on your journey to bridge between your current Self and your Goal Self. Let's creatively transform your current Relationship towards your Goal Relationship, as you define it. Together we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, reduce distress, and increase your self-esteem. Counselling helps to encourage positive thinking and behaviors towards clarity and wellbeing. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." Alice Walker
(587) 801-2127 View (587) 801-2127
Photo of Melisha Franks, Psychologist in T2C, AB
Melisha Franks
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2C
Melisha has evening and Saturday availability for new and existing clients! Melisha sees individuals for self-empowerment, trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. As well as relationship issues-such as conflict, abandonment, and painful break-ups. I provide a warm and welcoming environment for individuals and couples to find hope to overcome their life difficulties that have brought them to counselling. Are you ready to fight for your relationship instead of fighting against each other? Are you wanting to become a better version of you? Call today and book your session with Melisha. Learn to love yourself and thrive in life!
Melisha has evening and Saturday availability for new and existing clients! Melisha sees individuals for self-empowerment, trauma, grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. As well as relationship issues-such as conflict, abandonment, and painful break-ups. I provide a warm and welcoming environment for individuals and couples to find hope to overcome their life difficulties that have brought them to counselling. Are you ready to fight for your relationship instead of fighting against each other? Are you wanting to become a better version of you? Call today and book your session with Melisha. Learn to love yourself and thrive in life!
(587) 570-4641 View (587) 570-4641
Photo of Kendra Gall Cove Counselling, Psychologist in T2C, AB
Kendra Gall Cove Counselling
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2C
I work with adults facing life’s challenges. An area of specialty close to my heart is working with women who are pregnant or newly parenting.
I work with adults facing life’s challenges. An area of specialty close to my heart is working with women who are pregnant or newly parenting.
(587) 415-0574 View (587) 415-0574
Photo of Farah Kurji Professional Counselling & Classes, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in T2C, AB
Farah Kurji Professional Counselling & Classes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, RCSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T2C
Online or in Office Sessions available - Welcome to a space that is non-judgmental, intelligent and effective! Are you ready to feel better? Ready to learn skills and let go and reprocess messages and incidents that no longer serve you? Is it your turn to feel calmer and empowered instead of stressed, overwhelmed and stuck? If so, let's connect! Our team is proud to serve Alberta, Saskatchewan, NWT & Ontario
Online or in Office Sessions available - Welcome to a space that is non-judgmental, intelligent and effective! Are you ready to feel better? Ready to learn skills and let go and reprocess messages and incidents that no longer serve you? Is it your turn to feel calmer and empowered instead of stressed, overwhelmed and stuck? If so, let's connect! Our team is proud to serve Alberta, Saskatchewan, NWT & Ontario
(226) 741-3590 View (226) 741-3590

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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.