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Anchored Therapy
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3Z
Welcome to Anchored Therapy! My name is Serena Makowecki and I know it can feel daunting to seek out therapy. You've taken the first step. My focus is to help individuals, couples, and families find paths forward through identifying problematic patterns and moving toward healing ones. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and helping to support change with a compassionate-focused approach. I have extensive training in family systems therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and solution-focused brief and narrative therapy. Together we will customize a treatment plan that works for you.
Welcome to Anchored Therapy! My name is Serena Makowecki and I know it can feel daunting to seek out therapy. You've taken the first step. My focus is to help individuals, couples, and families find paths forward through identifying problematic patterns and moving toward healing ones. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and helping to support change with a compassionate-focused approach. I have extensive training in family systems therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and solution-focused brief and narrative therapy. Together we will customize a treatment plan that works for you.
(825) 250-0320 View (825) 250-0320
Photo of Mark A Kolodziej, CCC, PhD, Trauma, Counsellor
Mark A Kolodziej
Counsellor, CCC, PhD, Trauma
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3Z
Stress both workplace and life, sexual addicitons, relationships including couple, marital, family, co-worker, Christian. The goal of MARTHA7 counselling is to help people be the best version of themselves.
Stress both workplace and life, sexual addicitons, relationships including couple, marital, family, co-worker, Christian. The goal of MARTHA7 counselling is to help people be the best version of themselves.
(587) 323-4272 View (587) 323-4272
Photo of Dunn Kaufman, BA, MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Dunn Kaufman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3Z  (Online Only)
Availability as of June 18th, 2024: Currently accepting 3 more clients (also have availability for 2 reduced rate clients). How welcoming would it be to if you could actually be happy & stress-free every day? Sounds far-fetched, I know but let me introduce myself. Hi I'm Dunn Kaufman, a therapist & couples counselor and for over a decade, I have helped about 1000 different people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and/or other issues lead the life they knew they could have. If you want more out of your life and haven't been able to do so on your own or with your current therapist, then I recommend you be in touch.
Availability as of June 18th, 2024: Currently accepting 3 more clients (also have availability for 2 reduced rate clients). How welcoming would it be to if you could actually be happy & stress-free every day? Sounds far-fetched, I know but let me introduce myself. Hi I'm Dunn Kaufman, a therapist & couples counselor and for over a decade, I have helped about 1000 different people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and/or other issues lead the life they knew they could have. If you want more out of your life and haven't been able to do so on your own or with your current therapist, then I recommend you be in touch.
(437) 500-6282 View (437) 500-6282
Photo of Ifeoma Ezekeke - The Change Talk Space, MSW, RSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Ifeoma Ezekeke - The Change Talk Space
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3Z
Are you feeling helpless, stressed, anxious, depressed, traumatized, grieving, struggling with OCD, parenting, relationship or other life issues? I’m here to tell you that I have your back and will walk the walk with you in solving these problems that life may have presented you. Is there also a possibility that you may be scared, overwhelmed or discouraged by the thought of attending therapy? Well, be rest assured that these kinds of feelings are normal whenever we consider making the tough changes, we so desire in our lives. Congratulations, you have taken the right first steps by summing up the courage to seek help and support!
Are you feeling helpless, stressed, anxious, depressed, traumatized, grieving, struggling with OCD, parenting, relationship or other life issues? I’m here to tell you that I have your back and will walk the walk with you in solving these problems that life may have presented you. Is there also a possibility that you may be scared, overwhelmed or discouraged by the thought of attending therapy? Well, be rest assured that these kinds of feelings are normal whenever we consider making the tough changes, we so desire in our lives. Congratulations, you have taken the right first steps by summing up the courage to seek help and support!
(587) 856-0611 View (587) 856-0611
Photo of Jailene Smith - Mountain Air Psychology, MACP, Registered Provisional Psychologist
Mountain Air Psychology
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3Z
Not accepting new clients
Mountain Air Psychology offers psychological and counselling services for individuals & couples facing concerns regarding trauma, PTSD, BPD, depression, anxiety, stress management, conflict management & emotional regulation (managing emotions & processing), burnout, adrenal fatigue, imposter syndrome, increasing intimacy (emotional and sexual), affairs, betrayals, & missed expectations, desire discrepancies (low/high libido), sexual function, eroticism and sex as we age, life transitions, grief and loss. To book a 20 min. free consultation call or book a session, please go to www.MountainAirPsychology.com Email is faster vs phone.
Mountain Air Psychology offers psychological and counselling services for individuals & couples facing concerns regarding trauma, PTSD, BPD, depression, anxiety, stress management, conflict management & emotional regulation (managing emotions & processing), burnout, adrenal fatigue, imposter syndrome, increasing intimacy (emotional and sexual), affairs, betrayals, & missed expectations, desire discrepancies (low/high libido), sexual function, eroticism and sex as we age, life transitions, grief and loss. To book a 20 min. free consultation call or book a session, please go to www.MountainAirPsychology.com Email is faster vs phone.
(587) 602-4909 View (587) 602-4909

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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.