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Alysha Gurney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you looking for a counsellor that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, care and compassion for their clients and is able to highlight your strengths and resiliencies? Do you have concerns about your children, teens or family? Perhaps you mentally checked all those boxes? Or even worse, you are not even sure how you feel or where to begin. Than you are currently in the right place. I support children, teens and adults with tools to overcome stressors and barriers that hinder them from living their best life! This includes strategies for difficult behaviours, anxiety, depression and relationships.
Are you looking for a counsellor that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, care and compassion for their clients and is able to highlight your strengths and resiliencies? Do you have concerns about your children, teens or family? Perhaps you mentally checked all those boxes? Or even worse, you are not even sure how you feel or where to begin. Than you are currently in the right place. I support children, teens and adults with tools to overcome stressors and barriers that hinder them from living their best life! This includes strategies for difficult behaviours, anxiety, depression and relationships.
(587) 602-0925 View (587) 602-0925
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Minota-Jean Kennell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MC, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Minota Kennell Master of Counselling Psychology, RSW, BSW, Counsellor. I am passionate about supporting people to help them find balance and healing in their lives and to help them recognize their strength in themselves to make that happen. I use a person-centred approach. My main training areas are cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, family conflict, EMDR, and emotion-focus therapy.
Minota Kennell Master of Counselling Psychology, RSW, BSW, Counsellor. I am passionate about supporting people to help them find balance and healing in their lives and to help them recognize their strength in themselves to make that happen. I use a person-centred approach. My main training areas are cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, family conflict, EMDR, and emotion-focus therapy.
(587) 415-0957 View (587) 415-0957
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Ben Coxson
Psychologist, CCC, MA, BA
Verified Verified
I presently work with children (10 years+), youth, young adults and adults; I also provide counselling with individual, couples and family sessions. My ideal client is someone who is willing to try something new and explore life from a different angle. I have experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship hardships, life changes, career adjustments, self-growth and many more concerns. I aim to foster a caring and safe environment where I can authentically connect with my clients.
I presently work with children (10 years+), youth, young adults and adults; I also provide counselling with individual, couples and family sessions. My ideal client is someone who is willing to try something new and explore life from a different angle. I have experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship hardships, life changes, career adjustments, self-growth and many more concerns. I aim to foster a caring and safe environment where I can authentically connect with my clients.
(403) 812-2140 View (403) 812-2140
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Chantille Groves Counselling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi there! My name is Chantille, owner of Chantille Groves Counselling & Consulting. I hold a Masters in clinical Social Work and am providing a broad range of counselling services and support to individuals, couples & families. The therapeutic process can be so powerful. Human connection is everything! If you need a safe place to process trauma, unpleasant emotions, address couples concerns or issues within your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here!
Hi there! My name is Chantille, owner of Chantille Groves Counselling & Consulting. I hold a Masters in clinical Social Work and am providing a broad range of counselling services and support to individuals, couples & families. The therapeutic process can be so powerful. Human connection is everything! If you need a safe place to process trauma, unpleasant emotions, address couples concerns or issues within your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here!
(587) 850-0632 View (587) 850-0632
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Shannon Martin Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Thus, I work with the family unit in various ways to help navigate challenges, and develop coping strategies to ultimately heal and grow together.
As a Humanistic Therapist, therfore I seek to work in tandem with people to come to understand how their worldview affects life choices, especially when one is in distress. I believe that you are the best person to understand your experiences and needs, my role is simply to guide and support the process. My approach is a balance of helping people to better understand their experiences and offering guidance and support, all the while ensuring I am not interpreting one's feelings. You are viewed as the expert in your life. I will support self-acceptance by providing empathy as you work on personal growth to achieve positive changes.
Thus, I work with the family unit in various ways to help navigate challenges, and develop coping strategies to ultimately heal and grow together.
As a Humanistic Therapist, therfore I seek to work in tandem with people to come to understand how their worldview affects life choices, especially when one is in distress. I believe that you are the best person to understand your experiences and needs, my role is simply to guide and support the process. My approach is a balance of helping people to better understand their experiences and offering guidance and support, all the while ensuring I am not interpreting one's feelings. You are viewed as the expert in your life. I will support self-acceptance by providing empathy as you work on personal growth to achieve positive changes.
(587) 813-0163 View (587) 813-0163
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Holly Turnbull
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA, BSc
Verified Verified
Ever wish you had a therapist competent in treating trauma and also familiar with the impact mental health has on our family, work, and relationships? I may be the only Registered Provisional Psychologist who is also a Canadian Registered Safety Professional.
Hello, welcome. My approach is compassionate & direct, and our work together is guided by my values of connection, empathy, and autonomy. I specialize in Dr. Gabor Maté's somatic-based & trauma-informed approach called Compassionate Inquiry. I am a mother, wife, co-parent, and soldier; and I am dedicated to leaving behind a better tomorrow for our children through our work together. From a sustainable and collaborative mindset, we find what works for you and get right to it.
Ever wish you had a therapist competent in treating trauma and also familiar with the impact mental health has on our family, work, and relationships? I may be the only Registered Provisional Psychologist who is also a Canadian Registered Safety Professional.
Hello, welcome. My approach is compassionate & direct, and our work together is guided by my values of connection, empathy, and autonomy. I specialize in Dr. Gabor Maté's somatic-based & trauma-informed approach called Compassionate Inquiry. I am a mother, wife, co-parent, and soldier; and I am dedicated to leaving behind a better tomorrow for our children through our work together. From a sustainable and collaborative mindset, we find what works for you and get right to it.
(587) 907-5386 View (587) 907-5386
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Nadine Braun Psychology Inc
Psychologist, BA, BEd, MA
Verified Verified
Nadine is trained in shame resilience work of Brene Brown, Self Compassion by Kristin Neff, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Couples Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Is Depression preventing you from doing the things that you love? Is Anxiety causing you feelings of overwhelming worry? Have you suffered loss or trauma? Have you been the target of workplace bullying or a workplace injury? Do you suffer with chronic pain? Do you have concerns about your marriage and wish for better communication and problem solving? Is your teen struggling with navigating the challenges of school, friendships, anxiety, or depression?
Nadine is trained in shame resilience work of Brene Brown, Self Compassion by Kristin Neff, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Couples Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Is Depression preventing you from doing the things that you love? Is Anxiety causing you feelings of overwhelming worry? Have you suffered loss or trauma? Have you been the target of workplace bullying or a workplace injury? Do you suffer with chronic pain? Do you have concerns about your marriage and wish for better communication and problem solving? Is your teen struggling with navigating the challenges of school, friendships, anxiety, or depression?
(587) 741-0570 View (587) 741-0570
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Sig Taylor Couples Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, RMFT
Verified Verified
I'll support your marriage and your family.
Who you choose to entrust your relationship life to could be the most important decision of your lifetime. For over 30 years I've helped thousands of couples and individuals resolve conflict and create healthy relationships. You'll get the right tools and strategies to help with your specific issues and situation. Marriage counselling is a highly complex and specialized field of practice and all MARRIAGE COUNSELLORS ARE NOT EQUAL. I start with a 2-hour initial consultation at a reduced rate. It's a game changer - you'll get immediate help - honest feedback, direction and guidance.
I'll support your marriage and your family.
Who you choose to entrust your relationship life to could be the most important decision of your lifetime. For over 30 years I've helped thousands of couples and individuals resolve conflict and create healthy relationships. You'll get the right tools and strategies to help with your specific issues and situation. Marriage counselling is a highly complex and specialized field of practice and all MARRIAGE COUNSELLORS ARE NOT EQUAL. I start with a 2-hour initial consultation at a reduced rate. It's a game changer - you'll get immediate help - honest feedback, direction and guidance.
(403) 800-0776 View (403) 800-0776
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Jodie Larson-Pendock
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello and Welcome! I am a Master's level Registered Social Worker (clinical) offering adult counselling services. My areas of practice include: anxiety, depression, prenatal/postpartum mental health, parenting, relationship challenges, adhd, disordered eating, adult attachment, self-esteem, family boundaries, people pleasing, and perfectionism. I also offer pre/post baby couples counselling. I draw from many different models of therapy (EMDR, CBT, DBT, narrative, inner child, and solution-focused approaches) and I have 10 years of experience in different areas of the social work field.
Hello and Welcome! I am a Master's level Registered Social Worker (clinical) offering adult counselling services. My areas of practice include: anxiety, depression, prenatal/postpartum mental health, parenting, relationship challenges, adhd, disordered eating, adult attachment, self-esteem, family boundaries, people pleasing, and perfectionism. I also offer pre/post baby couples counselling. I draw from many different models of therapy (EMDR, CBT, DBT, narrative, inner child, and solution-focused approaches) and I have 10 years of experience in different areas of the social work field.
(587) 412-2741 View (587) 412-2741
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Derek Van Dalen
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Being pulled in many different directions is exhausting. Work, family and personal stress can be overwhelming, and cause us to shut down, become upset or even feel anxious. From work to sleep to relationships, joy is missing. You might feel burned out, alone, and perhaps disconnected from your own body. You might have tried other resources and they aren't working. You don’t know where to turn. Here’s where I come in. I have worked through personal trauma, work-related stress, and experienced career changes. Now I seek to provide a safe place for people to find a helpful way forward.
Being pulled in many different directions is exhausting. Work, family and personal stress can be overwhelming, and cause us to shut down, become upset or even feel anxious. From work to sleep to relationships, joy is missing. You might feel burned out, alone, and perhaps disconnected from your own body. You might have tried other resources and they aren't working. You don’t know where to turn. Here’s where I come in. I have worked through personal trauma, work-related stress, and experienced career changes. Now I seek to provide a safe place for people to find a helpful way forward.
(825) 435-1129 View (825) 435-1129
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Angela Lynn Batista
Registered Social Worker, MA, BSW, CCC
Verified Verified
With over a decade of dedicated practice, Angela possesses extensive experience nurturing children's emotional development. Her unwavering focus on children's well-being stems from a firm belief in the transformative power of play. Angela's approach, characterized by warmth, curiosity, and a nurturing demeanor, establishes a secure, empathetic environment for children and all clients to freely navigate and process complex emotions.
With over a decade of dedicated practice, Angela possesses extensive experience nurturing children's emotional development. Her unwavering focus on children's well-being stems from a firm belief in the transformative power of play. Angela's approach, characterized by warmth, curiosity, and a nurturing demeanor, establishes a secure, empathetic environment for children and all clients to freely navigate and process complex emotions.
(587) 803-1681 View (587) 803-1681
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Chris Shorrock
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
I have specialized training and experience to help people struggling with addictions, mood disorders, phase of life issues, grief, anger, trauma... and the combinations therein. Some goals are to feel better, to have better relationships, to protect yourself with healthy boundaries, to find or keep sobriety... but really the most important goals are the ones that you select for our work together.
I have specialized training and experience to help people struggling with addictions, mood disorders, phase of life issues, grief, anger, trauma... and the combinations therein. Some goals are to feel better, to have better relationships, to protect yourself with healthy boundaries, to find or keep sobriety... but really the most important goals are the ones that you select for our work together.
(403) 778-0529 View (403) 778-0529
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Liz Burritt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Medicine Hat, AB T1A  (Online Only)
It's been a tough few years for everyone and it seems like the daily pressures we all face are exponentially growing. If you’re curious about meeting a new counsellor, or therapy in general, I can offer a soft place to land. If you feel lonely, unseen or disconnected, or struggle with your mental health, you are not alone, and a little support can go a long way. Anxiety, depression, perfectionism, trauma, grief, and strained relationships are challenges I support. We have a creative and rich variety of tools to draw from to support your needs; IFS, CBT, EMDR, narrative or art therapy are just a few.
It's been a tough few years for everyone and it seems like the daily pressures we all face are exponentially growing. If you’re curious about meeting a new counsellor, or therapy in general, I can offer a soft place to land. If you feel lonely, unseen or disconnected, or struggle with your mental health, you are not alone, and a little support can go a long way. Anxiety, depression, perfectionism, trauma, grief, and strained relationships are challenges I support. We have a creative and rich variety of tools to draw from to support your needs; IFS, CBT, EMDR, narrative or art therapy are just a few.
(587) 741-0472 View (587) 741-0472
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Kenzie Gogolinski
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Hi! I’m Kenzie and I’m a farm girl at heart. Sometimes this means my services are supported with furry co-therapists (mainly horses) or even just beyond walls through outdoor appointments. It’s not all serious business, I love to use humor and bring in different ways of learning and growing together. My main goal in counselling is to help you live in more alignment with your values and explore the barriers you may face along the way. I believe that human connection is integral to our well-being and counselling can be a great step in nurturing that need while finding out how to improve your relationship with yourself and others.
Hi! I’m Kenzie and I’m a farm girl at heart. Sometimes this means my services are supported with furry co-therapists (mainly horses) or even just beyond walls through outdoor appointments. It’s not all serious business, I love to use humor and bring in different ways of learning and growing together. My main goal in counselling is to help you live in more alignment with your values and explore the barriers you may face along the way. I believe that human connection is integral to our well-being and counselling can be a great step in nurturing that need while finding out how to improve your relationship with yourself and others.
(587) 416-4161 View (587) 416-4161
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Sonita Goehring Registered Social Worker
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MACP
Verified Verified
Working as a partner with my clients I believe therapeutic conversations can help to identify, change, and resolve issues. Positive changes are possible! I am a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Arts Counselling Psychology Degree. My practice utilizes an integrative approach which includes the biological, psychological, and sociological needs of the client. I have twenty-seven years of experience in the mental health field. I am committed to working with children, teens, and their families.
Working as a partner with my clients I believe therapeutic conversations can help to identify, change, and resolve issues. Positive changes are possible! I am a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Arts Counselling Psychology Degree. My practice utilizes an integrative approach which includes the biological, psychological, and sociological needs of the client. I have twenty-seven years of experience in the mental health field. I am committed to working with children, teens, and their families.
(587) 600-9112 View (587) 600-9112
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Vanessa Steeves
Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! My name is Vanessa, and I am a Registered Psychologist in Medicine Hat, Alberta. I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Therapy is a healing process, ultimately, making small changes and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results. I love working to help clients see the best within themselves and helping them through life's most difficult moments.
Hi! My name is Vanessa, and I am a Registered Psychologist in Medicine Hat, Alberta. I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Therapy is a healing process, ultimately, making small changes and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results. I love working to help clients see the best within themselves and helping them through life's most difficult moments.
(587) 209-4837 View (587) 209-4837
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Carla Stern
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Do you struggle to manage your child's big emotions or challenging behaviours? Or has your child been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, or some other emotional or behavioural difficulty? You may hope that it's just a phase, or that the behaviours will get better as your child matures, but the reality is that, unaddressed, emotional and behaviour challenges in young children typically continue through childhood, adolescence, and beyond, with much greater consequences and resistance to interventions. Now is the time to address your child's behavioural challenges head-on.
Do you struggle to manage your child's big emotions or challenging behaviours? Or has your child been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, or some other emotional or behavioural difficulty? You may hope that it's just a phase, or that the behaviours will get better as your child matures, but the reality is that, unaddressed, emotional and behaviour challenges in young children typically continue through childhood, adolescence, and beyond, with much greater consequences and resistance to interventions. Now is the time to address your child's behavioural challenges head-on.
(866) 638-4217 View (866) 638-4217
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Travis Funk
Counsellor, CCC
Verified Verified
Sometimes life throws us experiences that make us question who we are, challenge our sense of connection with others, or traumatize us. Whether these experiences result in stress, depression, anxiety, grief, or substance use, these life situations can be difficult to manage on our own. Imagine a non-judgemental, compassionate, and empathetic space to find your pathway to improved wellness. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families, striving to understand how these experiences have impacted them. I appreciate the privilege of being able to work collaboratively with my clients, finding strengths and working towards goals.
Sometimes life throws us experiences that make us question who we are, challenge our sense of connection with others, or traumatize us. Whether these experiences result in stress, depression, anxiety, grief, or substance use, these life situations can be difficult to manage on our own. Imagine a non-judgemental, compassionate, and empathetic space to find your pathway to improved wellness. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families, striving to understand how these experiences have impacted them. I appreciate the privilege of being able to work collaboratively with my clients, finding strengths and working towards goals.
(587) 816-6529 View (587) 816-6529
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Melisha Franks
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
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
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Lindsay Paul Heier
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
As a certified counselor, I bring the world of my experience and professional training into therapy. If you' re struggling in a relationship, working through conflict, needing to improve communication skills, then Upfront Counseling Solutions is the answer. Everyone struggles in life and at times there is a need for additional help to process a challenging situation or work on a relationship. Counselling also helps focusing on life goals and personal growth. Allow me to step into your world and together we can find the courage to changes and move forward in life's journey. Counselling is offered in person, via video or phone.
As a certified counselor, I bring the world of my experience and professional training into therapy. If you' re struggling in a relationship, working through conflict, needing to improve communication skills, then Upfront Counseling Solutions is the answer. Everyone struggles in life and at times there is a need for additional help to process a challenging situation or work on a relationship. Counselling also helps focusing on life goals and personal growth. Allow me to step into your world and together we can find the courage to changes and move forward in life's journey. Counselling is offered in person, via video or phone.
(587) 844-0524 View (587) 844-0524

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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.