Therapists in Calgary, AB

Having a foot in two different worlds can be challenging and as a South-Asian Canadian therapist, I am aware of how cultural differences can affect our mental health. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for children, teens, and adults to embark on this journey of healing by using tools from various therapies (i.e. cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, and trauma-informed approaches). This journey is about you, and our sessions will be tailored to fit your unique strengths and needs.

I am a licensed psychologist with experience in providing expert psychological assessments and therapy services in the context of family law cases in Alberta. I am dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the emotional challenges often associated with divorce, parenting disputes, and other family law matters. At this time I conduct Practice Note 7 interventions and as well Mediation and Parenting Coordination. In addition, I have extensive training in Trauma Therapy (EMDR, ART, PE) and have many years of experience working with a wide variety of first responders.

Life is challenging; remember you are not alone. It is possible manage the challenges with self awareness and support (clinicians, friends and family). I enjoy supporting individuals, couples, children, and youth in diverse areas including bully/harassment (workplace and school), burnout management, emotional regulation (depression and anxiety), self–development, and self-understanding. I also specialize in psychological assessments of adults, youths, and children to aid insight into their studies, personality, behaviours, and psychological functioning.

At Child Inspired, we support the entire family in their wellness journey. We are child-centred and family friendly. We support clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ASD, disordered eating, parent-child conflict, ADHD, behavior difficulties, self-harm, trauma and other child related adjustment difficulties. Specializing in child/youth engagement, providing a variety of strategic strategies to best meet the needs of your child, including play-based therapy (e.g., sandtray), trauma informed, solution focused and CBT.

I believe in personalizing and customizing treatments plans to meet the needs of the individual client, rather than trying to fit all clients into one or two psychotherapy modes. I work in partnership with clients to assist them in prioritizing and exploring their issues, in a safe, positive, environment. Treatment plans are flexible, evolving with the needs of the individual person. Appointment times and dates are also very flexible, with evening appointments available as needed.

We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.

I work with children, youth, young adults, adults with unresolved childhood issues, and families experiencing a range of presenting developmental, learning, adjustment, behavioural, adaptive, and social-emotional disorders and concerns. I provide a range of therapy and assessment services and believe a collaborative, personalized, and relationship-based approach is most successful in keeping motivation to engage high so positive change may occur. Areas of specialty include complex developmental, behavioural, and learning disorders, mood regulation, fears and worries, school concerns, parent separation/divorce, death and loss, blended families, child abuse and neglect, parent-child relationship, and social/peer difficulties.

Are you open to new possibilities? In order to understand who you want to be, you have to know who you are first. Gain insight and awareness into your situation, and learn to extract the lessons from your past struggles to develop new ways of coping and managing the challenges in your life. From early on, people learn behaviors to protect themselves for survival — but what worked in the past may no longer be helpful today. When basic human needs aren’t met, the outcome is often depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or even addiction.

My clients range from those with relatively non-complicated daily issues to those suffering from significant trauma, depressed mood, or other concerns. I also have clients who would simply like to investigate their inner world and identify their strengths or areas for change. My philosophy is that although sometimes an impetus for change may come externally, it is always in an individual's control on how they may want to negotiate changing circumstances.

Embracing Hope, Empowering Growth. I center my therapeutic practice on empathy, respect, and inclusivity, creating a safe and trauma-informed space for individuals to explore their feelings and experiences openly. I am focused on identifying strengths, building resilience, and fostering a sense of empowerment for my clients. Drawing on my extensive clinical experience working with youth and individuals experiencing various mental health challenges, relationship difficulties or complex trauma, I will adapt my therapeutic approach to fit your needs holistically.

We all have different life stories where losses, pain, struggles and setbacks paint part of our story plots. Our life stories say more than the fact of what happened, they speak to us who we are, who we can be and guide our future as we make sense of our life experiences. When we get stuck in our life, we sometimes need a safe place and a reliable person to hear and to understand us as we work our way out of the dark tunnel. We can feel validated and accompanied in this collaboration that fosters an honest and open dialogue. I do hope to be your companion on your healing journey.