Therapists in Calgary, AB

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.

Feeling overwhelmed? Burnt out? Stressed about an intimate relationship? People may access counselling for a variety of reasons. I work with a clients who may be experiencing a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family and relationship concerns, grief, and general coping skills.

Accepting New Clients. Do you ever wonder if things could be different? If you could find a way to have more connected relationships with your child, spouse, family or coworkers? Are you having difficulty with regulating yourself and responding the way you want with the people in your life? Feel free to reach out to tackle together the things you would like to change. I am a registered clinical social worker with over 15 years experience working with children/families/individuals. I believe that children exist within the context of the relationships in their lives; therefore, I involve parents/families in the therapeutic process

I have over 20 years of counselling experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. I have experience working with clients struggling with a diverse range of issues including life transitions, stress management, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, anger, family of origin issues and substance abuse. I admire the courage it takes to seek counselling to work through life’s challenges. I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental, compassionate environment that is built on respect, warmth, openness and honesty.

I want to help you tap into your innate capacity to heal - help you become open to experience, learn to trust yourself, develop an internal evaluation of yourself and have a willingness to continue growing. In private practice, I provide individual, family, marital/relationship, and group counselling. I treat people across the lifespan including children, adolescents (e.g. navigating identity), adults (e.g. working through relationships, parenting, and career issues), and the elderly (grief and life transitions).

I enjoy helping others and have over 15 years experience in the helping professions. I work with adults, children and families and specialize in trauma, neurodiversity, family conflict, parenting, anger and self regulation. I am also skilled in helping those who choose to use violence in their relationships. I work from both a trauma informed and attachment based lens.

Accepting New Clients - I am experienced in relationships, as well as Child & Adolescent Mental Health. I worked for 20+ years with AHS. I am well-versed in assessment & therapy with children & teens who present with mental health concerns, so their families can live healthier, more productive & more fulfilling lives. Or, are you looking for someone who specializes in relationships - your partner, your children, your family? When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are. I greatly enjoy supporting couples, families, parents, and children alike, who present with much strength, although in distress.

Living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence is hard. Getting through the overwhelm of everyday life feels impossible. You're starting to feel like all you think about is your condition and everything it has taken away from you - work, hobbies, sleep, relationships. Your family and friends don’t get it. They try to help and probably mean well, but sometimes the dismissive way they say things makes you feel worse. You try to hide your symptoms to seem “normal” but inside, you feel like you might break.

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.

I have 10+ years working with clients experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, school refusal, friendship concerns, navigating family relationships, suicidal ideation/self-harm, and sexual/gender identity. I have worked with adult and youth clients with these concerns, along with relationships, infidelity, and parenting. My practice also includes working with couples, polycules, and consensual non-monogamy. I feel we all have a huge capacity for resilience and learning and enjoy co-creating successful therapeutic relationships which are trauma-informed and recognize client's lived experiences.

Are you feeling the effects of past or present trauma? Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or relationship conflict? I can help. Do you need someone who is impartial and unbiased to talk to about issues and to help you reach your goals? Friends and family are great but they are not always the best people to talk to about certain things. Are you needing to feel heard and validated along with honest feedback? You can talk to me in a space that is safe and confidential. Our first session will end with you feeling better and more positive and hopeful. Please reach out via EMAIL as this is the best way to contact me.

I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working within the fields of mental health and education. I offer a trauma-informed, personalized approach to treating my clients and recognize the intersectional nature of people’s lives and identities. I have worked and continue to work in schools, a non-profit organization, and private practice. I love working with youth, families and adults with varying complexities and vulnerabilities that include diverse socio-emotional concerns, depression, anxiety, academic concerns, peer and family relationship concerns, and complex trauma-related disorders.

Imagine what it would feel like to live a life free from the pressures of stress, a life you choose for yourself. A life that makes you happy, focused on what really matters to you, and what you want to achieve.

I am here to help you build your awareness to expand your choices for wellness. I am not a healer, I am a helper for you to find your own way to self-healing. With compassionate curiosity, we can work together on depression, anxiety, anger issues, eating disorders, relationship problems, grief and loss, cultural/identity issues, gender and sexuality issues, parent-child conflict, intimacy and attachment issues, intergenerational trauma, abuse, bullying, behavior problems, soul wounds and health issues.

Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here! I am a Registered Psychologist, and my focus is all things family. Family is the center of many people’s lives and is one of the biggest influences on how our templates of the world are shaped. While family can often be a place of love, safety, and refuge, it can also be a source of stress, conflict, or difficulty. For some people, family relationships can even be a source of trauma or significant adversity. If you're struggling with conflict in your family, if behavior is changing, or a significant life change like a new child or a big move is happening, I am here to support you.

I envision helping clients wanting to address mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, or addiction. Their goal may be to alleviate symptoms, develop coping strategies, and improve overall well-being. Clients experiencing relationship issues, whether with a partner, family member, or friend, to improve communication, resolve conflicts, or navigate challenging relationship dynamics. Clients going through life transitions such as starting school, changing careers, getting married, becoming a parent, or retiring. A desire to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their values, and their life purpose.

I am constantly amazed at the resilience we all show, as we navigate our lives amidst the challenges that invariably arise! Sometimes the demands on us outweigh the resources we have available in that moment. It takes a courageous person to recognize the need for, and to request and accept, support. I am honoured every time clients invite me to join them along their journeys toward improved insight, skill, interaction, and overall living.

Many of us have lost touch, abandoned, forgotten, or detached from the things that make us unique, bring us joy, and motivate us to build the life that we want to live. This sense of loss can produce many side effects such as anxiety, addiction, and depression. It can also cause us to attract relationships or people in our lives that are out of alignment with our soul's essence causing conflict, confusion, and chaos. If you are feeling lost, alone, confused, anxious, or rejected by others and or yourself - these can be clues that you have lost connection with important parts of yourself.

Life is hard! We may be faced with challenges from the time we are young, and sometimes the struggles come later in life. Sometimes we lose ourselves along the way. The good news is that things can change and you are already stronger and wiser than you realize! I believe in the power of human resiliency and people’s capacity for personal growth. You are the expert on your own life, and whether you are working to heal from a past trauma, trying to improve your relationship skills, overcome struggles with anxiety or depression, increase your sense of self-worth, dealing with a loss, or just working to find yourself again. I can help!