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Tina Virjee
Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3L
I work with adolescents and adults in individual, couple, and family sessions.
Whether facing challenges or striving for personal growth, seeking support is a sign of strength. I view the counselling process as a collaboration between client and therapist to construct an achievable path to meet individualized needs. The importance of recognizing and utilizing personal strengths to achieve goals is a key to success. Over the last 20 years, I have gained experience working with adolescents and their families in Corrections and in Calgary area high schools. As a therapist, I help individuals and families identify challenges, foster healthy communication, promote understanding, and strengthen relationship bonds.
I work with adolescents and adults in individual, couple, and family sessions.
Whether facing challenges or striving for personal growth, seeking support is a sign of strength. I view the counselling process as a collaboration between client and therapist to construct an achievable path to meet individualized needs. The importance of recognizing and utilizing personal strengths to achieve goals is a key to success. Over the last 20 years, I have gained experience working with adolescents and their families in Corrections and in Calgary area high schools. As a therapist, I help individuals and families identify challenges, foster healthy communication, promote understanding, and strengthen relationship bonds.
(587) 872-8139 View (587) 872-8139
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Cordazzo Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, CAP5147
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3L
Cordazzo is seeing her clients at Synergea Family Health Centre located in NW Calgary.
Dr. Sheila T. D. Cordazzo, Ph.D. is the founder of Cordazzo Psychology and a registered Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children, teenagers, families and adults regarding different issues to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Cordazzo is seeing her clients at Synergea Family Health Centre located in NW Calgary.
Dr. Sheila T. D. Cordazzo, Ph.D. is the founder of Cordazzo Psychology and a registered Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children, teenagers, families and adults regarding different issues to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
(403) 247-2947 View (403) 247-2947
Photo of Ifeoma Ezekeke - The Change Talk Space, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in T3L, AB
Ifeoma Ezekeke - The Change Talk Space
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T3L
Are you feeling helpless, stressed, anxious, depressed, traumatized, grieving, struggling with OCD, parenting, 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, 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

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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.