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Ami Kato-Scherer
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T2Z
I offer a holistic approach to counselling, deeply valuing and respecting each client's journey. I believe in harnessing individual strengths and am grateful for the trust my clients place in me. My practice serves adults, children, couples, families, and youth facing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, trauma, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship issues, immigration, burnout and more. If you are feeling discouraged, disappointed, pressured, undervalued, or alone and that feeling may be preventing you from achieving your potential, I am here to help.
I offer a holistic approach to counselling, deeply valuing and respecting each client's journey. I believe in harnessing individual strengths and am grateful for the trust my clients place in me. My practice serves adults, children, couples, families, and youth facing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, trauma, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship issues, immigration, burnout and more. If you are feeling discouraged, disappointed, pressured, undervalued, or alone and that feeling may be preventing you from achieving your potential, I am here to help.
(587) 802-2952 View (587) 802-2952
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Tina Vanderworp (Individual Psychotherapy And Couples Counselling)
Counsellor, MPS, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Calgary, AB T1X
I hold a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Spirituality and am trained and certified in the following: Trauma work, Deep Listening therapy, Somatic work, Emotional regulation, Couples counselling, Inner Child work, The Journey, Grief counselling, Womanness and Women's issues, Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT), Focusing Oriented Therapy and more.
I am a certified psychotherapist and counsellor (CCC) and I specialize in individual and couples counselling. I also offer supervision to therapists. I deeply enjoy working with adults and teens and I have more than 12 years experience in the field. I specialize in crisis interventions, couples counselling, family wellness, teens in crisis, and parenting in multicultural organizations. I use inner child work - a transformative approach which helps one identify root causes and gain deep understanding and compassion for oneself. I am deeply touched to have witnessed profound shifts in people's lives and in their relationships.
I hold a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Spirituality and am trained and certified in the following: Trauma work, Deep Listening therapy, Somatic work, Emotional regulation, Couples counselling, Inner Child work, The Journey, Grief counselling, Womanness and Women's issues, Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT), Focusing Oriented Therapy and more.
I am a certified psychotherapist and counsellor (CCC) and I specialize in individual and couples counselling. I also offer supervision to therapists. I deeply enjoy working with adults and teens and I have more than 12 years experience in the field. I specialize in crisis interventions, couples counselling, family wellness, teens in crisis, and parenting in multicultural organizations. I use inner child work - a transformative approach which helps one identify root causes and gain deep understanding and compassion for oneself. I am deeply touched to have witnessed profound shifts in people's lives and in their relationships.
(587) 850-3258 View (587) 850-3258
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Best Choice Counselling
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Calgary, AB T3E
There is no such thing as an ideal client. Everyone has different past traumas, needs and goals. We love to empower our clients to make positive changes in their lives and are here to support them no matter what stage of readiness they may be in. If you're reaching out for help and support you have already demonstrated your readiness for change.
There is no such thing as an ideal client. Everyone has different past traumas, needs and goals. We love to empower our clients to make positive changes in their lives and are here to support them no matter what stage of readiness they may be in. If you're reaching out for help and support you have already demonstrated your readiness for change.
(825) 445-0392 View (825) 445-0392

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Grief Counsellors

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.