Grief Therapists in Okotoks, AB

You are searching for answers, perhaps stuck, and may feel a bit lost about how to find your way forward. You can be sensitive, intense, and passionate and you're interested in living from a place of aliveness, well-being, and spark. You may have a history of trauma, suffering, and loss and yet you are also a survivor. I look forward to working with you, attending to both the suffering and the resilience, the loss and the grace; to listening to and affirming the melody within your words. I work with several provisional and registered psychologists at Foothills Integrative Psychology and Neurotherapy. How can we help?

Life's journey is often a tumultuous one - filled with complexity, chaos, and moments that can leave us feeling utterly shaken and exhausted. It's easy to find ourselves on autopilot, battling stress and anxiety as our default emotions. In times of distress, the pressure to swiftly return to a so-called "normal" can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling isolated in our struggles. As someone who has faced the profound challenges of sudden widowhood at 30 and has served a former police officer, I intimately understand how life's experiences shape our well-being, I invite you to break free from the cycle of chronic stress and anxiety.

Calling all overthinkers, high achievers, perfectionists, worriers, and those seeking profound change. I draw from the most relevant elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Processing Therapy to craft a truly unique therapeutic approach that is structured, effective, and at the same time ultra-personalized to every client. One size fits all doesn’t live here. If it’s not working for you then it’s not working for me.

I am able to help you in all areas of your life. Possibly you are struggling with grief, loss, love, a life transition, anxiety, depression, or other challenges. I am also able to help you improve your coping skills and self-esteem; learn how to live your best life, make and reach goals, and improve mindfulness.

Grief is a natural and unique experience. Hello! I am a holistic grief specialist. I am not your typical talk counsellor. I help adult Albertan’s connect to their mind, body, spirit and life again after a death, loss or life change. Grief is unique in how each person experiences it. Grief can be chaotic, overwhelming, isolating and sometimes leaving you feeling you have no control of your mind, body and life. Having both personal and professional experience with death, loss and unpredictable changes, allows me to be thoughtful about the importance of creating a safe space to share your raw emotions, thoughts and story of loss.

Are you ready for a new chapter in your life? Let’s take the steps together. Whether you are experiencing overwhelming stress, feelings of anxiety or depression, grief and loss, or dealing with past or present trauma, we can all find ourselves feeling pushed to our limit, paralyzed with uncertainty, or simply lost. Whatever you are experiencing in your life right now, I am confident that there is hope and a way forward.

Now offering services in Calgary and Okotoks areas! My personal and professional journey offers experience in trauma, addictions, relationships, bereavement, anxiety, depression, and other areas of mental health. I obtained a degree in Addictions Counselling in 2000 and have since worked closely with substance abuse and behavioural addictions. I went on to receive a Masters in Counselling Psychology to further support my focus on the complexities of couple and family relationships, and other mental health concerns.

I work with individuals & couples with a variety of issues including addictions, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship wellness, anger management, life stress, self-harm, infertility, unresolved trauma, grief, and sexual identity. I value a collaborative approach whether offering support or working to look at the thoughts, feelings, and behaviour that are keeping you stuck in unhealthy or unsatisfying patterns. My goal is to help you recognize your strengths and potential, increase positive life experiences, and build capacity to cope with life's struggles. LGBTQIA+ affirming.

I am an Indigenous Registered Psychologist who works from an Indigenous perspective. I provide Indigenous counselling and create a safe place for clients to heal in a way that they want to heal. Clients are experts in their own lives but may need some guidance on accessing their inner knowledge. We can work together to help you to stand in your power and be your authentic self. I believe in building relationships with not only ourselves but also our difficulties. I offer holistic, relationship-focused, genuine, empathic, and grounding therapy.

Whether you're navigating pregnancy anxiety after miscarriage, heartbreak after infant loss, or you're looking for a sounding board as you work through the information overload of motherhood, I provide a comfortable and open-minded space for you. I came to this world of perinatal mental health because my challenges in becoming a mother, and my awareness of the importance of sound support during that time. Through a late term pregnancy loss, multiple miscarriages, as well as my battle with uterine cancer, I understand first-hand the grief and heartache that’s often hidden, but part of so many families lives.

Evening and weekend availability - We can all feel lost and overwhelmed by our emotions or get stuck in patterns of unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - when all we really crave is connection, support, and tools to help us show up more peacefully for ourselves and others. My experience is primarily with teenagers and adults facing challenges related to anxiety, stress, depression, interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, self-worth, & challenging life transitions. Together, we can explore how to help you gain better insight and overcome the barriers that are preventing you from accessing your authentic self.

Starting therapy can be overwhelming but you have come to the right place! I will help you understand the underlying factors contributing to your challenges and help you create lasting positive change. I work with those 14 years and older who are facing anxiety, stress, burnout, parenting struggles, illness adjustment, grief/loss, trauma, relationship issues and much more. I have a special interest working with health care workers and first responders.

EVENING AND SATURDAY AVAILABILITY- I am a Registered Psychologist, servicing Okotoks, South Calgary and surrounding areas. I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families presenting with a variety of issues including, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, grief, self-esteem, anger management, emotional regulation, family conflict, relationships, separation/divorce, parenting, and co-parenting after divorce. I value the therapeutic relationship and take a collaborative approach when working with my clients, I strive to gain a full and comprehensive understanding of my client's needs and goals in order to help them make the changes they are looking for and reach their potential.

Evening and Weekend Availability. Seeking support is brave. It signifies that you already have the strength and capacity for resilience and growth. I would be honoured to learn about you and your story, and adjust my approach so that your unique needs are met. It is my priority to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and unbiased space where you will be seen, heard, and comfortable exploring your inner and outer world and working through your concerns. I hope all my clients feel understood, accepted, validated, cared for, and empowered. I believe in mutual transparency and cultural humility, and value your perspective and feedback.

Life situations and changes can be complicated and disruptive, and one of the most difficult steps can be reaching out for support. I look forward to utilizing effective therapeutic approaches and working together in creating a plan tailored to your individual needs. I work with adults and teens who are struggling with a broad range of concerns, such as addictions, anxiety, burnout, depression, grief and loss, relationships, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, stress & trauma. I am also available for general concerns to talk things out with.

Following an extensive and rewarding career as a registered nurse, with experience in critical care, cardiology, and family medicine, I have thoroughly enjoyed learning how I can better help others who are in need of support. I have worked alongside adult individuals who have endured developmental and acute trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, addiction, and life transitions including relationship and parenting support. It is a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they grow and expand in self-awareness, self-determination, compassion for themselves, and overall confidence to live their best life.

Lindsay is a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta and a Registered Clinical Counsellor in the province of British Columbia. Lindsay is also available to provide telepsychology services to residents of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as per their regulatory boards. She provides comprehensive counselling to adolescents, adults, and couples affected by a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, substance use and addictions, and relationship difficulties.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck or are struggling, either personally or professionally? Do you want to move forward but don't know how? Whether you've experienced a one time event or a series of longer term challenges, you deserve care and support as these difficulties can accumulate and keep us from living the life we want. Every person is unique and your specific needs will determine our approach, all within a safe, secure and non-judgmental environment. To that end, I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is based on acceptance and empathy and is essential to client change.

For the past 14 years, I have worked and trained in a variety of settings, including children's mental health facilities, schools, hospitals, and private practice. I have enjoyed the rewarding challenges of treating children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, gender identity issues, personality disorders, substance abuse issues, anger management issues, low self-esteem, and social skills deficits.