Humanistic Therapists in T1Y

I am a mature adult with a variety of life experiences, and am a Registered Art Therapist with the Canadian Art Therapy Association, and a Registered Psychologist in Alberta. I have over 10 years of experience in art and play based therapy, specifically for children, and particularly with traumatized children who have been physically, emotionally, mentally and sexually abused. I also have experience working with women and children who have left domestic abuse. In addition I work with adults who are still suffering the effects of childhood abuse. This includes forms of dissociative disorder. I also work with clients who are experiencing depression and anxiety.

I work with individuals ages 3 and up on a variety of mental health and life coaching struggles. I am empathic, warm, and utilize a multifaceted approach to assist each individual's needs and goals. In addition to working with individuals, I assist couples and families.

Do you desire real change? Not just temporary shifts or crisis management? Ready to be free of stress, anxiety, or depression due to trauma? It is our goal to equip, empower, and inspire you. Our work together will energize, rejuvenate, and enhance your life. The things we think about impact how we function overall. Research suggests that 87-95% of physical and mental illnesses come from our thought life. Core beliefs and trauma in the unconscious root our thinking and behaviours. Until we make the unconscious conscious we continue to repeat patterns and can feel stuck. Unlock the unconscious with our mindfulness program.

Parul Shah, is the Founder/ Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services (EECS). Parul Shah is under the regulatory body of OCSWSSW since 2002. Areas of speciality are, PTSD/ Complexity of Trauma/Depression/Anxiety for , First Responders, Frontline Trauma Nurses, Doctors. NHL/competitive hockey players , Adults, Teens /Children (over 11). Other variety sets of struggles we deal with are, bullying, childhood trauma, passive/active suicidal ideation, workplace injuries/ toxic workplace environment. We continue to provide clinical supervision for clinicians and Grad students.

Now Accepting New Clients- I hold the firm belief that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth, and my role is to support people in recognizing and building the resiliency they have within them. With a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, I aim to support you to reconnect with your sense of purpose, passion, and joy. My guiding values are authenticity, humility, and connection. I approach therapy with the belief that my clients are experts in their own lives and I strive to create a safe and therapeutic space to explore some of life’s most challenging moments together.

My passion is working with young adults addressing challenges such as anxiety (social/generalized), depression, trauma, attachment, life transitions, self-esteem/personal identity, stress management, emotional regulation, and relationships. I work from an emotion focused attachment framework and incorporate bottom up processing methods such as somatic work, EMDR and also use methods such as Internal Family Systems, Hakomi, CBT, and DBT.