Kara Alan

Psychologist (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

6 Endorsed

11500 29 Street Southeast, Unit 105, Calgary, AB T2Z

I am glad that you made it here! If you struggle with food and body image, you have come to the right place. Maybe you think about food all the time, or yo-yo diet, or maybe you find yourself restricting what you eat without knowing why, or how to stop. Food and eating are a part of our culture that often become warped and distorted. Whether you have internalized messages that state that you have to be a certain size to have value, or you feel like food allows you to numb out, constant thoughts about food and body image can be exhausting.

By seeking help - by looking for a therapist - you have taken the first step towards healing, wholeness, and making peace with yourself. As a Registered Psychologist, my job is to meet you where you are at and bring my expertise to your situation so that, together, we can come up with solutions that work for you.

I work with individuals of all ages to understand what is at the root of their challenges with food and disordered eating. I can help you find a lifelong, sustainable approach to weight management, nutrition, and movement, that doesn't consume you. I support individuals working toward or in recovery from anorexia, bulimia, bingeing and night eating.

Call or Email Kara Alan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (587) 742-7615

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nourish Psychological Services - Thrive Business

11500 29 Street Southeast

Unit 105

Calgary, AB T2Z

(587) 742-7615

Currently accepting virtual and in-person clients. Evening sessions available Wednesday and weekend appointments available Saturday morning.

I specialize in Eating Disorders, Obesity and Body Positivity

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

I look forward to speaking with you during a free call to see if we are a good match! Email me to set one up.

Let's Connect (587) 742-7615

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nourish Psychological Services - Thrive Business

11500 29 Street Southeast

Unit 105

Calgary, AB T2Z

(587) 742-7615

Currently accepting virtual and in-person clients. Evening sessions available Wednesday and weekend appointments available Saturday morning.

I specialize in Eating Disorders, Obesity and Body Positivity

$225 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

I look forward to speaking with you during a free call to see if we are a good match! Email me to set one up.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225
Couple Sessions $225
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Alberta Blue Cross
Blue Cross
Green Shield Canada
iA Financial Group
Medavie Blue Cross
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
TELUS Health
Veterans Affairs Canada

I offer direct billing with providers including Blue Cross, TELUS Health, Medavie, and Greenshield. As a Registered Psychologist, sessions with me are included under the coverage of most insurance plans.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / 6465 Kara Alan
Membership with The Association for Psychological Therapies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Level 2 / 2021
Attended Yorkville University, MACP

I am a Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist

I am a Registered Psychologist in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Eating Disorders
Obesity
Body Positivity

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Alcohol Use
Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Bingeing
Anxiety
Depression
Drug Abuse
First Responders
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Self Esteem
Self-Esteem, Confidence, Body Image, Yo-Yo Dieting
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Weight Loss
Women's Issues

I work with diverse clients with concerns ranging from disordered eating, to weight management, to trauma. We will approach things holistically, taking into account the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Spiritual may include connecting with nature, agnosticism/atheism, or belief in a Higher Power (e.g. God). Emotions are often connected to food choices even if we are not aware of them.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist

6 Endorsements

Al Roemer

Counsellor, BA, MACP, CCPA, CCC

I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Kara in the past. She is gifted in helping her clients to achieve transformative change in real and lasting ways.

Eric Fisher

Counsellor, MS, CCC

Kara meets everyone where they are at in their personal journey with an enthusiastic, authentic, and empathic approach. She enjoys learning new things and approaches the work in the counselling field with an open mind.

Celine Warawa

Psychologist, BA, MC

Kara is so knowledgeable, approachable, and attentive to what her clients need. She is a great support for anyone struggling with eating or weight issues. She is my first recommendation to clients looking for specialized help with these issues.

Ryan Thornley

Psychologist, MC

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Kara over the years. She is a kind and intelligent therapist with immense empathy for her clients. I have personally witnessed her impact the lives of her clients and would recommend her to anyone seeking help

Nishant Bhandari

Psychologist

Clients and I readily expressed the demonstrable impact of Kara's diligence, attention to detail, and integrity in her work. She is as knowledgeable as she is compassionate and is truly an asset to the field of Psychotherapy.

Sofia Lopez Bilbao

Psychologist, RPsych

Kara is such a knowledgeable therapist, with lots of experience in many different areas of psychology. Her approach as the perfect combination of empathy, openness and warmth, with the right amount of gentle challenging you need to drive the change.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Immuno-disorders ,

Single Mother

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Immuno-disorders ,

Single Mother

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
CBT-E Enhanced CBT for Eating Disorders
Christian Counselling
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family / Marital
Feminist
Gottman Method
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Strength-Based

In our first session, we usually take the time to talk about who you are, what is (and isn't!) important to you, and what your hopes for therapy are. If this is not something you have determined, we will figure it out together. Occasionally, a client wants to dive right into an issue or concern that has been plaguing them. We use the time in whatever way is most helpful to you.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist

Location

Primary Location

Nourish Psychological Services - Thrive Business

11500 29 Street Southeast

Unit 105

Calgary, AB T2Z

(587) 742-7615

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

Southeast Calgary

Currently accepting virtual and in-person clients. Evening sessions available Wednesday and weekend appointments available Saturday morning.

Call for a free consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist

Currently accepting virtual and in-person clients. Evening sessions available Wednesday and weekend appointments available Saturday morning.

Call for a free consultation now - (587) 742-7615

Kara Alan

Psychologist